Teacher Education Conversion Programs - Teacher Certification in Mathematics or Science

Teacher Education Conversion Programs (TECP)

Teacher Certification in Mathematics or Science

The goals of the Teacher Education Conversion Program are to prepare the candidate to bring to the middle or secondary classroom the knowledge, skills, expertise, innovation, and enthusiasm necessary to succeed as a teacher; to ensure that candidates are afforded opportunities for observation, exploration, and reflection both in and outside the classroom; to apply his/her content expertise and pedagogical principles in the assessment of learning in a student teaching experience.

The Teacher Education Conversion programs are post-baccalaureate programs in which candidates can expect to learn through integrated fieldwork and courses in the following areas:

Introduction to Exceptionalities
Supporting Students with Challenging Behavior
Foundations of Education
Assessment
Legal Issues in Education
Instructional Technology
Teaching and Learning Process
Design of Instruction
Content Methods and Student Teaching (Mathematics or Science)

The NHTI TECP offers certification in the following endorsement areas:

Endorsement Area	Certification Levels
Biology	grades 7 - 12
Chemistry	grades 7 - 12
General Science	grades 5 - 12
Earth Science	grades 7 - 12
Mathematics	grades 5 - 8, 7 - 12
Physical Science	grades 7 - 12
Physics	grades 7 - 12

After successful completion of the program, candidates are recommended to the NH State Department of Education - Bureau of Credentialing for teacher certification.

Specific Admission Requirements

Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate, and/or Master's Degree in Science or Math.
These candidates demonstrate the mastery of all competencies required by the program through the successful completion of coursework, field work, student teaching, and portfolio development.
Candidates must successfully pass the PRAXIS I (PPST) tests and the PRAXIS II in their specific content area.
The candidate must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.75.
A criminal record check will be required for working in the schools.
Included in the application process, the candidate will complete the checklist for content standards to identify areas of competency.

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
TECP 50	Introduction to Exceptionalities	3
TECP 51	Foundations of Education	3
TECP 60	Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviors	4
TECP 61	Legal Issues in Education	3
TECP 63	Instructional Technology	3
TECP 64	Teaching and Learning Process	3
TECP 65	Design of Instruction	3
TECP 80	Methods/Student Teaching for Middle/Secondary School Mathematics or
TECP 81	Methods/Student Teaching for Middle/Secondary School Science	10
TOTAL CREDITS		32

Revised July 24, 2008

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