Science Education Licensure and Certification

Wayne State's Science Education program (7-12 field 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.

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Arkansas science teacher certification
The Science Education (7-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Life Science/Biology 7-12 endorsement 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 science teacher certification
The Science Education (7-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Foundational Level - General Science 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 science teacher certification
The Science Education (7-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Science 7-12 endorsement in Colorado. You must also take and pass the Praxis 5436 exam. For more information on teacher certification in Colorado, contact the Colorado Department of Education.

Iowa science teacher certification
The Science Education (7-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the 5-12 All Science 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 science teacher certification
The Science Education (7-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Science 6-12 endorsement in Kansas. For more information on teacher certification in Kansas, contact the Kansas Department of Education.

Minnesota science teacher certification
The Science Education (7-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Science: Life Science endorsement, the Science: Physics 9-12 endorsement, and the Science: Earth and Space 9-12 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.

Missouri science teacher certification
The Science Education (7-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Earth Science 9-12 and Physics 9-12 endorsements in Missouri. For more information on teacher certification in Missouri, contact the Missouri Department of Education.

Nebraska science teacher certification
Wayne State's field endorsement in Science Eduation (7-12) 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 science teacher certification
The Science Education (7-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Secondary Intermediate 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 science teacher certification
The Science Education (7-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Science 4-12 endorsement 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 science teacher certification
The Science Education (7-12) subject endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Science Generalist 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 test 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.