R7-2-610.01. Specialized Secondary Teaching Certificates

Specialized Secondary Certificate – Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics – grades six through 12 A. The requirements are: 1. One of the following: a. Demonstrate expertise in the subject matter knowledge through: i. A bachelor’s, master’s or a doctoral degree and 24 semester hours of relevant coursework in an academic subject that is specific to science, technology, engineering or mathematics; or ii. Verified teaching experience for the last two consecutive years, and for a total of at least three years at one or more accredited postsecondary institutions in science, technology, engineering or mathematics 2. Verified work experience of five or more years in science, technology, engineering or mathematics 3. A valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. B. An individual who meets the requirements of this Section is exempt from the competency requirements of the United States and Arizona Constitutions, and the professional knowledge and the subject knowledge portions of the Arizona Teacher Proficiency Assessments.