Arkansas alternative route
American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE)
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Arkansas Department of Education.
- Run by
- Other
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years to complete
- Not reported
- Website
- Visit
Requirements
| Bachelor's degree | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's in the subject | No |
| Pedagogy coursework | Yes |
| Credit hours | No |
| Minimum GPA | No |
| Tests | Yes |
| Employment as a teacher | No |
| Clinical experience | No |
| Professional development | Yes |
| Mentoring | No |
| Service requirement | No |
| High-need schools | Not reported |
| Shortage areas | Not reported |
| Limited to some grades or subjects | Yes |
| Designed for shortage areas | No |
Grade or subject limits
Biology (7-12)
Chemistry (7-12)
English (4-8)
English (7-12)
History (4-8)
History (7-12)
Math (4-8)
Math (7-12)
Physics (7-12)
Science (4-8)
Credential issued
A provisional license is issued upon completion of program. A standard license is issued following ADE licensure requirements.
Other requirements
History (4-8) and (7-12) also require passing the Praxis Social Studies test.
Linked teacher preparation providers
Title II links no providers to this route.
Other routes in Arkansas
- Arkansas Professional Educator Pathway (ArPEP)
- Arkansas Teacher Corps
- eStem
- M.A.T. Arkansas State University
- M.A.T. Arkansas Tech University
- M.A.T. Harding University
- M.A.T. Henderson State University
- M.A.T. John Brown University
- M.A.T. Southern Arkansas University
- M.A.T. University of Arkansas - Monticello
- M.A.T. University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff
- M.A.T. University of Central Arkansas
- M.A.T. Williams Baptist University
- M.Ed. University of Arkansas - Little Rock
- Teach for America