Professional licensure/certification requirements vary by state and U.S. territory. The University may only enroll students in a licensure/certification program if they are located in a state/U.S. territory that accepts our program to meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification in their state/U.S. territory. Alternatively, students may complete an attestation that they intend to seek employment in a state/U.S. territory that accepts our program. Certain disclosures to students are required related to the acceptance of the institution’s program by states/U.S. territories for licensure/certification purposes. The regulations apply to new Texas Wesleyan University students applying directly into a licensure/certification program and to continuing Texas Wesleyan University students who seek a change of program into a licensure/certification program effective July 1, 2024.
Texas Wesleyan has contacted state and U.S. territory licensing/certification authorities to confirm whether its programs meet the educational requirements leading to professional licensure/certification. Other requirements may include professional certification exams, background checks and work experience, among others.
While Texas Wesleyan will update the information here every May, requirements can change throughout the year. If you intend to practice outside of Texas, you should contact the appropriate licensing/certification authority to verify whether Texas Wesleyan's programs meet licensure/certification requirements before enrolling.
In education, the professional credential is referred to as certification instead of licensure, In many cases, the Texas Wesleyan University programs in education meet educational requirements for certification in other states and US territories through “reciprocity agreements,” meaning that students may obtain a license in the state/US territory by virtue of their Texas certificate, once passed. Such certifications may be temporary and additional requirements may need to be met for a permanent certificate. Students should review requirements carefully.
Programs Covered
Degree Programs
- Master of Education (Administration concentration)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (Administration concentration)
- Doctor of Education (Educational Leadership concentration)
- Master of Science in School Counseling
Professional Certifications
- ESL (English as a Second Language) Certification
- Post-Baccalaureate Initial Teacher Certification
- Professional Certification in Administration (Principal as Instructional Leader Certification)
- Superintendent Certification
- School Counselor Certification
State And U.S. Territory Listings
Ed.D. (Educational Leadership concentration)
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Guam, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota and Washington.
Master of Education (Administration Concentration) and Master of Arts in Teaching (Administration Concentration)
Arizona; Arkansas; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Guam; Illinois; Iowa; Kansas; Maryland; Michigan; Missouri; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Rhode Island; Tennessee; Texas; Utah; Vermont; Virginia; West Virginia; Wisconsin; Wyoming.
*Most states have policies in place to improve reciprocity for educators. However, very few states provide full reciprocity. Additional requirements for full certification may or may not include verification of successful completion of our Educator Preparation Program, passing the state’s required certifying exams and/or completion of State required additional coursework. Use this link to locate certification and reciprocity requirements for each state, https://www.teaching-certification.com/teaching-certification-requirements.html
Alabama; Alaska; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Idaho; Indiana; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maine; Massachusetts; Minnesota; Mississippi; Montana; Nebraska; New Mexico; Pennsylvania; South Carolina; South Dakota; Washington.
Master of Science in School Counseling
Alaska; Arizona; Arkansas; California; Kansas; Maine; North Carolina; Oregon; South Carolina; Texas; Utah; Washington.
Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Guam; Hawaii; Idaho; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Minnesota; Mississippi; Missouri; Montana; Nebraska; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; North Dakota; Ohio; Oklahoma; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; South Dakota; Tennessee; Vermont; Virginia; West Virginia; Wisconsin; Wyoming.
Determination of Student Location
Texas Wesleyan University relies on information provided by applicants and students to determine their location. A student’s location may impact their ability to enroll in a licensure/certification program. Students are required to promptly notify the university of any changes in their location, at which time the student’s location will be updated in the student information system. For the complete policy, see the Determination of Student Location Policy.
Students may change their current address information by completing the Student Address and Name Change Form and submitting it to the Office of Student Records (Registrar) in one of the following ways:
- In person: Oneal-Sells Administration Building 3rd Floor
- Fax: 817-531-4464
- Email: registrar@txwes.edu
- By mail: Office of Student Records, 1201 Wesleyan St., Fort Worth, TX 76105