Requirements for Professional Licensure, by State
Western Oregon University’s Teacher Education Programs are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
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| State | Status | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Alabama | Alabama State Department of Education Phone: (334) 694-4900 |
| Alaska | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Alaska | Alaska Dept. of Education and Early Development, Teacher Certification Phone: (907) 465-2831 |
| Arizona | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Arizona | Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education Phone: (602) 542-5709 |
| Arkansas | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Arkansas | Arkansas Department of Education Phone: (501) 682-4475 |
| California | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in California | California Department of Education Phone: (916)-319-0800 |
| Colorado | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Colorado | Colorado Department of Education Phone: (303) 866-6600 |
| Connecticut | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Connecticut | Connecticut State Department of Education, Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification Phone: (860) 713-6969 |
| Delaware | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Delaware | Delaware Department of Education Phone: (302) 735-4000 |
| District of Columbia | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in District of Columbia | District of Columbia Public Schools Phone: (202) 442-5885 |
| Florida | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Florida | Florida Department of Education Phone: (800) 445-6739 |
| Georgia | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Georgia | Georgia Professional Standards Commission Phone: (404) 232-2500 |
| Hawaii | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Hawaii | Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Phone: (808) 586-2600 |
| Idaho | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Idaho | Idaho State Department of Education Phone: (208) 332-6800 |
| Illinois | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Illinois | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Phone: (312) 814-2220 |
| Indiana | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Indiana | Indiana Department of Education Office of Educator Licensing Phone: (317) 232-9010 |
| Iowa | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Iowa | Iowa Department of Education Phone: (515) 725-0101 |
| Kansas | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Kansas | Kansas State Department of Education Phone: (785) 296-2288 |
| Kentucky | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Kentucky | Kentucky Department of Education Phone: (502) 564-5789 |
| Louisiana | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Louisiana | Louisiana Department of Education Phone: (877) 453-2721 |
| Maine | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Maine | Certification Office, Maine Department of Education Phone: (207) 624-6603 |
| Maryland | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Maryland | Maryland State Department of Education Phone: (410) 767-0100 |
| Massachusetts | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Massachusetts | Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Educator Licensure Phone: (781) 338-6600 |
| Michigan | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Michigan | Michigan Department of Education Phone: (833)633-5788 |
| Minnesota | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Minnesota | Minnesota Department of Education Phone: (651) 582-8200 |
| Mississippi | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Mississippi | Mississippi Department of Education Phone: (601) 359-3513 |
| Missouri | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Missouri | Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Phone: (573) 751-4212 |
| Montana | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Montana | Montana Office of Public Instruction Phone: (406) 444-2580 |
| Nebraska | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Nebraska | Nebraska Department of Education Phone: (402) 471-2295 |
| Nevada | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Nevada | State of Nevada Board of Education, Office of Educator Licensure (Two Locations) Phone: (775)687-9115 (702)486-6458 |
| New Hampshire | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in New Hampshire | Division of Educator Support and Higher Education, Bureau of Credentialing Phone: (603) 271-2409 |
| New Jersey | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in New Jersey | New Jersey Department of Higher Education Phone: (609) 376-3500 |
| New Mexico | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in New Mexico | New Mexico Public Education Department Phone: (505) 827-5821 |
| New York | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in New York | Office of Teaching Initiatives Phone: (518) 474-3901 |
| North Carolina | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in North Carolina | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Phone: (919) 807-3300 |
| North Dakota | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in North Dakota | North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board Phone: 701) 328-9647 |
| Ohio | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Ohio | Ohio Department of Education Phone: (877) 644-6338 |
| Oklahoma | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Oklahoma | Oklahoma State Department of Education Phone: (405) 521-3301 |
| Oregon | Completion of this program meets the educational requirements for teaching licensure in Oregon. We recommend that you review the full requirements for licensure in Oregon before beginning your academic program, and regularly check for changes that may affect your plans. |
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission Phone: (503) 378-3586 |
| Pennsylvania | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Department of Education Phone: (717) 783-6788 |
| Puerto Rico | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico State Department of Education Phone: (787) 759-2000 |
| Rhode Island | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Rhode Island | Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Phone: (40) 122-8893 |
| South Carolina | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in South Carolina | South Carolina Department of Education Phone: (803) 734-8500 |
| South Dakota | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in South Dakota | South Dakota Department of Education Phone: (605) 773-3134 |
| Tennessee | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Tennessee | Tennessee Department of Education Phone: (615) 532-4885 |
| Tennessee | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Tennessee | Tennessee State Board of Education Phone: (615) 741-2966 |
| Texas | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Texas | Texas State Board of Education Phone: (512) 463-9734 |
| Utah | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Utah | Utah State Board of Education Phone: (801) 538-7740 |
| Vermont | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Vermont | Vermont Agency of Education-Licensing Office Phone: (802) 828-2390 |
| Virgin Islands | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Virgin Islands | Virgin Islands Department of Education Phone: (340) 774-0100 |
| Virginia | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Virginia | Virginia Department of Education Phone: (800) 292-3820 |
| Washington | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Washington | Professional Educator Standards Board Phone: (360) 725-6275 |
| West Virginia | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in West Virginia | West Virginia Department of Education Phone: (304) 558-7010 |
| Wisconsin | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Wisconsin | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Phone: (608) 266-3390 |
| Wyoming | Each state/territory maintains their own requirements; Western Oregon University has not yet determined whether completion of this program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Wyoming | Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Phone: (307) 777-7291 |
