Elementary Education Licensure and Certification

Wayne State's Elementary Education program (field endorsement) is designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska. The Elementary Education graduate program (MSE) does not meet teacher certification/licensure requirements through the Nebraska Department of Education.

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.

Arkansas elementary education teacher certification

• The Elementary Education (K-6) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Elementary K-6 endorsement in Arkansas. Must take Arkansas history course and Foundations of Reading test.
• The MSE in Elementary Education at Wayne State does not meet licensure/certification requirements in Arkansas. 

Must receive Nebraska certification first. You must have three years of teaching experience, or you must pass identified Praxis exams. Certain endorsements also require an Arkansas history course.

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

California elementary education teacher certification

• The Elementary Education (K-6) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Elementary endorsement in California.
• The MSE in Elementary Education at Wayne State does not meet licensure/certification requirements in California. 

Must receive Nebraska certification first. California has a two-tier credential structure. A preliminary credential is the first document issued after an individual meets basic credential requirements. The preliminary credential is issued for a maximum of five years. A clear credential is issued when all credential requirements have been completed. 

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

Colorado elementary education teacher certification

• The Elementary Education (K-6) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Elementary Education K-6 endorsement in Colorado.
• The MSE in Elementary Education at Wayne State does not meet licensure/certification requirements in Colorado.

Must meet content competency requirements, through Praxis exam, endorsement worksheet or Multiple Measures of Competency. May be granted interim authorization while fulfilling additional requirements.

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

Florida elementary education teacher certification

• The Elementary Education (K-6) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Elementary Education K-6 endorsement in Florida.
• The MSE in Elementary Education at Wayne State does not meet licensure/certification requirements in Florida. 

Can obtain a temporary certificate while completing any needed requirements while teaching.

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

Iowa elementary education teacher certification

• The Elementary Education (K-6) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the K-6 Elementary Classroom endorsement in Iowa.
• The MSE in Elementary Education at Wayne State does not meet licensure/certification requirements in Iowa.

No Praxis exams required. If candidates do not obtain a Nebraska license first and seek reciprocity, they must go through a transcript review, which could identify deficiencies. Iowa also requires a certificate from Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training.

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

View Iowa Department of Education licensure information.

Kansas elementary education teacher certification

• 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.

Must receive Nebraska certification first. School Administration must have passed Praxis or have taught for the year prior to application.

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

Minnesota elementary education teacher certification

• 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.

Additional endorsements require at least 80 practicum hours within that content area. K-12 must student teach at elementary, middle, and high school.

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

Missouri elementary education teacher certification

• 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.

An applicant who completed a teacher education program in another state and possesses a valid professional certificate in that state may be granted a Missouri certificate in an area most closely aligned to the certification if Missouri issues such certificate. If an educator is completing or has completed a teacher education program in another state (either on campus or online), it would be beneficial to obtain that state's certificate whether one plans to reside in that state or not. In most cases, a Missouri certificate is issued with no further coursework or test requirements. If an area of certification is not equivalent, an educator may be evaluated based upon Missouri's current requirements for the most closely aligned certificate.

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

Nebraska elementary education teacher certification

• Elementary Education (field endorsement): Wayne State's field endorsement in Elementary Education 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.
• Elementary Education (MSE in Curriculum and Instruction) : Wayne State's 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. It has not been determined if this program meets requirements for all other states.

Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Certification

South Dakota elementary education teacher certification

• 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.

All candidates must complete an approved Native American History course but may receive a provisional certificate valid for one year while completing this course.

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

Wisconsin elementary education teacher certification

• The Elementary Education (K-6) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Elementary K-9 endorsement in Wisconsin.
• The MSE in Elementary Education at Wayne State does not meet licensure/certification requirements in Wisconsin.

Must have a 3.0 GPA in content area or pass a designated content test. All applicants applying for a Wisconsin teaching license in early childhood, elementary education (PK-5), special education, or reading are required to pass the Foundations of Reading Test for Wisconsin, a test of reading instruction knowledge and skills administered by Pearson Education, Inc. Out-of-state teacher license applicants, except those pursuing a license via reciprocity, must verify that they have met all coursework requirements that fulfill all Wisconsin statutory requirements, including training on science-based reading and language arts instruction.

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

Wyoming elementary education teacher certification

• The Elementary Education (K-6) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Elementary Teacher K-6 endorsement in Wyoming.
• The MSE in Elementary Education at Wayne State does not meet licensure/certification requirements in Wyoming.

A Praxis test is required for the Elementary Education and Secondary Social Studies. Application process includes a 20-question multiple choice tes for the U.S. and Wyoming constitutions, with a 75% passing scoring required (can be retaken until passed). A provisional license can be issued to candidates who have been hired but have not passed the Praxis (good for one year).

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