These courses are:
The University’s teacher education program/s meet the licensure requirements in the states listed below. There are two pathways to achieve certification: 1) “Direct Apply” – states that accept our Arizona-approved program and permit candidates to apply directly for certification, and 2) “Reciprocity” – states that require candidates of our Arizona-approved program to obtain Arizona certification first before applying for certification in their home state. Review the licensure requirements listed under your state as you prepare for your teacher preparation journey.
As a teacher candidate in Alabama, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in Alabama after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
Clearances:
Fingerprint Clearance: Fingerprint clearance must be obtained and submitted to University of Phoenix, the Arizona Department of Education and the state in which you will be teaching.
Immunizations*: Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to clinical practice/student teaching.
Exams:
Content Knowledge Exam*: This test will demonstrate the candidate’s mastery of the core content area they are seeking to teach.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates seeking licensure in Arizona will complete an Arizona-approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
The content exam listed above is an Alabama specific exam. Arizona Department of Education accepts exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Clinical Experience (Field Experience):
Teacher candidates enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program will complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified clinical experiences. Teacher candidates enrolled in an Alternative Pathway Certificate program will complete a minimum of 60 hours of verified clinical experiences. The clinical experience hours are completed prior to clinical practice.**
Clinical Practice (Student Teaching):
Teacher candidates will complete one (1) clinical practice experience for a minimum 12-week (full-time), at an approved site. For candidates in the Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education (BSEd/ECH) program, this must be completed in a grade span of K-3rd classroom (but not higher than the grade range of the Early Childhood teaching license in your home-state).**
Apply for Licensure:
Upon graduating from the teacher preparation program, Alabama teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Alabama State Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Alabama teacher candidates will have to include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for Alabama licensure.
Note: Secondary candidates are eligible to apply for a Class B, bachelor’s level license.
Contact Information:
Alabama State Dept. of Education 50 N Ripley St.
Montgomery, AL 36130
https://www.alsde.edu/Pages/Contact-us.aspx
*Deadlines will vary depending on candidate start date. Contact your Education Program Specialist for testing and licensure information.
**Contact your Education Program Specialist for placement information.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our teacher candidates. Every effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, as licensing requirements are subject to change at any time, teacher candidates can also check with their state’s teacher licensing authority (provided above).
Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to apply for teacher licensure and meet University of Phoenix program requirements.
Fingerprint Clearance: Fingerprint clearance must be obtained and submitted to University of Phoenix and the state in which you will be teaching.
Basic Skills Exam*: Teacher candidates will complete the basic skills exam for the state in which they reside.
Additional requirements:
Teacher candidates enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program will complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified clinical experiences. The clinical experience hours are completed prior to clinical practice.**
Teacher candidates will complete one (1) clinical practice experience for a minimum 12-week (full-time), at an approved site. For candidates in the Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education (BSEd/ECH) program, this must be completed in a grade span of K-3rd classroom (but not higher than the grade range of the Early Childhood teaching license in your home-state). **
Teacher candidates will be required to complete the Alaska Student Teaching Authorization process. Visit the Alaska Department of Education site for application information, click on the Forms tab, and scroll down to Student Teacher Authorization doc for more information.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Alaska Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to obtain licensure in their state. Alaska teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Alaska Department of Education.
Alaska Dept. of Education
801 West 10th Street, Suite 200 PO Box 110500 Juneau, AK 99811-0500
https://education.alaska.gov/
Content Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in an Arizona program will complete an Arizona approved Content Knowledge Exam to demonstrate content area mastery.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates seeking licensure in Arizona will complete an Arizona approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
Completion of U.S. Constitution and AZ Constitution requirements, either through college coursework in each of these areas or passing scores on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) exams. Teacher candidates seeking licensure in Arizona will have three years upon issuance of their standard professional license to satisfy this requirement.
Teacher candidates will complete one (1) clinical practice experience for a minimum 12-week (full-time), at an approved site. For candidates in the Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education (BSEd/ECH) program, this must be completed in a grade span of K-3rd classroom. **
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Arizona Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Upon graduating from the teacher preparation program, teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.*
Arizona Dept. of Education 1535 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
http://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/contactus
Fingerprint Clearance: Fingerprint clearance must be obtained and submitted to University of Phoenix and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing in order to obtain a Certificate of Clearance and begin the teacher preparation program.
Immunizations: The state of California requires negative TB testing or chest x-ray prior to entering the classroom.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates seeking licensure in California will complete a Professional Knowledge Exam for Certification.
California teacher candidates will complete a course in U.S. Constitution and Health Education.
CPR Certificate must be adult, child, and infant CPR and must follow American Heart Association and or American Red Cross Guidelines.
For Multiple Subject (Elementary) Candidates proof of passing scores on the RICA (Reading Instruction Competence Assessment) must be acquired.
Teacher candidates will complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified clinical experiences. The clinical experience hours are completed prior to clinical practice.**
Teacher candidates will complete one (1) clinical practice experience for a minimum 15-week (full-time) at an approved site. **
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state. California teacher candidates must request a Credential Recommendation from their Credential Analyst who will submit this directly to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Early Completion Option:
For qualified candidates, an Early Completion Option (ECO) is available. The Early Completion Option is intended to provide persons who have the requisite skills and knowledge of teachingpedagogy, the opportunity to complete 120 pre-service hours, and clinical practice seminars A & B then opt out of additional coursework.
English Learner Authorization/CLAD Certificates and Bilingual Authorizations
Requirements for the English Learner Authorization and Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate may be satisfied by coursework completed through a Commission-approved California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) program, passing the appropriate Commission-approved examinations, or through a combination of exams and coursework.
The educator may complete any of the below pathways to obtain certification:
You must complete one of the options below:
Commission on Teacher Credentialing 1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95811-4213
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/
***Contact the College of Education’s California Credential Analyst for more information on the Early Completion Option pathway.
For clinical experience and student teaching, University of Phoenix students are required to obtain either a district background check that includes a federal level background check or an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance. Teacher candidates will need to obtain Colorado fingerprint clearance through the Colorado Department of Education at the time they apply for licensure.
Content Knowledge Exam*: This test will demonstrate the candidate’s mastery of the core content area they are seeking to teach. Please use this link to find your applicable content exam.
Note: Secondary candidates must provide transcripted verification of a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in their secondary endorsement area IF there is no content exam available in the endorsement area. Special education candidates must take both the Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications exam (test code 5354) and Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects exam (test code 5001).
Teacher candidates who signed enrollment agreements prior to 2/10/2021 for a bachelor’s or master’s degree program will complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified clinical experiences. Teacher candidates who signed enrollment agreements on or after 2/10/2021 will complete a minimum of 200 hours of verified clinical experiences.The clinical experience hours are completed prior to clinical practice. **
Teacher candidates who signed enrollment agreements prior to 2/10/2021 will complete one (1) clinical practice experience for a minimum 12-week (full-time) at an approved site. Teacher candidates who signed enrollment agreements on or after 2/10/2021 will complete one (1) clinical practice experience for a minimum 15-week (full-time) at an approved site. For candidates in the Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education (BSEd/ECH) program, this must be completed in a grade span of K-3rd classroom (but not higher than the grade range of the Early Childhood teaching license in your home-state).**
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Colorado Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Colorado teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Colorado Department of Education.
Colorado Dept. of Education 201 East Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80203
https://www.cde.state.co.us/
Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to obtain teacher licensure and meet University of Phoenix program requirements.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates seeking licensure in Delaware will complete a Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
Teacher candidates will complete one (1) clinical practice experience for a minimum 12-week (full-time) at an approved site . For candidates in the Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education (BSEd/ECH) program, this must be completed in a grade span of K-3rd classroom (but not higher than the grade range of the Early Childhood teaching license in your home-state).**
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Delaware Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Delaware teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Delaware department of education.
Applying for Delaware licensure and certification is a two-step process; candidates must hold both a License and at least one Certificate. The License authorizes candidates to work in a Delaware public/charter school, and the Certificate(s) identifies the area(s) in which they are authorized to teach.
Delaware Department of Education
The Townsend Building 401 Federal Street, Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901-3639
http://www.doe.k12.de.us/
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates will complete the Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
Teacher candidates will complete one (1) clinical practice experience for a minimum 12-week (full-time) at an approved site. For candidates in the Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education (BSEd/ECH) program, this must be completed in a grade span of K-3rd classroom (but not higher than the grade range of the Early Childhood teaching license in your home-state).**
Teacher candidates should contact the District of Columbia Department of Education for any additional requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
District of Columbia teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the District of Columbia Public Schools.
District of Columbia Public Schools 1200 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
http://dcps.dc.gov/
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates will complete an approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Florida Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Florida teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Florida Department of Education.
Florida Dept. of Education Turlington Building, Suite 1514 325 West Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399
http://www.fldoe.org/
Georgia residents who hold a Clear Renewable Certificate and/or Standard Professional Certificate cannot enroll in a University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. If a Georgia resident obtains a Clear Renewable or Professional Standard Certificate before completing the UOPX degree program, the degree cannot be used for purposes of a certificate upgrade.
Pre-service Certificate: Candidates who do not hold an induction certificate will need the Georgia Pre-Service Certificate and will need to also pass the Educator Ethics Program Assessment (360).
The Pre-Service Certificate (or Induction4 (IN4), Provisional, Permit, or Waiver) MUST be obtained prior to beginning coursework in the required course of study.
Content Knowledge Exam: This test will demonstrate the candidate’s mastery of the core content area they are seeking to teach.
Candidates must take the appropriate GACE assessment based upon their degree program and approved content area (as applicable). Please note, Master of Arts in Education/Special Education candidate will need to take and pass the Special Education General Curriculum GACE.
Additional Requirements:
Teacher candidates will have to take and pass the Educator Ethics Program Exit Exam (360) to obtain licensure.
Teacher candidates in the Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary programs must earn a grade of ‘B’ or better on a course in identifying and educating exceptional children covering all exceptionalities.**
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Georgia teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Georgia Professional Standards Commission 200 Piedmont Avenue SE Suite 1702, West Tower Atlanta, GA 30334-9032
As a teacher candidate in Guam, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take apply for teacher licensure and meet University of Phoenix program requirements.
Fingerprint Clearance: Fingerprint clearance must be obtained and submitted to University of Phoenix and the island territory in which you will be teaching.
Basic Skills Exam*: Teacher candidates will complete the basic skills exam for the island territory in which they reside.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates seeking licensure in Guam will complete a Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
Teacher candidates must have a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA on degree transcript
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Guam Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Guam teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Guam Department of Education.
Guam Certification Requirements
Guam Department of Education 500, Mariner Ave Barrigada, Guam
www.gdoe.net/
Immunizations: The state of Hawaii requires TB testing and MMR immunization prior to entering the classroom.
Teacher candidates will complete one (1) clinical practice experience for a minimum 13-week (full-time) at an approved site. For candidates in the Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education (BSEd/ECH) program, this must be completed in a grade span of K-3rd classroom (but not higher than the grade range of the Early Childhood teaching license in your home-state).**
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Hawai'i State Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Hawai’i teacher candidates will apply directly to their state for initial licensure.
Hawai’i Teacher Standards Board 650 Iwilei Road, Suite 268 Honolulu, HI 96817
https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/content/contact-us-2/
As a teacher candidate in Idaho, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in Idaho after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
Immunizations*: Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to clinical practice/student teaching
The content exam listed above is an Idaho specific exam. Arizona Department of Education accepts exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Teacher candidates will complete one (1) clinical practice experience for a minimum 12-week (full-time) at an approved site.**
Upon graduating from the teacher preparation program, Idaho teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Idaho State Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Idaho teacher candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for Idaho licensure.
Idaho State Department of Education
650 W State St, 2nd Floor
Boise, ID 83702
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/contact.html
As a teacher candidate in Illinois, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in Illinois after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
Content Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in Illinois will complete an Illinois-approved exam to demonstrate content area mastery.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in Illinois, seeking licensure in Arizona, will complete an Arizona-approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
Arizona Department of Education accepts exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Upon graduating from the teacher preparation program, Illinois teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Illinois State Board of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Illinois teacher candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for Illinois licensure.
Illinois State Board of Education 100 N. 1st Street
Springfield, IL 62777
http://www.isbe.net/
As a teacher candidate in Indiana, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in Indiana after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
Content Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in Indiana will complete an Indiana-approved Content Knowledge Exam to demonstrate content area mastery.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in Indiana, seeking licensure in Arizona, will complete an Indiana-approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
The exams listed above are Indiana specific exams. Arizona Department of Education accepts exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Upon graduating from the teacher preparation program, Indiana teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Indiana Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Indiana teacher candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for Indiana licensure.
Indiana Dept. of Education South Tower, Suite 600 115 W. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204
http://www.doe.in.gov/
As a teacher candidate in Kansas, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in Kansas after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
Fingerprint Clearance:* Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to clinical practice/student teaching
Immunizations*: Requirements may vary by district. Contact the Kansas State Department of Education for more information.
Content Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in Kansas will complete a Kansas-approved Content Knowledge Exam to demonstrate content area mastery.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in Kansas, seeking licensure in Arizona, will complete a Kansas-approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
The exams listed above are Kansas specific exams. Arizona Department of Education accepts exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Clinical Practice(Student Teaching):
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Kansas State Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Kansas State Dept. of Education 900 SW Jackson St.
Topeka, KS 66612
http://www.ksde.org/
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates seeking licensure in Louisiana will complete a Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Louisiana Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Louisiana teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Teachlouisiana.net and TeachLALive! Online educator certification portal
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/
Additional coursework:
Secondary Education teacher candidates may need additional content classes based on state requirements. Maine requires 24 credits in content area from undergraduate degree.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Maine Deparmtent of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Maine teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Maine Department of Education.
Maine Dept. of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0023
http://maine.gov/doe/
Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to apply for eacher licensure and meet University of Phoenix program requirements.
Fingerprint Clearance: To meet program requirements, teacher candidates will need to obtain a Maryland Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card. Teacher candidates will need to obtain Maryland Fingerprint Clearance prior to seeking licensure.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates will complete the Professional Knowledge Assessment for certification.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Maryland Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Maryland teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Maryland Department of Education.
Maryland State Dept. of Education 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
http://www.maryland.org/Pages/default.aspx
Teacher candidates must have a valid certificate of course completion for First Aid training that includes CPR for both children and adults.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Michigan Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Michigan teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Michigan Department of Education.
Michigan Dept. of Education 608 W. Allegan Street P.O. Box 30008 Lansing, MI 48909
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/
As a teacher candidate in Mississippi, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in Mississippi after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
For clinical experience and student teaching, University of Phoenix students are required to obtain either a district background check that includes a federal level background check or an Arizona fingerprint clearance. Teacher candidates will need to obtain Mississippi fingerprint clearance through the Mississippi Department of Education at the time they apply for licensure.
The content exam listed above is an Alabama specific exam. Arizona Department of Education may accept exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. Check the Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) at:
A Pre-Service License is required for all clinical placements, including clinical experience (field experience) and clinical practice (student teaching). All candidates apply for this license before they complete any type of clinical experience (field and/or student teaching) in which they will have contact with K-12 schools, either face to face or virtually.
Candidates apply for this license online through the Educator Licensure Management System (ELMS). Candidates also need to fill out their portion of the Institutional Program Verification (IPV) form. After completing their portion of the IPV form, candidates email it back to their Education Program Specialist so the appropriate college representative can complete the rest of the form. UOPX will then email the completed IPV form back to the candidate so the candidate can upload it to their ELMS account along with their License Application.
Teacher candidates in an Elementary program will complete the Foundations of Reading test.
Upon graduating from the teacher preparation program, Mississippi teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.*
Arizona Initial Certificate Application
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Mississippi Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to obtain licensure in their state.
Mississippi teacher candidates will have to include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for Mississippi licensure.
Mississippi Dept. of Education
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
https://www.mdek12.org/
*Deadlines will vary depending on candidate start date. Contact your designated support staff for testing information.
**Contact your designated support staff for placement information.
As a teacher candidate in Missouri, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in Missouri after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
For clinical experience and student teaching, University of Phoenix students are required to obtain either a district background check that includes a federal level background check or an Arizona fingerprint clearance. Teacher candidates will need to obtain Missouri fingerprint clearance through the Missouri Department of Education at the time they apply for licensure.
Content Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in Missouri will complete a Missouri-approved Content Knowledge Exam to demonstrate content area mastery.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in Missouri, seeking licensure in Arizona, will complete an Arizona-approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
The basic skills and content knowledge exams listed above are Missouri specific exams. Arizona Department of Education accepts exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Completion of U.S. Constitution and AZ Constitution requirements, either through college coursework in each of these areas or passing scores on the Arizona Educator Preparation Assessment (AEPA) exams
Upon graduating from the teacher preparation program, Missouri teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Missouri teacher candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for Missouri licensure.
Missouri Dept. of Education
205 Jefferson St. Jefferson City, MO 65101
https://dese.mo.gov/
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our teacher candidates. Every effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, as licensing requirements are subject to change at any time, teacher candidates are strongly encouraged to regularly check with their state’s teacher licensing authority (provided above) for licensure requirements.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Montana Office of Public Instruction to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Montana teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Montana Office of Public Instruction.
Montana Office of Public Instruction P.O. Box 202501 Helena
Montana 59620-2501
http://opi.mt.gov/
Recent college credits or employment experience within the past immediate five years.
Teacher candidates will complete one (1) clinical practice experience for a minimum 14-week (full-time) at an approved site.**
Some districts require candidates to complete more than the state’s minimum required weeks of student teaching. Candidates must follow the placement guidelines of their district. **
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Nebraska Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Nebraska teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Nebraska Department of Education.
Nebraska Dept. of Education 500 S 84th St., 2nd Floor Lincoln, NE 68510-2611
https://www.education.ne.gov/
As a teacher candidate in Nevada (excluding candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education program), you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program:
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates seeking licensure in Nevada will complete the Nevada-approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
As a MAED/TED-E, MAED/TED-S or BSEd/ECH teacher candidate in Nevada, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through a Reciprocity pathway after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program:
Praxis Subject Assessment
Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching Exam
The exams listed above are Nevada specific. Arizona Department of Education may accept exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. Check the Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) at:
Students enrolled in the MAED/TED-S program and residing in the state of Nevada must have a Comprehensive major with transcripted verification of a minimum of 36 credit hours, or a Single Subject major with transcripted verification of a minimum of 30 credit hours in a secondary content area recognized by the Nevada Department of Education prior to admission to the University.
Note: Refer to the Nevada Department of Education web site for a list of recognized endorsement areas and required credit hours for teacher licensure at the secondary level. Endorsement areas listed under he Secondary (7-12) Business and Industry License and Secondary (7-12) Career and Technical Education (CTE) License categories are not eligible for enrollment.
Upon graduating from the either the Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education (MAED/TED-E), Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education (MAED/TED-S) or the Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education (BSEd/ECH) preparation programs, teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, to be included in their application for licensure. Nevada MAED/TED-E, MAED/TED-S and BSEd/ECH teacher candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for Nevada licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Nevada Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Nevada Master of Arts in Education/Special Education and Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Nevada Department of Education.
Nevada Dept. of Education Carson City office 700 E. Fifth Street Carson City, NV 89701
Nevada Dept. of Education Las Vegas Office 9890 S. Maryland Pkwy, 2nd Floor Las Vegas NV 89183
http://www.doe.nv.gov/
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Early Childhood and Elementary Teacher candidates seeking licensure in New Hampshire will complete the state approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the New Hampshire Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
New Hampshire teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the New Hampshire Department of Education.
New Hampshire Dept. of Education 101 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301-3494
http://www.education.nh.gov/
As a teacher candidate in New Jersey, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in New Jersey after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
Content Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in New Jersey will complete a New Jersey-approved Content Knowledge Exam to demonstrate content area mastery.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in New Jersey, seeking licensure in Arizona and New Jersey will complete the New Jersey-approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
The exams listed above are New Jersey specific exams. Arizona Department of Education accepts exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
All teacher candidates must meet the Physiology, Hygiene, and Substance Abuse.
Completion of U.S. Constitution and AZ Constitution requirements, either through college coursework in each of these areas or passing score on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) exams.
Upon graduating from the teacher preparation program,New Jersey teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the New Jersey Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
New Jersey teacher candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for New Jersey licensure.
New Jersey Dept. of Education PO Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625-0500
NJ Department of Education Certification and Induction Customer Service telephone number is (609) 292-2070.
https://www.nj.gov/education/license/
As a teacher candidate in New Mexico, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in New Mexico after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
Fingerprint Clearance: Fingerprint clearance must be obtained and submitted to University of Phoenix and the state in which you will be teaching. Teacher candidates will need to obtain New Mexico fingerprint clearance through the New Mexico Public Education Department at the time they apply for licensure.
Basic Skills Exam*: Teacher candidates must complete the New Mexico approve basic skills exam.
Content Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in New Mexico will complete a New Mexico-approved Content Knowledge Exam to demonstrate content area mastery.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in New Mexico, seeking licensure in Arizona and New Mexico will complete a New Mexico-approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
The exams listed above are New Mexico specific exams. Arizona Department of Education accepts exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Completion of U.S. Constitution and AZ Constitution requirements, either through college coursework in each of these areas or passing score on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) .
US/AZ Constitution AEPA Exam or Continuing Education Coursework
Teacher candidates enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program will complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified clinical experiences. Candidates in the Bachelor’s of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education program must complete 150 hours of verified clinical experiences. The clinical experience hours are completed prior to clinical practice.**
Teacher candidates will complete one (1) clinical practice experience for a minimum 16-week (full-time) at an approved site. For candidates in the Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education (BSEd/ECH) program, this must be completed in a grade span of K-3rd classroom (but not higher than the grade range of the Early Childhood teaching license in your home-state).**
Upon graduating from the teacher preparation program, New Mexico teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the New Meico Public Education Department to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.New Mexico teacher candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for New Mexico licensure.
New Mexico Public Education Department 120 S. Federal Place Room 105 Santa Fe, NM 87501
https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/
Imunizations*: Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to clinical practice/student teaching
Teacher candidates enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program will complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified clinical experiences. At least one placement must be in an underperforming school. The clinical experience hours are completed prior to clinical practice.
At this time, the University is unable to place students in Onslow County Schools for Clinical Experience.**
At this time, the University is unable to place students in Onslow County Schools for Clinical Experience and Clinical Practice.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
North Carolina teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Education Building 301 N. Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601-2825
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates seeking licensure in North Dakota will complete the state-approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
A North Dakota Department of Public Instruction-approved Native American Studies course must be completed during the two-year validity period of the initial North Dakota teaching license.
As a teacher candidate enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Education/Early As a teacher candidate enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education program in North Dakota, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in North Dakota after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Test
Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents by State
Upon graduating from the Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education (BSEd/ECH) preparation program, Nevada teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure. Nevada BSEd/ECH teacher candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for Nevada licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
North Dakota teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.
North Dakota Dept. of Public Instruction 600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 201 Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0440
https://www.nd.gov/dpi/
Professional Teaching Exam*: This test will demonstrate the candidate’s professional knowledge and skills.
Please note: Effective August 2021, Oklahoma State Department of Education will stop requiring the above OPTE and will be replacing it with the PRAXIS PPAT. As information about the new exam is released, this page will be updated and a new link provided to candidates.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Oklahoma State Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Oklahoma teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education Oliver Hodge Building 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, #212 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
http://sde.ok.gov/sde/
As a teacher candidate in Oregon, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in Oregon after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
Content Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in Oregon will complete an Oregon-approved Content Knowledge Exam to demonstrate content area mastery.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in Oregon, seeking licensure in Arizona, will complete an Arizona-approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
Civil Rights Exam*: Teacher candidates seeking licensure in Oregon must complete a Civil Rights Exam.
The content knowledge and civil rights exams listed above are Oregon specific exams. Arizona Department of Education accepts exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Teacher candidates will complete one (1) clinical practice experience for a minimum 15-week (full-time) at an approved site. For candidates in the Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education (BSEd/ECH) program, this must be completed in a grade span of K-3rd classroom (but not higher than the grade range of the Early Childhood teaching license in your home-state).**
Upon graduating from the teacher preparation program, Oregon teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Oregon Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Oregon teacher candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona license as part of their application for Oregon licensure.
Oregon Dept. of Education 255 Capitol St NE
Salem, OR 97310
http://www.oregon.gov/ode/Pages/default.aspx
Fingerprint Clearance: All three Pennsylvania clearances must be submitted to the University of Phoenix prior to teacher candidates completing any clinical experiences in Pennsylvania classrooms. (Pennsylvania requires school administrators collect these fingerprint clearance documents prior to allowing teacher candidates inside classrooms.)
Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check (Act 34)
Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) through the Department of Education
Pennsylvania requirement of cumulative 3.0 GPA on degree transcript.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Pennsylvania Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Pennsylvania teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Pennsylvania Dept. of Education 333 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17126
http://www.education.pa.gov/
As a teacher candidate in Puerto Rico, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in Puerto Rico after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
Basic Skills Exam*: Teacher candidates will complete the University of Phoenix required basic skills exam.
Content Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates will complete an Arizona approved Content Knowledge Exam to demonstrate content area mastery.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates will complete an Arizona approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
Once you have obtained Arizona licensure, you may apply for your license in Puerto Rico by completing the following steps:
Upon graduating from the teacher preparation program, Puerto Rico teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Puerto Rico Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to obtain licensure in their state.
Puerto Rico teacher candidates will have to include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for Puerto Rico licensure
Puerto Rico Department of Education Physical address: Ave. Tnte. Cesar Gonzalez, esq. Calle Juan Calaf, Jr. Industrial three Monjitas, Hato Rey, PR 00917
https://www.de.pr.gov/
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates seeking licensure in Rhode Island will complete a Rhode Island-approved Professional Knowledge Exam.
For secondary education teacher candidates, a major or the equivalent in the content area specialization for which certification is sought is required.
Candidates in Rhode Island must obtain a Student Teaching Permit prior to stating the Clinical Practice/Student Teaching experience. For specifics about the process to obtain a Student Teaching Permit, please reach out to your Education Program Specialist.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Rhode Island Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their statment.
Rhode Island teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Rhode Island Department of Education.
Rhode Island Dept. of Education 255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903
http://www.ride.ri.gov/
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates seeking licensure in South Carolina will complete a Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
Teacher candidate must obtain a Student Teaching Clearance. All steps to apply for the clearance are available at:
As a teacher candidate enrolled in the Alternative Pathway program in South Carolina, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in South Carolina after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
The exams listed above are South Carolina specific. Arizona Department of Education may accept exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. Check the Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) at:
Teacher candidates enrolled in an Alternative Pathway Certificate program will complete a minimum of 60 hours of verified clinical experiences. The clinical experience hours are completed prior to clinical practice.**
Teacher candidates will complete a minimum 12-week clinical practice setting at an approved district. **
Upon graduating from the alternative pathway teacher preparation program, South Carolina teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.* South Carolina alternative pathway teacher candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for South Carolina licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the South Carolina Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
South Carolina teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the South Carolina Department of Education.
South Carolina Dept. of Education 1429 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201
http://ed.sc.gov/
As a teacher candidate in South Dakota, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in South Dakota after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates seeking licensure in South Dakota will complete a Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
The exams listed above are South Dakota specific exams. Department of Education may accept exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. Check the Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list at:
Upon graduating from the teacher preparation program, South Dakota teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the South Dakota Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
South Dakota teacher candidates will have to include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for South Dakota.
South Dakota Dept. of Education 800 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501
http://doe.sd.gov/
University of Phoenix students are required to obtain a background check that includes a federal level background check or an Arizona fingerprint clearance. Teacher candidates will need to obtain Tennessee fingerprint clearance through the Tennessee Department of Education in order to enter the classroom for field experience and student teaching. Protocols may vary by district, work your Education Program Specialist to ensure you are eligible to enter the classroom.
Candidates in Tennessee must obtain a TBI Background check through school district affiliation.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates seeking licensure in Tennessee will complete a Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Tennessee Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Tennessee teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Tennessee Department of Education.
Tennessee Dept. of Education 710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243
https://www.tn.gov/education/
As a teacher candidate in Texas, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in Texas after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in Texas, seeking licensure in Arizona will complete an Arizona-approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
Teacher candidates will complete one (1) clinical practice experience for a minimum 14-week (full-time) at an approved site. Some districts require candidates to complete more than the state’s minimum required weeks of student teaching. Candidates must follow the placement guidelines of their district.**
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates seeking licensure in Texas will complete a Texas approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
Science of Teaching Reading*: Teacher candidates applying for licensure in Texas will complete a Texas-approved Science of Teaching Reading Exam for certification if they are applying after January 1, 2021.
Completion of U.S. Constitution and AZ Constitution requirements, either through college coursework in each of these areas or passing scores on the AEPA exams.
Upon graduating from the teacher preparation program, Texas teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Texas Education Agency to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Texas teacher candidates will have to include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for Texas licensure.
Texas Education Agency 1701 N. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
http://tea.texas.gov/
As a teacher candidate in the US Virgin Islands, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to apply for teacher licensure and meet University of Phoenix program requirements.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates seeking licensure in the US Virgin Islands will complete a Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the US Virgin Islands Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
US Virgin Islands Department of Education 2133, Hospital St, Christiansted
St Croix 00820, U.S. Virgin Islands
http://www.vide.vi/
As a teacher candidate in Utah, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in Utah after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
Fingerprint Clearance: To meet program and licensure requirements teacher candidates will need to obtain Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance and Utah fingerprint clearance.
Content Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in Utah will complete an Utah-approved Content Knowledge Exam to demonstrate content area mastery.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in Utah, seeking licensure in Arizona, will complete an Arizona approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
The content knowledge exam listed above is an Utah specific exam. Arizona Department of Education accepts exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Upon graduating from the teacher preparation program, Utah teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Utah State Office of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Utah teacher candidates will have to include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for Utah licensure
Candidates in Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary all will take Praxis Subject Assessment
Candidates in Special Education will need to take and pass the NES Special Education (NT601) to meet programmatic requirements
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Vermont Agency of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to obtain licensure in their state.
Vermont teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Vermont Agency of Education.
Vermont Agency of Education 219 North Main Street, Suite 402 Barre, VT 05641
http://education.vermont.gov/
Fingerprint Clearance: Fingerprint clearance must be obtained and submitted to University of Phoenix.
Additional Requirements: Teacher candidates in Virginia will complete the following additional requirements:
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Virginia Department of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to obtain licensure in their state.
Virginia teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Virginia Department of Education.
Virginia Dept. of Education James Monroe Building
101 N. 14th St.
Richmond, VA 23219
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/
Fingerprint Clearance: Fingerprint clearance must be obtained and submitted to University of Phoenix and the state in which you will be teaching. Candidates will complete the Pre-Residency Certificate process to satisfy this requirement.
Washington candidates will not be placed in a district that requires edTPA.
Teacher candidates enrolled in the Master of Arts in Education/Special Education program will be required to add an additional endorsement to their Special Education certificate. The second endorsement may be completed through a program or through a test-only process.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
Washington teacher candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Old Capitol Building
600 Washington St. S.E.
Olympia, WA 98504
https://www.k12.wa.us/
As a teacher candidate in West Virginia, you will be enrolled in an Arizona-approved program that educationally prepares students for teacher certification or licensure. Below you’ll find the steps you need to take to meet educational program requirements to obtain Arizona licensure first and then apply to teach in West Virginia after completing your University of Phoenix teacher preparation program. The steps to apply for licensure are listed below:
Fingerprint Clearance: To meet program and licensure requirements teacher candidates will need to obtain Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance and West Virginia.
Content Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in West Virginia will complete a West Virginia -approved Content Knowledge Exam to demonstrate content area mastery.
Professional Knowledge Exam*: Teacher candidates in West Virginia, seeking licensure in Arizona, will complete an Arizona approved Professional Knowledge Exam for certification.
The content knowledge exam listed above is a West Virginia specific exam. Arizona Department of Education accepts exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Teacher candidates will complete one (1) clinical practice experience for a minimum 12-week (full-time) at an approved site. For candidates in the Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education (BSEd/ECH) program, this must be completed in a grade span of K-3rd classroom.**
West Virginia requires teacher candidates to complete three forms prior to clinical practice. Form 23 grants permission to be placed in a West Virginia district for clinical practice. Forms 24 and 7 are needed to obtain your clinical practice permit to be eligible to start your clinical practice. For assistance, work with your Education Program Specialist to ensure the forms are submitted in time to complete clinical practice during your anticipated school semester.
Upon graduating from the teacher preparation program, West Virginia teacher candidates will apply for teacher licensure in Arizona. The University of Phoenix will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates, upon their request and to be included in their application for licensure.*
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, teacher candidates are further encouraged to contact the West Virginia State Office of Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for licensure in their state.
West Virginia teacher candidates will have to include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for West Virginia licensure.
West Virginia Dept. of Education 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Charleston, WV 25305
http://wvde.state.wv.us/
The University has determined that its teacher education program/s does NOT meet the education requirements for teacher licensure in the following states:
BSED/E Program: Arkansas, California, Iowa, Kentucky, New York, Wyoming
BSED/ECH Program: Arkansas, California, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Wyoming
BSLS Program: California specific program, restricted to all other states/jurisdictions.
MAED/TED-E Program: Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, New York, Wyoming
MAED/TED-S Program: Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Montana, New York, Wyoming
MAED/SPE Program: Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, New York, Texas, Wyoming
CERT/AP-E Program: Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, New York, North Dakota, Wyoming
CERT/AP-S Program: Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Montana, New York, North Dakota, Wyoming
CERT/AP-SE Program: Arkansas, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, New York, North Dakota, Texas, Wyoming
The University has made no determination in the following states:
BSED/E Program: American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut,
Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Palau, Wisconsin
BSED/ECH Program: American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut,
Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Palau, Texas, Wisconsin
MAED/TED-E Program: American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Palau, Wisconsin
MAED/TED-S Program: American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Palau, Utah, Wisconsin
MAED/SPE Program: American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, Federated States of Micronesia, Indiana, Kansas, Marshall Islands, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Palau, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin
CERT/AP-E Program: Alaska, American Samoa, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Federated States of Micronesia, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Palau, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, US Virgin Islands, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin
CERT/AP-S Program: Alaska, American Samoa, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Federated States of Micronesia, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Palau, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, US Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin
CERT/AP-SE Program: Alaska, American Samoa, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Federated States of Micronesia, Florida, Guam, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, US Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin