Alternative routes

Alternative teacher certification in Alabama

Alabama reports 5 alternative routes to Title II. Alternative routes let people who did not complete a traditional education degree earn a teaching credential, often while teaching.

Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Alabama State Department of Education.

Alternative Class A (master's level) Program Approach

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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Computer Science

Run by: State
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 4
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

Conditional Certificate in a Teaching Field (CCTF)

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 4
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

Provisional Certification in the Teaching Field (PCTF)

Run by: State
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

Temporary Special Education Certificate

Run by: State
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 1
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

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