Early Childhood Education Licensure and Certification

The following early childhood education programs at Wayne State are designed to prepare students for initial teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska:

• Early Childhood Inclusive Education (Birth-Grade 3 field endorsement)
• Early Childhood Education (PK-3 undergraduate supplemental endorsement)
• Early Childhood Education (PK-3 graduate supplemental endorsement)

The Early Childhood Education MSE program does not meet initial teacher certification/licensure requirements through the Nebraska Department of Education. It is designed for teachers who are already certified in this area.

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 Services at WSC to check for authorization and licensure eligibility requirements if you relocate during the course of a program.

Colorado early childhood teacher certification

• The Early Childhood Inclusive Education (Birth - Grade 3) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Early Childhood Special Education Ages 0-8 endorsement in Colorado. You must also take and pass the Praxis 5024, 5205, and 5692 exams.
• The Early Childhood Education (PK-3) undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Early Childhood Education Age 0-8 endorsement in Colorado. You must also take and pass the Praxis 5024 and 5205 exams.
• It has not been determined if the Early Childhood Education (PK-3) graduate supplemental endorsement meets initial certification/licensure requirements in Colorado.
• The Early Childhood MSE graduate program at Wayne State does not meet initial certification/licensure requirements in Colorado.

For more information on teacher certification in Colorado, contact the Colorado Department of Education.

Iowa early childhood teacher certification

• The Early Childhood Inclusive Education (Birth - Grade 3) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Birth-Grade 3 Inclusive Settings endorsement in Iowa.
• The Early Childhood Education (PK-3) undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the PK-K Teacher endorsement in Iowa. No Praxis exams required. Licensure in Nebraska is not required for reciprocity.
• It has not been determined if the Early Childhood Education (PK-3) graduate supplemental endorsement meets initial certification/licensure requirements in Iowa.
• The Early Childhood MSE graduate program at Wayne State does not meet initial certification/licensure requirements in Iowa.

View Iowa Department of Education licensure information.

Kansas early childhood teacher certification

• The Early Childhood Inclusive Education (Birth - Grade 3) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Early Childhood Unified B-3rd endorsement in Kansas.
• The Early Childhood Education (PK-3) undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the EC EC endorsement in Kansas.
• It has not been determined if the Early Childhood Education (PK-3) graduate supplemental endorsement meets initial certification/licensure requirements in Kansas.
• The Early Childhood MSE graduate program at Wayne State does not meet initial certification/licensure requirements in Kansas.

For more information on teacher certification in Kansas, contact the Kansas Department of Education.

Minnesota early childhood teacher certification

• The Early Childhood Inclusive Education (Birth - Grade 3) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Early Childhood Special Education Birth - Age 6 endorsement in Minnesota.
• The Early Childhood Education (PK-3) undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Early Childhood B-3rd endorsement in Minnesota with the completion of 80 hours of early childhood practicum experience.
• It has not been determined if the Early Childhood Education (PK-3) graduate supplemental endorsement meets initial certification/licensure requirements in Minnesota.
• The Early Childhood MSE graduate program at Wayne State does not meet initial certification/licensure requirements in Minnesota.

For more information on licensure requirements in Minnesota, contact the Minnesota Department of Education.

Missouri early childhood teacher certification

• It is not determined if the Early Childhood Inclusive Education (Birth - Grade 3) field endorsement at Wayne State will certify you for an endorsement in Missouri.
• The Early Childhood Education (PK-3) undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Early Childhood Education B-3rd endorsement in Missouri.
• It has not been determined if the Early Childhood Education (PK-3) graduate supplemental endorsement meets initial certification/licensure requirements in Missouri.
• The Early Childhood MSE graduate program at Wayne State does not meet initial certification/licensure requirements in Missouri.

For more information on teacher certification in Missouri, contact the Missouri Department of Education.

Nebraska early childhood teacher certification

• Early Childhood Inclusive Education (field endorsement): Wayne State's field endorsement in Early Childhood Inclusive Education (Birth-Grade 3) 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.
• Early Childhood Education undergraduate supplemental endorsement: Wayne State's supplemental endorsement in Early Childhood Education (PK-12) 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.
• Early Childhood Education graduate supplemental endorsement: The Early Childhood Education endorsement for graduate students is designed to prepare students for licensure or certification in Nebraska, and can only be added to a valid Elementary Education certificate.
• Early Childhood Education (MSE in Curriculum and Instruction focus area): Wayne State's Early Childhood 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. It has not been determined if this program meets requirements for all other states.

Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Certification

South Dakota early childhood teacher certification

• The Early Childhood Inclusive Education (Birth - Grade 3) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Early Childhood SPD Birth-Grade 3 endorsement in South Dakota.
• The Early Childhood Education (PK-3) undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Early Childhood Birth-Grade 3 endorsement in South Dakota.
• It has not been determined if the Early Childhood Education (PK-3) graduate supplemental endorsement meets initial certification/licensure requirements in South Dakota.
• The Early Childhood MSE graduate program at Wayne State does not meet initial certification/licensure requirements in South Dakota.

For more information on licensure requirements in South Dakota, contact the South Dakota Department of Education.

Wyoming early childhood teacher certification

• The Early Childhood Inclusive Education (Birth - Grade 3) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Early Childhood/Special Education endorsement in Wyoming.
• The Early Childhood Education (PK-3) undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Early Childhood endorsement in Wyoming.
• It has not been determined if the Early Childhood Education (PK-3) graduate supplemental endorsement meets initial certification/licensure requirements in Wyoming.
• The Early Childhood MSE graduate program at Wayne State does not meet initial certification/licensure requirements in Wyoming.

For more information on licensure requirements in Wyoming, contact the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.