English Education Licensure and Certification

Wayne State's English Language Arts Education program (7-12 field endorsement) and Secondary English Education program (7-12 subject endorsement) are designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska. The English Education graduate program (MSE) 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, 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.

State/Territory Status Disclosure Info
Alabama Not determined  
Alaska Not determined  
Arizona Not determined  
Arkansas Not determined  
California Not determined  
Colorado Field endorsement meets requirements
Subject endorsement 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 Field endorsement meets requirements
Subject endorsement meets requirements
MSE does not meet requirements
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Kansas Field endorsement meets requirements
Subject endorsement 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 Field endorsement meets requirements
Subject endorsement meets requirements
MSE does not meet requirements
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Mississippi Not determined  
Missouri Field endorsement meets requirements
Subject endorsement meets requirements
MSE does not meet requirements
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Montana Not determined  
Nebraska Field endorsement meets requirements
Subject endorsement 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 Field endorsement meets requirements
Subject endorsement 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 Field endorsement meets requirements
Subject endorsement meets requirements
MSE does not meet requirements
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Colorado English teacher certification

  • The English Language Arts (6-12) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the English Language Arts 7-12 endorsement in Colorado. You must also pass the Praxis 5038 exam.
  • The Secondary English (6-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the English Language Arts 7-12 endorsement in Colorado. You must also pass the Praxis 5038 exam.
  • The MSE in English 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 English teacher certification

  • The English Language Arts (6-12) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the 5-12 Language Arts-All endorsement in Iowa. No Praxis exams required. Licensure in Nebraska is not required for reciprocity.
  • The Secondary English (6-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the 5-12 Language Arts-All endorsement in Iowa. No Praxis exams required. Licensure in Nebraska is not required for reciprocity.
  • The MSE in English Education at Wayne State does not meet licensure/certification requirements in Iowa.

View Iowa Department of Education licensure information.

Kansas English teacher certification

  • The English Language Arts (6-12) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for English Language Arts 6-12 endorsement in Kansas.
  • The Secondary English (6-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for English Language Arts 6-12 endorsement in Kansas.
  • The MSE in English 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 English teacher certification

  • The English Language Arts (6-12) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Communication Arts and Literature 5-12 endorsement in Minnesota.
  • The Secondary English (6-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Communication Arts and Literature 5-12 endorsement in Minnesota.
  • The MSE in English 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 English teacher certification

  • The English Language Arts (6-12) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the English 9-12 endorsement in Missouri.
  • The Secondary English (6-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the English 9-12 endorsement in Missouri.
  • The MSE in English 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 English teacher certification

  • English Language Arts Education and/or Secondary English Education (field/subject endorsements): Wayne State's field endorsement in English Language Arts Education (7-12) and the subject endorsement in Secondary English education (7-12) are 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.
  • English Education (MSE in Curriculum and Instruction): Wayne State's English 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.

Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Certification

South Dakota English teacher certification

  • The English Language Arts (6-12) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Secondary Intermediate English Language Arts or Advanced Composition/Grammar endorsements in South Dakota.
  • The Secondary English (6-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Secondary ELA or Advanced Grammar and Composition endorsements in South Dakota.
  • The MSE in English 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 English teacher certification

  • The English Language Arts (6-12) field endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the English 6-12 endorsement in Wyoming.
  • The Secondary English (6-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the English 6-12 endorsement in Wyoming.
  • The MSE in English 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.