We offer an Alternative Pathway in the following Endorsement Areas:
Professional competency must be demonstrated by achieving the minimum score(s) on the following exams:
o Take Praxis #5903 Elementary Mathematics (157 or higher)
o Take Praxis #5205 Teaching Reading Elementary (159 or higher)
Special Education Generalist (ages 5-21)
Professional competency must be demonstrated by achieving the minimum score(s) on the following exams:
o Take Praxis #5903 Elementary Mathematics (157 or higher)
o Take Praxis #5205 Teaching Reading Elementary (159 or higher)
o Take Praxis #5355 Special Education Foundational Knowledge (154 or higher)​
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K-12 Endorsements
o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement at outlined by CDE. OR
o Bachelors Degree in Computer Science OR
o Take PRAXIS #5652 (score of 149 or higher)
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o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement at outlined by CDE. OR
o Hold a degree in Dance.
o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement in each of the areas listed below. This may include a maximum of six semester hours of documented professional development or work experience. OR
o Hold a degree in Drama/ Theater Arts. OR
o Take Praxis #5641 (score of 153 or higher)
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o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement at outlined by CDE. OR
o Hold a degree in Health. OR
o Take Praxis #5551 (score of 155 or higher)
o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement at outlined by CDE. OR
o Hold a degree in Music. OR
o Take Praxis #5113 (score of 161 or higher)
o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement at outlined by CDE. OR
o Hold a degree in Physical Education. OR
o Take Praxis #5091 (score of 148 or higher)
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o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement at outlined by CDE. OR
o Hold a degree in Visual Arts. OR
o Take Praxis #5135 (score of 158 or higher)
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o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement at outlined by CDE. OR
o Hold a degree in the specific world language. OR
o A passing score on Praxis target world language exam.
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French Praxis Test #5174 (162 or higher)
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German Praxis Test #5183 (163 or higher)
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Japanese Praxis 5661 (156 or higher)
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Latin Praxis Test #5601 (152 or higher)
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Mandarin Chinese Praxis Test #5665 (163 or higher)
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Russian Praxis #5671 (130 or higher)
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Spanish Praxis #5195 (163 or higher)
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Secondary Endorsements
o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement at outlined by CDE. OR
o Hold a degree in Business and/or Marketing. OR
o Passing score of one of the following exams:
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Business Praxis #5101 (154 or higher)
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Marketing Praxis #5561 (157 or higher)
o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement at outlined by CDE. OR
o Hold a degree in English Language Arts. OR
o Take Praxis #5038 (score of 167 or higher)
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o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement at outlined by CDE. OR
o Hold a degree in Family and Consumer Studies. OR
o Take Praxis #5123 (score of 151 or higher)
*Praxis #5122 (score of 153 or higher) also accepted until 08.31.2030
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o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement at outlined by CDE. OR
o Hold a degree in Mathematics OR
o Passing score of one of the following exams:
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Praxis #5161 (152 or higher)
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Praxis #5165 (159 or higher)
Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8)
o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement at outlined by CDE. OR
o Hold a degree in Mathematics and/or Middle Level Mathematics OR
o Passing score of one of the following exams:
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Praxis #5169 (165 or higher)
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Praxis #5164 (157 or higher)​​
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o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement at outlined by CDE. OR
o An earned bachelor or higher degree in one of the following: General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Geology. OR
o Take Praxis #5436 (score of 141 or higher)
*Praxis #5435 (score of 152 or higher) accepted through 08.31.2028 if taken before 08.31.2023
o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement at outlined by CDE. OR
o An earned bachelor or higher degree in one of the following majors: History, Geography, Economics, Political Science or Social Studies. OR
o Take Praxis #5581 (score of 153 or higher)
* Praxis #5081 (150 or higher) also accepted until 08.31.2030.
Technology Education (Industrial Arts)
o Documented evidence from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university indicating completion of 24 semester hours of college level coursework that meet the minimum requirement at outlined by CDE. OR
o Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in Technology Education. OR
o Take Praxis #5053 (score of 157 or higher)
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