College of Education
Teacher Education – Professional Certificate
Testing. Out-of-state applicants applying for the professional teacher certificate in lieu of the residency shall successfully complete all required testing:
- Out-of-state applicants must pass a basic skills test (WEST-B) within 12 months of receiving a temporary permit*. See teacher assessments.
- Out-of-state applicants must pass an endorsement content knowledge test (WEST-E) within 12 months of receiving a temporary permit*. See teacher assessments.
* Teachers with valid National Board Certification are exempt from certain testing requirements. Please see teacher assessments for details.