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Certification Terminology

Professional Certification, Foreign Language

Grade Level of Certification:

K-12

Degree Requirement:

B.A. minimum

Subject Matter Requirements:

24 credits

Professional Training in Education Required:

Yes

Subject Test:

No testing required

Additional Requirements for Advanced Certification:

1. Earned six renewal credits within the term of the license.

2. A master’s degree.

3. Five (5) years of documented teaching experience.

Links:

Overview: http://www.iowa.gov/boee/

Requirement Specifics: http://www.iowa.gov/boee/require.html

Routes to Licensure: https://www.iowa.gov/boee/ChooseNew.html

Contact: Marylou.nosco@iowa.gov