During internship, students are required to attend an Intern Certification Seminar.  Steps to receive certification are explained to students at this seminar.

Issuance of Alabama teaching certificates is the legal responsibility of the Alabama State Department of Education. Universities and colleges cannot issue a professional certificate. However, in order to be certified at the professional “B” level, a student must complete an appropriate course of study at a college or university which has been approved by the State Department of Education. When a student completes the course of study, the institution recommends to the State Department of Education that the appropriate certificate be awarded. It is the responsibility of the student to complete the steps for certification recommendation from Athens State University which are as follows

Steps to receive certification:

1. Obtain application for certification from the Certification Officer at the Intern Certification Seminar.
2. Provide proof of online payment for each level of certification. Amount subject to state modification. Fees may be paid online for licensure and certification. The website is www.alabamainteractive.org/education. Students seeking certification in more than one area will need to provide payment receipts for each additional certification.
3. Satisfy the requirements of the Teacher Education Program including proof of passing score(s) on PRAXIS II Test(s) and the AECTP test, and proof of ABI/FBI background clearance.
4. Provide the Certification Officer with a request for one copy of an official Athens State University transcript.

College of Education Certification Office
McCain Hall Room 101
Athens, Alabama  35611

Mrs. Jill Cook, M. Ed., Certification Officer
Email: jill.cook@athens.edu
Phone: 256.216.6601