Alternative Route to Teacher Certification
Earn your teacher certification quickly. Meet your community’s needs.
The Alternate Route to Teacher Certification Program (ARTC) Program is designed to support those already working in schools who are interested in advancing their careers and becoming certified classroom teachers. Be well-prepared to meet the needs of the diverse students in your community.
This degree is offered by Antioch University’s Seattle Campus.
Program Description
Antioch University Seattle is offering an Alternative Route to Teacher Certification (ARTC) program, a four-to-five quarter program that supports classified instructional staff and conditionally certified teachers with bachelor’s degrees to earn their K-8 teaching certificate, Elementary, ELL Endorsement, and optional Master’s Degree. The ARTC program is designed to allow students to continue working in their schools while participating in the program. Circumstances permitting, classes are held in the evenings on Zoom in order to accommodate working professionals. Classes meet in the daytime during summer quarters and in the evening during the school year. The next cohort for the ARTC program will begin in Summer 2025.
Program Requirements
Some course credits may be waived, depending on previous coursework and experience, as outlined in an individualized Teacher Development Plan.
Successful completion of the ARTC Program includes an endorsement in Elementary Education and English Language Learners. The MA in Teaching may be earned for an additional ten credits.
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Admissions/Cost/Aid
Admissions Requirements
- Complete the online admissions application
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required for the ARTC Program. Submit official transcripts from the college/university where you received your bachelor’s degree to the Antioch University Seattle Admissions Office. Transcript evaluations are required for all coursework completed outside of the U.S. or Canada (except Quebec). See the Transcript Evaluation section on the International Students webpage for details. For those with degrees from other countries, Antioch can work with you to review your transcript.
- Short answer responses to three questions, which can be found in the online admissions application.
- Letters of recommendation (2)
- Interview – Applicants may be invited to participate in an interview with program faculty.
- Take the WEST-B exam including Reading, Writing, Mathematics subtests (test codes 095/096/097) or approved WEST-B Alternative Basic Skills exam.
- Pass NES Elementary Education exam: NES Elementary Education Passing Score: 220 on each subtest (I and II: test codes 102/103).
All admission application supporting materials, transcripts, recommendations, essays, etc., should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to: Admissions Office Antioch University Seattle 2400 3rd Avenue, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98121
Application Deadlines:
| Quarter | Application Deadline* |
|---|---|
| Summer | April 3 |
| * Complete applications received after the deadline date may be considered if space is still available. | |
| Please review the Academic Calendar for additional details. | |
Cost
| Cost per Credit | Total Program Credits | Total Tuition Cost** |
|---|---|---|
| $550 | 39 credits to certification | $21,450- $29,150 |
| 49 credits with Masters | ||
| Additional 4 credits for ELL Endorsement | ||
*This information is provided as an estimate of total tuition, at 2024-2025 tuition rates, for each program based on the total number of required credits to complete the degree, and does not include the required Student Services and Technology fees described below. |
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Please note: Additional fees for all AUS programs may include (but are not necessarily limited to) late registration, enrollment maintenance, graduation, transcripts, tuition payment plan, late payments, late registration, and returned checks. Those who receive scholarship may be reimbursed for their entrance exams, materials and course texts.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
A majority of AUS students finance their education through some form of financial aid. You may not be sure which federal, state, public and private aid packages – such as loans, scholarships, and grants—are right for you. Our staff is here to help you, so you can focus on what’s most important: beginning your academic program at AUS.
Martinez Fellowship Program — This program helps to impact Washington’s achievement gap by improving teacher diversity and retaining teachers of color. Fellows receive early career coaching, ongoing professional development, mentorship, and substantial University-sponsored financial assistance.
For further information, please contact the following:
For program, teacher certification, or ELL endorsement:
For program, teacher certification, or ELL endorsement:
Gopal Krishnamurthy, [email protected] – Chair of the School of Education, Seattle
For admissions process and requirements:
206.268.4202 [email protected]
For test preparation workshops:
For financial aid:
Contact financial aid: [email protected]
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