The Department of Education offers several unique education programs at the undergraduate level.

Students interested in teaching elementary school may pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Upon graduation, students in these programs are certified to teach grades 1-5.

  • Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a concentration in Community and Social Justice. Students in this program gain the knowledge and skills to be responsive to regional socio-economic and cultural issues.

Students interested in teaching vocal music may pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Music Education. Students completing this degree are certified to teach Kindergarten through grade 12.

Students interested in teaching middle school or high school may pursue a Minor in Secondary Education. Students in these programs may also add a concentration in S.T.E.M. or Community and Social Justice. Centenary offers secondary certification in the following content areas:

  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science (Geology)
  • English
  • French
  • Mathematics

Praxis Requirements

Undergraduates must pass the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching K-6 examination (5622) with a score of at least 160 and Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching 7-12 examination (5624) with a passing score as set by LDOE, PRIOR to Residency.

Elementary Program: Undergraduate

When to take it Exam Name Exam Details Qualifying Scores
Prior to Residency Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) This test is broken down into sub-sections (5002,5003,5004,& 5005). You may take them all at once  (5001) or individually, but passing scores must be earned on each test. Reading and Language Arts Subtest (5002): 157
Mathematics Subtest (5003): 157
Social Studies Subtest (5004): 155
Science Subtest (5005): 159
Before 2nd semester of Residency Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): Grades K-6 (5622)   160

 

Secondary Program: Undergraduate

When to take it Exam Name Exam Details Qualifying Scores
Prior to Residency Biology: Content Knowledge (5235) 

Business Education Content Knowledge (5101)

Chemistry Content Knowledge (5245)

English Language Arts: Content and Analysis (5039)

General Science: Content Knowledge (5435)

Mathematics: Content Knowledge (5161)

Physics: Content Knowledge (5265)

Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (5235)

You take the exam in the content area you are seeking certification. Biology (5235): 150

Business (5101): 154

Chemistry (5245): 151

English (5039): 168

General Science (5435): 156

Mathematics (5161): 160

Physics (5265): 141

Social Studies (5235): 153
Before 2nd semester of Residency Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Grades 7-12 (5624)   157

 

Education Minor

Minor in education can be paired with any major (students may seek certification in specific areas). The minor offers a portable middle/high school certification. Scholarships are available for LA residents.

The education minor offers:

  • Opportunity to learn on site (start to finish)
  • Internship; clinical experience with a dedicated mentor
  • Expert in your field AND you learn to lead/inspire/teach others
  • Certification is recognized in 46 states
  • Built in, portable career pathway providing job security
  • Strategies/skills
    • Train
    • Organize
    • Challenge
    • Win
    • Lead
    • Relationship-building
    • Collaboration
    • Gather data and use feedback to improve
    • Motivate
    • Flexibility
For more information about these programs, please visit the Department of Education in Jackson Hall or email education@centenary.edu.
Contact Info

Department of Education

Jackson Hall

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