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not adequately tested
Social Studies
Anthropology
Sociology
Psychology
Geography
Economics
Political Science
History
General Science
Physical Science
Earth Science
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
English
Mathematics
State
Alabama Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English Language Arts
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
The Sciences
General Science
General Science: Content Knowledge*
Biology
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
Alabama Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
General Social Science
Social Studies: Content Knowledge*
History
World and United States History: Content Knowledge*
Geography
Geography*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Alabama is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the two multiple-subject certifications (General Science and General Social Science) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for the multiple-subject certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Alaska Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
English
English
No test for initial certification
Language Arts
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
The Sciences
General Science
No test for initial certification
Physical Science
No test for initial certification
Biology
No test for initial certification
Chemistry
No test for initial certification
Physics
No test for initial certification
Earth Science
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Alaska Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Science
No test for initial certification
History
No test for initial certification
Political Science
No test for initial certification
Economics
No test for initial certification
Geography
No test for initial certification
Psychology
No test for initial certification
Sociology
No test for initial certification
Anthropology
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context While Alaska specifies licensing tests for each certification, the state does not require that tests be passed until professional certification is sought, which typically occurs after three years in the classroom. Due to this inadequacy in testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary. We note that Alaska has numerous certifications that are not identified above, some of which include: Communication, English Literature, Journalism, Speech, Environmental Science, Geology, Life Science, Government, Russian History, Social Studies, United States History, and World History.
Arizona Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English Language Arts
The Sciences
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Physics
Earth Science
Earth Science
General Science
General Science
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Arizona Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
History
History
Political Science/ Government
Political Science/ American Government
Economics
Economics
Geography
Geography
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
State Context Content knowledge for all certifications in Arizona is ensured through licensing tests. The General Science certification in Arizona limits instruction to fundamental science courses, and is treated as a single-subject certification. Because of adequate testing, no majors require an evaluation of coursework.
Arkansas Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing tests as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content and Analysis*
Accept licensing tests as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English Language Arts
The Sciences
Life Science
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge*
Physics/Mathematics
Accept licensing tests as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Physics: Content Knowledge and
Mathematics: Content Knowledge* * Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
Arkansas Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Studies: Content and Interpretation*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Arkansas is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the multiple-subject Social Studies certification because the licensing test does not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for this certification is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
California Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
English
English
The Sciences
Science: Biological Sciences
No test for initial certification
Science: Chemistry
No test for initial certification
Science: Physics
No test for initial certification
Science: Geosciences
No test for initial certification
Foundational-Level General Science
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
California Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Science
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context While California specifies licensing tests for each certification, teacher candidates who complete a staterecognized (2042) program are not required to pass content knowledge tests. Due to this inadequacy in testing, all majors leading to certification require an evaluation of coursework.
Colorado Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
English
English Language Arts
The Sciences
Science
The Social Sciences
Social Science
State Context While Colorado specifies licensing tests for each certification, the state also allows teacher candidates to earn certification by completing twenty-four semester credit hours in a subject area (demonstrated through a transcript evaluation). Due to this inadequacy in testing, all majors leading to certification require an evaluation of coursework.
Connecticut Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content and Analysis
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
General Science, 7-12
General Science: Content Knowledge
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Biology, 7-12
Biology: Content Knowledge
Chemistry, 7-12
Chemistry: Content Knowledge
Physics, 7-12
Physics: Content Knowledge
Earth Science, 7-12
Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge
Mathematics, 7-12
English
English, 7-12
The Sciences
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Connecticut Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
History and Social Studies, 7-12
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Connecticut is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the two multiple-subject certifications (General Science and History and Social Studies) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Delaware Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Secondary Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
Secondary English Language Arts
The Sciences
Secondary ScienceIntegrated Science
General Science: Content Knowledge
Secondary SciencePhysical Science
General Science: Content Knowledge
Secondary ScienceBiology
Biology: Content Knowledge
Secondary ScienceChemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge
Secondary SciencePhysics
Physics: Content Knowledge
Secondary ScienceEarth Science
Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Delaware Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Secondary Social Studies
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Delaware is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the three multiple-subject certifications (Secondary Science - Integrated Science, Secondary Science - Physical Science, and Secondary Social Studies) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
District of Columbia Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
General Science
General Science: Content Knowledge*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Biology
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge*
Mathematics
English
English
The Sciences
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
District of Columbia Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Studies: Content Knowledge*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in the District of Columbia is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the two multiple-subject certifications (General Science and Social Studies) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Florida Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics 6-12
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English 6-12
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
The Sciences
Biology
Biology 6-12
Chemistry
Chemistry 6-12
Physics
Physics 6-12
Earth-Space Science
Earth/Space Science 6-12
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Florida Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Science
Social Science 6-12
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Florida is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the multiple-subject Social Science certification because the licensing test does not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for this certification is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Georgia Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
The Sciences
Science
Science
Earth/Space Science
No test for initial certification
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Physics
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Georgia Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
History
History
Political Science
Political Science
Economics
Economics
Geography
Geography
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
State Context With the exception of the untested Earth/Space Science certification, content knowledge for all singlesubject certifications in Georgia is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the multiple-subject Science certification because the licensing test does not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Hawaii Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Determines
Mathematics
Mathematics
No test for initial certification*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
No test for initial certification*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
No test for initial certification*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
No test for initial certification*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
English
English
The Sciences
Science
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
State Context While Hawaii specifies licensing tests for each certification, the state also allows teacher candidates to
testing, all majors leading to certification require an evaluation of coursework.
Idaho Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
The Sciences
Natural Science
General Science : Content Knowledge*
Physical Science
One of: Chemistry, Physics, or General Science: Content Knowledge
Biological Science
Biology: Content Knowledge
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge
Geology
Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge
Earth Science
Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Must also hold certification and pass the corresponding licensing test in one of the following areas: Agriculture, Biological Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology or Physics
Idaho Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Studies: Content Knowledge*
Sociology/ Anthropology
Sociology
History
World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge
American Government/ Political Science
Government/ Political Science
Economics
Economics
Geography
Geography
Psychology
Psychology
Sociology
Sociology
State Context
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Must also hold certification and pass the corresponding licensing test in one of the following areas: History, American Government/Political Science, Economics or Geography
Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Idaho is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the four multiple-subject certifications (Natural Science, Physical Science, Social Studies, and Sociology/Anthropology) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for the multiple-subject certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Illinois Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English/Language Arts
The Sciences
Science - Biology
Science: Biology
Science - Chemistry
Science: Chemistry
Science - Physics
Science: Physics
Science - Earth and Space Science
Science: Earth and Space Science
Science Environmental Science
Science: Environmental Science
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Illinois Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Science History
Social Science: History
Social Science Political Science
Social Science: Political Science
Social Science Economics
Social Science: Economics
Social Science Geography
Social Science: Geography
Social Science Psychology
Social Science: Psychology
Social Science - Sociology and Anthropology
Social Science: Sociology and Anthropology
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context While Illinois appears to adequately test single-subject certifications in the sciences and social sciences, each functions as multiple-subject certification by permitting teaching assignments in any science or social science classroom, respectively. For example, the possible teaching assignments are the same for the Social Science - Geography and the Social Science - History certifications. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Indiana Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Physical Science
Science Physical Science
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Life Science
Science Life Science
Chemistry
Science Chemistry
Physics
Science Physics
Earth/Space Science
Science Earth/Space Science
Mathematics
English
Language Arts
The Sciences
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Indiana Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Historical Perspectives
Social Studies Historical Perspectives
Government and Citizenship
Social Studies Government and Citizenship
Economics Geographical Perspectives
Social Studies Economics Social Studies Geographical Perspectives
Psychology
Social Studies Psychology
Sociology
Social Studies Sociology
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Indiana is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the multiple-subject Physical Science certification because the licensing test does not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for this certification is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Iowa Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
Language Arts - All
English Language Arts: Content and Analysis*
English/Language Arts
English Language Arts: Content and Analysis*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
The Sciences
All Science II
General Science: Content Knowledge*
Biological Science
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge*
Earth Science
Earth and Space Science: Content Knowledge*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5-9 or Grades 7-12 licensing test
Iowa Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
All Social Sciences
Social Studies: Content Knowledge*
Anthropology
No test for initial certification*
American History
World and United States History: Content Knowledge*
World History
World and United States History: Content Knowledge*
American Government
Government/ Political Science*
Economics
Economics*
Geography
Geography*
Psychology
Psychology*
Sociology
Sociology*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5-9 or Grades 7-12 licensing test
State Context With the exception of Anthropology, content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Iowa is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the two multiple-subject certifications (All Science II and All Social Sciences) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for Anthropology and the multiple-subject certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Kansas Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English Language Arts
The Sciences
Biology
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge*
Earth and Space Science
Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
Kansas Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
History and Government
Social Studies: Content Knowledge*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Psychology
Psychology*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Kansas is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the multiple-subject History and Government certification because the licensing test does not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for this certification is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Kentucky Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content and Analysis*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
The Sciences
Biology
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge*
Earth Science
Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
Kentucky Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Studies: Content and Interpretation*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Kentucky is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the multiple-subject Social Studies certification because the licensing test does not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for this certification is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Louisiana Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
The Sciences
General Science
General Science: Content Knowledge*
Earth Science
No test for initial certification*
Biology
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
Louisiana Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
State Context
Social Studies: Content and Interpretation*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
With the exception of the untested Earth Science certification, content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Louisiana is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the two multiple-subject certifications (General Science and Social Studies) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Maine Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Physical Science
One of: Chemistry, Physics, or General Science: Content Knowledge*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Life Science
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Social Studies: Content Knowledge*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Mathematics
English
English/Language Arts
The Sciences
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Maine is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the two multiple-subject certifications (Physical Science and Social Studies) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Maryland Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content and Analysis*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Physical Science
No test for initial certification*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Biology
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
Chemistry
Physics: Content Knowledge*
Earth/Space Science
Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge*
Mathematics
English
English
The Sciences
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
Maryland Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Studies: Content and Interpretation*
History
World and United States History: Content Knowledge*
Political Science
Government/ Political Science*
Geography
Geography*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Maryland is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the two multiple-subject certifications (Physical Science and Social Studies) because licensing tests are either not required or do not provide independent cutscores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Massachusetts Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
The Sciences
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Physics
Earth Science
Earth Science
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Massachusetts Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Political Science/ Political Philosophy
Political Science/ Political Philosophy
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
History
History
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Massachusetts is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the multiple-subject Political Science/Political Philosophy certification, which allows instruction in any non-history course (economics, geography, etc.) within the social sciences, because the licensing test does not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for this certification is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Michigan Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics (Secondary)
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
English
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
The Sciences
Integrated Science
Integrated Science (Secondary)
Physical Science
Physical Science
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Physics
Earth/Space Science
Earth/Space Science
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Michigan Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Studies (Secondary)
History
History
Political Science
Political Science
Economics
Economics
Geography
Geography
Psychology
Psychology
Sociology
Sociology
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Michigan is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the three multiple-subject certifications (Integrated Science, Physical Science, and Social Studies) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary. We note that Michigan requires teacher candidates to complete a content-area major and evaluations of non-comprehensive majors, we consider the potential minors within the same subject field.
Minnesota Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
(Grades 5-12)
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Communication Arts/ Literature (Grades 5-12)
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Mathematics
English
Communication Arts/Literature
The Sciences
Life Science Chemistry
Life Science (Grades 9-12)
Chemistry (Grades 9-12)
Physics
Physics (Grades 9-12)
Earth and Space Science
Earth and Space Science (Grades 9-12)
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Minnesota Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Studies (Grades 5-12)
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Minnesota is ensured through licensing tests. The multiple-subject Social Studies certification requires candidates to pass two independently scored sub-tests. Because of adequate testing, no majors require an evaluation of coursework.
Mississippi Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
The Sciences
General Science
No test for initial certification*
Physical Science
No test for initial certification*
Biology
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
Mississippi Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Studies: Content Knowledge*
Psychology
No test for initial certification*
Economics
Economics*
State Context
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Mississippi (except Psychology) is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the three multiple-subject certifications (General Science, Physical Science, and Social Studies) because licensing tests are either not required or do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for Psychology and the multiple-subject certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Missouri Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
The Sciences
Unified Science: Biology Unified Science: Chemistry Unified Science: Physics Unified Science: Earth Science
Continued on the next page One of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science and The three subjects not selected above from: Unified Science: Biology, Unified Science: Chemistry, Unified Science: Physics, and Unified Science: Earth Science
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Missouri Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
The Sciences
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Continued from previous page
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Physics
Earth Science
Earth Science
General Science
General Science
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
The Social Sciences
Social Science
Social Science Multi-Content
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
State Context Missouri requires adequate licensing tests for all certifications. For the Unified Science certifications, the state requires teacher candidates to independently pass licensing tests in each subject they will be certified to teach. Similarly, the Social Science licensing test provides independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. The General Science certification in Missouri limits instruction to fundamental science courses, and is treated as a single-subject certification. Because of adequate testing, no majors require an evaluation of coursework.
Montana Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
English
English
The Sciences
Science Broadfield
No test for initial certification
Physical Science
No test for initial certification
Biology
No test for initial certification
Chemistry
No test for initial certification
Physics
No test for initial certification
Earth Science
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Montana Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies Broadfield
No test for initial certification
History
No test for initial certification
Political Science
No test for initial certification
Economics
No test for initial certification
Geography
No test for initial certification
Psychology
No test for initial certification
Sociology
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context Montana does not require licensing tests. Since content knowledge is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Nebraska Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Science
General Science: Content Knowledge
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Biology
Biology: Content Knowledge
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge
Earth and Space Science
Earth and Space Science: Content Knowledge
Mathematics
English
English Language Arts
The Sciences
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Nebraska Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Science
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Anthropology
No test for initial certification
History
World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge
Political Science
Government/ Political Science
Economics
Economics
Geography
Geography
Psychology
Psychology
Sociology
Sociology
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Nebraska (except Anthropology) is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the two multiple-subject certifications (Science and Social Science) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cutscores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for Anthropology and the multiple-subject certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Nevada Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
The Sciences
General Science
General Science: Content Knowledge*
Physical Science
General Science: Content Knowledge*
Biological Science
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Biology
No test for initial certification
Physics
No test for initial certification
Earth Science
No test for initial certification
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
Nevada Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Studies: Content Knowledge*
Political Science
No test for initial certification*
Anthropology
No test for initial certification*
History of the United States and the World
World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge*
Economics
Economics*
Geography
Geography*
Psychology
Psychology*
Sociology
Sociology*
State Context
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
Numerous single-subject certifications in Nevada require an evaluation of coursework because a licensing test is not required. Additionally, content knowledge is not ensured for the four multiple-subject certifications (General Science, Physical Science, Biological Science, and Social Studies) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Biological Science is treated as a multiple-subject certification in Nevada because of a possible teaching assignment in chemistry. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
New Hampshire Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics for Grades 7-12
Mathematics: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content and Analysis
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
One of: Chemistry, Physics, or General Science: Content Knowledge
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
English
English Language Arts for Grades 5-12
The Sciences
Physical Science for Grades 7-12
Life Sciences for Grades 7-12
Chemistry for Grades 7-12
Physics for Grades 7-12
Earth Space Science for Grades 7-12
Biology: Content Knowledge Chemistry: Content Knowledge Physics: Content Knowledge Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
New Hampshire Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies for Grades 5-12
Social Studies: Content and Interpretation
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in New Hampshire is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the two multiple-subject certifications (Physical Science and Social Studies) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
New Jersey Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
The Sciences
Physical Science
Chemistry: Content Knowledge and Physics: Content Knowledge*
Biological Science
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge*
Earth Science
Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* General Science: Content Knowledge is also required for each certification in the sciences
New Jersey Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Psychology
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context With the exception of the untested Psychology certification, content knowledge for all single-subject certifications and the multiple-subject Physical Science certification in New Jersey is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the multiple-subject Social Studies certification because the licensing test does not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for the Psychology and Social Studies certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
New Mexico Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
General Science
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
English
Language Arts
The Sciences
Science
The Social Sciences History, Geography, Economics, Civics and Government
Social Science
Psychology
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context With the exception of the untested Psychology certification, New Mexico offers only general certification in the sciences and social sciences. Content knowledge is not ensured for the two multiple-subject certifications (Science and History, Geography, Economics, Civics and Government) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
New York Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics 7-12
Mathematics
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English Language Arts 7-12
The Sciences
Biology 7-12
Biology
Chemistry 7-12
Chemistry
Physics 7-12
Physics
Earth Science 7-12
Earth Science
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
New York Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies 7-12
Social Studies
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in New York is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the multiple-subject Social Studies certification because the licensing test does not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for this certification is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
North Carolina Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
English
English
The Sciences
Science
No test for initial certification
Biology
No test for initial certification
Chemistry
No test for initial certification
Physics
No test for initial certification
Earth Science
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
North Carolina Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
No test for initial certification
History
No test for initial certification
Political Science
No test for initial certification
Economics
No test for initial certification
Geography
No test for initial certification
Sociology
No test for initial certification
Anthropology
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context While North Carolina specifies licensing tests for each certification, the state allows teachers to fulfill this testing requirement in their second year of teaching, provided they attempt to pass the assessments during their first year. Due to this inadequacy in testing, an evaluation of coursework for all majors is necessary.
North Dakota Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
The Sciences
Composite Science
General Science: Content Knowledge*
Physical Science
No test for initial certification*
Biology
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge*
Earth Science
Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
North Dakota Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Composite Social Studies
Social Studies: Content Knowledge*
History
World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge*
Government
Government/ Political Science*
Economics
Economics*
Geography
Geography*
Psychology
Economics*
Sociology
Geography*
State Context
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in North Dakota is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the three multiple-subject certifications (Composite Science, Physical Science ,and Composite Social Studies) because the licensing tests are either not required or do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Ohio Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Integrated Mathematics
Mathematics
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
Integrated Language Arts
The Sciences
Continued on the next page
Integrated Science
Integrated Science
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Life Sciences
Biology
Life Sciences/ Chemistry Life Sciences/ Physics
Biology
Chemistry
and
Biology
and
Physics
Life Sciences/ Earth Sciences
Biology and Earth and Space Science
Physical Sciences: Chemistry
Chemistry
Physical Sciences: Physics
Physics
Physical Sciences: Chemistry and Physics
Chemistry
and
Physics
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Ohio Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
The Sciences
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Continued from previous page
Earth Sciences
Earth and Space Science
Earth Sciences/ Chemistry
Earth and Space Science and Chemistry
Earth Sciences/ Physics
Earth and Space Science and Chemistry
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
The Social Sciences
Integrated Social Studies
Integrated Social Studies
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject and most multiple-subject certifications in Ohio is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for two general multiple-subject certifications (Integrated Science and Integrated Social Studies) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Oklahoma Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Intermediate Mathematics
Middle Level/ Intermediate Mathematics
Advanced Mathematics
Advanced Mathematics
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Physical Science
Physical Science
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Physics
Earth Science
Earth Science
English
The Sciences
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Oklahoma Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences United States History/ Oklahoma History/ Government/Economics
United States History/Oklahoma History/Government/Economics
World History/ Geography
World History/ Geography
Psychology/ Sociology
Psychology/Sociology
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Oklahoma is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the four multiple-subject certifications (Physical Science, United States History/Oklahoma History/Government/Economics, World History/Geography, and Psychology/Sociology) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Oregon Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Advanced Mathematics
Mathematics
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
Language Arts
The Sciences
Integrated Science
General Science
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Physics
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Oregon Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Science
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context While Oregon appears to adequately test single-subject certifications in the sciences, each certification permits teaching assignment in multiple subjects for example, a certification in Biology allows for teaching assignments in chemistry and physics. For that reason, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are treated as multiple-subject certifications. Additionally, content knowledge is not ensured for the two multiple-subject certifications (Integrated Science and Social Studies) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Pennsylvania Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
General Science
General Science: Content Knowledge
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Biology
Biology: Content Knowledge
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge
Earth and Space Science
Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge
Mathematics
English
English
The Sciences
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Pennsylvania Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Citizenship Education
Citizenship Education: Content Knowledge
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Pennsylvania is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the three multiple-subject certifications (General Science, Social Studies, and Citizenship Education) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cutscores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Rhode Island Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics (7-12)
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content and Analysis*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English (7-12)
The Sciences
Biology (7-12)
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Chemistry (7-12)
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
Physics (7-12)
Physics: Content Knowledge*
General Science (7-12)
General Science: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
Rhode Island Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies (7-12)
Social Studies: Content Knowledge*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Rhode Island is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the multiple-subject Social Studies certification because the licensing test does not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for this certification is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
South Carolina Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content and Analysis*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Science
General Science: Content Knowledge*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Biology
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge*
Mathematics
English
English
The Sciences
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
South Carolina Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Studies: Content and Interpretation*
History
Social Studies: Content and Interpretation*
Government
Social Studies: Content and Interpretation*
Economics
Social Studies: Content and Interpretation*
Geography
Social Studies: Content and Interpretation*
Sociology
Social Studies: Content and Interpretation*
Psychology
Psychology*
State Context
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
Content knowledge is not ensured for the two multiple-subject certifications in South Carolina (Science and Social Studies) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Similarly, with the exception of Psychology, all single-subject certifications in the social sciences require the same general licensing test , which do not report subjectspecific results. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
South Dakota Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
7-12 Mathematics Education
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English English Language Arts: Content
7-12 Language Arts Education - Composite
Knowledge and Speech Communication: Content Knowledge*
7-12 Language Arts Education - English
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
The Sciences
7-12 Science Education - Composite
No test for initial certification*
7-12 Science Education Physical Science
Chemistry: Content Knowledge
7-12 Science Education - Biology
Biology: Content Knowledge*
7-12 Science Education - Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
7-12 Science Education - Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge*
7-12 Science Education Earth Science
Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge*
or
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Physics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
South Dakota Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
7-12 Social Science Education - Composite
No test for initial certification*
7-12 Social Science Education - History
World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge*
7-12 Social Science Education - Political Science
Government/ Political Science*
7-12 Social Science Education - Economics
Economics*
7-12 Social Science Education - Geography
Geography*
7-12 Social Science Education - Psychology
Psychology*
7-12 Social Science Education - Sociology
Sociology*
State Context
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in South Dakota is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the three multiple-subject certifications (Science Education - Composite, Science Education - Physical Science, and Social Science Education - Composite) because licensing tests are either not required or do not address each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Tennessee Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics 7-12
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
English
English 7-12
The Sciences
Biology 7-12
No test for initial certification
Chemistry 7-12
No test for initial certification
Physics 7-12
No test for initial certification
Earth Science 7-12
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Tennessee Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
History 7-12
No test for initial certification
Government 7-12
No test for initial certification
Economics 7-12
No test for initial certification
Geography 7-12
No test for initial certification
Psychology 7-12
No test for initial certification
Sociology 9-12
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context While Tennessee specifies licensing tests for each certification, the state also allows teacher candidates to earn initial certification by completing a subject-specific major. Due to this inadequacy in testing, all majors leading to certification require an evaluation of coursework.
Texas Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics: Grades 7-12
Grades 7-12
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 7-12
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Mathematics:
English English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 7-12
The Sciences
Science: Grades 7-12
Science: Grades 7-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 6-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/ Engineering: Grades 6-12
Physical Science: Grades 6-12
Physical Science:
Physics/Mathematics: Grades 7-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Life Science : Grades 7-12
Life Science:
Chemistry: Grades 7-12
Grades 6-12
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Grades 7-12
Grades 7-12
Chemistry: Grades 7-12
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Texas Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies: Grades 7-12 History: Grades 7-12
Social Studies: Grades 7-12
History: Grades 7-12
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Texas is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the three multiple-subject certifications (Science, Physical Science, and Social Studies) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Additionally, Texas offers two certifications that include both mathematics and the sciences: Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering and Physics/ Mathematics. The former allows for teaching assignments in any mathematics, chemistry, and physics course and the latter in both physics and mathematics. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Utah Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics Level 3
Mathematics: Content Knowledge
Mathematics Level 4
Mathematics: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Physical Science
Chemistry: Content Knowledge or Physics: Content Knowledge
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Biological Science
Biology: Content Knowledge
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge
English
The Sciences
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge
Earth Science
Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge
Environmental Science
Biology: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Utah Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies Composite
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
History
World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge or Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Political Science
Government/Political Science or Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Economics
Economics or Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Geography
Geography or Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Psychology
Psychology or Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Sociology
Sociology or Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Anthropology
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context With the exception of the social sciences, content knowledge for single-subject certifications in Utah is ensured through licensing tests. Excluding Anthropology, which is not tested, for certification in each of the social sciences, candidates select between a subject-specific or general licensing test, the latter of which does not ensure adequate content knowledge. Additionally, content knowledge is not ensured for the two multiple-subject certifications (Physical Science and Social Studies Composite) because the licensing tests do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Vermont Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content and Analysis
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
General Science: Content Knowledge and one test from below
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Social Studies: Content and Interpretation
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
English
English
The Sciences
Science
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
State Context Vermont offers only general certification in the sciences and social sciences. For the Science certification, the state allows candidates to pick from a menu of licensing tests, none of which ensures content knowledge for all possible teaching assignments covered under the certification. Similarly, the required licensing test for the multiple-subject Social Studies certification is also inadequate because it does not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Licensing test options for Science certification In addition to the General Science: Content Knowledge test, candidates must also select a single test from: Biology: Content Knowledge, Chemistry: Content Knowledge, Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge, or Physics: Content Knowledge.
Virginia Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
The Sciences
Science - Biology
Biology: Content Knowledge
Science - Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge
Science - Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge
Science - Earth Science
Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Virginia Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
History and Social Sciences
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Virginia is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the multiple-subject History and Social Sciences certification because the licensing test does not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for this certification is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Washington Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Science
Science
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Physics
Earth/Space Science
Earth and Space Science
Mathematics
English
English/Language Arts
The Sciences
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
Washington Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Studies
History
History
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in Washington is ensured through licensing tests. However, content knowledge is not ensured for three multiple-subject certifications (Science, Social Studies, and History) because the licensing test does not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. History is treated as a multiple-subject certification in Washington because of the possible teaching assignments in political science and geography. Since content knowledge for this certification is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
West Virginia Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
The Sciences
Physical Science
Chemistry: Content Knowledge and
Physics: Content Knowledge*
Biology
Biology: Content Knowledge*
Chemistry
Chemistry: Content Knowledge*
Physics
Physics: Content Knowledge*
General Science
General Science: Content Knowledge*
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
West Virginia Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Studies: Content Knowledge*
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
* Teacher candidates are also required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 licensing test
State Context Content knowledge for all single-subject certifications in West Virginia is ensured through licensing tests. The General Science certification in West Virginia limits instruction to fundamental science courses, and is treated as a single-subject certification. However, content knowledge is not ensured for the multiplesubject Social Studies certification because the licensing test does not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Since content knowledge for this certification is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Wisconsin Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
English
English
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge
Broad Field Language Arts
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge
Accept licensing test as adequate measure of content knowledge for corresponding majors
The Sciences
Broad Field Science
General Science: Content Knowledge
Physical Science
General Science: Content Knowledge
Biology
General Science: Content Knowledge
Chemistry
General Science: Content Knowledge
Physics
General Science: Content Knowledge
Earth and Space Science
General Science: Content Knowledge
Life and Environmental Science
General Science: Content Knowledge
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Wisconsin Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Broad Field Social Studies
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
History
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Political Science and Citizenship
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Economics
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Geography
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Psychology
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Sociology
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context Content knowledge is not ensured for the three multiple-subject certifications (Broad Field Science, Physical Science, and Broad Field Social Studies) because the licensing tests in Wisconsin do not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification. Similarly, all single-subject certifications in the sciences and social sciences require the same general licensing tests, which do not report subject-specific results. Since content knowledge for these certifications is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
Wyoming Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
Mathematics
Mathematics
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
English
English
The Sciences
Physical Science
No test for initial certification
Biology
No test for initial certification
Chemistry
No test for initial certification
Physics
No test for initial certification
Earth and Space Science
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
Wyoming Certification
Requires
Licensing test(s)
Determines
NCTQ evaluation procedure
The Social Sciences
Social Studies Comprehensive
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
History
No test for initial certification
Political Science
No test for initial certification
Economics
No test for initial certification
Geography
No test for initial certification
Psychology
No test for initial certification
Sociology
No test for initial certification
Anthropology
No test for initial certification
Evaluate coursework for corresponding majors due to inadequate licensing test requirements
State Context With the exception of the multiple-subject Social Studies Comprehensive certification, which requires a licensing test that does not provide independent cut-scores for each subject covered under the certification, Wyoming does not require licensing tests. Since content knowledge is not ensured with adequate testing, an evaluation of coursework for corresponding majors is necessary.
