LAC 28:CXXXI.1313. Requirements to add a Secondary (Grades 6-12) Specialty Core Content Area (English, Math, Foreign Language, Science, and Social Studies)

A. Individuals holding a valid early childhood certificate for PK-K or PK-3, elementary certificate for grade levels 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, or 1-8, upper elementary or middle school certificate for grade levels 4-8, 5-8, or 6-8, or special education certificate must achieve the following: 1. earn a passing score for Praxis secondary specialty area exam in the content area; or 30 credit hours in the specialty content area; and 2. earn a passing Praxis score for principles of learning and teaching 7-12 exam; or 3. if adding a foreign language after 6/30/13, earn a passing Praxis score for world languages pedagogy; and 4. complete three semester hours in the teaching of reading and literacy, or other literacy options in accordance with §1301 of this Part. B. Individuals holding a valid secondary certificate for grade levels 6-12, 7-12, or 9-12, or an All-Level K-12 certificate in art, dance, foreign language, health, physical education, health and physical education, or music must achieve the following: 1. earn a passing score for Praxis secondary specialty area exam(s) required for the content area or 30 credit hours in the specialty content area; and 2. earn a passing Praxis score for world languages pedagogy for any foreign language add-on after 6/30/13; and 3. complete three semester hours in the teaching of reading and literacy, or other literacy options in accordance with §1301 of this Part.