Reading Specialist Licensure and Certification

The following Reading Specialist programs at Wayne State are designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska:

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 MSE meets requirements
Graduate endorsement meets 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 MSE meets requirements
Graduate endorsement meets requirements
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Kansas MSE meets requirements
Graduate endorsement meets requirements
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Kentucky Not determined  
Louisiana Not determined  
Maine Not determined  
Maryland Not determined  
Massachusetts Not determined  
Michigan Not determined  
Minnesota MSE meets requirements
Graduate endorsement meets requirements
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Mississippi Not determined  
Missouri MSE meets requirements
Graduate endorsement meets requirements
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Montana Not determined  
Nebraska MSE meets requirements
Graduate endorsement meets 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 MSE does not meet requirements
Graduate endorsement does not meet requirements
No comparable endorsements
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 MSE meets requirements
Graduate endorsement meets requirements
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Colorado reading specialist certification

  • The Reading Specialist (PK-12) MSE program at Wayne State may certify you for the Reading Specialist PK-12 endorsement in Colorado. You must also take and pass the Praxis 5302 exam.
  • The Reading Specialist (PK-12) graduate-level endorsement program at Wayne State may certify you for the Reading Specialist PK-12 endorsement in Colorado. You must also take and pass the Praxis 5302 exam.

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

Iowa reading specialist certification

  • The Reading Specialist (PK-12) MSE program at Wayne State may certify you for the K-12 Reading Specialist endorsement in Iowa. No Praxis exams required. Licensure in Nebraska is not required for reciprocity.
  • The Reading Specialist (PK-12) graduate-level endorsement program at Wayne State may certify you for the K-12 Reading Specialist endorsement in Iowa. No Praxis exams required. Licensure in Nebraska is not required for reciprocity.

View Iowa Department of Education licensure information.

Kansas reading specialist certification

  • The Reading Specialist (PK-12) MSE program at Wayne State may certify you for the Reading Specialist PK-12 endorsement in Kansas. You must also earn a minimum 3.25 GPA in the program.
  • The Reading Specialist (PK-12) graduate-level endorsement program at Wayne State may certify you for the Reading Specialist PK-12 endorsement in Kansas. You must also earn a minimum 3.25 GPA in the program.

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

Minnesota reading specialist certification

  • The Reading Specialist (PK-12) MSE program at Wayne State may certify you for the Reading Leader K-12 endorsement in Minnesota.
  • The Reading Specialist (PK-12) graduate-level endorsement program at Wayne State may certify you for the Reading Leader K-12 endorsement in Minnesota.

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

Missouri reading specialist certification

  • The Reading Specialist (PK-12) MSE program at Wayne State may certify you for the Special Reading K-12 endorsement in Missouri.
  • The Reading Specialist (PK-12) graduate-level endorsement program at Wayne State may certify you for the Special Reading K-12 endorsement in Missouri.

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

Nebraska reading specialist certification

  • The Reading Specialist (PK-12) graduate program (MSE) is designed to prepare students for licensure or certification as a Reading Specialist in Nebraska. It has not been determined if this program meets requirements for all other states. This endorsement requires that you already have a valid teaching certificate and two years of teaching experience.
  • The Reading Specialist non-degree graduate endorsement is designed to prepare students for licensure or certification as a Reading Specialist in Nebraska. It has not been determined if this program meets requirements for all other states. This endorsement requires that you already have a valid teaching certificate and two years of teaching experience.

Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Certification

Wyoming reading specialist certification

  • The Reading Specialist (PK-12) MSE program at Wayne State may certify you for the Reading K-6 or 7-12 endorsements in Wyoming.
  • The Reading Specialist (PK-12) graduate-level endorsement program at Wayne State may certify you for the Reading K-6 or 7-12 endorsements in Wyoming.

For more information on teacher certification in Wyoming, contact the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.

Director of Education Services

Questions about teacher certification? Contact Brook Jech:

Address: Benthack Hall 111D

Telephone: 402-375-7373