American Samoa alternative route
NOCTI
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with American Samoa Department of Education.
- Run by
- Other
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years to complete
- 6
- Website
- Visit
Requirements
| Bachelor's degree | No |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's in the subject | Not reported |
| Pedagogy coursework | Yes |
| Credit hours | Yes |
| Minimum GPA | Yes |
| Tests | Yes |
| Employment as a teacher | Yes |
| Clinical experience | Yes |
| Professional development | Yes |
| Mentoring | Yes |
| Service requirement | Yes |
| High-need schools | Yes |
| Shortage areas | Yes |
| Limited to some grades or subjects | Yes |
| Designed for shortage areas | Yes |
Grade or subject limits
Specialized subjects specifically for teachers teaching at the Vocational and FCS courses
Shortage design
It supports the department to improve the teaching professional growth, especially for Certificate holder teachers.
Credential issued
AS teaching certificate
Clinical experience
NOCTI reflects the teachers' knowledge and understanding of the subject/s they are currently teaching.
Linked teacher preparation providers
Title II links no providers to this route.