Date of Last Review: June 30, 2024

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Alabama

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Alabama requires the passing edTPA and other content area assessments. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Alaska

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates need to take two additional courses: 3 semester hours of approved Alaska studies coursework & 3 semester hours of approved Alaska multicultural coursework. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Arizona

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Arkansas

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. EdTPA is required for initial certifications. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

California

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates must take exams from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Colorado

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Connecticut

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Delaware

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. EdTPA is required for initial certifications. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Florida

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Georgia

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Two additional requirements are: 1) EdTPA and 2) Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE), Georgia’s state-approved educator certification assessment program. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Hawaii

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates need to clear the professional fitness check. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Idaho

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Illinois

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Those who complete student teaching requirements on or after September 1, 2015, are required to take the edTPA. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Indiana

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates holding a Pennsylvania Principal license are not eligible for state licensure.

Iowa

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Kansas

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Kentucky

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Louisiana

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. All teacher preparation programs in Louisiana will include a yearlong residency alongside an expert mentor, and all preparation programs will include a competency-based curriculum PDF that will provide teacher candidates with the knowledge and skills needed in order to be prepared for their first years of teaching. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Maine

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Maryland

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Note: The Maryland State Department of Education has approved edTPA as a pedagogical performance-based assessment option for candidates seeking teaching certification in the state of Maryland. Ed TPA will be required starting July 1, 2022.

Massachusetts

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. The age/grade range is either PK-8th grade or 5th-12th grade. Candidates must pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Michigan

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidate must: Complete required reading courses (6 semester credit hours for elementary teachers and 3 semester credit hours for secondary teachers); Complete a course in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation which leads to a valid certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or a comparable organization/institution approved by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE); Pass the appropriate Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) content examinations. Passage of content examinations is required before recommendation for certification. In alternative route programs, testing is required prior to entrance into the program. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Minnesota

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Initial certification students must pass the Minnesota Teacher Licensing Examinations (MTLE). Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Mississippi

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Missouri

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Montana

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates holding a Pennsylvania Principal license are not eligible for state licensure.

Nebraska

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. One course in Human Relations is required. The state offers two certifications: Elementary and Secondary Physical Education. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Nevada

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates holding a Pennsylvania Principal license are not eligible for state licensure.

New Hampshire

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. State certification is for either Physical Education or Health. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

New Jersey

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. For a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing candidates must pass the edTPA assessment. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

New Mexico

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates need to pass the New Mexico Teacher Assessments (NMTA). Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

New York

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Licensure requires passing the New York State Teacher Certification Exam, Educating All Students (EAS); Passing edTPA, and completing a Dignity for All Students Act workshop. The certification areas are Physical Education only or Health only. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

North Carolina

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates holding a Pennsylvania Principal license are not eligible for state licensure.

North Dakota

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Applicants must also take a Human relations and cultural diversity course (at least 2 credits). Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Ohio

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Applicants must pass the Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) and Foundations of Reading Test. The certification is only for Physical Education. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Oklahoma

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Oregon

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. There are two state assessments all candidates need to pass: 1) Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment Exam– This exam will cover Legal Foundations and Equity in the School Environment, and 2) Subject Mastery Exam. Candidates must also pass edTPA. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Pennsylvania

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes, curriculum meets educational requirements in a state.

Rhode Island

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. The certifications are for Physical Education or Health. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

South Carolina

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates are required to pass edTPA for initial certification. Certification is only for Health or Physical Education. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

South Dakota

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates are required to take a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training. The certification is for Physical Education only. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Tennessee

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates are required to pass edTPA for initial certification. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Texas

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Certification requires taking the required The Examination of Current Administrators and Teachers (TECAT) assessment and EdTPA. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Utah

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Certification in requires completion of Associate Educator License Modules, which include Educator Ethics (including the required online Educator Ethics Review), Special Education Law and Instruction, Classroom Management and Instruction, and Utah Effective Teaching Standards. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Vermont

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Virginia

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Certification requires two trainings: Dyslexia Awareness and Emergency First Aid, CPR & AED Certification or Training. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Washington

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates must take the Washington Educator Skills Test and edTPA. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

West Virginia

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Wisconsin

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

Wyoming

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates also need to demonstrate Knowledge of the U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions. Please check with the state's Department of Education for initial licensure requirements and renewal and maintenance requirements.

U.S. Territories

American Samoa

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates holding a Pennsylvania Principal license are not eligible for state licensure.

The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates holding a Pennsylvania Principal license are not eligible for state licensure.

Guam

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates holding a Pennsylvania Principal license are not eligible for state licensure.

The District of Columbia, Washington

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates holding a Pennsylvania Principal license are not eligible for state licensure.

The Virgin Islands

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates holding a Pennsylvania Principal license are not eligible for state licensure.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates holding a Pennsylvania Principal license are not eligible for state licensure.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates holding a Pennsylvania Principal license are not eligible for state licensure.

The Federated States of Micronesia

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates holding a Pennsylvania Principal license are not eligible for state licensure.

The Republic of Palau

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No. Candidates holding a Pennsylvania Principal license are not eligible for state licensure.