Wayne State's Special Education programs are designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska. Wayne State's Special Education graduate program (MSE) and Special Education graduate endorsement also offer pathways for special education certification/licensure requirements through the Nebraska Department of Education.
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.
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| Alabama | Not determined | |
| Alaska | Not determined | |
| Arizona | Not determined | |
| Arkansas | Undergraduate endorsements meet requirements MSE not determined Graduate endorsement not determined |
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| California | Undergraduate endorsements meet requirements MSE not determined Graduate endorsement not determined |
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| Colorado | Undergraduate endorsements meet requirements MSE meets requirements Graduate endorsement meets requirements |
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| Connecticut | Not determined | |
| Delaware | Not determined | |
| District of Columbia | Not determined | |
| Florida | Undergraduate endorsements meet requirements MSE does not meet (no comparable endorsement) Graduate endorsement does not meet (no comparable endorsement) |
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| Georgia | Not determined | |
| Hawaii | Not determined | |
| Idaho | Not determined | |
| Illinois | Not determined | |
| Indiana | Not determined | |
| Iowa | Undergraduate endorsements meet requirements MSE meets requirements Graduate endorsement meets requirements |
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| Kansas | Undergraduate endorsements meet requirements MSE not determined Graduate endorsement not determined |
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| Kentucky | Not determined | |
| Louisiana | Not determined | |
| Maine | Not determined | |
| Maryland | Not determined | |
| Massachusetts | Not determined | |
| Michigan | Not determined | |
| Minnesota | Undergraduate endorsements meet requirements MSE does not meet (no comparable endorsement) Graduate endorsement does not meet (no comparable endorsement) |
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| Mississippi | Not determined | |
| Missouri | Undergraduate endorsements meet requirements MSE meets requirements Graduate endorsement meets requirements |
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| Montana | Not determined | |
| Nebraska | Undergraduate endorsements meet requirements 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 | Undergraduate endorsements meet requirements MSE meets requirements Graduate endorsement meets requirements |
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| Tennessee | Not determined | |
| Texas | Not determined | |
| Utah | Not determined | |
| Vermont | Not determined | |
| Virgin Islands | Not determined | |
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| Washington | Not determined | |
| West Virginia | Not determined | |
| Wisconsin | Undergraduate endorsements meet requirements MSE meets requirements Graduate endorsement meets requirements |
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| Wyoming | Undergraduate endorsements meet requirements MSE meets requirements Graduate endorsement meets requirements |
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Arkansas special education teacher certification
- The Special Education Generalist (K-12) field endorsement and Special Education Generalist (K-8 or 6-12) subject endorsements at Wayne State may certify you for the Special Education K-12 endorsement in Arkansas.
- It has not been determined if the MSE in Special Education at Wayne State will certify you in Arkansas.
- It has not been determined if the non-degree graduate endorsement in Special Education will certify you in Arkansas.
For more information on licensure requirements in Arkansas, contact the Arkansas Department of Education.
California special education teacher certification
- The Special Education Generalist (K-12) field endorsement and Special Education Generalist (K-8 or 6-12) subject endorsements at Wayne State may certify you for the Special Education Mild/Moderate endorsement in California.
- It has not been determined if the MSE in Special Education at Wayne State will certify you in California.
- It has not been determined if the non-degree graduate endorsement in Special Education will certify you in California.
For more information on licensure requirements in California, contact the California Department of Education.
Colorado special education teacher certification
- The Special Education Generalist (K-12) field endorsement and Special Education Generalist (K-8 or 6-12) subject endorsements at Wayne State may certify you for the Special Education Generalist Ages 5-21 endorsement in Colorado. You must also take and pass Praxis exam 5354, the 5901 series, and 5205.
- The MSE in Special Education at Wayne State may certify you for the Director of Special Education K-12 endorsement in Colorado. Must also pass the Praxis 6991 and 5354 exams.
- The non-degree graduate endorsement in Special Education may certify you for the Director of Special Education K-12 endorsement in Colorado. Must also pass the Praxis 6991 and 5354 exams.
For more information on teacher certification in Colorado, contact the Colorado Department of Education.
Florida special education teacher certification
- The Special Education Generalist (K-12) field endorsement and Special Education Generalist (K-8 or 6-12) subject endorsements at Wayne State may certify you for the Exceptional Student Education K-12 endorsement in Florida.
- The MSE in Special Education has no comparable endorsement in Florida.
- The non-degree graduate endorsement in Special Education has no comparable endorsement in Florida.
For more information on licensure requirements in Florida, contact the Florida Department of Education.
Iowa special education teacher certification
- The Special Education Generalist (K-12) field endorsement and Special Education Generalist (K-8 or 6-12) subject endorsements at Wayne State may certify you for the K-8 and 5-12 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate endorsement in Iowa. No Praxis exams required. Licensure in Nebraska is not required for reciprocity.
- The MSE in Special Education at Wayne State may certify you for the K-12 Supervisor Special Education/Instruction endorsement in Iowa.
- The non-degree graduate endorsement in Special Education may certify you for the K-12 Supervisor Special Education/Instruction endorsement in Iowa.
View Iowa Department of Education licensure information.
Kansas special education teacher certification
- The Special Education Generalist (K-12) field endorsement and Special Education Generalist (K-8 or 6-12) subject endorsements at Wayne State may certify you for the SPD PK-12 or High Incidence K-6 or 7-12 endorsements in Kansas.
- It has not been determined if the MSE in Special Education at Wayne State will certify you in Kansas.
- It has not been determined if the non-degree graduate endorsement in Special Education will certify you in Kansas.
For more information on teacher certification in Kansas, contact the Kansas Department of Education.
Minnesota special education teacher certification
- The Special Education Generalist (K-12) field endorsement and Special Education Generalist (K-8 or 6-12) subject endorsements at Wayne State may certify you for the Special Education: Academic and Behavioral Strategist (MM only) K-Age 21 endorsement in Minnesota.
- The MSE in Special Education has no comparable endorsement in Minnesota.
- The non-degree graduate endorsement in Special Education has no comparable endorsement in Minnesota.
For more information on licensure requirements in Minnesota, contact the Minnesota Department of Education.
Missouri special education teacher certification
- The Special Education Generalist (K-12) field endorsement and Special Education Generalist (K-8 or 6-12) subject endorsements at Wayne State may certify you for the Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorial Disabilities K-12 endorsement in Missouri.
- The MSE in Special Education at Wayne State may certify you for the Special Education Director K-12 endorsement in Missouri.
- The non-degree graduate endorsement in Special Education may certify you for the Special Education Director K-12 endorsement in Missouri.
For more information on teacher certification in Missouri, contact the Missouri Department of Education.
Nebraska special education teacher certification
- Special Education Generalist (undergraduate programs): Wayne State's Special Education Generalist field and subject endorsements are designed to prepare students for teaching licensure or certification in Nebraska. Prior to being issued a teaching license in Nebraska, students must meet required benchmarks.
- Special Education (graduate programs): Wayne State's Special Education (MSE) and the non-degree endorsement in Special Education are designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska.
Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Certification
South Dakota special education teacher certification
- The Special Education Generalist (K-12) field endorsement and Special Education Generalist (K-8 or 6-12) subject endorsements at Wayne State may certify you for the K-12 Special Education endorsement in South Dakota. If you have the K-6 certification, you must pass the state-designated pedagogy test for the secondary level or teach at least one year at the secondary level to obtain K-12 certification.
- The MSE in Special Education at Wayne State may certify you for the Special Education Director endorsement in South Dakota. Must have three years of licensed experience with special education as a major responsibility.
- The non-degree graduate endorsement in Special Education may certify you for the Special Education Director endorsement in South Dakota. Must have three years of licensed experience with special education as a major responsibility.
For more information on teacher certification in South Dakota, contact the South Dakota Department of Education.
Wisconsin special education teacher certification
- The Special Education Generalist (K-12) field endorsement and Special Education Generalist (K-8 or 6-12) subject endorsements at Wayne State may certify you for the Special Education (Cross-Categorical) K-12 endorsement in Wisconsin.
- The MSE in Special Education at Wayne State may certify you for the Director of SPD and Pupil Services in Wisconsin. You must also have three years of licensed teaching experience and hold a principal license.
- The non-degree graduate endorsement in Special Education may certify you for the Director of SPD and Pupil Services in Wisconsin. You must also have three years of licensed teaching experience and hold a principal license.
For more information on licensure requirements in Wisconsin, contact the Wisconsin Department of Education.
Wyoming special education teacher certification
- The Special Education Generalist (K-12) field endorsement and Special Education Generalist (K-8 or 6-12) subject endorsements at Wayne State may certify you for the Exceptional Specialist - Generalist K-12, K-6, or 6-12 endorsements in Wyoming.
- The MSE in Special Education at Wayne State may certify you for the Director K-12 endorsement in Wyoming.
- The non-degree graduate endorsement in Special Education may certify you for the Director K-12 endorsement in Wyoming.
For more information on teacher certification in Wyoming, contact the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.