National Board Teacher Certification: Admissions

Teachers interested in obtaining their national board teacher certification at California University of Pennsylvania must have a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree and teaching certification.

Send the following application materials to:

School of Graduate Studies and Research
California University of Pennsylvania
Box 91
250 University Ave.
California, PA 15419

• A completed Online Application.
• An official transcript from every institution attended
• A copy of all current professional certificates held

Additional Program Requirements:

• Evidence of an earned GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
• The program is open to students with a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree with elementary, early childhood, or special education teaching certification.
• Previous teaching experience is not required, but teaching certification is required for admission.
• The program coordinator and faculty will determine final recommendation for admission to the program.