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Due to the wide variety of courses offered by institutions of higher education, only those
courses that apply to the specific content area you plan to teach will be considered toward
the applicable content area requirements.
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| 4 - 8 Bilingual Generalist |
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| Under the 4-8 Generalist Bilingual content area you may teach any one or a combination of English, math, science and/or social studies classes in a Bilingual classroom at the middle school level, 4th grade through 8th grade. Content hour requirements: A combination of a minimum of 36 hours in English, math, science and social studies, as applicable to the grade level content, with at least 6 semester hours in each subject. (Math must be College Algebra or higher. Statistics courses are not considered in the evaluation unless taught under the MATH department.) - English may include composition and literature.
- Math may include College Algebra and above.
- Science may include biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science (geology/physical geography), as applicable to the grade level content.
- Social Studies may include history, economics, world geography, and government/political science, as applicable to the grade level content.
Verification of oral proficiency is required for the Bilingual certification. Candidates must have 24 hours in Spanish with at least 12 hours at the advanced level or pass iteachTEXAS in-house Spanish oral proficiency exam. |
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 4 - 8 Bilingual Generalist content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 4 - 8 English, Language Arts, Reading |
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| Under the 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading content area you may teach English language arts and reading at the middle school level, 4th grade through 8th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 18 hours in English, which may include composition and literature. |
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 4 - 8 English, Language Arts, Reading content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 4 - 8 English, Language Arts, Reading / Social Studies |
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| Under the 4-8 English Language Arts/Social Studies Dual content area you may teach both social studies and English language arts at the middle school level, 4th grade through 8th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 18 hours in social studies, which may include history, political science/government, economics and/or geography with coursework in three of the four following subject areas: social studies, history, political science/government, economics and/or geography, as applicable to the grade level content, and 18 hours in English, which may include composition and literature. |
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 4 - 8 English, Language Arts, Reading / Social Studies content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 4 - 8 Generalist |
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| Under the 4-8 Generalist content area you may teach any one or a combination of English, math, science and/or social studies classes at the middle school level, 4th grade through 8th grade. Content hour requirements: A combination of a minimum of 36 hours in English, math, science and social studies, as applicable to grade level content, with at least 6 semester hours in each subject. (Math must be College Algebra or higher. Statistics courses are not considered in the evaluation unless taught under the MATH department.) Math may include College Algebra and above. - English may include composition and literature.
- Math may include College Algebra and above.
- Science may include biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science (geology/physical geography), as applicable to the grade level content.
- Social Studies may include history, economics, world geography, and government/political science, as applicable to the grade level content.
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 4 - 8 Generalist content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 4 - 8 Generalist ESL |
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| Under the 4-8 Generalist ESL content area you may teach any one or a combination of English, math, science and/or social studies classes in an ESL setting as defined by the hiring district at the Middle School level, 4th grade through 8th grade. Content hour requirements: A combination of a minimum of 36 hours in English, math, science and social studies, as applicable to the grade level content, with at least 6 semester hours in each subject. (Math must be College Algebra or higher. Statistics courses are not considered in the evaluation unless taught under the MATH department.) - English may include composition and literature.
- Math may include College Algebra and above.
- Science may include biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science (geology/physical geography), as applicable to the grade level content.
- Social Studies may include history, economics, world geography, and government/political science, as applicable to the grade level content. An additional 12 semester credit hours of linguistics or linguistics-equivalent courses are required for the ESL certification.
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 4 - 8 Generalist ESL content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 4 - 8 Mathematics |
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| Under the 4-8 Mathematics content area you may teach math at the middle school level, 4th grade through 8th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 18 hours in mathematics, which must be College Algebra or higher. Statistics courses are not considered in the evaluation unless taught under the MATH department. |
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 4 - 8 Mathematics content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 4 - 8 Mathematics/Science |
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| Under the 4-8 Mathematics/Science Dual content area you may teach both math and science at the middle school level, 4th grade through 8th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 18 hours in mathematics (College Algebra or higher) and 18 hours in science, which must include biology, chemistry, physics and geology/physical geography, as applicable to the grade level content. Statistics courses are not considered in the evaluation unless taught under the MATH department. |
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| 4 - 8 Science |
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| Under the 4-8 Science content area you may teach science at the middle school level, 4th grade through 8th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 18 hours in science, which must include biology, chemistry, physics and geology/physical geography, as applicable to the grade level content. |
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 4 - 8 Science content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 4 - 8 Social Studies |
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| Under the 4-8 Social Studies content area you may teach social studies at the middle school level, 4th grade through 8th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 18 hours in Social Studies, which may include history, political science/government, economics and/or geography, as applicable to the grade level content. You must have coursework in three of the four subject areas. Candidates who have graduated from a university outside of the United States must have United States History. |
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 4 - 8 Social Studies content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 6 - 12 Business Education |
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| Under the 6-12 Business content area you may teach business at the middle school through high school level, 6th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in Business, which must include accounting, business law, business computer information systems, finance, management and marketing, with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| 6 - 12 French |
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| Under the 6-12 French content area you may teach French at the middle school through high school level, 6th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements:: You must have a total of 24 hours in French with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| 6 - 12 German |
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| Under the 6-12 German content area you may teach German at the middle school through high school level, 6th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in German with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| 6 - 12 Latin |
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| Under the 6-12 Latin content area you may teach Latin at the middle school through high school level, 6th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in Latin with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| 6 - 12 Spanish |
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Under the 6-12 Spanish content area you may teach Spanish at the middle school through high school level, 6th grade through 12th grade.
Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in Spanish with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| 8 - 12 Chemistry |
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| Under the 8-12 Chemistry content area you may teach chemistry at the high school level, 8th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in chemistry with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| 8 - 12 Computer Science |
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| Under the 8-12 Computer Science content area you may teach computer science at the high school level, 8th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in computer coursework with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| 8 - 12 Dance |
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| Under the 8-12 Dance content area you may teach dance at the high school level, 8th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in dance with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| 8 - 12 English, Language Arts, Reading |
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| Under the 8-12 English Language Arts and Reading content area you may teach English language arts and reading at the high school level, 8th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in English, which may include composition and literature, with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 8 - 12 English, Language Arts, Reading content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 8 - 12 History |
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| Under the 8-12 History content area you may teach history at the high school level, 8th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in history with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 8 - 12 History content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 8 - 12 Journalism |
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| Under the 8-12 Journalism content area you may teach journalism at the high school level, 8th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in journalism with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| 8 - 12 Life Science |
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| Under the 8-12 Life Science content area you may teach biology at the high school level, 8th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in biology with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 8 - 12 Life Science content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 8 - 12 Mathematics |
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| Under the 8-12 Mathematics content area you may teach math at the high school level, 8th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in math (College Algebra or higher) with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. Statistics courses are not considered in the evaluation unless taught under the MATH department. |
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 8 - 12 Mathematics content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 8 - 12 Mathematics/Physics |
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| Under the 8-12 Mathematics/Physics Dual content area you may teach both math and physics at the high school level, 8th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in math (College Algebra or higher) with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level and 24 hours in physics, as applicable to the grade level content, with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. Statistics courses are not considered in the evaluation unless taught under the MATH department. |
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 8 - 12 Mathematics/Physics content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 8 - 12 Physical Science |
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| Under the 8-12 Physical Science content area you may teach chemistry, physics and/or Integrated Physics and Chemistry at the high school level, 8th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in physics and chemistry, as applicable to the grade level content, with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 8 - 12 Physical Science content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 8 - 12 Science |
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| Under the 8-12 Science content area you may teach biology, chemistry, physics and/or Integrated Physics and Chemistry at the high school level, 8th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 36 hours in science, which must include biology, chemistry and physics, as applicable to the grade level content, with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 8 - 12 Science content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 8 - 12 Social Studies |
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| Under the 8-12 Social Studies content area you may teach history, political science/government, economics or geography at the high school level, 8th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 36 hours in social studies, which must include history, political science/government, economics and geography, as applicable to the grade level content, with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level.Candidates who have graduated from a university outside of the United States must have United States History. |
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If you would like to pursue certification in the 8 - 12 Social Studies content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| 8 - 12 Speech |
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| Under the 8-12 Speech content area you may teach speech communications at the high school level, 8th grade through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in speech communications with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| EC - 12 American Sign Language |
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Under the EC-12 ASL content area you may teach American Sign Language at the elementary school through high school level, Early Childhood through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in ASL with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| EC - 12 Arabic |
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Under the EC-12 Arabic content area you may teach Arabic at the elementary school level through high school level, Early Childhood through 12th grade.
Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in Arabic with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| EC - 12 Art |
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| Under the EC-12 Art content area you may teach art at the elementary through high school level, Early Childhood through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in art with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. You also must have a diverse background in studio art which may include drawing, design, painting, ceramics, printmaking, figure drawing and photography. |
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| EC - 12 Chinese |
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Under the EC-12 Chinese content area you may teach Chinese at the elementary school level through high school level, Early Childhood through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in Chinese with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| EC - 12 Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
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Must hold a bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited institution |
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| EC - 12 ESL Supplemental |
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| This supplement may only be attached to a content area once you have passed the TExES/ExCET test for your specific certification area and have been approved by iteachTEXASTM. You must have a total of at least 12 semester credit hours of linguistics or linguistic-equivalent courses. |
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| EC - 12 Health |
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| Under the EC-12 Health Education content area you may teach health at the elementary through high school level, Early Childhood through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in health with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| EC - 12 Japanese |
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Under the EC-12 Japanese content area you may teach Japanese at the elementary school level through high school level, Early Childhood through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in Japanese with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| EC - 12 Music |
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| Under the EC-12 Music Education content area you may teach music at the elementary through high school level, Early Childhood through 12th grade. Content hour requirements You must have a total of 24 hours in music with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| EC - 12 Physical Education |
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| Under the EC-12 Physical Education content area you may teach physical education at the elementary through high school level, Early Childhood through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in physical education (may be titled Kinesiology, Exercise Science, etc.) with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| EC - 12 Russian |
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Under the EC-12 Russian content area you may teach Russian at the elementary school level through high school level, Early Childhood through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in Russian with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| EC - 12 Special Education |
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Content hour requirements: A combination of a minimum of 36 hours in English, math, science and social studies, as applicable to the grade level content, with at least 6 semester hours in each subject (Math must be College Algebra or higher. Statistics courses are not considered in the evaluation unless taught under the MATH department.) - English may include composition and literature.
- Math may include College Algebra and above.
- Science may include biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science (geology/physical geography), as applicable to the grade level content.
- Social Studies may include history, economics, world geography, and government/political science, as applicable to the grade level content. An additional 12 semester credit hours of linguistics or linguistics-equivalent courses are required for the ESL certification.
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If you would like to pursue certification in the EC - 12 Special Education content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| EC - 12 Technology Applications |
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| Under the EC-12 Technology Applications content area you may teach technology applications at the elementary through high school level, Early Childhood through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in computer coursework with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| EC - 12 Theatre |
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| Under the EC-12 Theater Arts content area you may teach theater arts at the elementary through high school level, Early Childhood through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in theater and/or drama with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| EC - 12 Vietnamese |
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Under the EC-12 Vietnamese content area you may teach Vietnamese at the elementary school level through high school level, Early Childhood through 12th grade. Content hour requirements: You must have a total of 24 hours in Vietnamese with at least 12 hours at the advanced (junior/senior) level. |
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| EC - 4 Bilingual Generalist |
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| Under the EC-4 Generalist Bilingual content area you may teach English, math, science, social studies, music, art and physical education in a Bilingual classroom at the elementary level, Early Childhood through 4th grade. Content hour requirements: A combination of a minimum of 36 hours in English, math, science and social studies, as applicable to the grade level content, with at least 6 semester hours in each subject. (Math must be College Algebra or higher. Statistics courses are not considered in the evaluation unless taught under the MATH department.) - English may include composition and literature.
- Math may include College Algebra and above.
- Science may include biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science (geology/physical geography), as applicable to the grade level content.Social Studies may include history, economics, world geography, and government/political science, as applicable to the grade level content. An additional 12 semester credit hours of linguistics or linguistics-equivalent courses are required for the ESL certification.
Verification of oral proficiency is required for the Bilingual certification. Candidates must have 24 hours in Spanish with at least 12 hours at the advanced level or pass iteachTEXASTM in-house Spanish oral proficiency exam. |
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If you would like to pursue certification in the EC - 4 Bilingual Generalist content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| EC - 4 Generalist |
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| Under the EC-4 Generalist content area you may teach English, math, science, social studies, music, art and physical education at the elementary level, Early Childhood through 4th grade. Currently, there is not a shortage of EC-4 Generalist teachers. Since it is most difficult to obtain an EC-4 teaching position, you are encouraged to be flexible and be open to additional content areas, i.e. 4-8 Generalist. Content hour requirements: A combination of a minimum of 36 hours in English, math, science and social studies, as applicable to the grade level content, with at least 6 semester hours in each subject. (Math must be College Algebra or higher. Statistics courses are not considered in the evaluation unless taught under the MATH department.) - English may include composition and literature.
- Math may include College Algebra and above.
- Science may include biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science (geology/physical geography), as applicable to the grade level content.
- Social Studies may include history, economics, world geography, and government/political science, as applicable to the grade level content. An additional 12 semester credit hours of linguistics or linguistics-equivalent courses are required for the ESL certification.
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If you would like to pursue certification in the EC - 4 Generalist content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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| EC - 4 Generalist ESL |
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| Under the EC-4 Generalist ESL content area you may teach English, math, science, social studies, music, art and physical education in an ESL setting as defined by the hiring district at the elementary level, Early Childhood through 4th grade. Content hour requirements: A combination of a minimum of 36 hours in English, math, science and social studies, as applicable to the grade level content, with at least 6 semester hours in each subject. (Math must be College Algebra or higher. Statistics courses are not considered in the evaluation unless taught under the MATH department.) - English may include composition and literature.
- Math may include College Algebra and above.
- Science may include biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science (geology/physical geography), as applicable to the grade level content.
- Social Studies may include history, economics, world geography, and government/political science, as applicable to the grade level content. An additional 12 semester credit hours of linguistics or linguistics-equivalent courses are required for the ESL certification.
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If you would like to pursue certification in the EC - 4 Generalist ESL content area,
but do not meet minimum requirements, please view University Course Listings
for more information.
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