Maine Teacher Certification
Our EZ Guide to getting certified to teach in Maine:
Traditional Path to the Maine Teaching Certification
- Have a college degree
- Have 180 hours of teaching experience (student teaching qualifies)
- Pass Pre-Professionals Skills Test (PPST)
- Submit the following:
- Requested Application you can also call (207) 624-6603
- Completed fingerprint and criminal background check (207) 624-6603
- Official transcripts, degrees, and school credits
- Fees made out to Treasurer State of Maine
- Copies of all test scores
- Mail to:
State of Maine Department of Education
Certification Office
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME. 04333-0023
(207) 624-6603
- Do you want to renew your Maine Teacher Certification?
Alternative Approach for the Maine Teacher Certification
Alternatively, you can earn the Conditional Maine Teaching Certification to teach in Maine. This will allow you to start teaching before you complete the teacher education program.
- Obviously you must still earn your Bachelors Degree from an accredited university. Ideally, you should always continue your education in efforts to earn a Master’s degree.
- Pass the Pre-Professionals Skills Test (PPST)
- Provide official transcripts
- Pass the requirements listed above for the traditional Maine Teacher Certification
- Call (207) 624-6603 for more information
Top Online Schools
Capella University
- MS - Integrative Studies
- MS - K-12 Studies in Education
- MS - Evaluation, Research, and Measurement
Kendall College Early Childhood Education Program
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education - Without Certification
- Illinois Type 04 Certification Preparation (Post-Baccalaureate)
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education - With Certification
Post University
- Early Childhood Education
- A.S. in Early Childhood Education
- B.S. in Child Studies
Northcentral University
- International Education - Doctor of Education
- Global Training and Development - Doctor of Education
- General Education - Master of Education
St. Joseph's College of Maine
- Master of Science in Education
Grand Canyon University
- M.A. in Teaching - Professional Learning Communities (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)
- B.S. in Early Childhood
- M.Ed. in Early Childhood (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)
University of Phoenix
- Educational Specialist
- M.A. in Education/Early Childhood Ed.
- Doctor of Education/Curriculum and Instruction
Kaplan University
- MS in Education (for Existing Teachers Grades K-12)
- MS in Education - Educational Psychology
- MA in Teaching (for Aspiring Teachers Grades 5-12)
Concordia University Online
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Curriculum & Instruction: Early Childhood Education
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Methods & Curriculum
Stratford Career Institute
- Early Childhood Education
- Teacher's Aid
The University of Liverpool
- Doctor of Education (Higher Education)
Ashworth College
- Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Teacher Assisting
Walden University
- M.S.Ed - Professional Development (Grades PreK-12)
- Ph.D. in Education - Mixed-Model
- Ph.D. in Education - KAM-based
Western Governors University
- M.A. in Teaching (K-8)
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education (Birth through Grade 3)
- M.S. Curriculum and Instruction
Full Sail University - Online
- Education Media Design & Technology, Master of Science (Online)
Jones International University
- M.Ed. in K-12 Instructional Technology
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure
- M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership and Administration
American InterContinental University Online
- Master's (M. Ed.) in Educational Assessment and Evaluation
- Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology
- Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction
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