Middle Level Education Licensure and Certification

Middle Level Education Licensure and Certification

Wayne State's Middle Level Education program (subject endorsement) is designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska. It has not been determined if this program meets 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 Meets requirements 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 Meets requirements View info
Kansas Meets requirements View info
Kentucky Not determined  
Louisiana Not determined  
Maine Not determined  
Maryland Not determined  
Massachusetts Not determined  
Michigan Not determined  
Minnesota Meets requirements View info
Mississippi Not determined  
Missouri Meets requirements View info
Montana Not determined  
Nebraska Meets requirements View info
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 Meets requirements View info
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 Meets requirements View info

Colorado middle level education teacher certification

Depending on which subject area you choose for the Middle Level Education (5-9) subject endorsement at Wayne State, you may be qualified for the following endorsements in Colorado:

  • Elementary Education K-6 through Praxis 5205 and 5901
  • English Language Arts 7-12 through coursework at WSC or Praxis 5038
  • Family and Consumer Sciences 7-12 through Praxis 5122
  • Mathematics Middle School 6-8 through Praxis 5164
  • Science 7-12 through coursework at WSC or Praxis 5436
  • Physical Education K-12 through Praxis 5091 or Multiple Measures
  • Social Studies 7-12 through coursework at WSC or Praxis 5081

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

Iowa middle level education teacher certification

Depending on which subject area you choose for the Middle Level Education (5-9) subject endorsement at Wayne State, you may be qualified for the following endorsements in Iowa:

  • 5-8 Middle School Language Arts
  • 5-8 Family and Consumer Sciences - General
  • 5-8 Middle School Mathematics
  • 5-8 Middle School Science
  • 5-12 Health or 5-12 P.E.
  • 8-8 Middle School Social Studies

No Praxis exams required. Licensure in Nebraska is not required for reciprocity.

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

Kansas middle level education teacher certification

Depending on which subject area you choose for the Middle Level Education (5-9) subject endorsement at Wayne State, you may be qualified for the following endorsements in Kansas:

  • English Language Arts 5-8
  • Family and Consumer Science 6-12
  • Mathematics 5-8
  • Science 5-8
  • Health, Physical Education PK-12
  • History, Government, and Social Studies 5-8

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

Minnesota middle level education teacher certification

Depending on which subject area you choose for the Middle Level Education (5-9) subject endorsement at Wayne State, you may be qualified for the following endorsements in Minnesota:

  • Communication Arts: Middle Level 5-8
  • Restricted FCS 5-8
  • Mathematics Middle Level 5-8
  • Science: General Science: Middle Level 5-8
  • Social Studies Middle Level 5-8

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

Missouri middle level education teacher certification

Depending on which subject area you choose for the Middle Level Education (5-9) subject endorsement at Wayne State, you may be qualified for the following endorsements in Missouri:

  • Middle School: Language Arts 5-9
  • Middle School: Mathematics 5-9
  • Middle School: Science 5-9
  • Middle School: Social Science 5-9

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

Nebraska middle level education teacher certification
The Middle Level Education subject endorsement 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.

Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Certification

South Dakota middle level education teacher certification

Depending on which subject area you choose for the Middle Level Education (5-9) subject endorsement at Wayne State, you may be qualified for the following endorsements in South Dakota:

  • 5th-8th Grade English Language Arts
  • 5th-8th Grade FCS
  • 5th-8th Grade Math
  • 5th-8th Grade Science
  • 5th-8th Grade Social Science

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

Wyoming middle level education teacher certification

Depending on which subject area you choose for the Middle Level Education (5-9) subject endorsement at Wayne State, you may be qualified for the following endorsements in Wyoming:

  • Middle Level Language Arts 5-8
  • Middle Level Mathematics 5-8
  • Middle Level Science 5-8
  • Middle Level Health 508 or Middle Level P.E. 5-8
  • Middle Level Social Studies 5-8

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