{"id":2832,"date":"2025-06-26T13:33:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T13:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/?p=2832"},"modified":"2026-05-30T12:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T12:01:12","slug":"turn-teacher-certification-into-a-masters-degree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanboard.org\/blog\/turn-teacher-certification-into-a-masters-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"Turn Teacher Certification Into a Master\u2019s Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanboard.org\">American Board<\/a> is proud to announce a groundbreaking new partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.williamwoods.edu\/abcte\/\">William Woods University<\/a> (WWU), the\u00a0first of its kind\u00a0to recognize alternative teacher certification as graduate credit toward a master\u2019s degree. This innovative collaboration allows American Board graduates to turn teacher certification into a master&#8217;s degree, quickly and affordably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Going from Teacher Certification to a Master&#8217;s Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>William Woods University will accept your American Board program completion as&nbsp;<strong>nine credit hours<\/strong>&nbsp;toward their M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction. That\u2019s nine credits you won\u2019t have to take or pay for, immediately reducing both your tuition and your time to graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, WWU is offering&nbsp;<strong>25% off the remaining tuition<\/strong>&nbsp;for American Board completers. Combined with the transferred credit hours, this significantly lowers the overall cost of earning your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And because WWU offers&nbsp;accelerated summer courses, you don\u2019t have to wait to get started. With smart planning, you can complete your master\u2019s degree in just one year\u2014all from the comfort of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Partnership Stands Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the&nbsp;<strong>first university partnership in the nation<\/strong>&nbsp;to formally award graduate credit for completing American Board&#8217;s teacher certification program. It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>American Board teachers in any state can utilize this partnership. Because WWU offers online courses, this benefit is available to American Board teachers anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Save Time:<\/strong>&nbsp;Nine credit hours completed through American Board means fewer classes to take.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save Money:<\/strong>&nbsp;Reduced tuition and fewer total credits make your degree more affordable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grow Your Career:<\/strong>&nbsp;A master\u2019s degree in Curriculum and Instruction opens doors to leadership roles and salary increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay Online:<\/strong>&nbsp;Both American Board and WWU\u2019s programs are 100% online and flexible for working adults.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the First Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve yet to complete American Board&#8217;s teacher certification program, do so quickly and affordably by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanboard.org\">www.AmericanBoard.org<\/a>. Consider this, American Board&#8217;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&#8217;s program to save more than $10,000 on the cost of your Master&#8217;s in Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the Next Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve completed your American Board certification, this is the perfect opportunity to keep your momentum going. Turn your teacher certification into a master\u2019s degree that boosts your impact in the classroom and beyond.  To learn more about the program or begin your application, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/online.williamwoods.edu\/partnership\/\">WWU\u2019s M.Ed. program page<\/a>&nbsp;or contact our team for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WWU300.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WWU300-1024x865.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WWU300-1024x865.png 1024w, https:\/\/americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WWU300-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WWU300-768x649.png 768w, https:\/\/americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WWU300-1536x1298.png 1536w, https:\/\/americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WWU300.png 1614w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Teachers interested in earning certification through American Board and pursuing a Master\u2019s from William Woods University can use code WWU300 at enrollment to save $300. 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