Licensure and Certification Disclosures
Professional Licensure Disclosures
Requirements for professional licensure in disciplines such as accounting, counseling, education and nursing vary among states. SNHU has provided state licensing guidance information below, and we make every effort to ensure licensure information is current. However, licensure regulations are frequently revised. Therefore, before beginning an academic program intended to educationally prepare students for professional licensure, SNHU strongly encourages you to contact the state licensing board where you intend to seek licensure to ensure the program will meet the state’s licensing requirements.
Completion of an SNHU program does not guarantee employment or licensure in a given profession. Please note that some state laws require a criminal background check, which may disqualify an individual from obtaining licensure. Field experience sites may require background checks before accepting students for a practicum or internship position. As such, it is your responsibility to determine if your own circumstances pose any barriers.
Accounting
SNHU offers accounting programs at the bachelor’s and master’s levels designed to help students prepare to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accounting Exam. Please note that students cannot earn CPA certification simply by earning a college degree. According to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), you’ll first need to determine where you plan to sit for the CPA exam, since the education requirements to sit for the CPA exam are different for every state. For example, some states require 120 total semester hours to qualify while others require 150 total semester hours.
Some state licensing board regulations include narrow educational requirements such as specific semester hours in accounting and business courses, and there are additional considerations like experience, age and residency that must be considered. As a result, SNHU strongly encourages that you review the requirements and criteria for the state in which you intend to sit for the CPA exam.
For licensing board contact information and preliminary guidance on whether a particular SNHU accounting program meets your state’s educational requirements to sit for the exam, see below:
SNHU Programs and Fulfillment of CPA Exam Requirements by State
Alabama
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Alabama state board public accounting requirements.
Alaska
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Alaska state board public accounting requirements.
Arizona
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Arizona state board public accounting requirements.
Arkansas
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting (must take government/NFP, all accounting/business courses must be C or above); MS Accounting (must take government/NFP accounting and have undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting and must take government/NFP); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting and must take government/NFP); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting and must take government/NFP)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Arkansas state board public accounting requirements.
California
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance; MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance; MS Finance; MBA with accounting concentration (Note: SNHU cannot determine whether our accounting programs meet the educational requirements to sit for the CPA licensure exam in California due to the varying elective course requirements.)
Learn more about California state board public accounting requirements.
Colorado
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Colorado state board public accounting requirements.
Connecticut
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Connecticut state board public accounting requirements.
Delaware
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Delaware state board public accounting requirements.
District of Columbia
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about District of Columbia state board public accounting requirements.
Florida
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Florida state board public accounting requirements.
Georgia
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance (must take 9 units of accounting undergraduate degree electives); MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Georgia state board public accounting requirements.
Hawaii
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance (must take 9 units of accounting undergraduate degree electives); MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Hawaii state board public accounting requirements.
Idaho
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Idaho state board public accounting requirements.
Illinois
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance; MS Accounting/Finance; MS Finance; MBA with accounting concentration
Learn more about Illinois state board public accounting requirements.
Indiana
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Indiana state board public accounting requirements.
Iowa
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Iowa state board public accounting requirements.
Kansas
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting (if took AIS with an undergraduate degree)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance; MS Accounting/Finance; MS Finance; MBA with accounting concentration
Learn more about Kansas state board public accounting requirements.
Kentucky
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Kentucky state board public accounting requirements.
Louisiana
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Louisiana state board public accounting requirements.
Maine
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Maine state board public accounting requirements.
Maryland
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting (must prove ethics); MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Maryland state board public accounting requirements.
Massachusetts
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business or accounting and if took IS in undergraduate degree); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting and if took IS in undergraduate degree); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting and if took IS in undergraduate degree); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting and if took IS in undergraduate degree)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Massachusetts state board public accounting requirements.
Michigan
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting (with ACC-665 as an elective); MS Accounting (with ACC-665 as an elective); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting and ACC-665 as an elective); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting and ACC-665 as an elective); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting and ACC-665 as an elective)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Michigan state board public accounting requirements.
Minnesota
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Minnesota state board public accounting requirements.
Mississippi
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting (with ACC-665 as an elective); MS Accounting (with ACC-665 as an elective); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting and must take government/NFP); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting and must take government/NFP); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting and must take government/NFP)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Mississippi state board public accounting requirements.
Missouri
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Missouri state board public accounting requirements.
Montana
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Montana state board public accounting requirements.
Nebraska
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Nebraska state board public accounting requirements.
Nevada
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Nevada state board public accounting requirements.
New Hampshire
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in accounting or take MS accounting foundation); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about New Hampshire state board public accounting requirements.
New Jersey
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about New Jersey state board public accounting requirements.
New Mexico
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about New Mexico state board public accounting requirements.
New York
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about New York state board public accounting requirements.
North Carolina
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about North Carolina state board public accounting requirements.
North Dakota
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about North Dakota state board public accounting requirements.
Ohio
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Ohio state board public accounting requirements.
Oklahoma
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Oklahoma state board public accounting requirements.
Oregon
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Oregon state board public accounting requirements.
Pennsylvania
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Pennsylvania state board public accounting requirements.
Puerto Rico
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Puerto Rico state board public accounting requirements.
Rhode Island
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Rhode Island state board public accounting requirements.
South Carolina
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about South Carolina state board public accounting requirements.
South Dakota
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about South Dakota state board public accounting requirements.
Tennessee
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Tennessee state board public accounting requirements.
Texas
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business and 15 units taken on ground); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting and 15 units taken on ground, and must take course in ethics); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting, 15 units taken on ground and must take course in ethics); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting and 15 units taken on ground and must take course in ethics)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Texas state board public accounting requirements.
Utah
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Utah state board public accounting requirements.
Vermont
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting; MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Vermont state board public accounting requirements.
Virginia
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Virginia state board public accounting requirements.
Washington
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Washington state board public accounting requirements.
West Virginia
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about West Virginia state board public accounting requirements.
Wisconsin
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Wisconsin state board public accounting requirements.
Wyoming
Programs that Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting; MS Accounting (with an undergraduate degree in business); MS Accounting/Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MS Finance (with an undergraduate degree in accounting); MBA with accounting concentration (with an undergraduate degree in accounting)
Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements to Sit for the CPA Exam
BS Accounting/Finance; BS Business Administration; BS Finance
Learn more about Wyoming state board public accounting requirements.
Counseling
SNHU’s MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is designed to prepare students to meet the educational requirements for licensure in most states with the exception of Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin. In addition to the 60 required academic credits, students must attend two 5-day residencies in New Hampshire and must complete at least a 100-hour practicum and two 300-hour internships during the program. (Note: Some states require additional hours for licensure.)
For state licensing board contact information and preliminary guidance on whether SNHU’s program meets your state’s educational requirements, see below:
SNHU Counseling Program and Licensing Eligibility by State
Alabama
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Alabama state board counseling licensure requirements.
Alaska
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Alaska state board counseling licensure requirements.
Arizona
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Arizona state board counseling licensure requirements.
Arkansas
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
No
Learn more about Arkansas state board counseling licensure requirements.
California
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about California state board counseling licensure requirements.
Colorado
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Colorado state board counseling licensure requirements.
Connecticut
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Connecticut state board counseling licensure requirements.
Delaware
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Delaware state board counseling licensure requirements.
District of Columbia
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about District of Columbia state board counseling licensure requirements.
Florida
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Florida state board counseling licensure requirements.
Georgia
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Georgia state board counseling licensure requirements.
Hawaii
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Hawaii state board counseling licensure requirements.
Idaho
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Idaho state board counseling licensure requirements.
Illinois
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Illinois state board counseling licensure requirements.
Indiana
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Indiana state board counseling licensure requirements.
Iowa
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Iowa state board counseling licensure requirements.
Kansas
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
No
Learn more about Kansas state board counseling licensure requirements.
Kentucky
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Kentucky state board counseling licensure requirements.
Louisiana
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Louisiana state board counseling licensure requirements.
Maine
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Maine state board counseling licensure requirements.
Maryland
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Maryland state board counseling licensure requirements.
Massachusetts
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Massachusetts state board counseling licensure requirements.
Michigan
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Michigan state board counseling licensure requirements.
Minnesota
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Minnesota state board counseling licensure requirements.
Mississippi
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Mississippi state board counseling licensure requirements.
Missouri
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Missouri state board counseling licensure requirements.
Montana
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Montana state board counseling licensure requirements.
Nebraska
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Nebraska state board counseling licensure requirements.
Nevada
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Nevada state board counseling licensure requirements.
New Hampshire
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about New Hampshire state board counseling licensure requirements.
New Jersey
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about New Jersey state board counseling licensure requirements.
New Mexico
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about New Mexico state board counseling licensure requirements.
New York
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about New York state board counseling licensure requirements.
North Carolina
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about North Carolina state board counseling licensure requirements.
North Dakota
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about North Dakota state board counseling licensure requirements.
Ohio
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Ohio state board counseling licensure requirements.
Oklahoma
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Oklahoma state board counseling licensure requirements.
Oregon
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Oregon state board counseling licensure requirements.
Pennsylvania
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Pennsylvania state board counseling licensure requirements.
Rhode Island
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Rhode Island state board counseling licensure requirements.
South Carolina
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about South Carolina state board counseling licensure requirements.
South Dakota
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about South Dakota state board counseling licensure requirements.
Tennessee
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Tennessee state board counseling licensure requirements.
Texas
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Texas state board counseling licensure requirements.
Utah
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Utah state board counseling licensure requirements.
Vermont
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Vermont state board counseling licensure requirements.
Virginia
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Virginia state board counseling licensure requirements.
Washington
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Washington state board counseling licensure requirements.
West Virginia
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about West Virginia state board counseling licensure requirements.
Wisconsin
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
No
Learn more about Wisconsin state board counseling licensure requirements.
Wyoming
MA CMHC Program Meets the Requirements?
Yes
Learn more about Wyoming state board counseling licensure requirements.
Education
SNHU offers a number of campus-based education programs approved by the New Hampshire State Department of Education (NHDE) for teacher certification as leading to an initial teacher license in New Hampshire. In addition, SNHU offers campus-based, NHED-approved advanced licensure programs for educators who already hold a teaching certificate. Initial and advanced licensure seeking students who meet all program requirements will be recommended by SNHU to the NHED upon conferral of program completion.
Once recommended to the NHED, students will have three years to meet any additional state requirements. This includes, for initial licensure, the successful completion of testing requirements that are aligned to the specific teacher certification area before the recommendation expires.
Students interested in teaching outside of New Hampshire must successfully complete the campus-based program and achieve initial teacher certification in New Hampshire. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement.
Although there may be state-specific conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction provided they meet state-specific conditions. The School of Arts, Sciences and Education provides support for students who earn their New Hampshire teaching license and wish to transfer that license to teach in another state.
Please note that SNHU also offers online post-licensure Master of Education (MEd) programs for currently licensed individuals who are interested in furthering their professional development and enhancing their credentials. However, since state requirements for adding endorsements vary greatly, SNHU does not guarantee that the completion of those programs will result in rank and/or salary endorsements and strongly encourages interested individuals to contact their state licensure board prior to enrolling.
For state licensing board contact information and preliminary guidance on whether SNHU’s campus-based programs meet the NASDTEC requirements of your intended state for licensure, see below:
SNHU Education Programs and Licensing Eligibility by State
Alabama
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Education Leadership* (*AL professional leadership certificate-Class A 30-credit masters’ degree and completion of a state-approved approach to certification), MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration
State Specific Requirements
Alabama participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include documentation of meeting comparable test requirements. Educational administration and instructional support applicants must meet specific experience requirements.
For MEd students - Alabama does not recognize "endorsements". A person may seek additional certification in certain fields if they; 1) currently hold an Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field; AND 2) verifies 2-yrs classroom teaching experience in grades P-12; AND 3) passes the appropriate Alabama prescribed Praxis subject area test.
Learn more about Alabama state board teaching certification requirements.
Alaska
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
State Specific Requirements
For MEd students - If an endorsement is completed outside of Alaska, the applicant must be eligible to gain a comparable endorsement or certificate, including any required testing, for that state. This method requires two years of teaching experience in the content area and passing scores on the endorsement-related content area exam. Only where content area exam(s) have been identified may endorsements be added with this method.
Learn more about Alaska state board teaching certification requirements.
Arizona
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
Learn more about Arizona state board teaching certification requirements.
Arkansas
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
State Specific Requirements
For MEd students – When coursework has been completed through an out-of-state university, the area must first be applied to the out-of-state license.
Learn more about Arkansas state board teaching certification requirements.
California
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
Learn more about California state board teaching certification requirements.
Colorado
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
Colorado participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements for applicants with less than 3-years' experience include: 1. Educator preparation program approval from an accredited institution; 2. Degree in content area; 3. Supervised student teaching or internship experience; 4. State-approved alternative educator prep program.
SNHU has not completed the program approval process in Colorado.
Learn more about Colorado state board teaching certification requirements.
Connecticut
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
State Specific Requirements
Connecticut participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement and jurisdiction-specific requirements for an inexperienced teacher with less than 30 months of experience within the past 10 years under an appropriate certificate include: 1. Documentation of completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; 2. Recommendation from state-approved teacher preparation program documenting completion of a program; 3. Verification of appropriate experience under a teaching certificate from the district(s) where service was provided (if applicable); 4. Copy of an appropriate certificate covering service time (if applicable); and 5. Successful passage of state-adopted or equivalent out-of-state assessments (unless exempted per statute).
For MEd students – Applicants requesting endorsements to serve as an intermediate administrator or supervisor, a superintendent of schools, or a reading and language arts consultant must complete a state-approved planned program of educator preparation at an accredited college or university, leading to a formal institutional recommendation for certification.
The SNHU School of Education works with students to ensure the coursework requirements in Connecticut are met.
Learn more about Connecticut state board teaching certification requirements.
Delaware
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
Learn more about Delaware state board teaching certification requirements.
District of Columbia
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd Leadership
Learn more about District of Columbia state board teaching certification requirements.
Florida
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
Learn more about Florida state board teaching certification requirements.
Georgia
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
Georgia participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Moral fitness or character; 2. Acceptable license, as determined by our agency; 3. Assessments; 4. Experience; 5. Course in exceptionalities for certain fields.
For MEd students – Endorsements can only be added from Georgia approved programs.
SNHU has not completed the program approval process in Georgia.
Learn more about Georgia state board teaching certification requirements.
Hawaii
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
Education Programs that Cannot Be Determined Meet the Requirements
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education
Learn more about Hawaii state board teaching certification requirements.
Idaho
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
State Specific Requirements
For MEd students – Endorsements can only be added from Idaho approved programs.
Learn more about Idaho state board teaching certification requirements.
Illinois
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
State Specific Requirements
Illinois participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement and provides a Professional Educator License (PEL) Checklist for Out of State Applicants which states that upon evaluation, additional documentation may be requested by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) prior to the license being issued. The process includes creating an account; consideration for all areas listed on the valid, comparable out of state license; official transcript; and a copy of the valid out of state license. School support personnel (except for school nurse) and administrative endorsements require completion of a master's degree or higher.
Learn more about Illinois state board teaching certification requirements.
Indiana
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
Indiana participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include content and pedagogy tests, current CPR/AED/Heimlich certification and suicide prevention training. Once requirements are met, a 2-year license is issued.
For MEd students – Endorsements can only be added from Indiana approved programs.
Learn more about Indiana state board teaching certification requirements.
Iowa
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Cannot Be Determined Meet the Requirements
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration
State Specific Requirements
Iowa participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Testing; 2. Specific coursework; 3. Program approval (state-approved).
For MEd students – Endorsements from out-of-state programs require a transcript review and are decided on a case-by-case basis.
SNHU has not completed the program approval process in Iowa.
Learn more about Iowa state board teaching certification requirements.
Kansas
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
Kansas participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Valid license; 2. Recency, which equals credit hours or experience within the last 6 years; 3. Testing – similar out-of-state tests accepted.
For MEd students – Endorsements can only be added from Kansas approved programs.
SNHU is unable to determine the similarity of out-of-state tests.
Learn more about Kansas state board teaching certification requirements.
Kentucky
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
Kentucky participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. GPA; 2. Mentoring, student teaching or practicum in teacher prep program; 3. Look for approved, accredited teacher-prep program; 4. Holds or has held a valid certificate from state where teacher program was completed; 5. Post-baccalaureate coursework or degrees for advanced level certification; 6. Moral character and fitness; 7. Assessments for new teachers.
For MEd students – Endorsements can only be added from Kentucky approved programs.
SNHU has not completed the program approval process in Kentucky.
Learn more about Kentucky state board teaching certification requirements.
Louisiana
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
Education Programs that Cannot Be Determined Meet the Requirements
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education
State Specific Requirements
For MEd students – Endorsements from out-of-state programs require a transcript review and are decided on a case-by-case basis.
Learn more about Louisiana state board teaching certification requirements.
Maine
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
State Specific Requirements
Maine participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement and has the Jurisdiction-specific requirement of specific coursework.
The SNHU School of Education works with students to ensure the coursework requirements in Maine are met.
Learn more about Maine state board teaching certification requirements.
Maryland
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
Maryland participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, it only has full reciprocity for approved out-of-jurisdiction teacher preparation programs. Jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Required degree (transcript); 2. Tests; 3. License; 4. Verification of satisfactory experience less than 3 years.
SNHU has not completed the program approval process in Maryland.
Learn more about Maryland state board teaching certification requirements.
Massachusetts
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
State Specific Requirements
Massachusetts participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Passing the Communication & Literacy MTEL test; 2. Passing any subject matter MTEL test(s.; 3. For core academic licenses, possession of a Sheltered English Immersion (SEI. Endorsement. SEI is required for an Initial (level 3. license, those that pass the test can get a preliminary (level 1. license and advance when they earn SEI.
The SNHU School of Education works with students to help them identify which MTEL exams they need to take that meet both the New Hampshire and Massachusetts testing requirements since Massachusetts does not recognize Praxis, however the New Hampshire Department of Education recognizes MTEL exams in lieu of Praxis.
Learn more about Massachusetts state board teaching certification requirements.
Michigan
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
Learn more about Michigan state board teaching certification requirements.
Minnesota
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
Minnesota only requires the passing of content and pedagogy exams for individuals licensed based on teacher preparation from another state. For some licensure areas, specifically in low-incidence special education fields, the content exam taken outside of Minnesota may meet our requirement. Additionally, an individual with a professional license from another state that has not completed teacher preparation, may meet the requirements of a Minnesota Tier 3 license if they also have 2 years of teaching experience.
Learn more about Minnesota state board teaching certification requirements.
Mississippi
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
Learn more about Mississippi state board teaching certification requirements.
Missouri
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching
Education Programs that Cannot Be Determined Meet the Requirements
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Education Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration
Learn more about Missouri state board teaching certification requirements.
Montana
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Elementary Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education; MEd Leadership
State Specific Requirements
Montana participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: PRAXIS II scores, degrees, character and fitness, and credit count if not CAEP/NCATE approved EPP.
The SNHU Elementary Education program is CAEP accredited.
Learn more about Montana state board teaching certification requirements.
Nebraska
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
Nebraska participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Content test; 2.Human relations course; 3. Special education course; 4. Valid certificate from other state; 5. Transcripts and institutional verification by college of endorsement; 6. Fingerprint clearance.
Learn more about Nebraska state board teaching certification requirements.
Nevada
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
Learn more about Nevada state board teaching certification requirements.
New Hampshire
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Early Childhood Special Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd Leadership CINADM, MEd Leadership in Curriculum Administration, MEd Leadership in School Administration, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
Learn more about New Hampshire state board teaching certification requirements.
New Jersey
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
Learn more about New Jersey state board teaching certification requirements.
New Mexico
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
New Mexico participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Bachelor's degree or higher; 2. Completion of a standard or alternative educator preparation program; 3. Current license; 4. Must take New Mexico assessments if they have not used their license to teach in another state.
Learn more about New Mexico state board teaching certification requirements.
New York
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
New York participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Must have completed a comparable state approved program in the subject and grade level; 2. Bachelor's degree; 3. Undergraduate GPA of 2.5; 3. Paid full-time experience of 3 years within the last 5 years in the cert area and grade level; 4. New York State exams and workshops; 5. Moral character.
SNHU has not completed the program approval process in New York.
Learn more about New York state board teaching certification requirements.
North Carolina
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Cannot Be Determined Meet the Requirements
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Education Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education
State Specific Requirements
North Carolina participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: Completion of an approved educator preparation program.
SNHU has not completed the program approval process in North Carolina.
Learn more about North Carolina state board teaching certification requirements.
North Dakota
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
Learn more about North Dakota state board teaching certification requirements.
Ohio
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
Ohio participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Testing or other forms of assessment; 2. Supervised and evaluated pre-service or professional experience; 3. Program approval comparability.
SNHU has not completed the program approval process in Ohio.
Learn more about Ohio state board teaching certification requirements.
Oklahoma
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
Learn more about Oklahoma state board teaching certification requirements.
Oregon
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
Oregon participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Bachelor's degree; 2. An active, valid license from the state where teacher preparation was completed; 3. Fingerprint-based background check; 4. Content area assessment; 5. The Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Setting requirement; 6. Official transcripts.
Learn more about Oregon state board teaching certification requirements.
Pennsylvania
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
Pennsylvania participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Grade point average; 2. Content assessment(s); 3. Basic skills if undergraduate; 4. GMC questions; 5. State-approved program
SNHU has not completed the program approval process in Pennsylvania.
Learn more about Pennsylvania state board teaching certification requirements.
Rhode Island
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
Rhode Island participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Testing; 2. Program approval comparability; 3. Valid teaching license.
SNHU has not completed the program approval process in Rhode Island.
Learn more about Rhode Island state board teaching certification requirements.
South Carolina
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
South Carolina participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Valid Stage 1 or 2 license; 2. Passing score on a content examination; 3. Clear federal and state background reports; 4. Comparable area of certification.
Learn more about South Carolina state board teaching certification requirements.
South Dakota
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Cannot Be Determined Meet the Requirements
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration
State Specific Requirements
South Dakota participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Testing (Praxis); 2. Educational program comparability; 3. State statutorily required coursework; 4. Moral fitness; 5. Citizenship; 6. Valid experience in classroom; 7. Valid license in other state ; 8. Post-baccalaureate coursework/degrees; 9. National Board Certification; 10. Pedagogy verification.
SNHU has not completed the program approval process in South Dakota.
Learn more about South Dakota state board teaching certification requirements.
Tennessee
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
Learn more about Tennessee state board teaching certification requirements.
Texas
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
Texas participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Completion of a state-approved preparation program; 2. Minimum of a bachelor's degree issued by an accredited institution of higher education; 3. Issuance of a standard certificate by the state department of education.
SNHU has not completed the program approval process in Texas.
Learn more about Texas state board teaching certification requirements.
Utah
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Cannot Be Determined Meet the Requirements
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading
State Specific Requirements
Utah participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Passage of the appropriate Utah approved content knowledge assessment at Utah's established passing score OR passage of a reasonably equivalent assessment used for this purpose by another state; 2. Content and pedagogy coursework reasonably equivalent to Utah's required coursework; 3. Completion of some type of student teaching, internship or employment placement.
SNHU has not completed the program approval process in Utah.
Learn more about Utah state board teaching certification requirements.
Vermont
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Cannot Be Determined Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Education Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration
Learn more about Vermont state board teaching certification requirements.
Virginia
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Cannot Be Determined Meet the Requirements
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Education Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration
State Specific Requirements
Virginia participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Be at least 18 years of age; 2. The appropriate fees as determined by the Virginia Board of Education and complete the application process; 3. Have earned a baccalaureate degree; 4. Possess good moral character and be free of conditions outlined in Part VII (8VAC20-23-720 et seq.) in the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel; 5. Official student transcripts; 6. Out-of-state license(s), the endorsement area and any additional documentation received with the license(s); 7. Certification of Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Training. An individual may request a waiver must submit a “Request for a Waiver Form”; 8. Individuals seeking initial licensure shall complete awareness training on the indicators of dyslexia, as that term is defined by the Board pursuant to regulations, and the evidence-based interventions and accommodations for dyslexia; 9. Individuals Seeking an Initial License with Endorsement(s) in an Area of Career and Technical Education: Industry Certification Credential (Career and Technical Educators Only); 10. Individuals Seeking an Initial License with an Endorsement as a School Counselor: Training in the Recognition of Mental Health Disorder and Behavioral Distress (School Counselors Only); 11. Individuals seeking initial licensure with an endorsement as a school counselor must include verification of this statutory required training in the recognition of mental health disorder and behavioral distress, including depression, trauma, violence, youth suicide and substance abuse. Refer to Superintendent’s Memo #313-17 for additional information on training options to meet this requirement; 12. Effective August 23, 2019, a school leader's licensure assessment prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education shall be met for all individuals who are seeking an endorsement authorizing them to serve as principals and assistant principals in the public schools; 13. Every teacher seeking an initial license in the Commonwealth with an endorsement in the area of career and technical education shall have an industry certification credential, as defined in 8VAC20-23-10, in the area in which the teacher seeks endorsement. If a teacher seeking an initial license in the Commonwealth has not attained an industry certification credential in the area in which the teacher seeks endorsement, the Virginia Board of Education may, upon request of the employing school division or educational agency, issue the teacher a provisional license to allow time for the teacher to attain such credential.
Learn more about Virginia state board teaching certification requirements.
Washington
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
Washington participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include: 1. Transcripts showing bachelor's or higher degree; 2. Verification of teacher preparation program completion; 3. Basic skills and endorsement area testing; 4. Fingerprinting submitted to Washington State Patrol and FBI for background check.
Learn more about Washington state board teaching certification requirements.
West Virginia
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
West Virginia participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements if licensed in another state include: 1. Minimum grade point average; 2. Official transcripts; 3. graduation from an accredited institution of higher education; 4. Student teaching experience or equivalent documented experience.
Learn more about West Virginia state board teaching certification requirements.
Wisconsin
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
State Specific Requirements
Wisconsin participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, however, jurisdiction-specific requirements include the following: 1. Teachers can bypass jurisdiction-specific requirements if they have a valid license from another jurisdiction and one-year of licensed experience; 2. Teachers who hold a valid license from another jurisdiction but do not have a year of licensed experienced are strongly encouraged to obtain the experience on a 1-year Wisconsin license and then apply for a 3-year provisional license, which leads to a lifetime license.
Learn more about Wisconsin state board teaching certification requirements.
Wyoming
Education Programs that Meet the Requirements
BA Early Childhood Education, BA Elementary Education, BA English Education, BA Middle School Mathematics, BA Middle School Science, BA Secondary Mathematics, BA Social Studies & Education, BA Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education, MEd Clinical Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education, MEd in Secondary Education with STEM Education
Education Programs that Do Not Meet the Requirements
Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in District Leadership, Cert of Advanced Grad Studies in Educational Leadership, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dyslexia Studies and Language Based Learning Disabilities, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Online Teaching, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Technology Integration, MEd Leadership
Learn more about Wyoming state board teaching certification requirements.
All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. The additional requirements are known as "Jurisdiction Specific Requirements" (JSRs). When applicable these are noted in the State Specific Requirements column.
Nursing
SNHU nursing programs are for students who already hold a registered nurse (RN) license. SNHU offers post-licensure nursing programs. Our undergraduate programs include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and accelerated track option for RN to Master of Science in Nursing. Our graduate program tracks include Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Executive Leadership, Healthcare Quality and Safety, Nursing Education and Population Healthcare.
The Master of Science in Nursing Population Healthcare, Nurse Executive Leadership, Healthcare Quality and Safety, and Nursing Education post-licensure tracks are open to students with an unencumbered nursing license in every state except Washington and the U.S. territories. Former MSN tracks including Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Clinical Nurse Leader MSN, Nurse Educator MSN and Patient Safety & Quality MSN post-licensure tracks are open to students with an unencumbered nursing license in every state and the District of Columbia except Washington state and the U.S. territories. Please note these tracks are no longer available to incoming students after term 21TW5 (July 26, 2021).
The Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner post-licensure track is open to students with an unencumbered nursing license living in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and New Jersey. Students must reside in one of these states while taking FNP courses at SNHU, and all practicum experiences must be completed in one of these states. SNHU expects students to complete their practicum experiences in their state of domicile, as reported by the student during the application/admission process. Any student looking to change their state of domicile and/or complete their practicum experience in a different state (listed herein) may face interruptions or delays in their program. Students are responsible for reporting any change to their state of domicile immediately to academic advising. Please note that the family nurse practitioner track accepts applications from a limited number of students per term.
For licensing board contact information, see below:
BSN and MSN Program Requirements by State
Learn more about your state's board of nursing requirements:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Certification Program Disclosures
SNHU offers a variety of programs that help students meet the educational requirements for certain professional certifications. However, a professional certification is not always a requirement for graduates to be employed in a particular field. Students are encouraged to check the certification requirements routinely for any updates or changes.
Community Health Education
SNHU’s BS Community Health Education program meets the educational requirements to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam offered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).
Cybersecurity
SNHU’s BS in Cyber Security (a validated program of study by the NSA¹), BS in Information Technology – Cyber Security and MS in Cyber Security curriculums provide an educational foundation that, with further study and specific exam review, can help prepare students to pursue various cybersecurity certifications. In addition to successfully passing an exam, students may need to satisfy additional requirements such as certification fees and work experience. It is important to note that certification requirements are subject to change at any time, so students are encouraged to routinely check the certification board requirements.
Financial Planning
SNHU's CFP Board-registered online Bachelor of Science in Finance with a concentration in Financial Planning prepares students with required foundational knowledge in the main areas of financial planning including investments, retirement and estate planning, risk management and taxes. Graduates of this program meet the education coursework requirements needed to sit for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) Exam. In addition to passing the exam, students must satisfy additional work experience and ethics requirements. Learn more about CFP® certification requirements.
Fraud Examination
SNHU’s MS in Accounting with a concentration in Forensic Accounting helps students prepare for the Certified Fraud Examiner professional certification exam. The CFE exam covers 4 major areas: financial transactions and fraud schemes; law; investigation; and fraud prevention and deterrence.
Certification requires that candidates be a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, complete a bachelor’s degree from an institution of higher learning (or complete 2 years of fraud-related experience for each year of academic study), have at least 2 years of professional experience in a field related to fraud detection or deterrence, successfully apply for the CFE exam and pass, and comply with the bylaws and ACFE Code of Professional Ethics.
Health Information Management (HIM)
The SNHU BS in Health Information Management (HIM) program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM) based on the competencies defined by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), which administers the Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA) examination. Therefore, graduates of SNHU’s BS in Health Information Management program meet the educational requirements to sit for the RHIA certification exam.
The Master of Science in Health Information Management (MS.HIM) program is in candidacy status pending accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The MS.HIM program candidacy status does not guarantee accreditation. In order to register for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam offered through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), students must graduate from a CAHIIM-accredited program. Therefore, graduates of SNHU’s MS in Health Information Management program do not currently meet the educational requirements to sit for the RHIA certification exam.
Note: Students in the MS in Health Information Management program who earned their undergraduate degree from a CAHIIM-accredited program are eligible to sit for the RHIA exam. For information regarding CAHIIM-accredited undergraduate programs, students can visit: https://www.cahiim.org/programs
In addition, courses in SNHU’s BS in Health Information Management (HIM) program and the MS in Health Information Management (HIM) program may be counted toward the continuing education requirements for the Certified Associate in Healthcare Information & Management Systems (CAHIMS) or the Certified Professional in Healthcare Information & Management Systems (CPHIMS) certifications, at HIMSS discretion. Both have additional certification requirements, and students are encouraged to explore the websites for more information.
Human Resources
Southern New Hampshire University’s BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management, BS in Human Resource Management, Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management and MS in Human Resource Management programs are aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™). This body of knowledge supports the education of evolving knowledge areas and behavioral competencies essential to modern human resource professionals.
Management Accounting
SNHU’s MS in Accounting with a concentration in Management Accounting offers focused studies in accounting as preparation for academic qualifications required for becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA®). The Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) professional certification exam covers 12 competencies: external financial reporting decisions; planning, budgeting, and forecasting; performance management; cost management; internal controls; technology and analytics; financial statement analysis; corporate finance; decision analysis; risk management; investment decision; and professional ethics.
Certification requires that candidates maintain active membership in the Institute of Management Accountants, complete a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (or professional accounting certification), pay the CMA certification fee, successfully complete all exam parts, have 2 years of continuous experience in management accounting and/or financial management and comply with IMA ethics statement.
Marketing
SNHU’s MS in Marketing with a concentration in Digital Marketing program curriculum aligns with the Professional Certified Marketer (PCM®) Program standards set by American Marketing Association (AMA) as outlined in their downloadable Digital Marketing Body of Knowledge.
Nursing Post-Licensure National Certifications
SNHU’s MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner track provides the educational requirements of the two nationally recognized FNP certifications. Successfully passing either the Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC) exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) exam offered by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners allows the FNP graduate to apply for their APRN (Advance Practice Registered Nurse) license from their state Board of Nursing.
Students in the Family Nurse Practitioner track will need to complete their program within five years after completing the NUR 600, Advanced Pharmacology for the Prescriber, Immersion course.
Two nurse leadership certification exams are available. The American Organization for Nursing Leadership offers both the Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) exam and the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) exam.
SNHU’s MSN - Nurse Educator and Nursing Education tracks meet the educational requirements to sit for the Academic Nurse Educator Novice (CNE®n), Academic Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE®cl) and/or Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) exam offered by the National League for Nursing. Learn more about the certification options in Nursing Education from the National League for Nursing (NLN) Certification Division.
Two patient safety and quality national certification exams are available — the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) exam, offered by The National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ), and the Certified Professional in Patient Safety exam, offered by The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). Both exams require experience in addition to education, and students are encouraged to explore the certification exam websites for more information.
SNHU’s MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader program is an Eligible CNL Education Program of the Commission on Nurse Certification. Graduates of this program meet the educational requirements to sit for the Clinical Nurse Leader certification exam. Please note this track is not available for incoming students after term 21TW5 (July 26, 2021).
Project Management
In early 2021, SNHU instructors responsible for facilitating QSO-645: Project Management for PMP® Certification completed the Authorized Training Partner Train the Trainer – PMP® exam prep program. This program equips select SNHU faculty with the authority to deliver PMP exam prep and training content to PMI’s quality standards for the revised exam, which went into effect Jan. 2, 2021.
SNHU students who successfully complete QSO-645, whether enrolled in a certificate or master’s program or take QSO-645 as an elective, meet the 35 hours of project management training required to take the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. Students must also either hold a 4-year degree with 3 years of experience leading projects or have a high school diploma, associate degree or the global equivalent with 5 years of experience leading projects in order to qualify to take the exam.
SNHU also offers the opportunity for students to prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®. Students enrolled in SNHU’s online bachelor’s in operations management program can take QSO-345: Project Management for CAPM® Certification course, which can help prepare them to take PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam.
Public Health
Students may be interested in the Certified Public Health (CPH) exam offered by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. In order to be eligible to sit for this exam, students must meet one of the following CPH eligibility requirements: graduate from a CEPH-accredited program; be alumni of a CEPH accredited program; have a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 subsequent years of public health work experience; or have a relevant graduate-level degree, and at least three subsequent years’ public health work experience.
SNHU offers a Master of Public Health program and is an applicant for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The accreditation review will address the Master of Public Health and the Master of Public Health with a concentration in Global Health programs. Other degrees and areas of study offered by this institution will not be included in the unit of accreditation review. Additional information can be found on the CEPH website.
The Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
The PMI® Authorized Training Partner seal is a mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
1Southern New Hampshire University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA). The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity is SNHU’s validated program of study.