Professional Licensure Disclosure
Professional Licensure Notifications and Disclosures
Are you planning on pursuing professional licensure or certification in your field, outside of the Commonwealth of Kentucky? If yes, we strongly encourage you to contact the appropriate licensing board or agency where you are located to familiarize yourself with the state educational and other licensing requirements for the profession or occupation that you are interested in. Visit the for details on contact information.
Students who plan to pursue licensure or certification should be aware that requirements for professional licensure and certification can vary drastically by state, and these requirements are subject to change at any time. While an academic ÑÇÖÞɫͼ may originally meet the educational requirements for licensure, changes in requirements or laws could impact the ÑÇÖÞɫͼ’s ability to meet new educational requirements. Students should always check with their state licensure board to confirm licensure requirements.
All of ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University’s licensure or certification track ÑÇÖÞɫͼs meet Commonwealth of Kentucky educational requirements for licensure or certification and/or prepare students to take a Kentucky licensing exam. Determination outside of Kentucky varies by ÑÇÖÞɫͼ. See the table below to search ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University licensure track ÑÇÖÞɫͼ determinations by state.
ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University faculty and staff will make a good faith effort to assist you in ascertaining the state requirements and any reciprocity agreements for a state outside of Kentucky. If you wish to return to your home state or move to another state after successful completion of your degree ÑÇÖÞɫͼ and/or obtaining your Kentucky State license/certification, you will be governed by the rules and regulations of the relevant state professional licensing board where you wish to practice.
Relocating during the course of a ÑÇÖÞɫͼ to another state may impact state licensure requirements, access to practicums, and/or federal financial aid. Prior to considering relocation, please contact your ÑÇÖÞɫͼ to discuss the potential impact for your individual situation.
State Licensing Information by Degree Program
The Accounting BAB/BSB ÑÇÖÞɫͼ is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Program graduates meet the ÑÇÖÞɫͼ’s degree requirement for CPA licensure. However, most U.S. states and territories require a ÑÇÖÞɫͼ’s Degree and a total of 150 credit hours of education for full licensure. The Accounting BAB/BSB ÑÇÖÞɫͼ consists of 120 credit hours toward the 150 hour requirements for full licensure as a Certified Public Accountant in any state or U.S. Territory.
Therefore, ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University CAN NOT DETERMINE if this degree meets the requirements for professional licensure in your state or territory.
Students may be permitted to sit for the CPA exam, while working toward the additional 30 hour requirement, in the following states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Students in states and territories not listed above must complete the 150 credit hours prior to applying to the uniform CPA exam. Additionally, each state may have requirements related to work experience, residency, ethics training, age, etc. for licensure/certification that can be found on the . The additional 30 credit hours are often completed through minors, certificate ÑÇÖÞɫͼs, graduate coursework (e.g. MBA), etc.
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State BSN ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS the educational requirements for licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
The Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Anesthetist ÑÇÖÞɫͼ at ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
The DNP Nurse Anesthetist ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
PLEASE NOTE: In addition to educational requirements, most states also require an unencumbered RN license in the state where you want to practice and certification from a recognized national certifying agency. Some states may recognize multi-state or compact licensure. Additional requirements such as examinations, background checks, fees, additional training, experience and coursework, etc. may apply. Students who are interested in practicing in a particular state should contact that state’s board before enrolling in this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ.
The DNP Nurse Anesthetist ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET educational requirements for licensure in the following states and territories:
New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Island, Oregon
The Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner ÑÇÖÞɫͼ at ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The DNP Family Nurse Practitioner ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
PLEASE NOTE: In addition to educational requirements, most states also require an unencumbered RN license in the state where you want to practice and certification from a recognized national certifying agency. Some states may recognize multi-state or compact licensure. Additional requirements such as examinations, background checks, fees, additional training, experience and coursework, etc. may apply. Students who are interested in practicing in a particular state should contact that state’s board before enrolling in this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ.
The DNP Family Nurse Practitioner ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET educational requirements for licensure in the following states:
New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, Oregon, U.S. Virgin Islands
The MSOT ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements to sit for the national certification examination for occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
The Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
The Speech Language Pathology MS ÑÇÖÞɫͼ meets requirements to allow students to be eligible to apply for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, which is required in most states in addition to coursework.
The Speech Language Pathology MS ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS the educational requirements to obtain
an applicable level of professional licensure in the following states.
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
PLEASE NOTE: Additional requirements such as examinations, background checks, fees, additional training, experience and coursework, etc. may apply. Students who are interested in practicing in a particular state should contact the state board before enrolling in a ÑÇÖÞɫͼ.
ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State Speech Language Pathology MS ÑÇÖÞɫͼ ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET educational requirements for licensure in the following states and territories:
Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
For more information, please see the MSU Speech-Language Pathology Professional License Disclosure web page.
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ of Social Work (BSW) ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
The BSW ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington
ÑÇÖÞɫͼ's level licensure is not available in these states; only a Master’s degree or higher is recognized for licensure. *Some states may permit persons without a Master’s degree to engage in the supervised practice of social work.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licenser, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Secondary School Teacher ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Secondary School Teacher ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Career and Technicqal Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Career and Technical Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Edlementary Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Elementary Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Health and Physical Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Health and Physical Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Interdisciplinary and Early Childhood Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Interdisciplinary and Early Childhood Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Learning and Behavior Disorders ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Learning and Behavior Disorders ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Middle School Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Middle School Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Master of Arts in Teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Master of Art in Teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Master of Arts in Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Master of Arts in Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Specialist in Education EdS ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Specialist in Education (EdS) ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Art Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Art Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Biology Teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Biology Teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Chemistry Teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Chemistry Teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University English Teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The English Teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University History/Social Studies Teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The History/Social Studies Teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Educatiuon ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Mathematics Secondary Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Mathematics Secondary Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Physics Secondary Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Physics Secondary Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Political Science/Social Studies Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Political Science/Social Studies Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Music/Music Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Music/Music Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
**ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University teaching ÑÇÖÞɫͼs are designed for Kentucky teachers only. Out-of-state candidates who are certified teachers, or seeking certification, should be advised that we cannot guarantee this ÑÇÖÞɫͼ will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. **
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Agricultural Science Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
The Agricultural Science Education ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements. Some states practice certificate reciprocity and recognize valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, while other states (such as Montana and Nebraska) do not. If you plan to apply for a teaching or education administration certificate in a state outside Kentucky, please check the requirements for certification in the state.
For additional information about teacher certifications in other states, visit our teacher certification page.
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Clinical Mental Health Counseling, EdS ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling, EdS ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
California, Guam, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Nevada, Puerto Rico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Island, Virginia
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements.
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Library Media MAEd ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
The Library Media MAed ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, Guam, Montana, Puerto Rico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Island
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements.
The ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University School Counseling ÑÇÖÞɫͼ MEETS educational requirements needed to obtain professional licensure in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennesse, Texas, Viginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
The School Counseling ÑÇÖÞɫͼ DOES NOT MEET the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:
Alabama, Arkansa, Colorado, Conneticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Daokta, Ohio, Utah, Vermont
Certification requirements may change in other states as State Licensing Boards update policies and requirements.