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Certification Areas

ESC - Region 19 Teacher Preparation & Certification Program is approved by the Texas Education Agency to certify candidates in the following areas: 

  • American Sign Language EC-12 (184)
  • Art EC-12 (178)
  • Dance 6-12 (279)
  • Early Childhood Pre-K - 3 (292)
  • English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 with the Science of Teaching Reading (217)
  • English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 (231)
  • Core Subjects EC-6 with the Science of Teaching Reading (391)
  • Core Subjects 4-8 with the Science of Teaching Reading (211)
  • Health EC-12 (157)
  • History 7-12 (233)
  • Journalism 7-12 (256)
  • Languages Other Than English - French EC-12 (610)
  • Languages Other Than English - Japanese EC-12 (607 & 602)
  • Languages Other Than English - Spanish EC-12 (613)
  • Mathematics 4-8 (115)
  • Mathematics 7-12 (235)
  • Music EC-12 (177)
  • Physical Education EC-12 (158)
  • Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) (Grades 6-12)
  • Science 4-8 (116)
  • Science 7-12 (236)
  • Social Studies 4-8 (118)
  • Social Studies 7-12 (232)
  • *Special Education EC-12 (content area is required) 
  • Speech 7-12 (129)
  • Theatre EC-12 (180)

We offer the following supplementals that can be taken along with a certification above:

  • Bilingual Education Supplemental - Spanish (164 & 190)
  • English as a Second Language Supplemental (154)

Note: The numbers in parentheses next to each certification area indicate the corresponding TExES exam number. If you do not meet the minimum college coursework requirements outlined in TAC §227 for your desired certification area, you may demonstrate content proficiency by taking the PACT (Pre-Admission Content Test). Information about PACT may be found on the Pearson website. This can allow you to pursue an alternative certification area. For guidance, please contact our program specialists.