Wayne State's Elementary Education (K-6) degree program is designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska. The Elementary Education (MSE) graduate program does not meet teacher certification/licensure requirements through the Nebraska Department of Education. It has not been determined if these programs meet requirements for all other states (listed below).
If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Nebraska or Iowa, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program. For a list of licensing entities, please visit NC-SARA's professional licensure directory.
Also, be sure to notify the Director of Education and Counseling Services at WSC to check for authorization and licensure eligibility requirements if you relocate during the course of a program.
| State/Territory | Status | Disclosure Info |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Not determined | |
| Alaska | Not determined | |
| Arizona | Not determined | |
| Arkansas | Not determined | |
| California | Not determined | |
| Colorado | B.S. or B.A. meets requirements MSE does not meet requirements |
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| Connecticut | Not determined | |
| Delaware | Not determined | |
| District of Columbia | Not determined | |
| Florida | Not determined | |
| Georgia | Not determined | |
| Hawaii | Not determined | |
| Idaho | Not determined | |
| Illinois | Not determined | |
| Indiana | Not determined | |
| Iowa | B.S. or B.A. meets requirements MSE does not meet requirements |
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| Kansas | B.S. or B.A. meets requirements MSE does not meet requirements |
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| Kentucky | Not determined | |
| Louisiana | Not determined | |
| Maine | Not determined | |
| Maryland | Not determined | |
| Massachusetts | Not determined | |
| Michigan | Not determined | |
| Minnesota | B.S. or B.A. meets requirements MSE does not meet requirements |
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| Mississippi | Not determined | |
| Missouri | B.S. or B.A. meets requirements MSE does not meet requirements |
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| Montana | Not determined | |
| Nebraska | B.S. or B.A. meets requirements MSE does not meet requirements |
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| Nevada | Not determined | |
| New Hampshire | Not determined | |
| New Jersey | Not determined | |
| New Mexico | Not determined | |
| New York | Not determined | |
| North Carolina | Not determined | |
| North Dakota | Not determined | |
| Ohio | Not determined | |
| Oklahoma | Not determined | |
| Oregon | Not determined | |
| Pennsylvania | Not determined | |
| Puerto Rico | Not determined | |
| Rhode Island | Not determined | |
| South Carolina | Not determined | |
| South Dakota | B.S. or B.A. meets requirements MSE does not meet requirements |
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| Tennessee | Not determined | |
| Texas | Not determined | |
| Utah | Not determined | |
| Vermont | Not determined | |
| Virgin Islands | Not determined | |
| Virginia | Not determined | |
| Washington | Not determined | |
| West Virginia | Not determined | |
| Wisconsin | Not determined | |
| Wyoming | B.S. or B.A. meets requirements MSE does not meet requirements |
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Colorado
The Elementary Education (K-6) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Elementary Education K-6 endorsement in Colorado. You must also pass the Praxis 5205 and 5901 series. The MSE in Elementary Education at Wayne State does not meet licensure/certification requirements in Colorado. For more information on teacher certification in Colorado, contact the Colorado Department of Education.
Iowa
The Elementary Education (K-6) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the K-6 Elementary Classroom endorsement in Iowa. No Praxis exams required. Licensure in Nebraska is not required for reciprocity. The MSE in Elementary Education at Wayne State does not meet licensure/certification requirements in Iowa. View Iowa Dept. of Education Licensure Information.
Kansas
The Elementary Education (K-6) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for Elementary K-6 endorsement in Kansas. The MSE in Elementary Education at Wayne State does not meet licensure/certification requirements in Kansas. For more information on teacher certification in Kansas, contact the Kansas Department of Education.
Minnesota
The Elementary Education (K-6) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for Elementary Education K-6 endorsement in Minnesota. The MSE in Elementary Education at Wayne State is not an initial licensure program and does not meet licensure/certification requirements in Minnesota. For more information on licensure requirements in Minnesota, contact the Minnesota Department of Education.
Missouri
The Elementary Education (K-6) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Elementary Education 1-6 endorsement in Missouri. The MSE in Elementary Education at Wayne State does not meet licensure/certification requirements in Missouri. For more information on teacher certification in Missouri, contact the Missouri Department of Education.
Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Education
- Elementary Education (B.A. or B.S.): The field endorsement for Elementary Education (K-6) is designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska. Prior to being issued a teaching license in Nebraska, students must meet required benchmarks and receive a passing score on the state's content exam.
- Elementary Education (MSE in Curriculum and Instruction): The Elementary Education graduate program is designed for teachers who are already certified in this content area and serves as an opportunity to go deeper into their specialty while simultaneously earning a master’s degree. This program does not meet initial teacher certification/licensure requirements through the Nebraska Department of Education.
South Dakota
The Elementary Education (K-6) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Elementary Self-Contained K-4th and 5th-8th endorsement in South Dakota. The MSE in Elementary Education at Wayne State does not meet licensure/certification requirements in South Dakota. For more information on teacher certification in South Dakota, contact the South Dakota Department of Education.
Wyoming
The Elementary Education (K-6) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Elementary Teach K-6 endorsement in Wyoming. The MSE in Elementary Education at Wayne State does not meet licensure/certification requirements in Wyoming. For more information on teacher certification in Wyoming, contact the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.