Alternative Education Certification

Teacher Fast Track

Invest in your future with Bluefield State’s Alternative Teacher Certification program endorsed by West Virginia’s Department of Education (WVDE) as an accelerated pathway to earning a teaching license for those who:

1. Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
2. Have a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA
3. Pass qualifying exams in basic skills and chosen content area(s)
4. Apply to the WVDE to participate in Alternative Certification coursework
5. Have a successful outcome on required criminal history checks
6. Apply to BSU to participate in Alternative Certification coursework

Only Two Courses

• EDUC 496 - Classroom Management (AC) Credit Hour(s): 3
• EDUC 497 - General Methods (AC) Credit Hour(s): 3