Advising Center
Secondary Education
Students certifying to teach grades 7-12 must:
- Earn a Bachelor's
degree in the area they wish to teach
- Complete any additional state licensure requirements for the subject
area
- Complete entrance requirements for the Masters of Arts in Teaching program (pre-MAT requirement), a 1-year graduate degree
Students must meet entrance requirements for the MAT program, which include a minimum 2.7 GPA plus all undergraduate and certification requirements. Acceptance into the MAT program is competitive. Enrollment in the MAT is full-time and classes begin in the second summer session. Students are advised on certification requirements in the department of their major. General information may be obtained in the Advising Center. See below for specific requirements for each subject area.
Secondary Education Checksheets for Fulbright College majors certifying in:
-
Drama/Speech
- English
- Foreign
Languages
- Mathematics
- Life
Earth Science
- Physical Earth Science
- Social Studies
- Art
Education
- For additional information on art education, click here.
- For additional information on art education, click here.
- Music Education
Useful Links for Additional Information
- Teacher Licesnure
- Masters of Art in Teaching
- Teacher Licensure Checklist
- Additional Licensure Plan
- Coaching Education Program (Coaching endorsement through the National Federation of State High School Associations)
- Praxis Test
Non-Traditional Licensure
Anyone who has earned a bachelor's degree may be eligible for the Non-Traditional Licensure Program, administered by Arkansas Department of Education. This program allows qualified individuals to begin teaching while obtaining the skills and knowledge to be successful in the classroom. Interested individuals should contact the ADE Office of Teacher Quality at 501-371-1580 by mid-March.
For more information: Teach Arkansas