Relevant Degrees
Each degree requires a minimum of 24 semester hours in the major to be considered a relevant degree (If you have a degree that is not listed below and have 24 semester hours in one of the licensure areas, then you may qualify for a Lateral Entry license). If you want a Lateral Entry license in a Core Area then you must meet the federal Highly Qualified requirements.
Click on a licensure area below for applicable degree information.
Agriculture
- Agriculture
- Agricultural Education
- Animal Science
- Soil Science
- Horticultural Science
- Extension Service Science
- Veterinary Science
Art
- Art
- Fine Arts
- Art Education
B-K
- Child Development
- Early Childhood
- Psychology
If teaching Kindergarten, you must pass the required Praxis II test(s) prior to teaching.
Business
- Business
- Business Management
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Accounting
- Sports Management
School Counseling
Counseling applicants must hold a master's in one of the following areas:
- Community Counseling
- Agency Counseling
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Dance
- Dance
Elementary K-6
You must pass the required Praxis II test(s) for Elementary Education prior to teaching.
English 9-12
- Writing (indicate specialty)
- English
- English Education
- Literature
- Linguistics
ESL
- English
- Linguistics
Family & Consumer Sciences
- FACS
- Clothing
- Housing
- Interior Design
- Child Development
- Textiles
- Culinary Arts
Foreign Languages
- French
- Spanish
- German
- Latin
Health Specialists
- Health
- Health Education
Health & Physical Ed. (dual licensure)
- Health
- Health Education
- PE
- Exercise Science
Effective 7-1-11: Due to the dual licensure of this area, individuals must have 15 semester hours in PE and 9 semester hours in Health Education for a total of 24 hours of relevant course work.
Marketing
- Marketing
- Marketing Education
- Business and Marketing
Math 9-12
- Math
- Math Education
MG Language Arts
- Writing (indicate specialty)
- English
- English Education
- Literature
- Linguistics
MG Math
- Math
- Math Education
MG Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Earth Science
- Geology
- Physical Science
- Astronomy
- Science
- Botany
- Genetics
MG Social Studies
- History
- Political Science
- Geography
- Sociology
- Law
Music
- Music
- Chorus
- Band
- Instrumental Music
- Music Education
- Piano
- Opera
Physical Education
- PE
- Exercise Science
Pre-School (add-on)
Added as a provisional license to a clear license in one of the following:
- Elementary Education
- Exceptional Children
- Family and Consumer Sciences (area 710 only)
School Social Worker
A degree in Social Work is required.
Science 9-12
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Earth Science
- Geology
- Physical Science
- Astronomy
- Science
- Botany
- Genetics
Social Studies 9-12
- History
- Political Science
- Geography
- Sociology
- Law
Special Education: General Curriculum
You must pass the required Praxis II test(s) prior to teaching if you are the teacher of record, meaning you provide grades for the core areas.
Special Education: Adapted Curriculum
You must pass the required Praxis II test(s) prior to teaching if you are the teacher of record, meaning you provide grades for the core areas.
Theatre Arts
- Drama
- Theatre