Licensure Requirements By Program

The U.S. Department of Education requires UNC to ensure its professional licensure programs meet the educational requirements for licensure in the state a student is located at the time of initial enrollment. This page provides information regarding UNC professional licensure programs. Each program lists the states UNC does or does not meet the educational requirements for licensure. Each program also lists the states that UNC has not determined whether it meets the educational requirements for licensure. UNC continues to research individual state requirements for each program.

All applications for admission to a licensure program are reviewed by the state of the prospective student to determine whether UNC meets the educational requirements for licensure before an admission decision is made for initial enrollment. If a prospective student’s application is from a state UNC has not made a determination, the student will not be accepted for admission until UNC determines that it meets the educational requirements for licensure in the prospective student’s state. If a prospective student applies for admission to a UNC onsite program offered at a Colorado location, UNC will review Colorado educational requirements for licensure.

Often states have additional requirements for licensure outside the educational requirements UNC is required to meet. To better understand licensure requirements, please review the State Licensure Requirements page and our State Licensure Boards page.

UNC understands that professional goals and plans change over time. If a student is interested in pursuing licensure in another state following initial enrollment, please email Licensure@unco.edu. UNC will help the student determine whether their program meets educational requirements for licensure in the other state(s).

Please note that candidates for educator licensure may need to first obtain a Colorado license and then apply through reciprocity to be eligible for licensure in some states. Additionally, some states may require applicants to have relevant years of full-time experience for advanced teaching or administrator licenses. Please contact Dr. Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer at Charles.Warren@unco.edu with any questions regarding licensure in K-12 settings.

We have not yet determined whether UNC licensure programs satisfy educational requirements for licensure in U.S. territories or freely associated states. If you would like us to review information for a specific state or territory, please contact us we will gladly assist you.

Administrator Licensure Program

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Louisiana, Kentucky, Maine, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Minnesota, North Dakota
Art & Design B.A. - Licensure: Visual Art (K-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Athletic Training M.S.

Licensure Requirement:
All states that regulate athletic training currently require applicants for athletic training licensure to pass a national certification exam through the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC). While state requirements for licensure vary, to be eligible for the BOC exam, applicants need a master’s degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, California*, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
N/A

Have Not Made a Determination:

Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

*Athletic training is not currently regulated in California.
Audiology Au.D.

Licensure Requirement
Requirements for licensure as an audiologist vary across states. While there are often many pathways to licensure, a common option in many states is graduation from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). An ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence can often be used to secure licensure in a state.

The lists of states below are for audiology in community/clinical settings. Please note that audiologists in K-12 environments are often regulated by state educator licensing agencies, where applicable, and may face separate requirements for licensure. Please contact Licensure@unco.edu for more information or assistance in reviewing state requirements.

Meets 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

Does Not Meet Requirements:
N/A

Have Not Made A Determination:
Florida, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina
Biological Sciences B.S. - Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Science (Grades 7-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Chemistry B.S. - Licensure: Science (Grades 7-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A.

Licensure Requirement:

Requirements for licensure as a counselor vary across state and setting. While there are often many pathways to licensure, a common option in many states is graduation from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). This includes clinical mental health counseling, marriage, couples, and family counseling/therapy, counselor education and supervision, and rehabilitation counseling.

In addition, states require passage of an appropriate national examination and completion of a minimum number of supervised practicum/internship hours before applicants can accrue postgraduate experience towards licensure as an independent practitioner. Please contact Licensure@unco.edu for more information or assistance in reviewing state requirements.

The lists of states below are for counseling in community/clinical settings. Please note that counselors in K-12 environments are often regulated by state educator licensing agencies, where applicable, and may face separate requirements for licensure. Please contact Licensure@unco.edu for more information or assistance in reviewing state requirements.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Arkansas

Have Not Made a Determination:
California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

Licensure Requirement:
Requirements for licensure as a counseling psychologist are similar across the U.S. In most states, applicants must receive graduate-level training to pursue licensure. This often requires a Ph.D. from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA). Please note that school psychologists who graduate from an APA-accredited school psychology Ph.D. program can choose to pursue licensure in educational settings and general community/clinical settings.

The lists of states below are for counseling psychology in community/clinical settings. Please note that school psychologists in K-12 environments are often regulated by state educator licensing agencies, where applicable, and may face separate requirements for licensure. Please contact Licensure@unco.edu for more information or assistance in reviewing state requirements.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
N/A

Have Not Made a Determination:
California, Kansas, Kentucky, New York, Oklahoma, South Dakota, West Virginia
Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.D.

Licensure Requirement:

Requirements for licensure as a counselor vary across state and setting. While there are often many pathways to licensure, a common option in many states is graduation from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). This includes clinical mental health counseling, marriage, couples, and family counseling/therapy, counselor education and supervision, and rehabilitation counseling.

In addition, states require passage of an appropriate national examination and completion of a minimum number of supervised practicum/internship hours before applicants can accrue postgraduate experience towards licensure as an independent practitioner. Please contact Licensure@unco.edu for more information or assistance in reviewing state requirements.

The lists of states below are for counseling in community/clinical settings. Please note that counselors in K-12 environments are often regulated by state educator licensing agencies, where applicable, and may face separate requirements for licensure. Please contact Licensure@unco.edu for more information or assistance in reviewing state requirements.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Arkansas

Have Not Made a Determination:
California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Bilingual Education Specialist (Grades K-12, Spanish/English)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement (Grades K-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Georgia, Maine, New Jersey
Dietetics M.S. with Dietetic Internship
Licensure Requirement:
Requirements for dietitian licensure vary across states. While there are many pathways to pursue licensure as a dietitian, certification through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is the most common. To qualify for the CDR Registered Dietitian Nutrition Certification Examination, candidates must meet the following key requirements:
1. Educational Requirement
  Hold a graduate degree (master's or higher) from a U.S. Department of Education (USDE)-recognized accredited institution or possess an equivalent foreign degree. The degree can be in any field of study.
1. Nutrition-Related Coursework
  Successfully complete a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), Coordinated Program (CP), or Graduate Program (GP) that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
1. Supervised Practice
  Complete a supervised practice program accredited by ACEND, such as a Dietetic Internship (DI), Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP), Coordinated Program (CP), or Graduate Program (GP).
For additional information on pathways for CDR examination eligibility, please visit the CDR Website.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona*, Arkansas, California*, Colorado*, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan*, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey*, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
N/A

Have Not Made a Determination:
Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Vermont

*Dietetics is not currently regulated in this state. However, these states may have title protection laws for registered dietitians or registered dietitian nutritionists.
Dietetic Internship Non-Degree
Licensure Requirement:

Requirements for dietitian licensure vary across states. While there are many pathways to pursue licensure as a dietitian, certification through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is the most common. To qualify for the CDR Registered Dietitian Nutrition Certification Examination, candidates must meet the following key requirements:
1. Educational Requirement
  Hold a graduate degree (master's or higher) from a U.S. Department of Education (USDE)-recognized accredited institution or possess an equivalent foreign degree. The degree can be in any field of study.
1. Nutrition-Related Coursework
  Successfully complete a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), Coordinated Program (CP), or Graduate Program (GP) that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
1. Supervised Practice
  Complete a supervised practice program accredited by ACEND, such as a Dietetic Internship (DI), Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP), Coordinated Program (CP), or Graduate Program (GP).
The Dietetic Internship program is designed to fulfill the supervised practice requirements for the CDR Registered Dietitian Nutrition Certification Examination. However, states may have degree and coursework requirements for dietitian licensure that are outside the scope of the internship program. The states listed below assume that the applicant has met all education and coursework requirements outside of the supervised practice. Please confirm requirements in your state to ensure you have completed the necessary education and nutrition-related coursework.

For additional information on pathways for CDR examination eligibility, please visit the CDR Website.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona*, Arkansas, California*, Colorado*, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan*, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey*, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
N/A

Have Not Made a Determination:
Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Vermont

*Dietetics is not currently regulated in this state. However, these states may have title protection laws for registered dietitians or registered dietitian nutritionists.
Director of Gifted Education Endorsement

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Minnesota, North Dakota
Drone Operations and Spatial Analytics Certificate

Licensure Requirement:
Remote Pilot Certificates are required to operate Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS; also referred to as “drones”) in some contexts and are regulated through the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), not by individual states or territories. The FAA UAS Part 107 certificate may be required for employment that uses drone technology. Additionally, some government entities may have their own restrictions concerning the use of drones.

UNC’s Drone Operations & Spatial Analytics Certificate program is designed to lead students to be eligible for the FAA Part 107 exam. Please refer to the FAA website for additional details, rules, and requirements for pursuing and maintaining licensure as well as applicable regulations for operating UAS.
Early Childhood B.A. - Licensure: Early Childhood Education (Ages Birth-8)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement (Ages 0-8 yrs)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Earth Sciences B.S. - Licensure: Science (Grades 7-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Education M.A.T. - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Concentration

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Education M.A.T. – Elementary Education with Licensure Concentration — Elementary Education Endorsement (Grades K-6)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Educational Interpreting Certificate

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Colorado

Does Not Meet Requirements:
N/A

Have Not Made a Determination:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, 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
Educational Leadership and Special Education Administration Ed.S.

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Minnesota, North Dakota,
Educational Leadership and Special Education Administration M.A. – with dual licensure as a Principal and Special Education Director

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, North Dakota
Educational Leadership Ed.D.

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Minnesota, North Dakota
Educational Leadership Ed.S.

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Minnesota, North Dakota
Educational Leadership Ed.S. with Director of Gifted Education Endorsement

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Minnesota, North Dakota
Educational Leadership M.A.

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Minnesota, North Dakota
Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Concentration

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Education New Literacies Concentration

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Mathematics Concentration

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Performing and Visual Arts Concentration

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Science Concentration

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Social Studies Concentration

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Special Education Concentration

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
English Secondary Education B.A. – Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Concentration - Licensure: English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
English Secondary Education B.A. – English Language and Literature Concentration - Licensure: English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
English Secondary Education B.A. – Special Education Concentration - Licensure: English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Graduate Certificate

Licensure Requirement:
There are many types of nursing licensure in each state depending on an applicant’s education and experience. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure requires a minimum of a master’s degree and prepares individuals for various advanced practice designations, such as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). APRN license applicants are often required to successfully complete a state-approved nursing program accredited by a national nursing accrediting organization, such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Accreditation (CCNE), successfully pass a national examination in a specialty area, and complete additional experience or clinical preceptorship requirements, if needed.

Please note that many state nursing boards have additional requirements for out-of-state students who want to complete clinical placements in their state. In these situations, the nursing program must apply directly to that state’s nursing board and secure approval before the student can conduct a clinical placement. Please review our State Authorization (SARA) page for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
N/A

Have Not Made a Determination:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, 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
Gifted Education Core Endorsement (Ages 4-21)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
History B.A. - Licensure: Social Studies (7-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy M.A.

Licensure Requirement:

Requirements for licensure as a marriage, couples, and family counselor/therapist vary across states. States often accept a program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy (COAMFTE), or the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), toward educational requirements for licensure. Most states allow applicants to apply through a coursework evaluation, at times for an additional fee, if their program is not accredited by the state’s preferred accrediting body.

In addition, states require passage of an appropriate national examination and completion of a minimum number of supervised practicum/internship hours before applicants can accrue postgraduate experience towards licensure as an independent practitioner. Please contact Licensure@unco.edu for more information or assistance in reviewing state requirements.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Arkansas, Mississippi

Have Not Made a Determination:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, , New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Mathematics B.S. – Licensure: Mathematics (Grades 7-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Mathematics B.S. - Licensure: Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Mexican American Studies B.A. – Licensure: Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Multilingual Education M.A. - World Language Licensure Program

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Music Education BME – K-12 Instrumental Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Music (Grades K-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Music Education BME – K-12 Vocal, Piano and General Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Music (Grades K-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Nursing B.S.N.

Licensure Requirement:

There are various levels of nursing licensure in each state depending on an applicant’s education and experience. In most states, Registered Nurse (RN) license applicants must successfully complete a state-approved nursing program accredited by a national nursing accrediting organization, such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Accreditation (CCNE). Applicants must successfully pass a national examination, such as the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), to pursue licensure as an RN.

The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) creates uniform licensure requirements for RN licensure across all states that have fully implemented the compact. Applicants who complete a state-approved program in any NLC state will satisfy these requirements in all compact states.

Please note that many state nursing boards have additional requirements for students who want to complete clinical placements or take distance education coursework through an out-of-state program. In these situations, the nursing program must apply directly to that state’s nursing board and secure approval before the student can conduct a clinical placement or receive instruction. Please review our State Authorization (SARA) page for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
N/A

Have Not Made a Determination:
Alaska, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
Nursing D.N.P. – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Concentration (Post Bachelor’s)

Licensure Requirement:
There are many types of nursing licensure in each state depending on an applicant’s education and experience. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure requires a minimum of a master’s degree and prepares individuals for various advanced practice designations, such as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). APRN license applicants are often required to successfully complete a state-approved nursing program accredited by a national nursing accrediting organization, such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Accreditation (CCNE), successfully pass a national examination in a specialty area, and complete additional experience or clinical preceptorship requirements, if needed.

Please note that many state nursing boards have additional requirements for out-of-state students who want to complete clinical placements in their state. In these situations, the nursing program must apply directly to that state’s nursing board and secure approval before the student can conduct a clinical placement. Please review our State Authorization (SARA) page for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
N/A

Have Not Made a Determination:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, 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
Nursing M.S.N. – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Concentration

Licensure Requirement:
There are many types of nursing licensure in each state depending on an applicant’s education and experience. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure requires a minimum of a master’s degree and prepares individuals for various advanced practice designations, such as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). APRN license applicants are often required to successfully complete a state-approved nursing program accredited by a national nursing accrediting organization, such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Accreditation (CCNE), successfully pass a national examination in a specialty area, and complete additional experience or clinical preceptorship requirements, if needed.

Please note that many state nursing boards have additional requirements for out-of-state students who want to complete clinical placements in their state. In these situations, the nursing program must apply directly to that state’s nursing board and secure approval before the student can conduct a clinical placement. Please review our State Authorization (SARA) page for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Colorado

Does Not Meet Requirements:
N/A

Have Not Made a Determination:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, 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
Physics B.S. – Licensure: Science (Grades 7-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Principal (K-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Minnesota, North Dakota
Rehabilitation Counseling M.A.

Licensure Requirement:

Requirements for licensure as a counselor vary across state and setting. While there are often many pathways to licensure, a common option in many states is graduation from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). This includes clinical mental health counseling, marriage, couples, and family counseling/therapy, counselor education and supervision, and rehabilitation counseling.

In addition, states require passage of an appropriate national examination and completion of a minimum number of supervised practicum/internship hours before applicants can accrue postgraduate experience towards licensure as an independent practitioner.

Some states have a specific rehabilitation counselor license. Most states will accept rehabilitation counselor programs or Certified Rehabillitation Counselor (CRC) credentials towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Please contact Licensure@unco.edu for more information or assistance in reviewing state requirements.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Arkansas

Have Not Made a Determination:
California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts*, New Jersey*, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

*This state has a specific license for rehabilitation counseling.
School Counseling M.A

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Colorado, Kansas, Utah, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
N/A

Have Not Made a Determination:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, 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, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
School Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Endorsement (Ages 0-21yrs)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
School Psychology Ed.S.

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Colorado, Kansas, Utah, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
N/A

Have Not Made a Determination:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, 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, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
School Psychology Ph.D.

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Please note that school psychologists who graduate from an APA-accredited school psychology Ph.D. program can choose to pursue licensure in educational settings and general community/clinical settings.

Meets Requirements:
Colorado, Kansas, Utah, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
N/A

Have Not Made a Determination:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, 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, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Secondary Pedagogy M.A.T. – Licensure: Secondary Licensure (Grades 7-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Spanish B.A. – Licensure: World Languages (Grades K-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Special Education B.A. – Licensure: Special Education Generalist (Ages 5-21)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Georgia, Maine, New Jersey
Special Education Director Licensure Program

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Minnesota, North Dakota
Special Education Generalist Endorsement (Ages 5-21 yrs)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Special Education M.A. - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Concentration

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Special Education M.A. - Early Childhood Special Education Concentration

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Special Education M.A. - Generalist Concentration

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Special Education M.A. - Gifted Education Specialist Endorsement

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Special Education M.A. - Visual Impairment Concentration

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Speech Language Pathology M.A.

Licensure Requirement:
Requirements for licensure as a speech-language pathologist vary across states. While there are often many pathways to licensure, a common option in many states is graduation from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). An ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence can often be used to secure licensure in a state, and states may provide provisional licensure for applicants completing post-graduate experience requirements, such as a clinical fellowship.

The lists of states below are for speech-language pathology in community/clinical settings. Please note that speech-language pathologists in K-12 environments are often regulated by state educator licensing agencies, where applicable, and may face separate requirements for licensure. Please contact Licensure@unco.edu for more information or assistance in reviewing state requirements.

Meets 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

Does Not Meet Requirements:
N/A

Have Not Made a Determination:
N/A
Sport and Exercise Science B.S. – Licensure: Physical Education (Grades K-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Teaching American Sign Language M.A.: Licensure: World Languages (Grades K-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Teaching Diverse Learners M.A. – with dual endorsement in Special Education and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
Kentucky, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine
Theatre Arts B.A. – Licensure: Drama Theatre Arts (Grades K-12)

Licensure Requirement:
In each state, school-related employment in K-12 settings requires licensure through that state’s educator licensing agency. These agencies regulate all educators, administrators, and special services providers such as counselors, psychologists, and nurses that work within K-12 settings. Special services providers may also be regulated by other professional licensure boards within a state.

UNC educator, administrator, and special services preparation programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure. You may meet educational requirements in other states or be able to transfer Colorado licenses via reciprocity. Please contact Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu for more information.

Meets Requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Does Not Meet Requirements:
California, New York

Have Not Made a Determination:
Delaware, Maine

Licensure Requirements By Program

Administrator Licensure Program

Art & Design B.A. - Licensure: Visual Art (K-12)

Athletic Training M.S.

Audiology Au.D.

Biological Sciences B.S. - Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Science (Grades 7-12)

Chemistry B.S. - Licensure: Science (Grades 7-12)

Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A.

Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.D.

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Bilingual Education Specialist (Grades K-12, Spanish/English)

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement (Grades K-12)

Dietetics M.S. with Dietetic Internship

Dietetic Internship Non-Degree

Director of Gifted Education Endorsement

Drone Operations and Spatial Analytics Certificate

Early Childhood B.A. - Licensure: Early Childhood Education (Ages Birth-8)

Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement (Ages 0-8 yrs)

Earth Sciences B.S. - Licensure: Science (Grades 7-12)

Education M.A.T. - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Concentration

Education M.A.T. – Elementary Education with Licensure Concentration — Elementary Education Endorsement (Grades K-6)

Educational Interpreting Certificate

Educational Leadership and Special Education Administration Ed.S.

Educational Leadership and Special Education Administration M.A. – with dual licensure as a Principal and Special Education Director

Educational Leadership Ed.D.

Educational Leadership Ed.S.

Educational Leadership Ed.S. with Director of Gifted Education Endorsement

Educational Leadership M.A.

Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Concentration

Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Education New Literacies Concentration

Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Mathematics Concentration

Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Performing and Visual Arts Concentration

Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Science Concentration

Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Social Studies Concentration

Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Special Education Concentration

English Secondary Education B.A. – Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Concentration - Licensure: English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)

English Secondary Education B.A. – English Language and Literature Concentration - Licensure: English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)

English Secondary Education B.A. – Special Education Concentration - Licensure: English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Graduate Certificate

Gifted Education Core Endorsement (Ages 4-21)

History B.A. - Licensure: Social Studies (7-12)

Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy M.A.

Mathematics B.S. – Licensure: Mathematics (Grades 7-12)

Mathematics B.S. - Licensure: Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8)

Mexican American Studies B.A. – Licensure: Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

Multilingual Education M.A. - World Language Licensure Program

Music Education BME – K-12 Instrumental Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Music (Grades K-12)

Music Education BME – K-12 Vocal, Piano and General Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Music (Grades K-12)

Nursing B.S.N.

Nursing D.N.P. – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Concentration (Post Bachelor’s)

Nursing M.S.N. – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Concentration

Physics B.S. – Licensure: Science (Grades 7-12)

Principal (K-12)

Rehabilitation Counseling M.A.

School Counseling M.A

School Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Endorsement (Ages 0-21yrs)

School Psychology Ed.S.

School Psychology Ph.D.

Secondary Pedagogy M.A.T. – Licensure: Secondary Licensure (Grades 7-12)

Spanish B.A. – Licensure: World Languages (Grades K-12)

Special Education B.A. – Licensure: Special Education Generalist (Ages 5-21)

Special Education Director Licensure Program

Special Education Generalist Endorsement (Ages 5-21 yrs)

Special Education M.A. - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Concentration

Special Education M.A. - Early Childhood Special Education Concentration

Special Education M.A. - Generalist Concentration

Special Education M.A. - Gifted Education Specialist Endorsement

Special Education M.A. - Visual Impairment Concentration

Speech Language Pathology M.A.

Sport and Exercise Science B.S. – Licensure: Physical Education (Grades K-12)

Teaching American Sign Language M.A.: Licensure: World Languages (Grades K-12)

Teaching Diverse Learners M.A. – with dual endorsement in Special Education and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education

Theatre Arts B.A. – Licensure: Drama Theatre Arts (Grades K-12)

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