Teacher Education Conversion Program

Degree Type
Certificate

NHTI'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
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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
    Amy Gillam O’Riley
    Email:
    aoriley@ccsnh.edu
    Position:
    Adjunct Professor
    Department:
    Education
    Anne Wallace
    Email:
    awallace@ccsnh.edu
    Position:
    Adjunct Professor
    Department:
    Education
    Christopher Lewis
    Email:
    clewis@ccsnh.edu
    Position:
    Adjunct Professor
    Department:
    Education
    Cynthia Lucero
    Email:
    clucero@ccsnh.edu
    Position:
    Professor, Coordinator of Clinical Practice
    Department:
    Education
    Dawn Florino
    Email:
    dflorino@ccsnh.edu
    Position:
    Adjunct Faculty
    Department:
    Education
    Dawn Higgins
    Email:
    dhiggins@ccsnh.edu
    Position:
    Academic Advisor, F-1 Designated School Official, NH State Certified English Language Educator
    Department:
    Education,
    English for Speakers of Other Languages
    Deborah Woelflein
    Email:
    dwoelflein@ccsnh.edu
    Position:
    Adjunct Professor
    Department:
    Education
    Frank Hoell
    Email:
    fhoell@ccsnh.edu
    Position:
    Adjunct Professor
    Department:
    Education
    Heather Wood
    Email:
    hwood@ccsnh.edu
    Position:
    Adjunct Professor
    Department:
    Education,
    Mathematics
    Jeffrey Laflamme
    Email:
    jlaflamme@ccsnh.edu
    Position:
    Adjunct Professor
    Department:
    Education
    Kelly Moore Dunn
    Email:
    kdunn@ccsnh.edu
    Position:
    Department Chair, Director-TECP, Director of Center for Educational Excellence
    Department:
    Education
    Lisa Frenette
    Email:
    lfrenette@ccsnh.edu
    Position:
    Adjunct Professor
    Department:
    Education
    Patricia Severance
    Email:
    pseverance@ccsnh.edu
    Position:
    Adjunct Professor
    Department:
    Education
    Preston (Alan) Pardy
    Email:
    ppardy@ccsnh.edu
    Position:
    Adjunct Professor
    Department:
    Education