The online Master of Science in Education program will meet many states’ professional requirements for accelerated route secondary certification. We would be glad to work with you and your state’s certification office to see if the accelerated pathway is an option. You may work to fulfill Maine’s accelerated route. Many states allow for certification reciprocity.

In addition, accelerated route applicants in Maine need to hold a bachelor’s degree, with 24 credit hours of post-secondary coursework in the content endorsement area and complete a full background check. Maine no longer requires the Praxis examinations for initial teacher certification; however, it is important that students check with their individual state certification office for information and requirements for accelerated pathway certification in their state. Visit the Praxis website for more information.