Teacher Education Conversion Program

Degree Type
Certificate

Teacher Education Conversion ProgramNHTI's Teacher Education Conversion Program is for you if you already hold a bachelor’s degree and want a license to teach mathematics, science, special education, or English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). We offer the following specializations: 

Do you have questions? Contact Kelly Dunn, department chair, at kdunn@ccsnh.edu or 603-271-6484 x4163.

Admission Requirements

Apply for this program today on our Admissions page with step-by-step instructions and enrollment pathways build just for you!

Application Process

Applicants are required to have:

Once the application is complete, transcripts are reviewed by faculty to assess the candidate’s fundamental knowledge of the N.H. content standards. Applicants are interviewed by faculty, and the TECP director will discuss the requirements for school districts with regard to former Highly Qualified Teacher and current Every Student Succeeds Act as it applies to ESOL and special education teachers, and will discuss the transcript review results. Determination is then made regarding acceptance, and the applicant is notified of the decision.

Program Requirements

Candidates must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.75 to remain in the program. A criminal record check will be required. To be recommended for the N.H. teaching license a candidate must:

  • Pass Praxis II in Content before student teaching/practicum
  • Successfully complete all required coursework
  • Successfully complete a supervised student teaching or practicum experience
  • Earn a passing score on the N.H. Teacher Candidate Assessment of Performance where applicable
  • Successfully complete an electronic portfolio approved by the Education faculty
Career Information

Students who complete the program are recommended to the N.H. State Department of Education – Bureau of Credentialing for licensure. NHTI also has transfer (articulation) agreements in place for students want to pursue a master’s degree. The NHTI Teacher Education Conversion Programs offers certification in the following areas:

  • Chemistry grades 7-12
  • Computer Science grades K-12
  • Earth/Space Science grades 7-12
  • ESOL grades K-12
  • Life Science grades 7-12
  • Mathematics grades 5-8, 7-12
  • Middle-Level Science grades 5-8
  • Physical Science Education grades 7-12
  • Physics Education grades 7-12
  • Special Education grades K-12
Curriculum
Total Credits
0
Additional Information

The Teacher Education Conversion Programs focus on areas of teaching that are in critical need in the state. Many candidates could already be teaching while still completing this program, and most could be hired as teachers upon completion.

Accreditation

The Teacher Education Conversion Programs hold N.H. State Board of Education Accreditation.

Program Learning Outcomes

The program goals include preparing the student with knowledge, skills, expertise, innovation, and enthusiasm necessary to succeed as a teacher; ensuring they are afforded opportunities for observation, exploration, and reflection in and out of the classroom; applying their content expertise and pedagogical principles in the teaching and assessment of learning.

Faculty
Cynthia Lucero
Email:
clucero@ccsnh.edu
Position:
Professor, Clinical Coordinator
Department:
Education
Kelly Moore Dunn
Email:
kdunn@ccsnh.edu
Position:
Department Chair, Education Director, TECP
Department:
Education