Alternative routes

Alternative teacher certification in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico reports 26 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 Puerto Rico Department of Education.

Caribbean University, Recinto Bayamon (134)

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico 127

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Dewey University 8

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico, Arecibo 117

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: Not reported
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico, Ponce 118

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad Adventista de las Antillas 129

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 6
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad Ana G. Mendez, Recinto Carolina 130

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad Ana G. Mendez, Recinto Cupey 122

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad Ana G. Mendez, Recinto Gurabo 123

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad Central de Bayamón 126

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad de Puerto Rico , Recinto de Mayaguez 106

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto de Arecibo 104

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Carolina 96

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Aguadilla 101

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Bayamon 108

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Cayey 100

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ponce 105

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Rio Piedras 107

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad del Sagrado Corazón 121

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico Recinto de Ponce 111

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Aguadilla 112

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Arecibo 114

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Barranquitas 113

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Guayama 116

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto de San Germán 109

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto Metropolitano 110

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 0
Bachelor's / tests: Not reported / Yes

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