Accredited teacher certification programs are now available online! In 2006, Western Governors University Teachers College (WGU) became the only online teacher education provider to receive accreditation from the National Council for Teacher Accreditation of Teacher Education. Certification programs are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels and include Master’s programs for math and science teachers and Master of Education in English Language Learning.

For further information, or have questions? Contact Sarah Urycki: (708) 544-4890 ext. 131 or email.

Online Degrees : WGU Degree Programs For: Already-Licensed Teachers

• M.A. Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9 or 5-12)
• M.A. Science Education (5-9 or 5-12)
• M.A. English Language Learning (English as a Second Language) (PK-12)
• M.S. Special Education (PK-12)
• M.S. Educational Leadership (for aspiring principals)
• M.Ed. Instructional Design
• M.Ed. Measurement and Evaluation
• M.Ed. Learning and Technology

Constituents who want to enroll at WGU under the partnership need to have the application form signed by a West 40 staff member. The form must then be faxed to WGU. http://www.wgu.edu/wgu/esa_students.asp