The Regents Online Degree Program and the six TBR universities have joined together to establish an online delivery option for new teachers who have been issued an Alternative I or II License in secondary education. This option will allow students flexibility in completing their educational coursework online through this campus collaborative. The courses may also be used for alternative licenses in areas other than secondary education as determined by your home institution

Program Requirements for Enrollment:

1. Candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and will have met the content knowledge requirements.
2. Candidates must obtain an "intent to hire" statement and recommendation for the Alternative Type I or II license from the employing school system
3. Candidates will select the home university who is in partnership with the school district in which they are hired to teach.
4. Candidates will meet the admissions and licensing requirement of their home university.

Courses Available for the Alternative I and II Licensure Program

* Please note that not all institutions offer both Alternative I and II Licensure Programs and the specific endorsement areas will vary among institutions. Candidates may also need to complete additional program requirements as determined by their institution.

For additional information regarding the Alternative I and II License, visit the Tennessee Department of Education website at http://www.state.tn.us/education/lic/alt.shtml
 

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