The Music Department at the University of Wyoming offers a degree in Music Education. This degree program has a required education license for students who will seek teaching employment after graduation. Students that decide to go into teaching will be required to apply for a teaching license and is some states will have to apply for extra state licensure. The Music Education program is accredited by National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) see the following weblink for more accreditation information https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/. Students will need to take the PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II exams prior to licensure please see the following link for more testing information https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers.html. Some states may require students to register with the EdTPA, please see the following link for more information https://www.edtpa.com/. For more information about education licensure and the Music Education program please contact Dr. Crystal Sieger at csieger@uwyo.edu. For general licensure and certification questions please contact Compliance and Review Specialist Erika Helgeson at ehelgeso@uwyo.edu. Every U.S. State, Territory, and District has their own licensing board for education and our institution must meet their requirements for a student to practice in that area. This means applying for a teaching license does not guarantee the ability to work in all U.S. areas and/or may require additional courses or field work or a state license for a student to obtain the ability to work in the U.S. area of their choice. Please click on the State, U.S. Territory, or U.S. District to see if our program meets, does not meet, or is unsure of meeting the requirements for a student to obtain a license and practice in the the following areas.
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Alabama does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Alabama requires documentation of meeting test requirements comparable to Alabama's test requirements, as well as documentation of experience for instructional support professionals. A person that already holds an education license can follow instructions for reciprocity. Please see the Alabama Department of Education website below for more details.
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Yes, Alaska has full reciprocity for Teaching certification/licensure. Students will need to pass the following: the Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) or other approved exam; Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113) or Music Content and Instruction (5114); Possible additional testing and/or coursework; Approved Alaska Studies and Multicultural/Cross-Cultural Communication Courses; Mandatory training on sexual abuse, suicide, dating violence, and alcohol and drug related disabilities. If a teacher provides a valid teaching certificate from another state, the teacher is eligible for a one-year certificate. To extend the certificate for up to three years, the teacher would need to provide evidence of satisfying a basic competency exam and completing an approved teacher preparation program within one-year. Within two years, the teacher would need to provide evidence of completing 3 semester hours of an approved Alaska studies course and 3 semester hours of an approved multicultural course. Please see the Alaska Board of Education websites for more details.
https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification
https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification/endorsements
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Currently there is not enough information to determine if the University of Wyoming Teaching degree programs will be accepted to work in the American Samoa territory. Please see the American Samoa Department of Education website below for more details.
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Arizona has full reciprocity for Teaching certification/licensure. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Students will need the following: Subject Knowledge Music portion of the Arizona Educator Exam (NES or AEPA) – Not required if have a degree in music; Assessment of Professional Knowledge (NES) for either elementary or secondary; Possible additional testing; Arizona Constitution; U.S. Constitution (3 credit course or take a test for $40). Both experienced and inexperienced teachers who hold a comparable, valid out-of-state certificate are granted a Standard certificate. Please see the Arizona Department of Education websites below for more details.
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Arkansas has full reciprocity for Teaching certification/licensure. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Students will need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Praxis Principles of Teaching & Learning: K-6, 5-9, or 7-12; edTPA. There is also possible additional testing and/or state required coursework. Students will also need to take the required Arkasas history courses. Please see the Arkansas Department of Education website below for more details.
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California has full reciprocity for teaching certification/licensure. There are state specific exams and courses students will need One of the Following: One of the following: Cali Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET): Writing Skills, California State University (CSU) Early Assessment Program (EAP), or CSU placement examinations; California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET): Music; edTPA, CalTPA, or Fresno Assessment of Student Teachers (FAST). There is also possible additional testing and/or coursework; CSET content exam; Reading instruction course; Developing English Language Skills; U.S. Constitution course or exam; Computer technology course. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Specific Requirements which you must consider when granting a credential are: 1. hold a credential from another state 2. hold a regionally-accredited Bachelor's or higher degree 3. Two years of teaching expereince 4. Moral fitness, those who have a minimum amount of experience (2 or more years for teaching) have slightly different requirements to earn a clear credential. Please see the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing websites below for more details.
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-app
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/subject-matter-authorizations-(cl-852)
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Colorado offers limited reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. IF the teacher has 3+ years FT teaching experience in the past 7 years AND a valid out-of-state teacher license with an endorsement that matches or is determined to be the equivalent of that which Colorado offers, yes. Students will need the following: Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Colorado Department of Education websites below for more details.
https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof
https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/licensure_authorization_landing
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Connecticut does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. Completion of 30 school months of successful service within the last 10 years under a valid out-of-state certificate is required to be eligible for a testing exemption. Completion of 20 school months of successful service under a valid out-of-state certificate is required to be eligible for a Provisional level certificate, with a three-year testing deferral, if the educator’s out-of-state tests are not deemed equivalent. Applicants will also need the following: Praxis II: Music Content Instruction (5114); edTPA; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Connecticut Department of Education websites below for more information.
https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Certification/Out-of-State-Educators
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Delaware has full reciprocity for Teaching certification/licensure. Out-of-State Applicants must hold a current and valid, out-of-state license/certificate. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. The educator may demonstrate 4 years of successful teaching experience by submitting documentation of a minimum of 4 years of teaching experience and of having received at least 2 satisfactory evaluations from the jurisdiction that are the equivalent of the two satisfactory summative evaluations that are the equivalent of a Delaware educator. Students will also need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); edTPA testing; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Delaware Department of Education website below for more details.
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District of Columbia has full reciprocity for teaching certification. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. District of Columbia extends full reciprocity to out-of-state "license holders" who have completed a state-approved licensure program, comparable basic skills, content knowledge and pedagogy exams that were required in that state to earn their credential. When applicants meet all these conditions, DC waives the requirement for passing our own state licensure exams. Students will also need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) or passing scores on ACT, SAT, or GRE; Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Praxis Principles of Teaching & Learning: Early Childhood, K-6, 5- 9, or 7-12; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Office of the State Superintendent of Education websites below for more details.
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Florida has full reciprocity for Teaching certification/licensure. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Students will also need the following: Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE): Mastery of General Knowledge; Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE): Music K-12; Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE): Professional Education Test; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Refer to Chapter 1012.56, Florida Statutes Documentation of a valid professional standard teaching certificate issued by another state satisfies all requirements for a FL Professional Certificate. Refer also to Rule 6A-4.002, General Provisions, Florida Administrative Code. Certificates from others states shall:
a. Be the valid standard certificate comparable to a FL Professional Certificate;
b. Be issued in a comparable subject; and,
c. Require the same or higher level of training as in Florida.
Pleas see the Florida Department of Education website below for more details.
http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/pathways-routes/certified-teacher-or-administrator.stml
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Georgia does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. Students that already hold a license may apply but will need to meet one of the requirements below to apply. Students will also need the following: Georgia Assessments for Certification (GACE): Basic Skills; Georgia Assessments for Certification (GACE): Music Content Assessment; Identifying and Educating Exceptional Children, Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment. See the requirements below:
Out-of-state professional certificate holders who have worked full-time in their certificate field for five years at any time in their career;
Out-of-state professional certificate holders who were required to pass a content assessment for their out-of-state certificate
Individuals holding valid National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification in the specific certificate field(s) sought in Georgia
Individuals seeking certification in one of the following fields in which Georgia does not have an approved content assessment: Audiology, Dance, Drama, School Nutrition Director, School Social Work, Speech, Physical and Health Disabilities, Special Education Preschool, Visual Impairment, and some foreign language fields
Please see the Georgia Professional Standards Commission website below for more details.
https://www.gapsc.com/MovetoGeorgia/outOfStateEducators.aspx
https://www.gapsc.com/Certification/SpecialGeorgiaRequirements.aspx
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Guam has full reciprocity for Teaching certification. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Possible additional testing and/or coursework might be needed. Please see the Guam Commission for Education Certification websites below for more details.
https://gcec.guam.gov/certification/
http://gcec.guam.gov/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Reciprocity-Out-of-State-License.pdf
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Hawaii has full reciprocity for Teaching certification/licensure. Educators with an
out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction
upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records,
and criminal background check. HTSB offers full reciprocity to teachers licensed in
other jurisdictions since July 1, 2006. They only have to submit a Hawaii license
application and verify their active license in the home state. A Hawaii Standard License
requires verification of three of the last five years of full-time teaching experience
in a P-12 setting in Hawaii or another state.
A Hawaii Advanced License requires verification of five of the last eight years of
full-time teaching experience in a P-12 setting in Hawaii or another state. Students
will also need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE);
Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Institution-based portfolio or edTPA; Possible
additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Hawai'i Teachers Standards Board
websites below for more information.
https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/content/permits-and-license-types/
https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/content/add-a-teaching-field/
https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/content/wp-content/uploads/License-Fields-09-19-22-RR.pdf
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Idaho has full reciprocity for Teaching certification/licensure. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. If the educator has a clear certification, they will receive a three year Interim Certification in order to complete Idaho state specific requirements. If the educator has already met the Idaho state specific requirements, they would be granted a clear initial five year renewable certification. Students will also need the following: Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Possible additional testing and/or coursework; Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course. Please see the Idaho Department of Education websites below for more details.
https://www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/cert/apply/out-of-state.html
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We do not have enough information provided to determine if our degree would specifically qualify for the Illinois State Board of Education requirements. If a student has a license prior to application they can follow the application instructions for reciprocity and allow the Illinois board to make the decision. We cannot guarantee a student will be accepted. Students will also need the following: Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP), ACT, SAT, or state-approved basic skills test from another state; Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS): Music; edTPA; Possible additional testing and/or coursework; Special Education, ESL, Reading Instruction. Please see the State Board website below for more information on teaching licensure in Illinois.
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Professional-Educator-License-Teaching-Endorsements.aspx
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Subsequent-Teaching-Endorsements.aspx
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Indiana has full reciprocity for Teaching certification/licensure if the out of state license is valid and if the teacher was required to pass content licensing tests in each area on the license. "There are seven licensure content areas which cannot be added to an Indiana license or transferred from an out-of-state license if the way that content area was obtained was through testing alone. In these seven areas, completion of an approved program of coursework is required in addition to testing. These areas are: English Learners, Exceptional Needs, Communication Disorders, Elementary Generalist, Early Childhood Generalist, High Ability and Fine Arts (visual art, music, theater). If you were issued a license in another state in one or more of these seven areas through testing alone and you have not completed a program of coursework in the content area, you may be eligible for a temporary reciprocal permit on which you can teach while you meet Indiana’s coursework requirements." Students will need the following: Indiana Core Academic Skills Assessment (CASA), ACT, SAT GRE, Praxis I, or master’s degree; Indiana Core Assessments for Educator Licensure: General Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music; Indiana Developmental/ Pedagogy Exam; CPR/AED Certificate, Suicide Prevention Certificate. Please see the Indiana Department of Education websites below for more details.
https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/teacher/
https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/current-indiana-teachers-add-content-areas/
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Iowa does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. The University of Wyoming is not on the approved edorsement education program list for the Iowa Music endorsements. Students would also need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Praxis Principles of Teaching & Learning: Early Childhood, K-6, 5- 9, or 7-12; edTPA; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Iowa Board of Education websites below for more details.
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Kansas does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. They do allow out-of-state candidates to apply but the applicant must have at least 8 credit hours or one year of accredited teaching experience completed within the last six years to do so. If a student meets this requirement they may look at the applying with the Out-of-State instructions. Students will also need the following: Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Praxis Principles of Teaching & Learning: Early Childhood, K-6, 5- 9, or 7-12; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Kansas Board of Education website below for more details.
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Kentucky does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. Regulation 16 KAR 4:030 sets forth the requirements for Out of State Prepared Educators. Please see the Kentucky Board of Education websites below for more details.
https://education.ky.gov/teachers/NxGenProf/Pages/Certification.aspx
https://education.ky.gov/edprep/cert/Pages/Educators-Trained-Out-of-State.aspx
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/016/004/030/
https://education.ky.gov/curriculum/conpro/artshum/Pages/default.aspx
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Louisiana has full reciprocity for Teaching certification/licensure. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application and academic records. Students will also need the following: Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Praxis II: Principles of Teaching & Learning – K-6, 5-9, or 7-12; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Teach Louisiana websites below for more details.
https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Teachers.aspx?PageID=650
https://www.teachlouisiana.net/pdf/applications/OutofState_Application_8_17_withfillablefields.pdf
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Maine has full reciprocity for Teaching certification/licensure. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Is a teacher with 5 or more years of experience teaching within the 7 years prior to application in the State under a valid certificate in another state and who has graduated from a state-approved preparation program that utilizes the standards of a national association of state directors of teacher education and certification or a national council for accreditation of teacher education or a national board certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, or its successor organization, or, with the exception of the national teachers exam, meets entry-level standards for the endorsement. Students will also need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Possibly the Praxis Principles of Teaching & Learning: K-6 or 7-12; Possible additional testing and/or coursework; Teaching exceptional students in the regular classroom. Please see the Maine Department of Education website below for more details.
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Maryland does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. A student may apply for teaching certification in Maryland but is not guaranteed to obtain certification to work. If a student does meet the application qualifications they will need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); Praxis II: Music Content & Instruction (5114); edTPA; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Maryland Department of Education websites below for for more details.
http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/apply/Out-of-State.aspx
https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Documents/Fine-Arts/Music+Standards+Grades+P-12.pdf
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Massachusetts does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. You must hold a valid comparable license from another state and have worked under it for three years to apply. Students also must take the state specific Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) exams. Please see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website below for more details.
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Michigan has full reciprocity for Teaching certification/licensure. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Full reciprocity applies only when it is a subject area or grade level for which we are authorized to issue a certificate or an endorsement. Full reciprocity does not apply to individuals who completed alternative routes to certification and have not obtained the regular, standard certificate in the state where the program was completed. Additional testing and First Aid/CPR requirements apply for all teachers with less than 3 years of teaching experience and who do not qualify for Michigan's Professional Education Certificate as their initial certificate. Students will need to pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) exam with the Music Education section. Please see the Michigan Department of Education websites below for more details.
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Minnesota only requires the passing of content and pedagogy exams for individuals licensed based on teacher preparation from another state. Minnesota does have its own state tests that students must take and pass to obtain a license. Additionally, an individual with a professional license from another state that has not completed teacher preparation, may meet the requirements of a Minnesota Tier 3 license if they also have two years of teaching experience. Students will need the following: NES Essential Academic Skills; Minnesota Teacher Licensure Exams (MTLEs): Instrumental Music or Vocal Music; Minnesota Teacher Licensure Exams: Pedagogy Test (Elementary or Secondary); edTPA; Possible additional testing and/or coursework; Human Relations. Please see the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board websites below for more details.
https://mn.gov/pelsb/aspiring-educators/requirements/
https://educationminnesota.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021_TieredLicensure_Infographic.pdf
https://educationminnesota.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021_TieredLicensure_Infographic.pdf
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Mississippi has full reciprocity for Teaching certification/licensure. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. A five year license is granted to applicants who hold a valid standard out-of-state license (K-12) in an area in which Mississippi issues an endorsement. In the 2011 state legislative session, House Bill 641 changed the state statute for Reciprocity applicants. Now, Section 37-3-2 (8)(a) states: The department shall grant a standard license to any individual who possesses a valid standard license from another state and meets minimum Mississippi license requirements or equivalent requirements as determined by the State Board of Education. The Office of Educator Licensure will implement this new statute with applications submitted after June 30, 2011. Students will also need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Praxis Principles of Teaching & Learning: K-6, 5-9, or 7-12; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Mississippi Department of Education websites below for more details.
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Missouri has full reciprocity for Teaching certification. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Students will need to take the Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments exams and pass them in order to apply in Missouri. These are state specific exams and Missouri does not currently accept the PRAXIS II exams. Students will need to the following: Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments: General Education Assessment (MoGEA); Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments: Music Instrumental & Vocal; MEES; Contact DESE for further info. Please see the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education websites below for more details.
https://www.mo.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_WhatTestsDoINeedToTake.html
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Montana does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. A student can apply if they have completion of an educator preparation program which is accredited by NCATE, CAEP, MACTE or is a state approved program from a regionally accredited college or university and completion of student teaching or a supervised teaching experience through an educator preparation program. Montana also has a state specific PRAXIS Subject Exam and students must take and pass a state specific online course. This does not guarantee that a student will receive certification to work in Montana as candidates will be evaluated individually. Students will need the following: Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Possible additional testing and/or coursework; Online course: An Introduction to Indian Education for All in Montana. Please see the Montana Office of Public Instruction website below for more details.
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Nebraska does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. Students would need the following to qualify: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); Praxis II: Music Content & Instruction (5114); Possible additional testing and/or coursework; Human Relations Training; Special Education Training. Please see the Nebraska Department of Education websites and reciprocity document below for more details.
https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/
https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/out-of-state-certification/reciprocity-information/
https://www.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Reciprocity.pdf
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Nevada has full reciprocity for Teaching certification. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. We will issue a reciprocal license to a teacher licensed in another jurisdiction if that teacher holds a full license (i.e. not a provisional license) and if the requirements for licensure in that other state, to include required coursework, student teaching, and competency testing, are substantially similar to Nevada's requirements. Students will also need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); Praxis II: Music Content & Instruction (5114); Praxis Principles of Teaching & Learning: K-6 or 7-12; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Nevada Department of Education Website for more details.
https://doe.nv.gov/Educator_Licensure/New_Teachers_Out_of_State_Applicants/http://www.doe.nv.go
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New Hampshire has full reciprocity for Teaching licensure. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Students will also need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) or comparable test; Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the websites by the New Hampshire Department of education below for more details.
https://nhdoepm.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CHD/pages/190447701/Out-of-state+Applicant
https://nhdoepm.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CHD/pages/433750017/License+Reciprocity
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New Jersey has full reciprocity for Teaching CEAS certification/licensure. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Students will need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) or Adequate SAT, ACT, or GRE scores; Praxis II; Music Content knoweldge (5113); edTPA; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Teacher certification added in 2017-18 the addition of a performance assessment as a requirement for full reciprocity for those holding initial certificates from an approved teacher prep program. There are also requirements for the music endorsement. Please see the New Jersey Deaprtment of Education websites below for more details.
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New Mexico has limited reciprocity. Teacher/Administrator will receive a similar license to what was held in another state when all appropriate documentation is provided at time of application. Students will need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching k-6 or 7-12; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the New Mexico Public Education Department websites below for more details.
https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/
https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/background-submission/
https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-requirements/
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New York does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. You have to complete at least 3 years of public school education before you can apply to teach in New York with an out-of-state degree. New York also has state specific exams and coursework, please see the following: Content Specialty Test (CST) New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE); Educating All Students (EAS); edTPA; Possible additional testing and/or coursework; Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention, Child Abuse Identification, Dignity For All Students Act. Please see the New York State Education Board website below for more details.
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/teachrecother.html
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North Carolina does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. North Carolina also additional requirements may apply if a student chooses to apply for their state certification. The University of Wyoming is not listed on the approved program list. Please see the North Carolina Department of Public Education website below for more details.
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/educator-preparation/approved-programs
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North Dakota has full reciprocity for Teaching certification. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Students will also need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching 5-9 or 7-12; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the North Dakota Education Standards and Practice Board websites below for more details.
https://www.nd.gov/espb/licensure/license-information/license-faqs
https://www.nd.gov/espb/licensure/license-information/types-licenses
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Currently there is not enough information to determine if the University of Wyoming Teaching degree programs will be accepted to work in the Northern Mariana Islands territory. Please see the websites below for more information.
https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/non-public-education/regulation-map/northernmarianaislands.html
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Ohio does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. It does offer the possibility to apply for a one year out-of-state teaching license to students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree and have completed an approved teacher preparation program through an accredited college/university. During this one year licensing period the teacher will need to complete an Ohio licensing exam along with other course reading materials. A student may apply but we cannot guarantee that they will receive a license to teach in Ohio. Students will need the following: OAE 004 Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Multi-Age (P-12); Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Content Knowledge Assessment: Music; Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE): Assessment of Professional Knowledge Multi-Age (PK-12)11:05 AM Possible additional testing and/or coursework; 12 semester hours of coursework in the teaching of reading with on course in phonics. Please see the Ohio Department of Education website below for more details.
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Licensure/Out-of-State-Licensure
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Oklahoma has full reciprocity for Teaching certification. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Oklahoma now has full reciprocity with states that have like credentials. Students will need to pass the Oklahoma state competency exams or If you have passed teacher test(s) in another state, you may request a review of these test(s) for comparability to Oklahoma tests by the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA). Students will also possibly need the following: Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET); Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT): Instrumental/General or Vocal/General; Oklahoma Professional Teaching Examination (OPTE): PK-8 or 6-12; Possible additional testing and/or coursework; Oklahoma Exams. Please see the Oklahoma State Deparment of Education websites below for more details.
https://sde.ok.gov/traditional-path-oklahoma-teacher-certification
https://sde.ok.gov/traditional-path-oklahoma-teacher-certification#otherstate
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Those applying from out of state are granted a 1-year Reciprocal License. During that year, they must meet Oregon's requirement of the "Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment" and any other content/endorsement assessments to be eligible for full licensure. Students will need the following: PDE-430; edTPA; Possible additional testing and/or coursework; Civil Rights Exam; Other ORELA Exams . Please see the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission websites below for more details.
https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/LIC/Pages/Out-of-State.aspx
https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/LIC/Documents/First%20License%20Teaching.pdf
https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/LIC/Documents/Reciprocal%20Teaching%20License%20.pdf
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Pennsylvania does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. UW does not meet all of the following: Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA), ACT, SAT, or ETS-Core; Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects – Content Knowledge (5511); Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); PDE-430; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Pennsylvania Department of Education website below for more details.
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Puerto Rico does not offer full reciprocity. Students must hold a prior certification from a U.S. State before applying to teach in Puerto Rico. We do not have enough information to determine if the University of Wyoming teaching degree programs will be accepted in Puerto Rico. Please see the Puerto Rico Department of Education website and certification document link below for more details.
http://caep.uprag.edu/DEpr_Documents/Reglamento_Certificaci%C3%B3n%20_del_Personal_Docente.pdf
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Rhode Island has full reciprocity for Teaching certification. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and taking and passing RI required tests. Students will also need: Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Praxis Principles of Teaching & Learning: K-6 or 7-12; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. See the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education websites below for more details.
https://risos-apa-production-public.s3.amazonaws.com/BOE/REG_10333_20181218082001.pdf
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South Carolina has full reciprocity for Teaching certification. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Traditional program completer with comparable areas and appropriate content exam or alternative program completer who has advanced to standard license. This excludes Career and Technology areas as defined by South Carolina. Students will also need the following: Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); Praxis II: Music Content & Instruction (5114); Praxis Principles of Teaching & Learning: Early Childhood, K-6, 5- 9, or 7-12; edTPA, PPAT, or SC Rubric 4.0 ; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the South Carolina Department of Education websites below for more details.
https://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/
https://ed.sc.gov/educators/teaching-in-south-carolina/reciprocity/
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South Dakota does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. You must already hold a valid teaching license from the state you are currently practicing in. Students that hold a valid license must complete the complete South Dakota Indian Studies course. Students will need the following: Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Praxis Principles of Teaching & Learning: Early Childhood, K-6, 5- 9, or 7-12; Possible additional testing and/or coursework; South Dakota Indian Studies Course, Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training. Please see the South Dakota Department of Education website below for more details.
https://doe.sd.gov/certification/OOS-Reciprocity.aspx
https://doe.sd.gov/certification/documents/RECIPROCITY-%20ED.pdf
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Tennessee has full reciprocity for Teaching certification. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Out-of-State applicants - Individuals applying for the practitioner license through an out-of-state pathway must provide a license from another state or verification of program completion from a program approved for licensure in another state. Students will also need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) OR ACT min of 21 OR SAT min of 1080; Praxis II: Music Content & Instruction (5114); edTPA score of 42 or above; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Tennessee Department of Education websites below for more details.
https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/education/licensing/educator-licensure/out-of-state-educators.html
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Texas does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. To apply a student needs a prior valid state license. Texas also has its own state specific exams. A valid license holder may apply to have their previous exams reviewed, but we cannot guarantee that they will be approved for exemption from the Texas state exams. If a student does hold a valid prior license and would like to apply the student will need the following if the test exemption is not approved: Texas Higher Ed Assessment (THEA); Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) Music EC-12; Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) PPR EC-12; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Texas Education Agency website below for more details.
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Utah does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. The University of Wyoming is not on the approved list of programs for intial licensure. A student must hold a prior valid state license to apply. If a student does hold a valid license prior and meets the one year of prior teaching experience they can follow the out of state application instructions, but students are still evaluated individually and UW cannot guarantee they will be awarded a license to teach in Utah. Students that do qualify to apply will need the following: Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); edTPA or PPAT; Possible additional testing and/or coursework; Educator Ethics, Special Education Law and Instruction, Classroom Management and Instruction, and Utah Effective Teaching Standards. Please see the Utah State Board of Education websites below for more details.
https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing/apply?mid=5257&tid=3
https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing/program/overview?mid=5284&tid=2
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Vermont has full reciprocity for teaching certification. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Educators (Teachers & Administrators) who hold a current professional license from outside of Vermont will be given a Level I license (3 year) in the endorsement area delineated on their out-of- state license or a comparable VT endorsement. Vermont currently has educator reciprocity with all states except: New Mexico and South Dakota. Educators who hold a current license, or have a recommendation for licensure on their transcript, from any of these states; will need to apply for Initial License through Transcript Review. Students will also need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); Praxis II: Music Content & Instruction (5114); Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Vermont State Agency of Education websites below for more details.
https://education.vermont.gov/educator-licensure/become-a-vermont-educator
https://education.vermont.gov/educator-licensure/become-a-vermont-educator/reciprocity
https://education.vermont.gov/student-learning/content-areas/visual-and-performing-arts
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Currently there is not enough information to determine if the University of Wyoming Teaching degree programs will be accepted to work in the Virgin Islands territory. Students who apply are evaluated on an individual basis. Please see the two Virgin Islands Department of Education websites below for more details.
https://www.myviboe.com/certifications
https://www.vide.vi/documents/human-resources/1011-vi-board-certification/file.html
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For individuals who have obtained a valid out-of-state license, with full credentials and without deficiencies, that is in force at the time the application for a Virginia license is received by the Department of Education. Each such individual shall establish a file in the Department of Education by submitting a complete application packet, which shall include official student transcripts. No service requirements or licensing assessments shall be required for any such individual. There are also several Virginia state training's and assessments students will need to take, see the following: Virginia Communication & Literacy Assessment (VCLA); Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Training; Emergency First Aid, CPR, and AED Training; Dyslexia Awareness Training; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Virginia Department of Education website below for more details.
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Washington does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. A student can follow the pre-certification and residency teacher instructions to apply to teach in Washington state. We cannot guarantee that a student who applies will receive a teaching certificate in Washington with our program. Students will need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); Content knowledge could one of the following: Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113), GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale,A content portfolio; edTPA; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction websites below for more details.
https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/teacher-certificate/out-state-applicants-teachers
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Applicants have completed the testing requirements of a state-approved educator preparation program and are eligible for licensure in that state. Candidates should apply for the Wisconsin license that most closely matches their out-of-state license. Upon application, a review will be completed to determine comparability with Wisconsin preparation, testing, and statutory requirements. Students may also apply by reciprocity if they hold a valid license in another state and have taught for at least one year prior to application. Students will need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); raxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113); Praxis Principles of Teaching & Learning: Early Childhood, K-6, 5- 9, or 7-12; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. See WVBE Policy 5202: Ancillary Requirements 4.4 by the West Virginia Department of Education website and Out-of-State website below for more details.
https://apps.sos.wv.gov/adlaw/csr/readfile.aspx?DocId=53027&Format=PDF
https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/pathways-licensure/oos-pathways
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Wisconsin will issue a three-year Provisional license, which leads to a Lifetime license, based on a valid license from another jurisdiction and one-year of licensed experience. Teachers can bypass jurisdiction specific requirements if they have a valid license from another jurisdiction and one-year of licensed experience. Students will also need the following: Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE); Content knowledge could one of the following: Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113), GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale,A content portfolio; edTPA; Possible additional testing and/or coursework. Please see the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website for more details.
https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/pathways-licensure/oos-pathways
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This is the home-state for the University of Wyoming program. Wyoming has full reciprocity for Teaching certification. Educators with an out-of-jurisdiction license are granted a similar license in the receiving jurisdiction upon successful processing of the receiving jurisdiction's application, academic records, and criminal background check. Wyoming applicants must have completed requirements that are "substantially equivalent" in the other jurisdiction in order for us to recognize the licensure from the other jurisdiction. Please see the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board website for more details.