Re: Western Governors University

Becky Bainbridge

Posted on 6/24/09

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On 6/23/09, Mary wrote:
> On 4/18/09, Bridgetb wrote:
>> On 4/14/09, Heather Brouwer wrote:
>>> On 3/20/09, Jennifer wrote:
>>>> Has anyone graduated from Western Governors University and
>>>> been able to get a teaching license in Indiana? Websites
>>>> say that Indiana is one of 8 states that don't take their
>>>> degrees straight forward and that you could get a license
>>>> in another state and work in Indiana. Any help would be
>>>> appreciated. If it's not that easy, I will most likely go
>>>> to Saint Mary of the Woods. I would love to go to WGU,
>>>> though, so that I can get it done faster.
>>>> Thank you!
>>>
>>>
>>> Jennifer, I have the same question about California. I would
>>> really like to get my Masters Educational Specialist Credential
>>> from WGU, but I'm scared to do it and not be able to transfer
>>> it to California. So, if anyone has any California Educational
>>> Specialist input, I would love to hear it.
>>>
>>> Jen, I was able to get a lot of help from the California
>>> Commission on Teacher Credentialing. I wonder if you were able
>>> to find something like that for Indiana?
>>> Thank you!
>>
>> I am currently enrolled in WGU in the Post-Bacc. teacher
>> program. I recommend it for the $$ and the time you have to
>> complete the program. You can contact the school for info.on
>> reciprocity for your state and they can help. Let me know if you
>> have an questions.
>> Bridget
>
>
> I have just graduated from WGU. Because I live in Indiana but WGU
> is in Utah I had to received my Utah license first and then apply
> for reciprocity. Very simple to do. I took the required Praxis
> tests for Indiana and CPR in order to get certified. Western
> Governors is a highly rated university that has the NCATE
> certification which is recognized by Indiana.

I work for WGU in the Enrollment Department and can assure you that we
will do everything we can to help you understand licensing in your
state. State legislation changes frequently and while our current
process in Indiana is through reciprocity, that could change. Earning
your teaching license in Utah does not require you to travel to Utah.
We will be able to do everything at a distance and then work with you
to make sure you earn your license in Indiana. Please let us know how
we can help. I can be reached at bbainbridge@wgu.edu or 1-866-225-
5948 ext. 1643. Thank you.

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