Apply for Certificate/License/Credential in Other States

Sacred Heart University offers many programs within its College of Education. Only the Master of Arts in Teaching program is designed to lead to initial licensure as an educator. Sacred Heart University does not offer any undergraduate program that leads to initial licensure as an educator. Sacred Heart University offers many programs that are meant to enhance a student’s initial licensure. Our endorsement programs such as the Computer Science Education unique endorsement, Dyslexia Graduate certificate, Certificate of Advanced Study in SEAL and Sixth-Year degrees in Special Education and STEAM are meant to enhance a student’s curricula achievements and bolster their resume in the education field. These programs do not lead to licensure or certification. Students are encouraged to research their own state requirements to determine if the additional coursework in these programs satisfy requirements for a licensure and/or certification in the state.

The Reading Consultant, Remedial Reading and Language Arts Specialist, Superintendent of Schools and Intermediate Administrator certifications are programs specific to Connecticut state licensure. Students seeking these or similar licenses in states outside of Connecticut should contact their own state boards of education to determine if our program meets the educational requirements in that state.

Licensure by Reciprocity

Reciprocity, or licensure by endorsement, is the process of obtaining a license using a similar license you have already obtained in another state. Once you have completed one of our state-approved and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation-accredited teacher education programs and have earned your Connecticut teaching, administrative or school service certificate, you may begin the process of applying for certification in other states. Some states will accept a valid Connecticut certificate without any additional coursework or tests, while other states may require additional coursework and/or tests.

Institutional Verification/Recommendation

Most states require an institutional verification/recommendation and transcripts as part of their application packet. If you need the institutional verification/recommendation, please send the state-specific form to your contact person and administrator:

Contacts

Administrators

Please include the following information if not included on the form: Name, address, email address, phone number, SHU student ID number and the last term you attended SHU. Please also provide instructions on where you want the form sent. Some states require that the student collect all of the information and forward it to them in one packet. Other states require that the institution send the form directly to their office.

You will need to request transcripts separately.

State Information

The certification application process varies from state to state. Contact the Department of Education or office of authority regarding state-specific requirements leading to certification. States are continually revising their teacher certification rules and requirements and the certification process differs from state to state.

You may research teaching positions, certification/licensure requirements and processes in different states from the list below: