Step-by step-instructions to get a North Dakota Teaching Certificate:

Traditional Approach 

  1. Earn your Degree from an accredited university. 
  2. Teacher prep courses, student teaching, and other types of internships. In order to receive a North Dakota Teacher Certification, you must have some experience in teaching, even if it’s unpaid.
  3. Pass the
    • Pre-Professionals Skills Test (PPST)
  4. Provide three recommendations from individuals who would recommend you as a future teacher
  5. Submit the following:
    • Completed Application
    • $70check/money order / other fees
    • Fingerprint cards and background checks
    • Official Transcripts of all degrees and credits you have earned
    • Also, include copies of all test scores
    • Mail to:
      North Dakota Education and Standards Board
      2718 Gateway Avenue
      Suite 303
      Bismarck, North Dakota 58503-0585
      Call a representative for more information (701) 328-9641
  6. Do you want to renew your North Dakota Teacher Certification?*

Top Online Schools

Post University  
  • Early Childhood Education
  • A.S. in Early Childhood Education
  • B.S. in Child Studies
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Northcentral University  
  • International Education - Doctor of Education
  • Global Training and Development - Doctor of Education
  • General Education - Master of Education
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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
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Grand Canyon University  
  • B.S. in Early Childhood
  • M.Ed. in Early Childhood (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)
  • M.Ed. in Early Childhood (Leads to initial teacher licensure)
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University of Phoenix  
  • Educational Specialist
  • M.A. in Education/Early Childhood Ed.
  • Doctor of Education/Curriculum and Instruction
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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)
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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
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Strayer University  
  • M. ED.: NEW Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment
  • M.ED: Instructional Technology
  • M.ED: Teacher Leadership
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Ashworth College  
  • Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Teacher Assisting
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Walden University  
  • M.S.Ed - Professional Development (Grades PreK-12)
  • Ph.D. in Education - Mixed-Model
  • Ph.D. in Education - KAM-based
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Western Governors University  
  • B.A. in Early Childhood Education (Birth through Grade 3)
  • M.A. in Teaching (K-8)
  • M.S. Curriculum and Instruction
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Full Sail University - Online  
  • Education Media Design & Technology, Master of Science (Online)
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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
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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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Keiser University Graduate School  
  • Education, MS - Teaching and Learning (Online)
  • Education, MS (Online)
  • Instructional Design and Technology, PhD (Online)
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