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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, 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.)
- Director of Special Education License
- Elementary Education K-6 Programs
- K-12 Principal License
- 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
- Superintendent 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: 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
K-12 Principal License
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| State | Meets Licensure Requirements | License Title | Board/Agency Contact | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes | Professional Leadership Certificate, Principal (P-6, 7-12, or P-12) | Alabama State Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Alaska | Yes | School Administrator (Varies) | Alaska Department of Education & Early Development | Aug 18, 2026 |
| American Samoa |
N/A
State does not require this license |
None found | American Samoa Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Arizona | Yes | Standard Professional Principal Certificate (PreK-12) | Arizona Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Arkansas | Yes | Building Level Administrator (P-12) | Arkansas Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| California | Yes | Administrative Services Credential (P-12) | California Commission on Teacher Credentialing | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Colorado | Yes | Initial Principal License (P-12) | Colorado Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Connecticut | Yes | Intermediate Administration or Supervision (P-12) | Connecticut State Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Delaware |
No
Not NCATE/CAPE accredited. |
Principal (PreK-12) | Delaware Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| District of Columbia | Yes | Administrative Services Credential (P-12) | District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Federated States of Micronesia |
N/A
No license information found |
None found | The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Teacher Certification Program | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Florida | Yes | Educational Leadership | Florida Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Georgia | Yes | Standard Professional Tier I Certificate | Georgia Professional Standards Commission | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Guam | Yes | Initial Administrator Certificate (PK-12) | Guam Commission for Educator Certification | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Hawaii | Yes | Professional School Administrator Certificate-Provisional (Principal) | Hawaii State Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Idaho |
No
Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course. |
Interim Administrator Certificate, School Principal (PreK-12) | Idaho State Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Illinois | Yes | Principal (PreK-Age 22) | Illinois State Board of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Indiana | Yes | Building Level Administrator (PreK-12) | Indiana Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Iowa | Yes | Initial Administrator License, Principal (PK-12) | Iowa Board of Education Examiners | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Kansas | Yes | Initial License/Building Leadership (PreK-12) | Kansas State Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Kentucky | No | Advanced Educational Leadership/Principal (Primary-12) | Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Louisiana | Yes | Educational Leader Certificate Level 1 (EDL 1) | Louisiana Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Maine | Yes | Professional Administrator Certificate, Building Administrator (PreK-12) | Maine Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Maryland | Yes | Administrator II (PreK-12) | Maryland State Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Yes | Initial Administrator License, Principal (PreK-8, 5-12) | Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Michigan | Yes | School Administrator/Elementary Administrator and Secondary Administrator Certificate (K-12) (Building Endorsement) | Michigan Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Minnesota | Yes | Principal (K-12) | Minnesota Board of School Administrators | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Mississippi | Yes | Five Year Administratror License (Non-practicing or Entry Level) | Mississippi Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Missouri | Yes | Initial Administrator Certificate, School Leader (K-12) | Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Montana | Yes | Class 3 Administrative License, Principal (K-12, K-8, or 5-12) | Montana Office of Public Instruction | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Nebraska | Yes | Standard Administrative Certificate, Principal (PK-12, PK-8, or 6-12) | Nebraska Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Nevada | Yes | School Administrator (K-12) | State of Nevada Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| New Hampshire | Yes | Principal (K-12) | New Hampshire Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| New Jersey | Yes | Administrative Certificate of Eligibility/Principal (P-12) | State of New Jersey Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| New Mexico | Yes | Educational Administration (PK-12) | New Mexico Public Education Department | Aug 18, 2026 |
| New York | Yes | Initial Administrator/School Building (PK-12) | New York Office of Teaching Initiatives | Aug 18, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Yes | Administrative/Principal (K-12) | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction | Aug 18, 2026 |
| North Dakota | Yes | Principal/Elementary, Secondary, or K-12 (K-8 or 5-12 or K-12) | North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Yes | School Administration (K-12) | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands State Board of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Ohio | Yes | Professional Administrator/Principal (P-6 or 4-9 or 5-12) | Ohio State Board of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Oklahoma | Yes | Administrative/Elementary Principal or Secondary Principal (PK-8 or 5-12) | Oklahoma State Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Oregon | Yes | Principal License | Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | School Administrator/Principal (PK-12) | Pennsylvania Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Puerto Rico | Yes | School Director (K-12) | Puerto Rico Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Republic of Palau |
N/A
No license information found |
None found | Republic of Palau Ministry of Education Division of Instructional Implementation and Teacher Training | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Republic of the Marshall Islands |
N/A
No license information found |
None found | Marshall Islands Public School System | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Rhode Island | Yes | Initial Administrator/Building Level Administrator Certificate (PK-12) | Rhode Island Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| South Carolina | Yes | Initial Certificate/Elementary Principal or Secondary Principal (PK-8 or 6-12) | South Carolina Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| South Dakota | Yes | Initial Certificate/Principal (K-12) | South Dakota Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Tennessee | Yes | Instructional Leader License (PreK-12) | Tennessee Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Texas | Yes | Principal (Early Childhood-12) | Texas Education Agency | Aug 18, 2026 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands |
No
Need history course |
Principal (K-12) | The Virgin Islands Board of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Utah | Yes | School Leadership (P-12) | Utah State Board of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Vermont | Yes | Principal (PK-12) | State of Vermont Agency of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Virginia |
No
Requires exposure to five sites whereas MN only requires three. |
Level I, Administration and Supervision PreK-12 (Endorsement) | Virginia Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Washington | Yes | Residency Principal Certificate (Preschool-12) | Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction | Aug 18, 2026 |
| West Virginia | Yes | Provisional Administrative Certificate (Out-of-state)/Principal (PreK-Adult) | West Virginia Department of Education | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Administrator/Principal (PK-12) | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Wyoming | Yes | Standard Educator License/School Administrator (K-6 or 5-8 or 6-12 or K-12) | Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board | Aug 18, 2026 |