Brookhaven College offers teacher certification in the following subject areas:
Mathematics, Science, History and Social Studies.
To become certified in these areas, applicants must submit official college transcripts indicating successful completion of a bachelors degree with at least 24 hours of course work related to the subject area they are interested in teaching; example: mathematics candidates need 24 hours in mathematics or related subjects. In addition transcripts must reflect a 2.5 GPA on the last 60 hours. No grade lower than a “C” will be accepted. (See chart below for specific requirements for each subject and grade level)
We want to help you meet your goal to become a teacher. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may apply to the Teacher Intern Academy by successfully passing the “Challenge Test”, or opt to enroll in the Pre-Academy while working to meet the admissions and subject area requirements.
| History Grades 8–12 |
24 hours in history or social studies, with a minimum of three hours in each of the following areas: world history, U.S. history, geography, government and economics. |
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| Mathematics Grades 4–8 |
24 hours minimum in mathematics or statistics |
| Mathematics Grades 8–12 |
24 hours in mathematics or statistics |
| Science Grades 4–8 |
24 hours in science, with a minimum of three hours in the physical science, earth science and life science |
| Science Grades 8–12 |
24 hours in science, with a minimum of three hours in the following areas: biology, geology, astronomy, chemistry and physics |
| Social Studies Grades 8–12 |
24 hours in social studies, with a minimum of three hours in the following areas: government, history, economics and geography |
For individuals who do not meet minimum requirements, but do possess a bachelor's degree and appropriate teaching experience may apply to take the “Challenge Test” and prove subject area competence. This option is at the discretion of program staff and will be determined during the admissions process. No candidate will be considered “highly qualified” or eligible for a Probationary Certificate until the required TExES content area exam has been successfully completed.