This program is appropriate for someone who (1) already holds a bachelor’s degree with an extensive interdisciplinary studies background, (2) wants to become a certified elementary teacher or middle school generalist, and (3) desires to earn a master's degree. The program is perfectly suited for those who can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies, and ideal candidates include unlicensed substitute teachers, career changers, retired military, and others who feel the call to teach.
The M.A. in Teaching (K-8) combines teacher licensure and a master's degree in a program that educates you to become a highly-qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting. As a master's degree, the program also includes additional training in research as well as instructional design and performance improvement. |
 Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU's "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
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