Alternative routes

Alternative teacher certification in Arkansas

Arkansas reports 16 alternative routes to Title II. Alternative routes let people who did not complete a traditional education degree earn a teaching credential, often while teaching.

Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Arkansas Department of Education.

American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE)

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: Not reported
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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Arkansas Professional Educator Pathway (ArPEP)

Run by: State
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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Arkansas Teacher Corps

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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eStem

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: Not reported
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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M.A.T. Arkansas State University

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 6
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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M.A.T. Arkansas Tech University

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 6
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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M.A.T. Harding University

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 6
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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M.A.T. Henderson State University

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 2
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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M.A.T. John Brown University

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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M.A.T. Southern Arkansas University

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 2
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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M.A.T. University of Arkansas - Monticello

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 2
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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M.A.T. University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 6
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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M.A.T. University of Central Arkansas

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 2
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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M.A.T. Williams Baptist University

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: Not reported
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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M.Ed. University of Arkansas - Little Rock

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 2
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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Teach for America

Run by: Private organization
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 2
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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