Would I actually be qualified to teach if I completed this program?

Question:Western Gov University offers a BA in Teaching. I would like to teach middle school or high school Math or Social Science (I haven't decided yet). Some brief info about the college:

WGU is the only online teacher education institution in the nation to receive NCATE accreditation.

Our program will also include practice teaching in a regular classroom with students.

B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8)
Realize your dream of becoming a licensed elementary or generalist/middle school teacher.

B.A. Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
Become a licensed secondary teacher of middle school and/or high school mathematics.

B.A. Science (5-9 or 5-12)
Prepare for secondary teacher licensure in middle school general science or high school integrated science.

B.A. Social Science (5-12)
Prepare for a career as a licensed secondary teacher of middle school or high school social science.

What are your thoughts of this school/program?

http://www.wgu.edu/education/teacher_cer...

Answers:
You'll probably have to complete some additional requirements as far as testing etc. for whatever state you want to be certified in. Check with the State Department of Education in whatever state you think you will want to teach in to find out whether this program is accepted & what the additional requirements are.
I answered another person's question earlier today about this. I went to the US department of ed, they have an accreditaion search. While all looks good, I would call the districts (the district you plan to work for) recruiting number and ask to speak to a specialist. they can tell you because they have seen it all.

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