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.