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Western Governors University is addressing the growing need for highly-qualified teachers through online, competency-based degree and licensure programs. With the assistance of over $12 million in grants from the U.S Departments of Education and Labor and other grant and foundation support, WGU offers challenging online teaching degree programs for both current and aspiring teachers

Because WGU is a non-profit online university founded and supported by the governors of 20 U.S. states, you'll benefit from both superior online degree programs and lower tuition.

WGU is the only online university to receive NCATE accreditation for its online teaching degree programs, a testament that WGU candidates "have the knowledge and skills to be effective in helping all students learn."

Commonly Searched Phrases: online teaching degree, online bachelors teaching degree, online bachelor of arts with teacher licensure, online master of education, online teacher preparation programs to help with licensure.

WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education.

"Western Governors University has raised the bar of excellence," said Dr. John Flores, CEO of USDLA.

"We are truly honored by WGU's contributions to the distance learning industry."

TIME Magazine Article

WGU’s competency-based model continues to receive accolades, with our most recent recognition in a TIME magazine article,
“Go Western, Young Man”.

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WGU’s Competency-Based Programs

Reaching New Heights

Your success at WGU is based on what you know and what you can do. Our carefully designed assessments give you the opportunity to prove you have the knowledge and experience necessary to succeed.

Benefits of Competency-Based Learning

• NO required number of credit hours

• NO rigid class schedules

• NO need to relearn things you already know