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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.)
- 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: 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
Physician Assistant (M.S.)
Academics Program Licensures Does My Program Meet Requirements for Licensure in My State?
| State | Meets Licensure Requirements | License Title | Board/Agency Contact | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama |
Yes
cont. ed training added |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Alabama Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Alaska | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Alaska State Medical Board | Nov 19, 2025 |
| American Samoa | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | American Samoa Bar Association | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Arizona | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Arkansas | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Arkansas State Medical Board | Nov 19, 2025 |
| California |
Yes
post graduation education needed |
Physician Assistant (PA) | California Physician Assistant Board | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Colorado |
Yes
added the PA Compact agreement - no additional program education |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Colorado Medical Board | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Connecticut | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Connecticut Medical Examining Board | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Delaware | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Delaware Regulatory Council for Physician Assistants | Nov 19, 2025 |
| District of Columbia | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | District of Columbia Board of Medicine Advisory Committee on Physician Assistants | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Federated States of Micronesia | Yes | None found | Federated States of Micronesia Medical Licensing Board
N/A |
Nov 19, 2025 |
| Florida |
Yes
Mater's degree OR PANCE exam passed - nothing for PA programs |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Florida Board of Medicine Council on Physician Assistants | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Georgia | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Georgia Composite Medical Board | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Guam | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Guam Board of Medical Examiners | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Hawaii | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Hawaii Medical Board | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Idaho |
Yes
nothing added |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Idaho State Board of Medicine Physician Assistant Advisory Committee | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Illinois |
Yes
nothing new |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Physician Assistant Advisory Committee to the Medical Licensing Board | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Indiana |
Yes
added training post graduation |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Medical Licensing Board of Indiana | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Iowa |
Yes
new licensing place |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Iowa Board of Physician Assistants | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Kansas | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Kansas State Board of Healing Arts | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Kentucky | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure Physician Assistant Advisory Committee | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Louisiana | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistants Advisory Committee | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Maine | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine or Board of Osteopathic Licensure | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Maryland |
Yes
added post grad prescription education |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Maryland Board of Physicians | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Massachusetts |
Yes
added post grad prescription education |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Massachusetts Board of Registration of Physician Assistants | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Michigan |
Yes
added post grad prescription education |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Minnesota | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Minnesota Board of Medical Practice | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Mississippi | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Missouri |
Yes
added post grad prescription education |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Montana | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Montana Board of Medical Examiners | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Nebraska |
Yes
added PA Compact Rule |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Nebraska Physician Assistant Committee | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Nevada |
Yes
nothing new for education |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners | Nov 19, 2025 |
| New Hampshire | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | New Hampshire Board of Medicine | Nov 19, 2025 |
| New Jersey |
Yes
prescribing requirements |
Physician Assistant (PA) | New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners | Nov 19, 2025 |
| New Mexico |
Yes
new board website |
Physician Assistant (PA) | New Mexico Medical Board | Nov 19, 2025 |
| New York |
Yes
new board website |
Physician Assistant (PA) | New York State Education Department Office of the Professions | Nov 19, 2025 |
| North Carolina | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | North Carolina Medical Board | Nov 19, 2025 |
| North Dakota | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | North Dakota Board of Medicine | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | CNMI Health Care Professions Licensing Board (HCPLB) | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Ohio | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | State Medical Board of Ohio | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Oklahoma | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Oregon | Yes | Physician Associate | Oregon Medical Board for the State of Oregon | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Puerto Rico | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Departamento de Salud PR (Puerto Rico Department of Health) | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Republic of Palau | Yes | None found | Republic of Palau Board of Health Professions | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Republic of the Marshall Islands | Yes | None found | Republic of the Marshall Islands Ministry of Health and Social Services
N/A |
Nov 19, 2025 |
| Rhode Island | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Rhode Island Board of Licensure of Physician Assistants | Nov 19, 2025 |
| South Carolina |
Yes
added post grad prescription education |
Physician Assistant (PA) | South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners | Nov 19, 2025 |
| South Dakota | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | South Dakota State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Tennessee | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Tennessee Board of Physician Assistants | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Texas | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Texas Physician Assistant Board | Nov 19, 2025 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Virgin Islands Board of Medical Examiners | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Utah |
Yes
added post grad prescription education |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Utah Physician Assistant Licensing Board | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Vermont | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Vermont State Board of Medical Practice | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Virginia |
Yes
added post grad prescription education |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Virginia Advisory Board on Physician Assistants | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Washington | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Washington Medical Commission | Nov 19, 2025 |
| West Virginia | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | West Virginia Board of Medicine | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Wisconsin |
Yes
removed open-book quiz for licensure |
Physician Assistant (PA) | Wisconsin Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Wyoming | Yes | Physician Assistant (PA) | Wyoming Board for the Certification of Physician Assistants | Nov 19, 2025 |