Have degree, want to teach
Students with an earned baccalaureate degree interested in completing requirements for Level I or Level II teacher certification have several options available to them. Certification can be obtained by completing a second bachelor's degree, by registering as a Category 6 Non-degree students, or by enrolling in the certification track of the Business Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood, Special Education, Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, or Curriculum and Instruction graduate programs.
Those seeking Teacher Certification in Secondary Education may not enroll as a Non-degree Category #6 student. They must contact the Secondary Education Department and speak with the chairperson, 570-389-4025
You should contact the appropriate department for advisement on process and specific course work.
- Elementary Education: (570) 389-4032
- Secondary Education: (570) 389-4025
- Special Education: (570) 389-4991 - anyone who wants to earn Teacher Certification in Special Education must contact Dr. James Krause at 570-389-4991
- Business Education: (570) 389-4121
Who can apply:
Graduates of accredited colleges or universities.
How to apply as a Non-degree Student:
Complete and submit an official application to the Office of Adult Advisement.
- Apply electronically
- Download a paper application (pdf). Mail to Academic Advisement, 216 Student Services, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg PA 17815-1301 or fax to (570) 389-4035.
- Request an application be mailed to you
Request that an official transcript from the degree granting institution be sent to Bloomsburg.