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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
- Health Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate
- Counseling (M.A)
- Marriage and Family Therapy (M.A.)
- Social Work (BSW)
- Social Work (MSW)
- Does My Program Meet Requirements for Licensure in My State?
- 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
| State | Meets Licensure Requirements | License Title | Board/Agency Contact | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes | Professional Leadership Certificate, Superintendent | Alabama State Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Alaska | Yes | Initial Administrative Certificate | Alaska Department of Education & Early Development | Jul 13, 2023 |
| American Samoa |
N/A
State does not require this license |
None found | American Samoa Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Arizona | Yes | Standard Professional Superintendent Certificate | Arizona Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Arkansas | Yes | District Level Administrator | Arkansas Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| California | Yes | Administrative Services Credential | California Commission on Teacher Credentialing | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Colorado | Yes | Administrator, Superintendent | Colorado Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Connecticut | No | Superintendent of Schools | Connecticut State Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Delaware |
No
Not NCATE/CAEP accredited. |
Superintendent | Delaware Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| District of Columbia |
N/A
State does not require this license |
None found | District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Federated States of Micronesia |
N/A
State does not require this license |
None found | The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Teacher Certification Program | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Florida |
N/A
State does not require this license |
None found | Florida Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Georgia | Yes | Educational Leadership | Georgia Professional Standards Commission | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Guam | Yes | Initial Administrator Certificate | Guam Commission for Educator Certification | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Hawaii |
N/A
State does not require this license |
None found | Hawaii Teachers Standards Board | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Idaho |
No
Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course. |
Standard Administrator Certificate, Superintendent | Idaho State Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Illinois | Yes | Superintendent | Illinois State Board of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Indiana | Yes | District Level Administrator: Superintendent | Indiana Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Iowa | Yes | Initial Adminstrator License/Superintendent | Iowa Board of Education Examiners | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Kansas | Yes | Initial License/District Leadership | Kansas State Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Kentucky | Yes | Administrative Certification, Superintendent | Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Louisiana | Yes | Out of State Certificate/Educational Leader - Level 1 | Louisiana Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Maine | Yes | Administrator, Superintendent | Maine Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Maryland | Yes | Administrator II, Superintendent | Maryland State Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Massachusetts | Yes | Initial Adminstrator License/Superintendent | Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Michigan | Yes | School Administrator/Elementary Administrator and Secondary Adminstrator Certificate | Michigan Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Minnesota | Yes | Superintendent | Minnesota Board of School Administrators | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Mississippi | Yes | District Superintendent | Mississippi Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Missouri | Yes | Superintendent | Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Montana | Yes | Administrator, Superintendent | Montana Office of Public Instruction | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Nebraska | Yes | Standard Administrative Certificate, Superintendent Endorsement | Nebraska Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Nevada |
N/A
State does not require this license |
None found | State of Nevada Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| New Hampshire | Yes | Administrator, Superintendent | New Hampshire Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| New Jersey | Yes | Administrative Certificate of Eligiblity/School Administrator | State of New Jersey Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| New Mexico | Yes | Educational Administration | New Mexico Public Education Department | Jul 13, 2023 |
| New York | Yes | Initial Administrator, School District Leader | New York Office of Teaching Intiatives | Jul 13, 2023 |
| North Carolina | Yes | Administrative, Superintendent | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction | Jul 13, 2023 |
| North Dakota |
No
Advanced coursework required. |
Superintendent | North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Northern Mariana Islands |
N/A
State does not require this license |
None found | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands State Board of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Ohio | Yes | Professional Administrator, Superintendent | Ohio Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Oklahoma | Yes | Adminitrative, Superintendent | Oklahoma State Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Oregon | Yes | Professional Administrator | Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | Letter of Eligibility | Pennsylvania Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Puerto Rico |
N/A
State does not require this license |
None found | Puerto Rico Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Republic of Marshall Islands |
N/A
State does not require this license |
None found | Marshall Islands Public School System | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Republic of Palau |
N/A
State does not require this license |
None found | Republic of Palau Ministry of Education Division of Instructional Implementation and Teacher Training | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Rhode Island | Yes | Superintendent of Schools | Rhode Island Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| South Carolina | Yes | Administration, Superintendent | South Carolina Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| South Dakota | Yes | School Superintendent | South Dakota Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Tennessee |
N/A
State does not require this license |
None found | Tennessee Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Texas | Yes | Superintendent | Texas Education Agency | Jul 13, 2023 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands |
N/A
State does not require this license |
None found | U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Utah |
N/A
State does not require this license |
None found | Utah State Board of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Vermont | Yes | Superintendent | State of Vermont Agency of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Virginia |
No
Option II most applicable except for one Virginia-specific competency. |
Division Superintendent | Virginia Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Washington | Yes | Initial Superintendent (Not required) | Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction | Jul 13, 2023 |
| West Virginia | Yes | Provisional Administrative Certificate (Out-of-state)/Superintendent | West Virginia Department of Education | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Wisconsin | Yes | District Administrator/Superintendent | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Wyoming | Yes | Standard Educator License, Superintendent | Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board | Jul 13, 2023 |