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When reviewing your application, WCACP determines the subject area for which you are eligible to teach. To qualify, you must meet one of the following criteria: hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in your desired content area OR provide college transcripts demonstrating completion of at least 15 hours of combined courses in English, Math, Science, or Social Studies (for grades 4-8) OR provide transcripts showing at least 12 hours completed in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies (for EC-6 CORE, 4-8 CORE, or EC-12 Special Education). Apply today for free and a program specialist will assist you.
Grades EC-6 Certifications
Core Subjects EC-6
In the Core Subjects EC-6 certification area, you can teach English, math, science, social studies, music, art, health, and physical education to elementary school students. Learn more
Bilingual Core Subjects EC-6
The Core Subjects EC-6 (291) Texas teacher certification area covers a wide range of subjects, such as English, math, science, social studies, music, art, health and physical education. If you would like to obtain bilingual certification in addition to this, you will need to complete the Bilingual Education Supplemental (164) and Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) Spanish (190). Fluency in Spanish is a necessary qualification. Learn more
ESL Core Subjects EC-6
At the elementary level, from Early Childhood through 6th grade, you can teach English, math, science, social studies, music, art, health and physical education under the Core Subjects EC-6 (291) Texas teacher certification area. ESL certification requires passing the English as a Second Language/Supplemental (154) test. Learn more
Grades 7-12 Certifications
Speech 7-12
With the Speech 7-12 Texas teacher certification area, you can teach 7th grade through 12th grade speech communications courses. You must submit your college transcripts for consideration. Learn more
English Language Arts and Reading 7-12
In the English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 Texas teacher certification area, you can teach English and reading courses in 7th through 12th grades. Learn more
Life Science 7-12
In the Life Science 7-12 Texas teacher certification area, you can teach life science courses in 7th through 12th grade. Admission requirement: Your college transcripts will be reviewed. Learn more
Mathematics 7-12
A Texas teacher certification area in mathematics 7-12 allows you to teach mathematics classes in grades 7-12. Learn more
Science 7-12
It allows you to teach science courses from 7th grade to 12th grade in Texas. Admission Requirement: Your college transcripts will be reviewed. Learn more
Social Studies 7-12
The Social Studies 7-12 Texas teacher certification area allows you to teach social studies courses in 7th through 12th grade. Learn more
History 7-12
In the History 7-12 Texas teacher certification area, you can teach history classes from 7th through 12th grades. Learn more
Grades 4-8 Certifications
Core Subjects 4-8
The Core Subjects 4-8 Texas teacher certification area allows you to teach any one or a combination of English, math, science and/or social studies classes at the middle school level, 4th through 8th grade. Learn more
Bilingual Core Subjects 4-8
As a certified teacher in the Core Subjects 4-8 (211) Texas area, you have the opportunity to instruct middle school students in English, math, science, and/or social studies. To obtain additional certification in bilingual education, you must also complete the Bilingual Education Supplemental (164) and Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) Spanish (190). Fluency in Spanish is necessary for eligibility. Learn more
ESL Core Subjects 4-8
Using the Core Subjects 4-8 (211) Texas teacher certification area, you can teach any one or more classes at the middle school level, from 4th grade through 8th grade, in English, math, science, and/or social studies. You will also need to take the English as a Second Language/Supplemental (154) test if you plan to add the ESL certification. Learn more
Science 4-8
A Texas teacher certification in Science 4-8 allows you to teach science classes from 4th to 8th grades. Admission Requirements: Your college transcripts will be reviewed. Learn more
Mathematics 4-8
With the Mathematics 4-8 Texas teacher certification area, you will be able to teach math classes from 4th through 8th grade. Learn more
English Language Arts & Reading 4-8
The English Language Arts & Reading 4-8 Texas teacher certification area allows you to teach English classes, 4th grade through 8th grade. Requirements for Admission: Your college transcripts will be reviewed. Learn more
English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies 4-8
Upon obtaining your Texas teacher certification in English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies 4-8, you will be able to teach English and social studies in grades 4-8. Admission requirements: We will review your college transcripts. Learn more
Mathematics/Science 4-8
The Mathematics/Science 4-8 Texas teacher certification area allows you to teach math and science classes, 4th grade through 8th grade. Upon acceptance, your college transcripts will be reviewed. Learn more
Social Studies 4-8 (118)
The Social Studies 4-8 Texas teacher certification area allows you to teach social studies classes, 4th grade through 8th grade. We will review your college transcripts in order to determine if you qualify for the program. Learn more
Grades EC-12 Certifications
Art EC-12 (178)
In the Art EC-12 Texas teacher certification area, you can teach art from elementary school through high school, from early childhood to twelfth grade. Learn more
Special Education EC-12 (161)
The Special Education EC-12 Texas teacher certification encompasses various subjects, such as English resource, math resource, science resource, social studies resource, content mastery, inclusion or life skills. It allows you to teach at all levels from elementary through high school and Early Childhood through 12th grade. Learn more
Physical Education EC-12 (158)
You can teach physical education in elementary, middle, and high school, from early childhood through 12th grade, with the Texas Physical Education EC-12 teacher certification area. Learn more
Health EC-12 (157)
In the Health EC-12 Texas teacher certification area, you can teach health from kindergarten to high school, from early childhood to 12th grade. Learn more
Music EC-12 (177)
The Music EC-12 Texas teacher certification area allows you to teach music at the elementary school level, from Early Childhood through 12th grade. Learn more
LOTE-Spanish EC-12 (613)
You can teach Spanish from kindergarten through 12th grade with the LOTE Spanish EC-12 Texas teacher certification area. Upon admission, your college transcripts will be reviewed. You must have at least 12 credit hours in Spanish. You must be fluent in Spanish. You can qualify for the program by taking the Tx PACT if you do not have the necessary credit hours for LOTE-Spanish EC-12. Learn more
Grades 6-12 Certifications
Business and Finance 6-12 (276)
A Business and Finance 6-12 Texas teacher certification area allows you to teach business and finance at the middle and high school levels, 6th through 12th grades. Learn more
Physical Science 6-12 (237)
As part of the Physical Science 6-12 Texas teacher certification area, you can teach physical science courses from 6th through 12th grades. The requirements for admission include reviewing your college transcripts. Learn more
Supplemental Certifications
EC-12 ESL Supplemental
EC-12 Gifted & Talented Supplemental
EC-12 Bilingual Supplemental