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
Special Education: Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Add-on License
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 | N/A-No | None found | Alabama State Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Alaska | No | Initial Teacher Certificate, Emotionally Disturbed (Varies) | Alaska Department of Education & Early Development | Aug 18, 2025 |
| American Samoa | N/A-No | None found | American Samoa Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Arizona | N/A-No | None found | Arizona Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Arkansas | N/A-No | None found | Arkansas Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| California | No | Preliminary Credential, Emotional Disturbance: Added Authorizations in Special Education (P-12) | California Commission on Teacher Credentialing | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Colorado | N/A-No | None found | Colorado Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Connecticut | N/A-No | None found | Connecticut State Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Delaware | N/A-No | None found | Delaware Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| District of Columbia | No | Standard Teacher Credential, Categorical Special Education: Emotional Disturbance (P-12) | District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education | Aug 18, 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 18, 2025 |
| Florida | N/A-No | None found | Florida Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Georgia | No | 5-Year Induction Certificate, Behavior Disorders (P-12) | Georgia Professional Standards Commission | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Guam | N/A-No | None found | Guam Commission for Educator Certification | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Hawaii | N/A-No | None found | Hawaii Teachers Standards Board | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Idaho | N/A-No | None found | Idaho State Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Illinois | N/A-No | None found | Illinois State Board of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Indiana | N/A-No | None found | Indiana Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Iowa |
Yes
If the student obtains a Minnesota license or has an application in process, they can apply for an equivalent license in Iowa. |
Initial Teaching License, Instructional Strategist II: Behavior Disorders/Learning Disabilities (K-12) | Iowa Board of Education Examiners | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Kansas | N/A-No | None found | Kansas State Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Kentucky | No | Provisional Certificate or Statement of Eligibility (if not employed), Exceptional Children-Learning and Behavior Disorders (Primary-12) | Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Louisiana | N/A-No | None found | Louisiana Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Maine | N/A-No | None found | Maine Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Maryland | N/A-No | None found | Maryland State Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Massachusetts | N/A-No | None found | Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Michigan | N/A-No | Standard Certificate, Special Education: Emotional Impairment (PK-12) | Michigan Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Minnesota | Yes | Teacher License, Special Education: Emotional or Behavioral Disorders (K-Age 21) | Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Mississippi | N/A-No | Five Year Educator License, Emotional Disability (K-12) | Mississippi Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Missouri | N/A-No | None found | Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Montana | N/A-No | None found | Montana Office of Public Instruction | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Nebraska | No | Initial Teaching Certificate, Special Education Behavior Intervention Specialist (Birth-Grade 12 or PK-6 or 7-12) | Nebraska Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Nevada | N/A-No | None found | State of Nevada Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| New Hampshire | No | Initial Certification, Special Education-Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities (K-12) | New Hampshire Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| New Jersey | N/A-No | None found | State of New Jersey Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| New Mexico | N/A-No | None found | New Mexico Public Education Department | Aug 18, 2025 |
| New York | N/A-No | None found | New York Office of Teaching Intiatives | Aug 18, 2025 |
| North Carolina | No | Initial Professional Educator License, Special Education: Behaviorally/Emotionally Disabled (K-12) | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction | Aug 18, 2025 |
| North Dakota |
Yes
If the student obtains a Minnesota license, they can apply for an equivalent license in North Dakota |
Out-of-State Reciprocal or Other State Educator, Special Education: Emotional Disabilities (K-12) | North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Yes | Initial Educator, Basic I, Special Education-Behavioral Disorders/ Emotional Disturbances (K-12) | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands State Board of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Ohio | N/A-No | None found | Ohio Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Oklahoma | N/A-No | None found | Oklahoma State Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Oregon | N/A-No | None found | Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania | N/A-No | None found | Pennsylvania Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Puerto Rico | N/A-No | None found | Puerto Rico Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Republic of Palau | N/A-No | None found | Republic of Palau Ministry of Education Division of Instructional Implementation and Teacher Training | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Republic of the Marshall Islands | N/A-No | None found | Marshall Islands Public School System | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Rhode Island | N/A-No | None found | Rhode Island Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| South Carolina | Yes | Initial Educator Certificate, Special Education: Emotional Disabilities (PK-12) | South Carolina Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| South Dakota | N/A-No | None found | South Dakota Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Tennessee | N/A-No | None found | Tennessee Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Texas | N/A-No | None found | Texas Education Agency | Aug 18, 2025 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | N/A-No | None found | U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Utah | N/A-No | None found | Utah State Board of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Vermont | N/A-No | None found | State of Vermont Agency of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Virginia | N/A-No | None found | Virginia Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Washington | N/A-No | None found | Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction | Aug 18, 2025 |
| West Virginia |
Yes
As long as they obtain a Minnesota license in EBD |
Professional Teaching Certificate, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K-6 or 5-Adult) | West Virginia Department of Education | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Wisconsin | N/A-No | None found | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Wyoming | Yes | Standard Educator License, Exceptional Specialist – Behavioral & Emotional Disabilities (K-6 or 5-8 or 6-12 or K-12) | Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board | Aug 18, 2025 |