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Yes. A teaching license is issued by the Puerto Rico Department of Education (DEPR) to individuals participating in this route once they have completed the required coursework and credits and have passed the corresponding state teacher certification exams. After meeting these requirements, their application is processed and approved by DEPR, and they are granted an official teaching license.

Yes. The alternative route is designed to address critical teacher shortage areas in Puerto Rico, as identified by the Puerto Rico Department of Education. These areas face persistent shortages of qualified teachers. Through this pathway, candidates who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field and wish to transition into teaching complete the required coursework and field experiences in specific subject areas and grade levels. In doing so, they contribute directly to meeting the state’s demand for well-prepared educators in these high-need areas.

Yes. A teaching license is issued by the Puerto Rico Department of Education (DEPR) to individuals participating in this route once they have completed the required coursework and credits and have passed the corresponding state teacher certification exams. After meeting these requirements, their application is processed and approved by DEPR, and they are granted an official teaching license.

Yes. Completion of a supervised clinical experience is required as part of Puerto Rico Department of Education (DEPR) certification requirements.