To be eligible for ARTC, you must already have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major (or equivalent) in a "critical needs" subject area or closely related field. For purposes of ARTC eligibility, 30 college credits in a subject is regarded as equivalent to a college major.

WHAT ARE THE "CRITICAL NEEDS" SUBJECTS COVERED BY ARTC?

"Critical needs areas" are middle and high school subjects in which the state has identified a critical shortage of certified teachers. Each year the Delaware Department of Education reviews this list and adjusts it to reflect changing needs in the state.

The following secondary subjects are currently "critical needs" in Delaware, and thus covered by ARTC:

HOW DO I ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY?

You should mail, fax or email your transcripts (unofficial will do) to the ARTC office to confirm eligibility. BE SURE THAT YOUR NAME, PHONE, AND EMAIL ADDRESS ARE WITH YOUR TRANSCRIPT(S). If you are a University of Delaware graduate, please provide your name when you were a student, date of birth and major. You will receive an email confirming your eligibility and outlining the next steps to take.

If you have a degree from a foreign university, you must have your transcripts translated into course-by-course U.S. college equivalents before they can be reviewed for ARTC eligibility. There are a variety of organizations that perform this service. Two are the Office of International Education Services (OIES) (phone: 202-296-3359; fax: 202-872-8857), and the World Education Services (WES) (phone: 212-966-6311).