The information below represents the most common endorsement options. Others are available. For more information, contact the Office of Candidate Services.
This information is provided for general guidance. Verify your plan before enrolling or testing.
NOTES:
- K-6 Elementary, 4-8 Middle Level Social Studies, and 7-12 Social Studies require a credit in Arkansas history in addition to the passing test score(s).
- K-6 Elementary and K-12 Special Education require a passing score on the Pearson Foundations of Reading test in addition to the required Praxis assessments.
Praxis and other testing requirements are available here
| If you have a license in | You can add by testing |
|---|---|
| K-6 Elementary | 4-8 Middle Level |
| 7-12 Secondary | |
| K-12 areas except Special Education | |
| 4-8 Middle Level | K-6 Elementary |
| Other 4-8 Middle Level areas | |
| 7-12 Secondary | |
| K-12 areas except Special Education | |
| 7-12 Secondary | 4-8 Middle Level |
| Other 7-12 Secondary areas | |
| K-12 areas except Special Education | |
| K-12 areas except Special Education | 4-8 Middle Level |
| 7-12 Secondary | |
| Other K-12 areas except Special Education | |
| K-12 Special Education | K-6 Elementary |
| 4-8 Middle Level | |
| 7-12 Secondary | |
| Other K-12 areas |
Coaching Endorsement
THIS INFORMATION DOES NOT APPLY TO THOSE COMPLETING UCA’s K-12 HEALTH/PE PROGRAM.
Those licensing in K-12 Health/PE through UCA’s program should consult with their advisor about the coaching endorsement.
TO ADD THE COACHING ENDORSEMENT TO A STANDARD ARKANSAS TEACHING LICENSE
- Complete the 25 credit hour program of study offered by the UCA Department of Exercise and Sports Science. More information available here.
- Earn a passing score on Praxis 5091 Physical Education: Content Knowledge. More information here.
NOTE: As of January 1, 2025, there is no Praxis requirement for those who complete the 25 credit hours for this endorsement and who will add this endorsement to an Arkansas standard teaching license.
The application to add this endorsement is here.
Career Development Endorsement
For those holding a standard license
If assigned to teach the course, enroll in the Arkansas Department of Career and Technical Education’s mentorship program. Contact the Arkansas Division of Career and Technical Education for information.
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.
The application to add this endorsement is here.
Driver Education
The UCA Driver Education program is approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for adding the Driver Education endorsement (license code 417) to a standard Arkansas educator license. Non-UCA students with a teaching license should apply as a post-baccalaureate student and will then be able to register for these two courses.
Click here for information about applying to UCA as a post-baccalaureate student.
Complete the following 6 credit hours:
- EDUC 4361: Driver Education
- EDUC 4362: Advanced Driver Education
Course descriptions are available here.
Courses were listed with H ED prefixes prior to fall 2020. Courses were listed with HLTH prefixes prior to summer 2024.
In addition to these six (6) credit hours, candidates must also have:
- UNTIL SUMMER 2025 – a passing score on any one of the current Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams
- BEGINNING SUMMER 2025 – a passing score on the Driver’s Education Performance Assessment
- College course in first aid OR the online course Sport First Aid.
The application to add this endorsement is here.
Dyslexia Endorsement [Graduate Level]
Complete the dyslexia graduate certificate program of study or the M.S.E. in Literacy with Dyslexia Endorsement.
For those completing the graduate certificate with 18 credit hours or more, there is no Praxis requirement to add the dyslexia endorsement. If your program of study is LESS THAN 18 hours, then a passing score on any one of the current Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching tests is required. DESE’s rules will now waive the Praxis requirement for this endorsement BUT ONLY IF the program of study is 18 credit hours or me.
More information about the dyslexia endorsement is available here.
The application to add this endorsement is here.
Instructional Facilitator/Lead Professional [through ASTL Graduate Program]
- Complete the 15 credit hour core courses from any of the ASTL tracks listed here.
- Complete the applicable assessment(s) depending the endorsement/designation sought
- FOR INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATOR ONLY (License code 521)
- Coursework must be taken and completed in the Spring 2021 semester or after.
- Submit a passing score on any one of the current Praxis PLT exams. More information here.
- FOR INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATOR AND LEAD TEACHER DESIGNATION
- Coursework must be taken and completed in the Spring 2022 semester or after.
- Demonstrate cognitive coaching competency by completing DESE-recognized coaching professional development. This PD is frequently offered by Arkansas Education Service Cooperatives. Click HERE for DESE-recognized coaching programs.
The application to add this endorsement is here.