Certification Terminology
Regular certification with an endorsement in Latin
Provisional certification (see note)
Grade Level of Certification:
Determined by type of teacher preparation program completed
Degree Requirement:
B.A.
Subject Matter Requirements:
There is no set number of credits, but completion of an approved Latin education program is required for a permanent endorsement in Latin.
Professional Training in Education Required:
Yes
Subject Test:
No designated Latin subject test, but all applicants for licensure must pass the Praxis I, Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST).
Note:
State law requires all licensed teachers to complete approved programs in Human Relations Training and Special Education Training. Applicants who have not yet completed these requirements or the Praxis I Test are eligible for provisional certification.
Additional Requirements for Advanced Certification:
A Professional Teaching Certificate requires a master’s degree in Latin or
in Curriculum and Instruction. This license is valid for 10 years.
Links:
Overview: http://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/index.html
Requirement Specifics: http://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/pdfs/Manual.pdf
Contact: nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov