Program Licensure
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- Academic Behavioral Strategist License, K-12
- Autism Spectrum Disorders License, B-21
- Communication Arts & Literature 5-12 (B.A.)
- Developmental Disabilities License, K-12
- Director of Special Education License
- Elementary Education K-6 Programs
- Emotional and Behavioral Disorders License, K-12
- K-12 Principal License
- Math Education 5-12 (B.A.)
- Communication Arts & Literature 5-8 Endorsement
- Mathematics 5-8 Endorsement
- Social Studies 5-8 Endorsement
- Music Education: Instrumental K-12 (B.Mus.Ed.)
- Music Education: Vocal K-12 (B.Mus.Ed.)
- Social Studies Education 5-12 (B.A.)
- Special Education Academic Behavioral Strategist K-12 (B.A.)
- Superintendent License
- Teacher Coordinator of Work-Based Learning License
- Teaching License, Business Education 5-12
- Teaching License, Chemistry Emphasis 9-12
- Teaching License, Communication Arts & Literature 5-12
- Teaching License, General Science 5-8
- Teaching License, Life Science Emphasis 9-12
- Teaching License, Math Education 5-12
- Teaching License, Physics Emphasis 9-12
- Teaching License, Social Studies 5-12
- Teaching License, Teaching English/Second Language K-12
- Teaching License, Visual Arts K-12
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- Accounting and Finance
- Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate
- Communication Arts & Literature 5-8 Endorsement
- Communication Arts & Literature Education 5-12
- Counseling (M.A.)
- Elementary Education K-6 Programs
- Marriage and Family Therapy (M.A.)
- Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
- Math Education 5-12
- Mathematics 5-8 Endorsement
- Music Education: Instrumental K-12 (B.Mus.Ed.)
- Music Education: Vocal K-12, (B.Mus.Ed)
- Nurse-Midwifery (M.S.)
- Nursing (B.S.N.)
- Physician Assistant (M.S.)
- Post-Baccalaureate Nursing (B.S.N.)
- Social Studies 5-12
- Social Studies 5-8 Endorsement
- Social Work (B.A.)
- Social Work (B.S.W.)
- Special Education K-12 Academic Behavioral Strategist
- Special Education: ABS Concentration (B.A.)
- Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders Add-On License
- Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders License
- Special Education: Developmental Disabilities Add-On License
- Special Education: Developmental Disabilities License
- Special Education: Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Add-on License
- Special Education: Emotional and Behavioral Disorders License
- Teacher Coordinator of Work-Based Learning License
- Teaching License: Business Education, Grades 5-12
- Teaching License: Communication Arts & Literature, Grades 5-12
- Teaching License: ESL, K-12
- Teaching License: General Science, Grades 5-8
- Teaching License: Mathematics, Grades 5-12
- Teaching License: Science, Chemistry Emphasis, Grades 9-12
- Teaching License: Science, Life Science Emphasis, Grades 9-12
- Teaching License: Science, Physics Emphasis, Grades 9-12
- Teaching License: Social Studies, Grades 5-12
- Teaching License: Visual Arts, Grades K-12
- Teaching English/Second Lang K-12
Elementary Education K-6 Programs
Academics Program Licensures Does My Program Meet Requirements for Licensure in My State?
| State | Meets Licensure Requirements | License Title | Board/Agency Contact | Last Reviewed |
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| Alabama | Yes | Professional Educator Certificate, Elementary (K-6) | Alabama State Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Alaska |
Yes
Scope differs slightly. Valid license from program state required. |
Initial Teacher Certificate, Elementary Education (K-8) | Alaska Department of Education & Early Development | Aug 25, 2025 |
| American Samoa |
Yes
New website Link: https://www.amsamoadoe.com/ |
Professional Teacher Certification (PTC I) | American Samoa Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Arizona |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Standard Professional Certificate, Elementary Education (K-8) | Arizona Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Arkansas |
Yes
New website link: https://aels.ade.arkansas.gov/main.htm |
Provisional (for up to 3 years if exams/courses not completed) or Standard License, Elementary Education (K-6) | Arkansas Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| California |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Preliminary Credential, Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential (K-8) | California Commission on Teacher Credentialing | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Colorado | Yes | Initial License, Elementary Education (K-6) | Colorado Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Connecticut |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Initial Educator Certificate, Elementary Education (PreK-6) | Connecticut State Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Delaware | Yes | Initial License, Standard Certificate, Elementary (K-6) | Delaware Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| District of Columbia |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Standard Teacher Credential, Elementary Education (1-6) | District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Federated States of Micronesia | Yes | No subject-specific certifications found. See Notes for general certification requirements. | The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Teacher Certification Program | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Florida | Yes | Temporary Certificate (for 5 years to complete required FL exams) or Professional Certificate, Elementary Education (K-6) | Florida Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Georgia |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
5-Year Induction Certificate, Elementary Education (Birth-Grade 5) | Georgia Professional Standards Commission | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Guam |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. New website link: https://gcec.guam.gov/services-resources/certification |
Initial Educator, Elementary (K-5) | Guam Commission for Educator Certification | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Hawaii | Yes | Provisional License, Elementary Education (K-6) | Hawaii Teachers Standards Board | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Idaho |
Yes
Scope differs slightly. Valid license from program state required. |
Standard Instructional Certificate or Interim Certificate (if ID coursework or exams needs to be completed), All Subjects (K-8) | Idaho State Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Illinois |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. New website link: https://www.isbe.net/elis |
Professional Educator License, Elementary Education (1-6) | Illinois State Board of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Indiana | Yes | Initial Practitioner License, Elementary Generalist (K-6) | Indiana Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Iowa | Yes | Initial Teaching License, Teacher Elementary Classroom (K-6) | Iowa Board of Education Examiners | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Kansas | Yes | Initial Teacher License, Elementary (K-6) | Kansas State Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Kentucky | Yes | Provisional Certificate or Statement of Eligiblity for Elementary School (Primary-5) | Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Louisiana |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Out-of-state Certificate, Elementary (K-5) | Louisiana Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Maine |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Professional Teacher Certificate, Elementary Teacher (K-8) | Maine Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Maryland |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Initial Professional License, Elementary Education (1-6) | Maryland State Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Massachusetts |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Initial Teaching License (if SEI and MTLE exams completed) or Provisional Teaching License (if SEI not completed), Elementary (1-6) | Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Michigan |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Standard Certificate, Elementary (K-5) | Michigan Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Minnesota | Yes | Tier 3 License, Elementary Education (K-6) | Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Mississippi | Yes | Initial Teacher License, Elementary Education (K-6) | Mississippi Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Missouri |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Initital Teacher Certificate, Elementary Education (1-6) | Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Montana |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Standard Teacher License, Elementary (K-8) | Montana Office of Public Instruction | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Nebraska | Yes | Initial Teaching Certificate, Elementary (K-6) | Nebraska Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Nevada | Yes | Standard Teacher License or Non-Renewable/Provisional (if testing or coursework deficencies), Elementary Education (K-6) | State of Nevada Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| New Hampshire |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Initial Certification, Elementary Education (K-6 or K-8) | New Hampshire Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| New Jersey |
Yes
GPA of 3.0 required, however, exceptions may be approved. |
Instructional Certificate of Eligiblity, Elementary (K-6) | State of New Jersey Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| New Mexico |
Yes
Reciprocal level 1 license requires valid license by other state (MN) |
Elementary Teaching License (K-8) | New Mexico Public Education Department | Aug 25, 2025 |
| New York |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Conditional Initial (1 year) (if hold out-of-state license, edTPA not required) or Initial, Childhood Education (1-6) | New York Office of Teaching Intiatives | Aug 25, 2025 |
| North Carolina | Yes | Initial Professional Educator License, Elementary (K-6) | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction | Aug 25, 2025 |
| North Dakota | Yes | Other State Educator License (OSEL) (if hold license in other state) OR Initial Out-of-State Reciprocal License (if not licensed in other state), Elementary Education (K-6) | North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Yes | Initial Educator, Basic I | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands State Board of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Ohio |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
One Year Out-of-State (if employed by OH school and need to complete Reading Coursework) or Two Year Resident Educator, Primary Childhood (PreK-5) | Ohio Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Oklahoma | Yes | Elementary School Certificate (1-8) | Oklahoma State Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Oregon |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Preliminary Teaching or Reciprocal Teaching (if OR exam requirements are not fulfilled), Elementary- Multiple Subjects (PreK-12) | Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Instructional Certificate (PreK through 4) | Pennsylvania Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Puerto Rico | Yes | Teacher Certificate, Elementary (K-6) | Puerto Rico Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Republic of Palau |
Yes
New website link: http://moe.epsolutions.pw/ |
None found | Republic of Palau Ministry of Education Division of Instructional Implementation and Teacher Training | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Republic of the Marshall Islands | Yes | None found | Marshall Islands Public School System | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Rhode Island |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. New website: https://ride.ri.gov/teachers-administrators/educator-certification-0 |
Initial Certificate, Elementary (1-6) | Rhode Island Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| South Carolina |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Initial Educator Certificate, Elementary Education (2-6) | South Carolina Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| South Dakota | Yes | Teacher, Elementary (K-8) | South Dakota Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Tennessee |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. Website listed works well - no change needed. |
Practitioner License, Elementary Education (K-5) | Tennessee Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Texas |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Out-of-State One Year Certificate (to complete exams) or Standard Certificate (if exams satisfied), Core Subjects with STR (EC-6) | Texas Education Agency | Aug 25, 2025 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Yes | Standard Certificate, Elementary (K-6) | U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Utah |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Professional License, Elementary (K-6 or 1-8) | Utah State Board of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Vermont |
Yes
MN license needed. Bethel is not "approved by a nationally recognized accrediting body" unless HLC counts; VT testing may be an option. |
Professional Educator License, Elementary Education (K-6) | State of Vermont Agency of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Virginia |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. Website listed works well - no change needed. |
Initial Teacher License, Elementary Education (PreK-6) | Virginia Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Washington |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Residency Teacher, Elementary Education (K-8) | Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction | Aug 25, 2025 |
| West Virginia | Yes | Professional Teaching Certificate, Elementary Education (K-6) | West Virginia Department of Education | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Wisconsin |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Provisional Educator License, Elementary and Middle School Education (1-9) | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Wyoming |
Yes
Scope may differ slightly. |
Initial Teacher License, Elementary Education (K-5) | Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board | Aug 25, 2025 |