Teacher Certification Only Programs
Teacher Certification Only
Turn your Bachelor's degree into a teaching career.
Do you have a bachelor's degree and are you interested in changing your career to
become a teacher? UHC has been educating teachers for decades, providing the New Orleans
metropolitan area with great employees across all grades and subject areas. In fact,
UHC teachers are some of the most sought after educators, with close to 97% hired
within 6 months of obtaining their certification. Whether you're teaching currently
or want to begin a career in teaching today, explore UHC's Teacher Certification Only
Programs:
Elementary Grades 1-5
Secondary Grades 6-12
Business, Biology, English, French, General Science, Mathematics, Social Studies,
& Spanish
Special Education: Mild/Moderate Grades 1-5 or 6-12
Add-on State Licensures
Special Education & English as a Second Language (ESL)
Why Choose UHC?
✅ All courses offered online via Zoom
✅ Flexible Start - Begin any semester
✅ Evening & Summer courses available
✅ Transfer eligible courses
✅ Praxis Exam support
✅ Fast-track completion in 4-6 semesters *
+ Reduced Tuition for Teachers!
* for students who have already passed PRAXIS Content and Principles of Teaching and
Learning.
Alternative Path to Education
- Certification-Only Program Guidelines for All Candidates
- Elementary Education Certification-Only Grades 1 - 5 Curriculum Guide
- Secondary Education Certification-Only Grades 6 - 12 Curriculum Guide
- Certification–Only Alternative Path to Certification Elementary Grades 1-5 with Add-On Certification in ESL
- Certification–Only Alternative Path to Certification Secondary Grades 6-12 with Add-On Certification in ESL
- Certification–Only Alternative Path to Certification Elementary Grades 1-5 with Add-On Certification in Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 1-5
- Certification–Only Alternative Path to Certification Secondary Grades 6-12 with Add-On Certification in Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 6-12
Add-On Certification for Currently Certified Teachers
Candidates must apply to UHC and complete all university admissions requirements, including:
- UHC Application
- Proof of Immunization Certificate
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university
- Official transcripts from every college/university attended
Learn more at uhcno.edu/admissions/reqs/cert.php.
Accreditation
The University of Holy Cross – Department of Education is accredited by the Council
for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) through 2024. Accreditation is
granted at the initial-licensure level. This accreditation certifies that the University
of Holy Cross adheres to CAEP’s Accreditation Standards – rigorous, nationally recognized
standards developed to ensure excellence in educator preparation programs. Find more
information about our accreditation status on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) website.
Official Accreditation Letter
CAEP
1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-0077
Have a question about becoming a teacher?
Contact Dr. Christine Hypolite at chypolite@uhcno.edu.
