Frequently Asked Questions
Will earning my degree in this master's program mean that I also become National Board Certified?
Do I still need to apply and pay a fee to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards to become certified if I am in this master's program?
Do I have to apply for National Board Certification in order to participate in this master's program?
I am a pre-candidate. Do I still need to do the entire portfolio for my thesis/capstone project?
If my portfolio does not pass for National Board Certification, will I still earn my degree?
Why should I consider a master's degree program that incorporates the National Board Certification process?
I am not very experienced or comfortable using computers. Will I be able to succeed with online classes?
I have seen that there are grants and subsidies for National Board Certification from my state, district, and NUPTDC. Will these cover my tuition?
Am I required to maintain a minimum GPA in order to earn my degree?
I am almost finished with my degree program. How do I apply for graduation?
I am not planning on walking in the commencement ceremony. Do I still need to apply for graduation?
There are a lot of acronyms, like NBCT, NUPTDC, and NBPTS. What do they all mean?
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Do I still need to apply and pay a fee to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards to become certified if I am in this master's program?
Do I have to apply for National Board Certification in order to participate in this master's program?
I am a pre-candidate. Do I still need to do the entire portfolio for my thesis/capstone project?
If my portfolio does not pass for National Board Certification, will I still earn my degree?
Why should I consider a master's degree program that incorporates the National Board Certification process?
I am not very experienced or comfortable using computers. Will I be able to succeed with online classes?
I have seen that there are grants and subsidies for National Board Certification from my state, district, and NUPTDC. Will these cover my tuition?
Am I required to maintain a minimum GPA in order to earn my degree?
I am almost finished with my degree program. How do I apply for graduation?
I am not planning on walking in the commencement ceremony. Do I still need to apply for graduation?
There are a lot of acronyms, like NBCT, NUPTDC, and NBPTS. What do they all mean?
Back to Join a Cohort page.