The Providence College Teacher Certification Program (TCP) offers an alternative path to certification for individuals seeking a career in secondary school teaching. The program leads to certification in one of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, and Social Studies/History. As of July 1, 2023, TCP is housed within the School of Education and Social Work.
Students must have completed a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent (30 credit hours) in their content area. Students without a bachelor’s degree may take up to 2 EDU courses toward their certificate.
TCP requirements include the successful completion of 18 credit hours of professional education courses, including field experiences; a 12-week (9 credit hours) student teaching practicum; passing scores on the state required certification exam, construction of a student growth plan reflective of the Rhode Island Professional Teacher Standards; and a final recommendation for certification.
By the end of the program, students will be knowledgeable about the Rhode Island Professional Teachers Standards and will be competent in integrating these standards within their teaching practice. Students will be eligible for certification upon successful completion of student teaching and all other state-mandated requirements (e.g. exams).
Admission Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- A major or a minimum of 30 undergraduate credits in one of the content areas listed above.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
- Two letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s potential for a career in teaching.
- Personal interview with the TCP coordinator.
- Essays
(Students with a grade point average below 3.0 but above 2.75 may be eligible for conditional admission.
Students who have not earned their bachelor’s degree may enroll in an SCE bachelor degree program and earn secondary teaching certification while completing their undergraduate degree.
For more information, please contact the program coordinator, Katherine Hibbard, at 401.865.2487 or view the TCP website.
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