### Question
Can you define what post-baccalaureate means?


### Answer
**Post-baccalaureate** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1070g*:

> a program of instruction for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree, that does not lead to a graduate degree, and that consists of courses required by a State in order for a teacher candidate to receive a professional certification or licensing credential that is required for employment as a teacher in an elementary school or secondary school in that State, except that such term shall not include any program of instruction offered by an eligible institution that offers a baccalaureate degree in education

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1070g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part A-Grants to Students in Attendance at Institutions of Higher Education > subpart 9-teach grants**

