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The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Class B from Alabama. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/21/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements in this state. Graduates from this program are eligible to obtain a credential in this state if they have first obtained a credential from the professional licensing agency in Arizona. Graduates in these states will be required to provide an Arizona credential that is free of deficiencies to this state licensing board as part of the application process. To do so, graduates will have to meet all Arizona requirements for licensure prior to seeking licensure in this state.
Three years of full-time teaching experience in PreK-Grade 12 are required for this endorsement in this location. Please note, this is also the requirement to be admitted into GCU's program.
The state of Alabama requires one or more content exams for teacher licensure. A content exam assesses a student's knowledge of the subject they will be teaching. At the time of licensure, verification of a passing score on this exam will need to be shown. For more information on test names, codes, and scores please contact your Student Services Counselor or your Field Experience Counselor.
The state of Alabama does not require a basic skills exam for this area of licensure.
The state of Alabama does not require a professional knowledge exam.
The edTPA is not required for out-of-state program completers in this state.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Alabama Department of Education
50 North Ripley Street
P.O. Box 302101
Montgomery, AL, 36104
334-694-4557
https://www.alabamaachieves.org/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Initial Out-Of-State Teacher Certificate from Alaska. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/13/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements in this state. Graduates from this program are eligible to obtain a credential in this state if they have first obtained a credential from the professional licensing agency in Arizona. Graduates in these states will be required to provide an Arizona credential that is free of deficiencies to this state licensing board as part of the application process. To do so, graduates will have to meet all Arizona requirements for licensure prior to seeking licensure in this state.
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development requires applicants to complete two additional courses in addition to the program at GCU. The student will be required to complete: - 3 semester hours of approved Alaska Studies - 3 semester hours of approved Alaska Multicultural Coursework https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification/alaska-studies Whether applying for licensure directly or applying for licensure through reciprocity, verification of completion of the above courses must be submitted to Alaska DEED before the expiration of initial licensure. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of and meet the educational requirements for the state in which they are applying for licensure. ------------------------------------------------------------ Effective July 1, 2025, all educators (teachers and administrators), including new hires, must have the required AK Reads Act endorsement before working in any K-3 classroom. This includes support teachers such as SPED, ELL/ESL. AS 14.20.015(c) AAC 12.305 There is no extension or grace period past this date. More Information: https://education.alaska.gov/endorsements
Three years of full-time teaching experience in PreK-Grade 12 are required for this endorsement in this location. Please note, this is also the requirement to be admitted into GCU's program.
The state of Alaska does not require a content exam for this area of licensure.
The state of Alaska requires a basic skills exam for teacher licensure. The basic skills exam is one assessment broken up into three to four subtests; one for each content area. Verification of a passing score on this exam, all subtests, will need to be shown prior to student teaching. For more information on test names, codes, and scores please contact your Student Services Counselor or your Field Experience Counselor.
The state of Alaska does not require a professional knowledge exam for this area of licensure.
The edTPA is not required for out-of-state program completers in this state.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Mailing Address
Alaska Dept. of Education & Early Development
PO Box 110500
Juneau, AK 99811-0500
Juneau Physical Address
333 Willoughby Ave, 9th Floor
Juneau, AK 99801
Anchorage Physical Address
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 810
Anchorage, AK 99501
Teacher Certification
Phone: (907) 465-2831
Fax: (907) 465-2441
Email: tcwebmail@alaska.gov
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Credential from American Samoa. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/02/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
American Samoa Department of Education
PO BOX DOE
Utulei, American Samoa
Phone: (684) 633-5237
https://www.amsamoadoe.com/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Mild/Moderate Disabilities, PreK-12 Endorsement from Arizona. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/27/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
No additional coursework is needed to meet requirements for licensure in this state.
Three years of full-time teaching experience in PreK-Grade 12 are required for this endorsement in this location. Please note, this is also the requirement to be admitted into GCU's program.
The state of Arizona does not require a content exam for this area of licensure.
The state of Arizona does not require a basic skills exam for this area of licensure.
The state of Arizona does not require a professional knowledge exam for this area of licensure.
The edTPA is not required for teacher, principal or school counselor licensure in Arizona.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ, 85007
602-542-4367
http://www.azed.gov/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Credential from Arkansas. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/07/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Arkansas Department of Education
Four Capitol Mall Room 106-B
Little Rock, AR, 72201
501-682-4475
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Credential from California. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/24/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
ATTN: Certification Division
651 Bannon St., Suite 601
Sacramento, CA 95811
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Certificate from Colorado. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/14/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Colorado Department of Education
201 East Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO, 80203
303-866-6600
http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_home.htm
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Credential from Connecticut. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/09/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Connecticut Department of Education
450 Columbus Blvd
PO BOX 2219
Hartford, CT, 06145-2219
860-713-6543
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/site/default.asp
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Endorsement from Delaware. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/21/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Delaware Department of Education
Collette Education Resource Center
35 Commerce Way, Suite 1
Dover, DE, 19904
302-857-3388
http://www.doe.k12.de.us/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Added Teaching Endorsement from District of Columbia. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/23/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
Three years of full-time teaching experience in PreK-Grade 12 are required for this endorsement in this location. Please note, this is also the requirement to be admitted into GCU's program.
The District of Columbia requires one or more content exams for teacher licensure. A content exam assesses a student's knowledge of the subject they will be teaching. Per the policy in the GCU University Policy Handbook, students must pass their state-mandated basic skills and content area exams prior to applying for the clinical practice/student teaching experience. At the time of licensure, verification of a passing score on this exam will need to be shown. For more information on test names, codes, and scores please contact your Student Services Counselor or your Field Experience Counselor.
The District of Columbia requires a basic skills exam for teacher licensure. The basic skills exam is one assessment broken up into three to four sub-tests; one for each content area. Verification of a passing score on this exam, all sub-tests, will need to be shown prior to student teaching. For more information on test names, codes, and scores please contact your Student Services Counselor or your Field Experience Counselor. The Basic Skills exam will not be required for individuals who are already certified in DC.
The District of Columbia requires a professional knowledge exam for teacher licensure. A professional knowledge exam assesses a student's pedagogical knowledge for the certificate they are seeking. Verification of a passing score on this exam will need to be shown by the time of application for licensure. For more information on test names, codes, and scores please contact your Student Services Counselor or your Field Experience Counselor.
The edTPA is not required for out-of-state program completers in this state.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
D.C. Office of State Superintendent of Education - Teacher License
1050 First Street NE
2nd Floor
Washington, DC, 20002
202-724-8600
http://osse.dc.gov/service/educator-licensure-services
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Credential from Federated States of Micronesia. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/02/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Government of the Federated States of Micronesia
P.O. BOX PS53
Palikir, Pohnpei State, FM 96941
(691) 320-2228
https://gov.fm/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Florida Professional Certificate from Florida. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/13/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements in this state. Graduates from this program are eligible to obtain a credential in this state if they have first obtained a credential from the professional licensing agency in Arizona. Graduates in these states will be required to provide an Arizona credential that is free of deficiencies to this state licensing board as part of the application process. To do so, graduates will have to meet all Arizona requirements for licensure prior to seeking licensure in this state.
Three years of full-time teaching experience in PreK-Grade 12 are required for this endorsement in this location. Please note, this is also the requirement to be admitted into GCU's program.
The state of Florida does not require a content exam for this area of licensure.
A basic skills exam is required for this area of licensure.
The state of Florida does not require a professional knowledge exam for this area of licensure.
The edTPA is not required for teacher, principal or school counselor licensure in Arizona.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Florida Department of Education
Room 201, Turlington Building
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL, 32399-0400
800-445-6739
https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/index.stml/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Certificate from Georgia. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/05/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
200 Piedmont Ave SE
Suite 1716 West Tower
Atlanta, GA, 30334-9032
404-232-2500
http://www.gapsc.com/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Professional Endorsement for Specialty Area from Guam, US Territory. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/23/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Office Location:
University of Guam School of Education, Room 105, First Floor
Mailing Address:
Guam Commission for Educator Certification
303 University Drive SOE Building
Room 105
Mangilao, GU, 96913
671-735-2554
https://gcec.guam.gov/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Add a Teaching Field from Hawaii. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/17/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
Three years of full-time teaching experience in PreK-Grade 12 are required for this endorsement in this location. Please note, this is also the requirement to be admitted into GCU's program.
The state of Hawaii requires one or more content exams for teacher licensure. A content exam assesses a student's knowledge of the subject they will be teaching. Per the policy in the GCU University Policy Handbook, students must pass their state-mandated basic skills and content area exams prior to applying for the clinical practice/student teaching experience. At the time of licensure, verification of a passing score on this exam will need to be shown. For more information on test names, codes, and scores please contact your Student Services Counselor or your Field Experience Counselor.
The state of Hawaii does not require the completion of the basic skills exam for individuals who are already licensed educators in the state of Hawaii.
The state of Hawaii does not require the completion of the professional knowledge exam for individuals who are already licensed educators in the state of Hawaii.
The edTPA is not required for out-of-state program completers in this state.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Hawaii Teacher Standards Board - Teacher License
650 Iwilei Rd, #268
Honolulu, HI, 96817
808-586-2600
https://www.hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Credential from Idaho. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/01/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Physical Address
Idaho Department of Education
650 West State Street
Boise, ID, 83702-0027
208-332-6800
Mailing Address:
Idaho Department of Education
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0027
https://sde.idaho.gov/contact.html
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Professional Educator License from Illinois. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/28/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements in this state. Graduates from this program are eligible to obtain a credential in this state if they have first obtained a credential from the professional licensing agency in Arizona. Graduates in these states will be required to provide an Arizona credential that is free of deficiencies to this state licensing board as part of the application process. To do so, graduates will have to meet all Arizona requirements for licensure prior to seeking licensure in this state.
Three years of full-time teaching experience in PreK-Grade 12 are required for this endorsement in this location. Please note, this is also the requirement to be admitted into GCU's program.
Illinois requires one or more content exams for teacher licensure. A content exam assesses a student's knowledge of the subject they will be teaching. Per the policy in the GCU University Policy Handbook, students must pass their state-mandated basic skills and content area exams prior to applying for the clinical practice/student teaching experience. At the time of licensure, verification of a passing score on this exam will need to be shown. For more information on test names, codes, and scores please contact your Student Services Counselor or your Field Experience Counselor.
Illinois does not have a basic skills exam requirement.
Illinois does not require a professional knowledge exam requirement.
Illinois no longer requires the completion of the edTPA for applicants who apply directly to the Illinois State Board of Education. Candidates applying directly to ISBE need to have a valid AZ license and then apply via reciprocity to ISBE for the comparable Illinois license. The edTPA is a performance assessment that is comprised of artifacts and video submissions. The edTPA is worked on throughout student teaching with its submission being at the end of student teaching. The edTPA allows teacher candidates to demonstrate what they can and will do on the job through the ability to demonstrate effective teaching in all subject areas.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Illinois State Board of Education
Educator Certification Division
100 North First Street
Springfield, IL, 62777-0001
217-782-4321
http://www.isbe.net/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Credential from Indiana. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/28/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Indiana Department of Education
115 W Washington St.
South Tower, Suite 600
Indianapolis, IN, 46204
317-232-6610
http://www.doe.in.gov/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Credential from Iowa. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/22/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
701 E. Court Ave, Suite A
Des Moines, IA, 50309
515-281-3245
http://www.boee.iowa.gov/#a
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Initial Teaching License from Kansas. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/14/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Three years of full-time teaching experience in PreK-Grade 12 are required for this endorsement in this location. Please note, this is also the requirement to be admitted into GCU's program.
The state of Kansas requires one or more content exams for teacher licensure. A content exam assesses a student's knowledge of the subject they will be teaching. Per the policy in the GCU University Policy Handbook, students must pass their state-mandated basic skills and content area exams prior to applying for the clinical practice/student teaching experience. At the time of licensure, verification of a passing score on this exam will need to be shown. For more information on test names, codes, and scores please contact your Student Services Counselor or your Field Experience Counselor.
The state of Kansas does not require a basic skills exam for this area of licensure.
Kansas program completers and out-of-state program completers won’t be required to take the PLT pedagogy exam to qualify for a standard initial teaching license due to completing a comparable out-of-state assessment(s) and have achieved licensure in another state.
The edTPA is not required for out-of-state program completers in this state.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
KSDE
Attention: Teacher Licensure
900 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 106
Topeka, KS 66612-1212
Licensure Operator
TLALicense@ksde.org
(785) 296-2288
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Statement of Eligibility (Initial Kentucky Certification (CA-1)) from Kentucky. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/05/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board
300 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY, 40601
502-564-5846
http://www.epsb.ky.gov/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Out-of-State (OS) Certificate from Louisiana. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/08/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
Three years of full-time teaching experience in PreK-Grade 12 are required for this endorsement in this location. Please note, this is also the requirement to be admitted into GCU's program.
The state of Louisiana does not require a content knowledge exam for initial teacher licensure.
The state of Louisiana does not require a basic skills exam for initial teacher licensure.
The state of Louisiana does not require a professional knowledge exam for initial teacher licensure.
The edTPA is not required for out-of-state program completers in this state.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Louisiana Department of Education
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA, 70804-9064
877-453-2721
https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Default.aspx
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Professional Teacher Certificate from Maine. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/21/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME, 04333-0023
207-624-6600
http://www.maine.gov/education/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Certificate from Marshall Islands. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/27/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
The Parliament of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
P.O. Box 24, Nitijela Chamber
Delap Area
Majuro, MH 96960
https://rmiparliament.org/cms/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Special Education endorsement from Maryland. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/17/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
Three years of full-time teaching experience in PreK-Grade 12 are required for this endorsement in this location. Please note, this is also the requirement to be admitted into GCU's program.
Maryland requires one or more content exams for teacher licensure. A content exam assesses a student's knowledge of the subject they will be teaching. Per the policy in the GCU University Policy Handbook, students must pass their state-mandated basic skills and content area exams prior to applying for the clinical practice/student teaching experience. At the time of licensure, verification of a passing score on this exam will need to be shown. For more information on test names, codes, and scores please contact your Student Services Counselor or your Field Experience Counselor.
The state of Maryland does not require the basic skills exam for already licensed educators.
The state of Maryland does not require a professional knowledge exam for Special Education certification.
The edTPA is not required for out-of-state program completers in this state. _____________________________________________________________________________________ EDTPA OR PPAT REQUIREMENT Effective July 1, 2025, teacher candidates must present the edTPA or PPAT to fulfill the pedagogy assessment requirement. The Praxis PLT will not be accepted after July 1, 2025.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD, 21201-2595
410-767-04100
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/Pages/default.aspx
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Moderate Disabilities endorsement from Massachusetts. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/21/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
135 Santilli Hwy
Everett, MA, 02149
781-338-3000
http://www.doe.mass.edu/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Special Education endorsement from Michigan. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/03/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Michigan Department of Education
608 W. Allegan Street
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI, 48909
517-373-3324
http://www.michigan.gov/mde
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Certificate from Minnesota. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/19/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:
The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
1021 Bandana Blvd E, Suite 222
St Paul, MN 55108-5111
pelsb@state.mn.us
651-539-4200
https://mn.gov/pelsb/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Class A license from Mississippi. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/24/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements in this state. Graduates from this program are eligible to obtain a credential in this state if they have first obtained a credential from the professional licensing agency in Arizona. Graduates in these states will be required to provide an Arizona credential that is free of deficiencies to this state licensing board as part of the application process. To do so, graduates will have to meet all Arizona requirements for licensure prior to seeking licensure in this state.
Three years of full-time teaching experience in PreK-Grade 12 are required for this endorsement in this location. Please note, this is also the requirement to be admitted into GCU's program.
The state of Mississippi does not require a content knowledge exam when certifying through Arizona first.
The state of Mississippi does not require a basic skills exam when certifying through Arizona first.
The state of Mississippi does not require a professional knowledge exam when certifying through Arizona first.
The edTPA is not required for out-of-state program completers in this state.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Mississippi Department of Education-Office of Educator Licensure
PO BOX 771
Jackson, MS, 39205-0771
601-359-3483
https://www.mdek12.org/OTL/OEL/K12
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Credential from Missouri. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/08/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
PO BOX 480
Jefferson City, MO, 65102-0480
573-751-0051
http://dese.mo.gov/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Class 5 Provisional License from Montana. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/08/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Montana Office of Public Instruction
PO BOX 202501
Helena, MT, 59620-2501
406-444-3150
https://opi.mt.gov/Educators/Licensure/Become-a-Licensed-Montana-Educator
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Add on Endorsement from Nebraska. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/06/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Street address for (FedEx, UPS, and in-person contact) For Correspondence (USPS)
Nebraska Department of Education Nebraska Department of Education
500 S. 84th St. P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE, 68510-2611 Lincoln, NE, 68509-4987
402-471-2295
http://www.education.ne.gov/index.html
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Initial Teacher Licensure from Nevada. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/10/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements in this state. Graduates from this program are eligible to obtain a credential in this state if they have first obtained a credential from the professional licensing agency in Arizona. Graduates in these states will be required to provide an Arizona credential that is free of deficiencies to this state licensing board as part of the application process. To do so, graduates will have to meet all Arizona requirements for licensure prior to seeking licensure in this state.
Three years of full-time teaching experience in PreK-Grade 12 are required for this endorsement in this location. Please note, this is also the requirement to be admitted into GCU's program.
The state of Nevada does not require a content knowledge exam when applying via reciprocity.
The state of Nevada does not require a basic skills exam when certifying through Arizona first.
The state of Nevada does not require a professional knowledge exam when applying via reciprocity.
The edTPA is not required for out-of-state program completers in this state.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Nevada Department of Education
2080 E. Flamingo Rd
Suite 210
Las Vegas, NV, 89119
702-486-6458
http://nde.doe.nv.gov/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Add on Endorsement from New Hampshire. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/23/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
New Hampshire Department of Education
25 Hall Street
Concord, NH, 03301-3860
603-271-3494
http://www.education.nh.gov
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Certificate from New Jersey. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 03/17/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
New Jersey Department of Education
P.O. Box 500
Trenton, NJ, 08625-0500
609-376-3500
http://www.nj.gov/education/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Special Education Pre K-12 endorsement from New Mexico. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/22/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:
NMPED Licensure Bureau and Federal Programs
120 S. Federal Place
Santa Fe, NM, 87501
505-827-1436
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Certificate from New York. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/05/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
New York State Education Department - Teacher License
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY, 12234
518-474-3852
http://www.nysed.gov/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Credential from North Carolina. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/19/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
6301 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC, 27699-6301
984-236-2100
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/licensure/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Add on endorsement from North Dakota. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/18/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board
2718 Gateway Avenue
Suite 204
Bismarck, ND, 58503-0585
701-328-9641
http://www.nd.gov/espb/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Credential from Northern Mariana Islands. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/17/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Northern Marianas Department of Education CNMI Public School System
CNMI Public School System- Certification and Licensure Office
Bwughos Street, Susupe PO Box 501370
Saipan, MP, 96950-1250
1-670-237-3061
https://www.cnmipssoare.org/district/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Supplemental Teaching License - Intervention Specialist from Ohio. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/07/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Ohio Department of Education
25 South Front Street
Columbus, OH, 43215-4183
877-644-6338
https://education.ohio.gov/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Standard Teaching Certificate from Oklahoma. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/16/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Oklahoma Department of Education
2500 N. Lincoln Boulevard #212
Oliver Hodge Building
Oklahoma City, OK, 73105-4599
405-521-3337
http://sde.ok.gov
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Special Education endorsement from Oregon. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/12/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
250 Division St. NE
Salem, OR, 97301-1012
503-378-3586
http://www.oregon.gov/TSPC/Pages/index.aspx
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Add on endorsement from Pennsylvania. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/23/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA, 17126
717-787-3356
http://www.education.pa.gov
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Certificate from Puerto Rico. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/07/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Puerto Rico Department of Education
PO Box 190759
San Juan, PR, 00919-0759
787-759-2000
https://www.de.pr.gov/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Credential from Republic of Palau. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/19/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Ministry of Education
P.O. Box 189
Koror, Palau 96940
Tel. (680) 488-2489/2567/4220
Fax. (680)488-8465
Email: ewenty@palaumoe.net
Website: https://www.palaugov.pw/bureau-of-education/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Certificate from Rhode Island. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/20/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Rhode Island Department of Education
255 Westminster Street
Providence, RI, 02903
401-222-4600
https://ride.ri.gov/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Add-on endorsement from South Carolina. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/13/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
South Carolina Department of Education
428 Wholesale Ln
West Columbia, SC, 29172
803-896-0325
http://ed.sc.gov/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Add on Endorsement from South Dakota. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/30/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
South Dakota Department of Education
800 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD, 57501
605-773-3134
http://www.doe.sd.gov/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Practitioner License from Tennessee. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/18/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Tennessee Department of Education
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN, 37243
(615) 741-5158
http://www.tn.gov/education/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Credential from Texas. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/25/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Texas Education Agency
1701 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas, 78701
(512) 463-9734
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Certificate from Utah. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/07/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Utah State Board of Education
250 East 500 South
PO Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-4200
801-538-7500
https://www.schools.utah.gov/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Add on endorsement from Vermont. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/18/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Vermont Department of Education
Secretary Daniel M. French
1 National Life Drive, Davis 5
Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
(802) 828-1130
http://education.vermont.gov
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Credential from Virgin Islands. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/27/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
The Virgin Islands Department of Education
1834 Kongens Gade, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Phone: 340-774-0100
Curriculum Center:
340-775-2250
Mon – Fri: 8AM – 5PM
http://www.vide.vi/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Special Education Add-on Endorsement from Virginia. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/18/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Virginia Department of Education
PO BOX 2120
Richmond, VA, 23218
800-292-3820
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/index.shtml
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Residency Teacher License from Washington. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/12/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
600 Washington St. S.E.
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA, 98504-7200
360-725-6000
http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/default.aspx
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Credential from West Virginia. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 05/02/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
West Virginia Department of Education
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Building 6 Room 304
Charleston, WV, 25305-0330
304-558-7010
http://wvde.state.wv.us/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a License/Certificate from Wisconsin. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/03/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
125 S. Webster Street
P.O. Box 7841
Madison, WI, 53707-7841
800-441-4563
https://dpi.wi.gov/
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Add on Endorsement from Wyoming. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 04/25/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board
2001 Capitol Avenue
Emerson Building Rm. 128
Cheyenne, WY 82002
https://wyomingptsb.com/
