Certification
The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) is responsible for issuing teaching certificates. Athens State University cannot issue professional educator certificates; however, the university may recommend eligible students for certification after they successfully complete an ALSDE-approved teacher education program and all program requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Class B certification is a level of Professional Educator Certification that requires completion of a Bachelor’s degree program.
It is the responsibility of the Athens State University student to complete the following steps in order to be recommended for certification by the Alabama State Department of Education.
Steps to receive Class B certification:
- Complete the online NAL (certification) application located at the Alabama State Department of Education website. Print and sign the application.
- Complete 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.
- Satisfy the requirements of an ALSDE approved Teacher Education Program.
- Complete transcript request to send an electronic Athens State University official transcript to the Alabama State Department of Education.
Certification documentation will be collected by the Certification Officer at the Certification Seminar. The Certification Seminar is held each fall and spring semester at the Athens State main campus. Attendance is mandatory for interns.
Students seeking certification outside the state of Alabama should contact the respective State Department of Education for certification requirements.
Dr. Elizabeth Bowden
Director, Teacher Education Services
(256) 216-6610
Email
For information go to the Alabama State Department of Education website.
For additional information contact Ms. Tricia Oleyte.
Provisional Certificate (ABC) Information
Tricia Oleyte
Student Success Center
Email
(256) 233-8159
Provisional Certificate (ABC) Information
Tricia Oleyte
Student Success Center
Email
(256) 233-8159
Student Success Center
Email
(256) 233-8159
Contact your advisor for details regarding the required documentation.
Requirements:
- Current Fingerprint and background check completed through SDE-approved agency
- Current, negative TB test on file in the COE
- Completion of 22 days of Field Experience & Internship Office placed field experience visits
- Submission of field experience assessments (completed by the advisor or FE supervisor)
- Passing scores on all program-associated Praxis Tests
- Admittance into the Teacher Education Program (TEP) – must be current
- Completion of all benchmark portfolio assessments
- Completion of all courses, including Internships, that are on the current certification-track plan of study, with a grade of C or better
- Returning students must undergo a plan of study review to ensure course requirement compliance
*Requirements are subject to change. For the complete list of requirements you should contact a faculty advisor.