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Core Subjects (4-8)
Core Subjects (4-8)
Science of Teaching Reading (293)
Core Subjects (EC-6)
TExES Content Exam (391)
Science of Teaching Reading (293)
*Bilingual Education Supplement (164)
*Bilingual Target Proficiency Test (190)
English Language Arts and Reading (7-12)
TExES Content Exam (217)
Health Science (6-12)
Be approved by Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Form
TExES Content Exam (273)
Spanish – LOTE Language Other Than English
TExES Content Exam (613)
Marketing (6-12)
Be approved by Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Form
TExES Content Exam (275)
Mathematics Physical Science/ Engineering (6-12)
TExES Content Exam (274)
Physical Education (EC-12)
TExES Content Exam (158)
Technology
Applications
(EC-12)
TExES Content Exam (242)
Special Education
(EC-12)
TExES Content Exam (186)
The Career and Technology Route
For candidates who have 2-5+ years of full-time, wage-earning
occupational experience in a trade and industry field.
No degree? No problem. If you have at least 2-5+ verifiable years of licensed work experience in a Trade and Industry field
(depending on which area you wish to pursue), there are many options available under the Career & Technical Education (CTE)
in which you can earn your teacher certification. To confirm your eligibility, you will need to submit a Statement of Qualifications
to be evaluated for consideration. Please be aware that some areas require a minimum of an associate’s degree.
TEA CTE Work Approved Areas:
- Advertising Design
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Aircraft Technology
- Audio, Video Technology
- Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology
- Auto Specialization
- Automotive Technician
- Barbering
- Bricklaying/Stone Masonry
- Building Trades
- Business Machine Repair
- Cabinetmaking
- Cement Laying and Finishing
- Cleaning and Pressing
- Commercial Photography
- Computer Maintenance Technician
- Computer Programming
- Construction Carpentry
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts
- Diesel Mechanics
- Drafting
- Electrical Trades
- Electronics Engineering and Technology
- Floriculture
- Forensic Science
- Fundamentals of Fire Protection
- Government and Public Administration
- Graphic Arts
- Health Professions
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Industrial Electronics
- Industrial Equipment Repair
- Instrumentation
- Law
- Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice
- Leather Trades
- Machine Shop
- Major Appliance Repair
- Marine Engine
- Marine Related Occupations
- Marketing, Sales and Service
- Meat Cutting
- Media Technology
- Metal Trades
- Needle Trades
- Painting and Decorating
- Petro-Chemical Laboratory Technician
- Piping Trades/Plumbing
- Plant Maintenance
- Plant Processing
- Public Safety
- Quality Control
- Security Systems
- Sheetmetal
- Small Engine Repair
- Stationary Energy Sources
- Truck Driving
- Upholstery/Furniture Repair
- Welding
