Wayne State's Political Science Education program (6-12 subject endorsement) is designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska.
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 | Does not meet | No comparable endorsement |
| California | Meets requirements | View info |
| Colorado | Meets requirements | View info |
| Connecticut | Not determined | |
| Delaware | Not determined | |
| District of Columbia | Not determined | |
| Florida | Does not meet | No comparable endorsement |
| 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 | Does not meet | No comparable endorsement |
| 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 | Meets requirements | View info |
| Wyoming | Meets requirements | View info |
California political science teacher certification
The Political Science Education (6-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Civics/Government endorsement 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 political science teacher certification
The Political Science Education (6-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Social Studies 6-12 endorsement 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.
Iowa political science teacher certification
The Political Science Education (6-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the 5-12 American History and World History endorsement and the 5-12 American Government endorsement 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.
Kansas political science teacher certification
The Political Science Education (6-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for History, Government, and Social Studies 5-8 endorsement 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 political science teacher certification
The Political Science Education (6-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Restricted Political Science 7-12 endorsement 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.
Nebraska political science teacher certification
Wayne State's Political Science Education (6-12) 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.
Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Certification
South Dakota political science teacher certification
The Political Science Education (6-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Secondary Advanced Political Science endorsement 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 political science teacher certification
The Political Science Education (6-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for a Political Science endorsement in Wisconsin, but it can only be added on to a full endorsement for middle school, high school, special education, or a K-12 endorsement.
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 political science teacher certification
The Political Science Education (6-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Political Science 6-12 endorsement 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.