Teacher Certification and Teaching License Information
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If you're looking to make a difference for students and your community, earning a teaching degree from WGU is a great way to achieve your goal. Our online educator degrees give you important skills and credentials that prepare you for teacher licensure and a career in the classroom.
WGU’s Teachers College
is committed to helping educators pursue teaching degrees that will aid them in improving student outcomes. Our online teaching degree programs are designed to help you be equipped for the challenges of the classroom, and be eligible to obtain your educator certification. To ensure that our graduates are ready to help students learn and adhere to licensing requirements, our Teachers College is
accredited
at the initial-licensure level by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
See All Our Teaching Degrees
Each state has unique requirements for educator certificates, and it's important to understand the educator licensure requirements in your state. WGU's Teachers College online degree programs will help prepare you for teaching certification in any of the 50 states.
Learn about teaching license requirements by state.
Educator licensure requirements vary depending on state laws, but typically include:
Completion of a bachelor’s degree program
Submission of transcripts
Completion and clearance of a background check
Passing of required entrance exams and basic skills tests
LICENSURE AVAILABILITY STATEMENT
In compliance with federal law and NC-SARA policy, Western Governors University provides the following information relating to professional licensure/certification.
Click on the business program name below for a list of US states and territories in which the program has institutional authorization, any necessary program approvals, and professional licensing opportunities. These programs are only available in select states and territories (as listed below). All other business programs are not designed or intended to lead to a professional license in any state or territory.
For more information, please contact WGU’s licensing department at
licensure@wgu.edu
.
Consumer Complaint Information
The process by which students can register complaints under the consumer complaint process can be found at these links:
Student Complaint and Grievance Policy
Consumer Complaint Process
State Authorization
WGU’s main office is located in Utah. Information regarding the
complaint process in Utah can be found at this link
.
Information regarding any adverse actions by any state or any accrediting agency involving WGU can be found in the
Consumer Complaint Process
.
If you have other questions, please contact
authorization@wgu.edu
.
Refund Policy
Refund policies for WGU students for the return of unearned tuition and fees can be found at these links:
Institutional Withdrawal Refund Policy
Tuition Payment and Financial Policies
Title IV Notice
Notice regarding changing state of residence: A student who changes his or her state of residence while enrolled in a program may become ineligible for Title IV Higher Education Act funding if the change in residence results in a student participating in a program in a state in which WGU does not meet licensure or certification requirements in that new state of residence. For more information, please contact WGU’s licensing department at
licensure@wgu.edu
.
If you have other questions, please contact
authorization@wgu.edu
.
Educator License Information by State/Territory
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Alabama, please check the
Alabama Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Alaska, please check the
Alaska Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
Institutional Authorization
American Samoa does not regulate distance education. Therefore, approval for WGU to offer distance education programs to students located in American Samoa is not required.
Educational Prerequisites
The American Samoa Department of Education requires prospective educators to complete an American Samoa approved program. Prospective educators may not complete a program that is out-of-state, like at WGU. In addition, educators may not transfer a license from another state using any pathway.
For this reason, WGU’s programs do not meet any of the educational prerequisites for licensure in the field of education in American Samoa. Candidates interested in teaching in American Samoa may consult the
American Samoa Department of Education website
.
Candidates will not be accepted for enrollment in WGU’s education programs if they are seeking a license in American Samoa.
Consumer Complaint Information
Students can refer to this information regarding the
complaint process
for those attending WGU in American Samoa.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Arizona, please check the
Arizona Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Arkansas, please check the
Arkansas Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in California, please check the
California Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in the state of Colorado, please check the
Colorado Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Connecticut, please check the
Connecticut Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Delaware, please check the
Delaware Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For further details on DC teacher certification requirements, please see the
DC Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Florida, please check the
Florida Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Georgia, please check the
Georgia Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Guam, please check the
Guam Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Hawaii, please check the
Hawaii Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Idaho, please check the
Idaho Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Illinois, please check the
Illinois Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Indiana, please visit the
Indiana Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
Indiana Annual 1388 Reporting Information for Academic Year 2023-24
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Iowa, please check the
Iowa Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Kansas, please check the
Kansas Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Kentucky, please check the
Kentucky Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Louisiana, please check the
Louisiana Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Maine, please check the
Maine Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Maryland, please check the
Maryland Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Massachusetts, please check the
Massachusetts Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Michigan, please check the
Michigan Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Minnesota, please check the
Minnesota Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Mississippi, please check the
Mississippi Teacher Licensure article in the Student Handbook
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Missouri, please check the
Missouri Teacher Licensure article in the Student Handbook
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Montana, please check the
Montana Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Nebraska, please check the
Nebraska Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Nevada, please check the
Nevada Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in New Hampshire, please check the
New Hampshire Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in New Jersey, please check the
New Jersey Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in New Mexico, please check the
New Mexico Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in New York, please check the
New York Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in North Carolina, please check the
North Carolina Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in North Dakota, please check the
North Dakota Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
Forthe most current information about becoming a teacher in the Northern Mariana Islands, please check the
Northern Mariana Islands Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Ohio, please check the
Ohio Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Oklahoma, please check the
Oklahoma Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Oregon, please check the
Oregon Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Pennsylvania, please check the
Pennsylvania Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Puerto Rico, please check the
Puerto Rico Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Rhode Island, please check the
Rhode Island Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in South Carolina, please check the
South Carolina Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in South Dakota, please check the
South Dakota Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Tennessee, please check the
Tennessee Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Texas please check the
Texas Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Utah, please check the
Utah Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Vermont, please check the
Vermont Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in the Virgin Islands, please check the
Virgin Islands Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Virginia, please check the
Virginia Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Washington, please check the
Washington Teacher Licensure student handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in West Virginia, please check the
West Virginia Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Wisconsin, please check the
Wisconsin Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Wyoming, please check the
Wyoming Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
How to Become a Teacher
Learn all the steps you need to take to become a licensed teacher.
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State Certification and Licensure Information at WGU
Request Info
Licensure Information for WGU's School of Education
If you're looking to make a difference for students and your community, earning a teaching degree from WGU is a great way to achieve your goal. Our online educator degrees give you important skills and credentials that prepare you for teacher licensure and a career in the classroom.
WGU’s Teachers College
is committed to helping educators pursue teaching degrees that will aid them in improving student outcomes. Our online teaching degree programs are designed to help you be equipped for the challenges of the classroom, and be eligible to obtain your educator certification. To ensure that our graduates are ready to help students learn and adhere to licensing requirements, our Teachers College is
accredited
at the initial-licensure level by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
See All Our Teaching Degrees
Each state has unique requirements for educator certificates, and it's important to understand the educator licensure requirements in your state. WGU's Teachers College online degree programs will help prepare you for teaching certification in any of the 50 states.
Learn about teaching license requirements by state.
Educator licensure requirements vary depending on state laws, but typically include:
Completion of a bachelor’s degree program
Submission of transcripts
Completion and clearance of a background check
Passing of required entrance exams and basic skills tests
LICENSURE AVAILABILITY STATEMENT
In compliance with federal law and NC-SARA policy, Western Governors University provides the following information relating to professional licensure/certification.
Click on the business program name below for a list of US states and territories in which the program has institutional authorization, any necessary program approvals, and professional licensing opportunities. These programs are only available in select states and territories (as listed below). All other business programs are not designed or intended to lead to a professional license in any state or territory.
For more information, please contact WGU’s licensing department at
licensure@wgu.edu
.
Consumer Complaint Information
The process by which students can register complaints under the consumer complaint process can be found at these links:
Student Complaint and Grievance Policy
Consumer Complaint Process
State Authorization
WGU’s main office is located in Utah. Information regarding the
complaint process in Utah can be found at this link
.
Information regarding any adverse actions by any state or any accrediting agency involving WGU can be found in the
Consumer Complaint Process
.
If you have other questions, please contact
authorization@wgu.edu
.
Refund Policy
Refund policies for WGU students for the return of unearned tuition and fees can be found at these links:
Institutional Withdrawal Refund Policy
Tuition Payment and Financial Policies
Title IV Notice
Notice regarding changing state of residence: A student who changes his or her state of residence while enrolled in a program may become ineligible for Title IV Higher Education Act funding if the change in residence results in a student participating in a program in a state in which WGU does not meet licensure or certification requirements in that new state of residence. For more information, please contact WGU’s licensing department at
licensure@wgu.edu
.
If you have other questions, please contact
authorization@wgu.edu
.
Educator License Information by State/Territory
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Alabama, please check the
Alabama Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Alaska, please check the
Alaska Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
Institutional Authorization
American Samoa does not regulate distance education. Therefore, approval for WGU to offer distance education programs to students located in American Samoa is not required.
Educational Prerequisites
The American Samoa Department of Education requires prospective educators to complete an American Samoa approved program. Prospective educators may not complete a program that is out-of-state, like at WGU. In addition, educators may not transfer a license from another state using any pathway.
For this reason, WGU’s programs do not meet any of the educational prerequisites for licensure in the field of education in American Samoa. Candidates interested in teaching in American Samoa may consult the
American Samoa Department of Education website
.
Candidates will not be accepted for enrollment in WGU’s education programs if they are seeking a license in American Samoa.
Consumer Complaint Information
Students can refer to this information regarding the
complaint process
for those attending WGU in American Samoa.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Arizona, please check the
Arizona Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Arkansas, please check the
Arkansas Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in California, please check the
California Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in the state of Colorado, please check the
Colorado Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Connecticut, please check the
Connecticut Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Delaware, please check the
Delaware Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For further details on DC teacher certification requirements, please see the
DC Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Florida, please check the
Florida Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Georgia, please check the
Georgia Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Guam, please check the
Guam Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Hawaii, please check the
Hawaii Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Idaho, please check the
Idaho Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Illinois, please check the
Illinois Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Indiana, please visit the
Indiana Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
Indiana Annual 1388 Reporting Information for Academic Year 2023-24
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Iowa, please check the
Iowa Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Kansas, please check the
Kansas Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Kentucky, please check the
Kentucky Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Louisiana, please check the
Louisiana Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Maine, please check the
Maine Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Maryland, please check the
Maryland Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Massachusetts, please check the
Massachusetts Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Michigan, please check the
Michigan Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Minnesota, please check the
Minnesota Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Mississippi, please check the
Mississippi Teacher Licensure article in the Student Handbook
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Missouri, please check the
Missouri Teacher Licensure article in the Student Handbook
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Montana, please check the
Montana Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Nebraska, please check the
Nebraska Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Nevada, please check the
Nevada Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in New Hampshire, please check the
New Hampshire Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in New Jersey, please check the
New Jersey Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in New Mexico, please check the
New Mexico Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in New York, please check the
New York Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in North Carolina, please check the
North Carolina Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in North Dakota, please check the
North Dakota Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
Forthe most current information about becoming a teacher in the Northern Mariana Islands, please check the
Northern Mariana Islands Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Ohio, please check the
Ohio Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Oklahoma, please check the
Oklahoma Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Oregon, please check the
Oregon Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Pennsylvania, please check the
Pennsylvania Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Puerto Rico, please check the
Puerto Rico Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Rhode Island, please check the
Rhode Island Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in South Carolina, please check the
South Carolina Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in South Dakota, please check the
South Dakota Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Tennessee, please check the
Tennessee Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Texas please check the
Texas Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Utah, please check the
Utah Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Vermont, please check the
Vermont Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in the Virgin Islands, please check the
Virgin Islands Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Virginia, please check the
Virginia Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Washington, please check the
Washington Teacher Licensure student handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in West Virginia, please check the
West Virginia Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Wisconsin, please check the
Wisconsin Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Wyoming, please check the
Wyoming Teacher Licensure Student Handbook article
.
How to Become a Teacher
Learn all the steps you need to take to become a licensed teacher.
Learn How
The University
About Us
Accessibility
Accreditation
Newsroom
Careers
WGU Store
For Students
Student Portal
Admissions
Catalog
Title IX
Alumni Services
Achievement Wallet
Most Visited Links
Business Programs
Bachelor's Degrees
Student Experience
Online Degrees
Scholarships
Support
Military
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Faculty
Testimonials
Student Communities
Privacy Policy
|
Cookie Policy
|
Contact Us
|
Sitemap
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