How does iteach identify my content area in Texas?

iteach is required to identify a content (subject) area for each enrolled Texas teacher candidate. But how does iteach do that? And, what does that actually mean?

What do we review?

Our admission department will review your official transcripts for all possible certification areas. The following methods will be used to identify content areas for enrollment:

• Previous TExES and/or TXPACT passed 
  • We will review and identify any previously passed exams.
• 15 Hours for Middle School Single Subjects
  • We can identify the following areas based on 15 hours in the content area Math, English, Science or Social Studies:
    • 4-8 Math,
    • 4-8 English,
    • 4-8 Science,
    • 4-8 Social Studies.
    • Only courses identified as English, Math, Science, and Social Studies course by the college (ENGL, MATH, SCI, Social Studies) will be used in the evaluation process for these hours.
• Combination 12 Hours
  • We can identify the following areas based on a combination of 12 hours of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies (with a minimum of 3 hours in each content):
    • EC – 6 Core Subjects,
    • 4-8 Core Subjects, or
    • EC – 12 Special Education.
• 15 Hours for All-Level (EC-12) or Secondary/High School (Grades 6-12)
  • • We can identify the following areas based on 15 hours in the content area:
      • Chemistry 7-12 
      • Computer Science 8-12
      • Dance 6-12
      • English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 
      • History 7–12
      • Journalism 7–12 
      • Life Science 7–12 
      • Mathematics 7–12 
      • Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering 6–12 
      • Physical Science 6–12
      • Physics/Mathematics 7–12
      • Science 7–12
      • Social Studies 7–12 
      • Speech 7–12
      • Art EC–12 
      • Health EC–12 
      • Music EC–12
      • Physical Education EC–12 
      • Special Education EC–12 
      • Technology Applications EC–12 
      • Theatre EC–12
      • LOTE: French
      • LOTE: German 
      • LOTE: Latin 
      • LOTE: Spanish 
      • Mandarin Chinese
      • Japanese
      • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 6-12
      • Family and Consumer Sciences 6-12
      • Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science 8-12 
      • Human Development and Family Studies 8-12
      • Technology Education 6-12
• Career and Technology Education (CTE) Certification areas requiring verification of experience and licensure through a Statement of Qualifications
  • • Health Science 6-12
    • Marketing Education 6-12
    • Trade and Industrial Education 6-12

What does that mean?

You must have an identified area of certification to enroll in iteach.  Once enrolled, you can immediately request test approval in your identified area(s) of enrollment.  However, you are not bound your identified content areas, nor required to test in these areas.

You can be provided a one-time test approval in another certification area upon passing the TXPACT in the corresponding certification area and the completion of the Passage Preparation™ course.

Please note: You are not required to test in the area(s) identified for admission and you can begin the coursework without first passing an exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Must I take and pass a TXPACT test for admission to iteach?

No, unless our admission department is unable to identify a certification area for admissions based on your college hours.

All candidates for certification must take and pass the TExES certificate test in their content area prior to being hired.

Am I required to pay for Passage Preparation™?

No. Candidates who elect to participate in the $99 a month payment plan are automatically enrolled in Passage Preparation™. You will receive one voucher code that is valid for 90 days once redeemed. And you can request one 50% off code while in the program.

I want to teach high school English. I have a degree in English. Do I need to take the TXPACT test?

No, with a degree in a content area, English, English would be identified for program admission.

I have a minor in Art, 18 hours, can Art be identified for program admission?

Yes, based on your college hours.

I want to teach either EC – 6 Core Subject, 4 – 8 Core Subjects or Special Education students but I do not have any math hours on my transcripts. How can I be enrolled in iteach?

Because we can identify these content areas with any combination of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, you would qualify

I have a degree in English so 7-12 English, Language Arts and Reading would be identified for program admission, but I want to teach Math. Do I have to test in 7-12 ELAR?

No, you are not required to test in the content area identified. You will be able to request a one-time test approval in Math once you have completed the following two requirements: Passing the 7-12 Math TX PACT and completing the 7-12 Math Passage Preparation study guide.

If I want to teach in a composite content area, such 7 – 12 Social Studies or 7 – 12 Science, how would that content area be identified?

You must have a combination of college hours in the subject areas that you can teach under the composite certification area.

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