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
Teaching License: Science, Life Science Emphasis, Grades 9-12
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 | No | Professional Educator Certificate, Biology (6-12) | Alabama State Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Alaska | No | Initial Teacher Certificate, Life Science (Varies) | Alaska Department of Education & Early Development | Aug 5, 2025 |
| American Samoa | N/A-No | None found | American Samoa Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Arizona | No | Standard Professional Certificate, Biology (Varies) | Arizona Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Arkansas | No | Provisional (for up to 3 years if exams/courses not completed) or Standard License, Biology (7-12) | Arkansas Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| California | No | Preliminary Credential, Science: Biology (P-12) | California Commission on Teacher Credentialing | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Colorado | No | None found | Colorado Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Connecticut | No | Initial Educator Certificate, Biology (4-12) | Connecticut State Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Delaware | No | Initial License, Secondary Science Teacher - Biology Standard Certificate (9-12) | Delaware Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| District of Columbia | No | Standard Teacher Credential, Biology (7-12) | District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Federated States of Micronesia | N/A-No | No subject-specific certifications found. See Notes for general certification requirements. | The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Teacher Certification Program | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Florida | Yes | Temporary Certificate (for 5 years to complete required FL exams) or Professional Certificate, Certification in Separate Areas of Science (Grades 6-12)--Academic Class: Biology (6-12) | Florida Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Georgia | No | 5-Year Induction Certificate, Biology (6-12) | Georgia Professional Standards Commission | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Guam | No | Initial Educator Certification, Science (6-12) | Guam Commission for Educator Certification | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Hawaii | No | Provisional License, Biology (6-12) | Hawaii Teachers Standards Board | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Idaho |
No
If no license then program must be NCATE/TEAC/CAEP accredited |
Standard Instructional Certificate or Interim Certificate (if ID coursework or exams needs to be completed), Biological Science (6-12) | Idaho State Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Illinois |
Yes
Holding license waives IL coursework requirements |
Professional Educator License, Science - Biology (9-12) | Illinois State Board of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Indiana | No | Initial Practitioner License, Life Science (5-12) | Indiana Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Iowa | No | Initial Teaching License, Biological Science (5-12) | Iowa Board of Education Examiners | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Kansas | No | Initial Teacher License, Biology (6-12) | Kansas State Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Kentucky | No | Provisional Certificate or Statement of Eligibility (if not employed), Secondary School-Biology (8-12) | Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Louisiana | No | Out-of-state Certificate, Biology (6-12) | Louisiana Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Maine | No | Professional Teacher Certificate, Secondary Teacher-Life Science (6-12) | Maine Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Maryland | No | Initial Professional License (IPL), Biology (7-12) | Maryland State Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Massachusetts | No | Initial Teaching License (if SEI and MTLE exams completed) or Provisional Teaching License (if SEI not completed), Biology (8-12) | Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Michigan | No | Standard Certificate, Biology (7-12) | Michigan Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Minnesota |
Yes
Bethel only offers the 9-12 life science teaching license. Bethel does NOT offer a grades 5-8 life science teaching license. |
Teacher License, Life Science (5-12) | Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Mississippi | No | Five Year Educator License, Biology Education (7-12) | Mississippi Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Missouri | No | Initital Teacher Certificate, Secondary Education-Biology (9-12) | Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Montana | No | Standard Teacher License, Biology (5-12) | Montana Office of Public Instruction | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Nebraska | No | Initial Teaching Certificate, Biology (7-12) | Nebraska Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Nevada | No | Standard Teacher License or Non-Renewable/Provisional (if testing or coursework deficencies), Secondary-Biological Science (7-12) | State of Nevada Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| New Hampshire | No | Initial Certification, Life Science (7-12) | New Hampshire Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| New Jersey | No | Instructional Certificate of Eligiblity, Biological Science (K-12) | State of New Jersey Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| New Mexico | No | Initial Teaching License, Secondary Science (7-12) | New Mexico Public Education Department | Aug 5, 2025 |
| New York | No | Conditional Initial (1 year) (if hold out-of-state license, edTPA not required) or Initial, Biology (7-12) | New York Office of Teaching Intiatives | Aug 5, 2025 |
| North Carolina | No | Initial Professional Educator License, Biology (9-12) | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction | Aug 5, 2025 |
| North Dakota | No | Out-of-State Reciprocal or Other State Educator, Biology (5-12 or 9-12) | North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | No | Initial Educator, Basic I, Secondary Education-Biology (9-12) | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands State Board of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Ohio | No | Two Year Resident Educator, Life Sciences (7-12) | Ohio Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Oklahoma | No | Standard Teaching Certificate, Science: Biological Sciences (6-12) | Oklahoma State Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Oregon | No | Preliminary Teaching or Reciprocal Teaching (if OR exam requirements are not fulfilled), Biology (PreK-12) | Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania | No | Instructional Certificate, Science-Biology (7-12) | Pennsylvania Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Puerto Rico | No | Teacher Certificate, Secondary: Biology (7-12) | Puerto Rico Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Republic of Palau | N/A-No | None found | Republic of Palau Ministry of Education Division of Instructional Implementation and Teacher Training | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Republic of the Marshall Islands | N/A-No | None found | Marshall Islands Public School System | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Rhode Island | No | Initial Certificate, Biology (7-12) | Rhode Island Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| South Carolina | No | Initial Educator Certificate, Biology (9-12) | South Carolina Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| South Dakota | No | Initial Certificate, Secondary Advanced Biology (5-12) | South Dakota Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Tennessee | No | Practitioner License, Biology (6-12) | Tennessee Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Texas | No | Out-of-State One Year Certificate (to complete exams) or Standard Certificate (if exams satisfied), Life/Earth Science or Biology (6-12) | Texas Education Agency | Aug 5, 2025 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | No | Standard Certificate, Secondary Science, Biology (7-12) | U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Utah | No | Professional License, Secondary, Biology (9-12) | Utah State Board of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Vermont |
No
Curriculum review needed unless graduate has out-of-state license |
Professional Educator License, Science (7-12) | State of Vermont Agency of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Virginia | No | Initial Teacher License, Science-Biology (6-12) | Virginia Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Washington | No | Residency Teacher, Secondary, Biology (5-12) | Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction | Aug 5, 2025 |
| West Virginia | No | Professional Teaching Certificate, Biology (9-Adult) | West Virginia Department of Education | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Wisconsin |
Yes
Bethel only offers the grades 9-12 Life Science teaching license. Bethel does NOT offer a grades 5-8 Life Science teaching license. |
Provisional Educator License, Middle and High School Science (Biology) (4-12) | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Wyoming | No | Standard Educator License, Biology (6-12) | Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board | Aug 5, 2025 |