Turn Teacher Certification Into a Master’s Degree
American Board is proud to announce a groundbreaking new partnership with William Woods University (WWU), the first of its kind to recognize alternative teacher certification as graduate credit toward a master’s degree. This innovative collaboration allows American Board graduates to turn teacher certification into a master’s degree, quickly and affordably.
Going from Teacher Certification to a Master’s Degree
William Woods University will accept your American Board program completion as nine credit hours toward their M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction. That’s nine credits you won’t have to take or pay for, immediately reducing both your tuition and your time to graduation.
In addition, WWU is offering 25% off the remaining tuition for American Board completers. Combined with the transferred credit hours, this significantly lowers the overall cost of earning your degree.
And because WWU offers accelerated summer courses, you don’t have to wait to get started. With smart planning, you can complete your master’s degree in just one year—all from the comfort of your home.
Why This Partnership Stands Out
This is the first university partnership in the nation to formally award graduate credit for completing American Board’s teacher certification program. It’s a major step forward in recognizing the value of nontraditional pathways into teaching. Additionally, it creates real opportunities for educators to advance their careers more efficiently than ever before.
American Board teachers in any state can utilize this partnership. Because WWU offers online courses, this benefit is available to American Board teachers anywhere.
Why It Matters
- Save Time: Nine credit hours completed through American Board means fewer classes to take.
- Save Money: Reduced tuition and fewer total credits make your degree more affordable.
- Grow Your Career: A master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction opens doors to leadership roles and salary increases.
- Stay Online: Both American Board and WWU’s programs are 100% online and flexible for working adults.
Take the First Step
If you’ve yet to complete American Board’s teacher certification program, do so quickly and affordably by visiting www.AmericanBoard.org. Consider this, American Board’s program costs less than $2,000. Credit hours typically start at $500 each. So, using the credit hour exchange and discounted tuition, you can use American Board’s program to save more than $10,000 on the cost of your Master’s in Education.
Take the Next Step
If you’ve completed your American Board certification, this is the perfect opportunity to keep your momentum going. Turn your teacher certification into a master’s degree that boosts your impact in the classroom and beyond. To learn more about the program or begin your application, visit WWU’s M.Ed. program page or contact our team for details.
