The Department of Education offers several unique education programs at the undergraduate level.
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Music Education
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 Bachelor of Arts 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:
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. A minor in education does not result in a teaching certificate. 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.