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Western Governors University

by Jennifer

Mar 20, 2009

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!

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Bridgetb 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 an...See More

Apr 18, 2009

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Mary 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 fo...See More

Jun 23, 2009

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Becky Bainbridge 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 ...See MoreOn 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 [email removed].

Jun 24, 2009

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Osmari Fernandez Same Question here in Ga. I have a BBA mayor in accounting and looking to get certified as a teacher here. I call the Certification Agency and they say I'm taking the chance on not being certified in GA. So confusing and don't know what to do, I like WGU and what they offer. Any recommendations will be helpful.!! :) On 6/23/09, Mary wrote: > On ...See MoreSame Question here in Ga. I have a BBA mayor in accounting and looking to get certified as a teacher here. I call the Certification Agency and they say I'm taking the chance on not being certified in GA. So confusing and don't know what to do, I like WGU and what they offer. Any recommendations will be helpful.!! :) 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.

Nov 11, 2009

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Philp Schmidt, Assoc. Provost, WGU On 11/11/09, Osmari Fernandez wrote: > Same Question here in Ga. I have a BBA mayor in accounting and looking > to get certified as a teacher here. > I call the Certification Agency and they say I'm taking the chance on > not being certified in GA. > So confusing and don't know what to do, I like WGU and what they offer. > Any rec...See MoreOn 11/11/09, Osmari Fernandez wrote: > Same Question here in Ga. I have a BBA mayor in accounting and looking > to get certified as a teacher here. > I call the Certification Agency and they say I'm taking the chance on > not being certified in GA. > So confusing and don't know what to do, I like WGU and what they offer. > Any recommendations will be helpful.!! :) > 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.

All,

It was the case until recently that WGU students were licensed in Indiana via reciprocity with a Utah license. However, WGU students in Indiana now obtain their Indiana teaching license through a direct licensure application. Reciprocity is no longer needed. The same is true for Georgia and California, which have been direct licensure states for WGU students for a number of years.

Jun 13, 2010

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