If you have a bachelor's degree, you can complete a full-year apprenticeship alongside a mentor teacher. Teacher residencies are based on the medical residency model, where hands-on practice and theory are deeply integrated.

A teacher residency might be a good fit if: 

• You want a lot of hands-on practice and mentorship support.
• You want a more affordable teaching program option.

With a teacher residency, you can:

• Earn a stipend during your first year, in exchange for a multi-year commitment to teaching. 
• Get prepared to succeed in a high-needs school.

Through this pathway, you'll earn your bachelor's and teaching certificate and the same time.

A bachelor’s degree and certification program might be a good fit if: 

You know what subject or grade level you want to teach. 

With this pathway, you can:

• Save time and money on your teaching certificate by combining it with your degree.
• Start teaching right after college.

If you already have a bachelor's, you can choose between a master's degree and certification OR a certificate-only program.

You'll take certification coursework and complete a traditional student teaching experience through your program.

A postgraduate program might be a good fit if:

You decide later in college or after earning a degree that you want to teach a subject closely related to your undergraduate major. 

With a postgraduate program, you can:

• Start teaching with a higher salary if you earn a master’s degree.
• Practice teaching before you become a “teacher of record” (a.k.a. the primary adult in the classroom). 
• Explore full-time and part-time program options.
• Control when you enroll in your program.

If you have a bachelor's degree, alternative certification lets you start teaching before you get certified. Learn more about alternative certification.

An alternative certification program might be a good fit if:

• You have a bachelor's degree.
• You've worked in a school before or are changing careers.
• You have experience in the subject area you want to teach.

With an alternative certification program, you can:

• Start teaching right away and earn a full salary.
• Take classes outside of school hours.