Wayne State's English as a Second Language (ESL) education program (PK-12) and the ESL education graduate program are designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska. 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, 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 | Not determined | View info |
| 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 meets requirements |
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| Kansas | Not determined | |
| 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 meets requirements |
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| Mississippi | Not determined | |
| Missouri | B.S. or B.A. meets requirements MSE meets requirements |
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| Montana | Not determined | |
| Nebraska | B.S. or B.A. meets requirements MSE meets 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 meets 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 meets requirements |
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Colorado
It has not been determined if the English as a Second Language PK-12 supplemental endorsement or the ESL Education (MSE) program at Wayne State meet the certification requirements of Colorado. The most comparable endorsement in Colorado is the Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Education K-12 endorsement. For more information on teacher certification in Colorado, contact the Colorado Department of Education.
Iowa
The English as a Second Language PK-12 supplemental endorsement and ESL Education (MSE) graduate program at Wayne State may certify you for the K-12 ESL endorsement in Iowa. No Praxis exams required. Licensure in Nebraska is not required for reciprocity. View Iowa Dept. of Education Licensure Information.
Kansas
The English as a Second Language PK-12 supplemental endorsement and ESL Education (MSE) graduate program at Wayne State may certify you for the English for Speakers of Other Languages PK-6 endorsement in Kansas. For more information on teacher certification in Kansas, contact the Kansas Department of Education.
Minnesota
The English as a Second Language PK-12 supplemental endorsement and ESL Education (MSE) graduate program at Wayne State may certify you for the ESL K-12 endorsement in Minnesota with 80 hours of ESL practicum experience. For more information on teacher certification in Minnesota, contact the Minnesota Department of Education.
Missouri
The English as a Second Language PK-12 supplemental endorsement and ESL Education (MSE) graduate program at Wayne State may certify you for the English Language Learners K-12 endorsement in Missouri. For more information on teacher certification in Missouri, contact the Missouri Department of Education.
Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Education
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Education (B.A. or B.S.): The supplemental endorsement in English as a Second Language (PK-12) is designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska. A supplemental endorsement cannot exist by itself on a teaching certificate, but is added to a teaching certificate in the presence of other endorsements which may be earned concurrently, or acquired earlier. 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.
- ESL Education (MSE in Curriculum and Instruction): The ESL Education graduate program is designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska. To complete this program, graduate students must already hold a valid teaching certificate.
South Dakota
The English as a Second Language PK-12 supplemental endorsement and ESL Education (MSE) graduate program at Wayne State may certify you for the Elementary English as a New Language or Secondary English as a New Language endorsements in South Dakota. For more information on teacher certification in South Dakota, contact the South Dakota Department of Education.
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Wyoming
The English as a Second Language PK-12 supplemental endorsement and ESL Education (MSE) graduate program at Wayne State may certify you for the English as a Second Language K-12 endorsement in Wyoming. For more information on teacher certification in Wyoming, contact the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.