Praxis Requirements for Bachelor of Arts in Global Education (BAGE) Candidates*
*This page applies to BAGE candidates ONLY who are working in either Arkansas or Louisiana
The BAGE degree serves one, very specific purpose: to graduate candidates eligible for licensure in
elementary education in the states of Louisiana and Arkansas. Governance surrounding this degree is largely dictated by the Boards of Regents/Departments of Education in both states.
Helpful Updates To Stay On Track
- For Clinical Residency requirements, click here.
- BAGE candidates must take a Praxis subtest after each clustered semester (Math, Science, Social Studies, and ELA). Watch this quick video tutorial
- ALL BAGE candidates must sign up and pass the Praxis. Without passing scores, the Clinical Team cannot recommend you to the state for licensure. Prior to entering the Clinical Year as an official Resident, at least 50% of the subtests must be passed.
- If candidates do not pass all parts of the elementary licensure exams, they WILL still be able to graduate, but will not be licensed to practice. They will be unable to gain a teaching license until all parts are passed (even after graduation).
- Our BAGE program is designed to prepare elementary and special education teachers. However, we do understand a sub-portion of our BA-LS candidates will ultimately seek licensure in other areas via an alternative certification program and/or Masters Degree Program, post-graduation from Reach.
