The information below represents the most common endorsement scenarios. Others are available. For more information, contact the Office of Candidate Services.
Endorsement Areas Available by Testing |
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If your initial license is: |
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K-6 Elementary Education |
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Praxis 5001: Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects [K-6 elementary education also requires 6 credit hours of reading/disciplinary literacy and 3 credit hours of Arkansas history if not completed during the initial program of study.] |
4-8 Middle Level Education |
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One or more of the middle level Praxis subject exams:
[4-8 middle level licenses require 3 credit hours of disciplinary literacy and 3 credit hours of Arkansas history if not completed during the initial program of study.] |
4-8 Middle Level Education |
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7-12 Secondary Education |
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Corresponding Praxis subject exam(s) Click here for Arkansas Praxis requirements. [7-12 social studies endorsement also requires 3 credit hours of Arkansas history.] |
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Corresponding Praxis subject exam(s) Click here for Arkansas Praxis requirements. |
Coaching Endorsement
- Complete the 25 credit hour program of study offered by the UCA Kinesiology and Physical Education Department. More information available here.
- Earn a passing score on Praxis 5095: Physical Education: Content and Design. More information available here.
Career Development (formerly Career Orientation) Endorsement
For those holding a standard license, choose ONE of these options:
- Complete ASTL 5311: Methods of Teaching Career Development (on-line)
(Offered periodically at UCA. Contact jeffw@uca.edu for more information.) - If assigned to teach the course, enroll in the Arkansas Department of Career Education’s mentorship program. Contact information is available here.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement
- Complete the 12 credit hour program of study offered by the UCA Department of World Languages. More information available here.
- Earn a passing score on Praxis 5362: English to Speakers of Other Languages. More information available here.
Driver Education
Complete the following 6 credit hours plus have passing score on one of the current Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching exams.
- H ED 4361: Driver Education
- H ED 4362: Advanced Driver Education
More information about these courses is available here. No additional Praxis exam is needed IF the candidate has a current passing Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching exam.
Dyslexia Therapist [Graduate Level]
- Complete the 15 credit hour program of study or the M.S.E. in Reading.
- Earn passing scores on one of the current Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching exams.
More information about the Dyslexia Therapist endorsement is available here.