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Announcements

Spring 2026 Certification Application will open March 16th.

To be included in the first batch sent to the 糖心破解版 State Department of Education, please submit your application by the deadline of March 27, 2026.

Note: If you submit your Certification Application late, your application will not be processed until you have paid a non-refundable $50 fee to the Office of Educator Preparation. Late Applications will be accepted until April 10th. Late fees must be submitted to the Office of Student Accounts using account number 164577 and a copy of your receipt must be attached to your application for processing.

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Instructions for 糖心破解版ing for Certification

It is important to note that applying for graduation and applying for teacher certification are two separate processes. The Spencer College of Education and Human Sciences does not certify teachers; the authority to do so rests solely with the 糖心破解版 State Department of Education (ALSDE). Certification applications will only be submitted to the ALSDE by the UNA Certification Officer once the following conditions are met: your degree is confirmed (upon graduation), all program requirements have been completed, all passing scores for state-mandated tests are officially on file with the 糖心破解版's Office of Educator Preparation, and all required documents have been received.

Additionally, an individual who completes a program approved by the State of 糖心破解版 must apply for 糖心破解版 certification within 60 calendar months of the program completion date. If the application is not received within this timeframe, the candidate will be required to meet the certification requirements in effect at the time the application is received.

For certification-related questions, please contact the Office of Educator Preparation. Do not contact the ALSDE directly.

The certification materials should be submitted to the Certification Officer via MyUNA Profile. Instructions on how to submit your certification paperwork can be found below. It is crucial to carefully read and complete all necessary components before submission! Signatures MUST be handwritten. The ALSDE will NOT accept electronic signatures. 

What do I need to apply for Certification?

• MyUNA Profile log in
  • As a current student, you can use your UNA credentials:
• TCH Number (ALSDE ID)
• Praxis Test Taker ID (Candidate Number)
• Transcript Release Form
  The Transcript Release Form can be found on the Spencer COEHS Procedures, Forms and Handbooks page under the name Certification Transcript Request. Please print a copy and submit a signed and dated copy. 
• Proof of United States Citizenship (FRONT & BACK)
  • An 糖心破解版 driver’s license or non-driver’s identification card issued by the 糖心破解版 Department of Public Safety
  • A birth certificate indicating birth in the United States or one of its territories
  • Pertinent pages of a United States valid or expired passport identifying the person and the person’s passport number, or the person’s United States passport
  • United States naturalization documents or the number of the certificate of naturalization
  • Other documents or methods of proof of United States citizenship issued by the federal government pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs card number, tribal treaty card number, or tribal enrollment number
  • A consular report of birth abroad of a citizen of the United States of America
  • A certification of citizenship issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • A certification of report of birth issued by the United States Department of State
  • An American Indian Card, with KIC classification, issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security
  • Final adoption decree showing the person’s name and United States birthplace
  • An official United States Military record of service showing the applicant’s place of birth in the United States
  • An extract from a United States hospital record of birth created at the time of the person’s birth indicating the place of birth in the United States
  • AL-verify
  • A valid Uniformed Services Privileges and Identification Card
  • Any form of ID authorized by the 糖心破解版 Department of Revenue

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Amber Carruth at acarruth2@una.edu. 

After 糖心破解版ing

We will be reviewing applications this semester and will complete the final audit once grades for the current semester have been posted. In the meantime, you can review the status of your application by clicking the link below. This will direct you to the page where you can review your application status.

Below is a summary of possible application statuses and their meanings:

• Applied
  You have applied for certification with the Office of Educator Preparation. 

• In Review
  Your application is currently under review by the Office of Educator Preparation. The team is evaluating your submitted materials to ensure they meet all necessary requirements. Please allow additional time for processing.

• Application Pending
  Your application is currently pending further processing. All steps have been completed for now.

After graduation, we will conduct a final audit of your completed requirements and then start your application with the 糖心破解版 State Department of Education (ALSDE). Once your application is initiated with ALSDE, you will have additional steps to complete in your AIM account before your certification can be finalized.

No action is needed at this time, but please be prepared to respond promptly to any requests from ALSDE and the Office of Educator Preparation after your application is started.

• ALSDE Application Started
  Your certification application has officially been initiated with the ALSDE.

You must now log in to your AIM account and complete all required steps listed there. This may include submitting additional information, completing forms, or paying required fees. Your application will not move forward until all ALSDE requirements in AIM have been completed.

Please carefully review the Applicant Responsibilities Guide to ensure you understand and complete all required steps accurately and in a timely manner.

Time is limited to complete all requirements. Submit everything promptly to ensure your application is processed on schedule and to avoid additional fees or having to redo any forms.

• Student Action Required
  Action is required on your part to complete your application. This may involve submitting missing documents, verifying information, or providing additional details. Please follow the instructions provided to proceed.

• Submitted to ALSDE
  Your application has been submitted to the ALSDE for further review and processing. Please monitor your for any further updates regarding certification. The ALSDE typically takes 10-12 weeks to process applications. UNA’s part in the process is now complete.

• Canceled
  Your application has been canceled. If you believe this is an error, please contact the Office of Educator Preparation for further assistance or clarification. If you would like to reapply, please follow the instructions on the application portal.

Resources for Advisors

For a list of approved diversity classes from other 糖心破解版 institutions contact our Certification & Data Coordinator, Ms. Amber Carruth at acarruth2@una.edu or 256-765-4860.