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North Dakota Teacher Certification
Congratulations! You are on your way to becoming a teacher in North Dakota. No semesters and no campus visits — just a clear path from where you are today to a North Dakota classroom of your own.
North Dakota
$1,900Standard Program Cost
Online
Self-paced
Competency-based
1
Study
Pass the required subject-area and PTK exams provided by American Board.
2
Apply
Apply to North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board for your initial license.
3
Teach
Begin teaching in a North Dakota school.
4
Complete
Complete any remaining state requirements including your Clinical Experience with American Board.
Elementary (1-8)
The elementary certification program covers core subjects for our youngest learners including English language arts, history, math, and science.
Special Education (K-12)
The special education certification program covers professional skills and background knowledge, general special education practices, a strong focus on special education laws, and more.
Biology (9-12)
The biology certification program covers scientific investigation, cell biology and microbiology, molecular biology, and more.
Chemistry (9-12)
The chemistry certification program covers atomic structure, periodicity, and matter; reactions and reactivity, and more.
English Language Arts
The English language arts certification program covers comprehension of texts, oral and written language skills, and more.
General Science (5-12)
The general science certification program covers scientific investigation, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics.
History (5-12)
The history certification program covers both U.S. and world history including topics such as classical civilizations and the establishment and growth of a republic.
Math (5-12)
The mathematics certification program covers domains including algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, and calculus.
Physics (9-12)
The physics certification program includes classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, and more.
“I chose American Board because it was the only way I could successfully transition from active military service to teaching as a highly qualified educator. I was able to complete my certification on my own schedule, and it has allowed me to continue serving my community in a classroom setting. American Board’s certification process, as well as their clinical experience program, prepared me for success.”
Robert McRae, North Dakota Teacher
How to Get Your North Dakota Teaching License
Step 1
Enroll in American Board’s online teacher certification program.
Step 2
Prepare for and pass American Board’s required Professional Teaching Knowledge (PTK) and subject area exams.
Step 3
Use American Board’s Classroom Ready Certificate to secure a job in the appropriate content area(s) in a North Dakota public school.
Step 4
Apply to the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board for an Initial Alternate Pathway License (valid 2 years) and begin teaching.
Step 5
Within your first 2 years teaching, complete:
- American Board’s Clinical Experience and the ND RISE approved mentor program;
- Youth Mental Health Competency training;
- Coursework in cultural diversity which includes Native American studies, as well as teaching diverse learners;
- Evidence of competencies in beginning reading instruction.
How to Upgrade to a North Dakota Professional Educator Certificate
Upon completion of your Clinical Experience and all additional requirements, receive your American Board Professional Certificate and apply for the North Dakota Five Year License.
What is American Board’s Clinical Experience?
American Board’s Clinical Experience is a year-long program where new teachers are monitored and evaluated to provide feedback on their teaching skills and style while helping them adjust to leading the classroom. The clinical experience requires the individual to be the teacher of record.
Is American Board’s Clinical Experience required?
Yes! In order to receive your Professional Certificate from American Board and upgrade to your North Dakota Five Year License, you must complete American Board’s Clinical Experience.
Are American Board’s Clinical Experience and North Dakota’s RISE approved mentor program the same thing?
No. While these programs are completed at the same time and similar, they are not the same and BOTH must be completed in order to upgrade to your North Dakota Five Year License.
Where can I find more information about Alabama teaching requirements?
For more information on state teaching requirements and how to apply for your license, visit the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board website.
Ready to get started?
Choose your state and subject, enroll online in minutes, and start studying the same day — or try the free one-week trial first to see how the program works.