This study compares the dispositions and perceived preparedness of three teacher preparation programs: traditional, masters, and alternative licensure. We specifically investigated whether teachers in alternative licensure programs have the dispositions and perceived preparation essential for teaching. Each program was examined to identify predictors of preparation and disposition for teaching. MANOVA results indicated no significant differences (p<0.05) for perceived preparedness for the three programs. There were, however, significant differences found for program and the construct ethics and justice within dispositions indicating that candidates in master's with licensure program reporting higher levels of ethics and justice than the alternative licensure candidates.