Vanderbilt makes every effort to ensure state licensure or certification is current; however, state requirements may change. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Tennessee, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program. Our program meeting requirements in the states below does not necessarily mean full reciprocity. The educator may have to complete additional specific state requirements such as coursework or assessments.
For more information on professional licensure disclosures please contact Amanda Van Doorn at Amanda.vandoorn@vanderbilt.edu.
NATIONAL
National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
ALABAMA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information, that our teacher preparation programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Alabama. If you are completing our program in School Counseling please be aware that Alabama requires completion of a CACREP accredited program or for the applicant to have two years of full-time professional educational work experience in a P-12 school setting. Our school counseling program is CACREP accredited.
334-694-4557
Educator Certification
Alabama State Department of Education
https://www.alabamaachieves.org/teacher-center/teacher-certification/
tcert@alsde.edu
ALASKA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Alaska.
907-465-2831
Teacher Certification
Department of Education & Early Development
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification/
tcwebmail@alaska.gov
AMERICAN SAMOA
Vanderbilt has not yet determined if our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in American Samoa.
ARIZONA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Arizona.
602-542-4367
Arizona Department of Education
Educator Certification
http://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/
Certification@ade.az.gov
ARKANSAS
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Arkansas.
501-682-4342
Arkansas Department of Education
Educator Licensure
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/educator-effectiveness/educator-licensure/how-to-obtain-a-license
ade.educatorlicensure@arkansas.gov
CALIFORNIA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in California.
888-921-2682
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/
credentials@ctc.ca.gov
COLORADO
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Colorado.
303-866-6628
Colorado Department of Education
Educator Talent Licensing Office
http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_license.htm
CDELicensing@cde.state.co.us
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO
Vanderbilt has not yet determined if our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
CONNECTICUT
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Connecticut.
860-713-6969
Connecticut State Department of Education
Bureau of Certification
https://portal.ct.gov/SED/Certification/Bureau-of-Certification
teacher.cert@ct.gov
DELAWARE
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Delaware.
302-857-3388
Delaware Department of Education
Licensure and Certification
https://www.doe.k12.de.us/certification
deeds@doe.k12.de.us
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information, that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in the District of Columbia.
202-727-6436
Teacher Certification
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
https://osse.dc.gov/page/initial-teacher-credential
osse@dc.gov
FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
Vanderbilt has not yet determined if our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in the Federated States of Micronesia.
FLORIDA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Florida.
800-445-6739
Florida Department of Education
Educator Certification
http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/
http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/staff-contact/contact-us.stml
GEORGIA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Georgia.
800-869-7775
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Educator Certification Division
http://www.gapsc.com
https://www.gapsc.com/Certification/EmailPSC.aspx
GUAM
Vanderbilt has not yet determined if our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Guam.
HAWAII
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Hawaii.
808-586-2600
Hawaii Teacher Standards Board
https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/
htsb@hawaii.gov
IDAHO
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Idaho.
208-332-6882
Idaho State Department of Education
Certification
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/teacher_certification/
certification@sde.idaho.gov
ILLINOIS
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Illinois.
217-557-6763
Illinois State Board of Education
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure.aspx
licensure@isbe.net
INDIANA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Indiana.
317-232-9010
Indiana Department of Education
Office of Educator Licensing
https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/licensinghelp@doe.in.gov
IOWA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Iowa.
515-725-2146
Board of Educational Examiners
Licensure
https://boee.iowa.gov/
Linda.Espey@Iowa.gov
KANSAS
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Kansas.
785-296-2280
Kansas State Department of Education
Teacher Licensure and Accreditation
http://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-and-Accreditation/Licensure/License-Application
dstephan@ksde.org
KENTUCKY
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Kentucky.
502-564-5846
Educational Standards Board of Kentucky
Division of Certification
http://www.kyepsb.net/
KDELicensure@education.ky.gov
LOUISIANA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information, that our teacher preparation programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Louisiana. If you are completing our program in School Counseling please be aware that Louisiana requires completion in a CACREP accredited program.
877-453-2721
Louisiana Department of Education
Division of Educator Licensure
https://www.teachlouisiana.net/
MAINE
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Maine.
207-624-6603
Maine Department of Education
Certification & Credentialing
http://www.state.me.us/education/cert.htm
cert.doe@maine.gov
MARYLAND
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Maryland.
410-767-0412
Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Educator Certification and Program Approval
https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/index.aspx
Certinfo@msde@maryland.gov
MASSACHUSETTS
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Massachusetts.
781-338-6600
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Office of Educator Licensure
https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/
MICHIGAN
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Michigan.
517-241-5000
Michigan Department of Education
Educator Services
https://www.michiganteacher.org/become-a-teacher/
Educatorhelp@michigan.gov
MINNESOTA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information t, that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Minnesota.
651-539-4200
Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
https://mn.gov/pelsb/aspiring-educators/
pelsb@state.mn.us
MISSISSIPPI
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Mississippi.
601-359-3483
Mississippi Department of Education
Educator Licensure
http://mdek12.org/OEL
teachersupport@mdek12.org
MISSOURI
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Missouri.
573-751-0051
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
http://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification
certification@dese.mo.gov
MONTANA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Montana.
406-444-3150
Office of Public Instruction
Educator Licensure
http://opi.mt.gov/Educators/Licensure/Educator-Licensure
cert@mt.gov
NEBRASKA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information, that our teacher preparation programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Nebraska. If you are completing our program in School Counseling please be aware that Nebraska requires a previously earned teaching certificate or a minimum of 12 additional semester hours of professional teacher education coursework.
402-471-2295
Nebraska Department of Education
Educator Certification
https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/
nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov
NEVADA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Nevada.
702-486-6458
Nevada Department of Education
Educator Licensure
http://www.doe.nv.gov/Educator_Licensure/
license@doe.nv.gov
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in New Hampshire.
603-271-3494
New Hampshire Department of Education
Bureau of Credentialing
https://www.education.nh.gov/educators
NEW JERSEY
Vanderbilt has determined, due to the current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in New Jersey. If you are completing our program in Special Education please be aware that New Jersey requires an instructional certificate in order to obtain a license.
609-292-2070
State of New Jersey Department of Education
Certification and Induction
https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/
NEW MEXICO
Vanderbilt has determined, due to the current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in New Mexico.
505-231-4443
New Mexico Public Education Department
https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/
LicensureUnit@state.nm.us
NEW YORK
Vanderbilt has determined, due to the current NAS DTEC Interstate Agreement, that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in New York.
518-474-3901
New York State Education Department
Office of Teaching Initiatives
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/
teachhelp@nysed.gov
NORTH CAROLINA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in North Carolina.
919-716-1800
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Educator's Licensure
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/educators-licensure
NORTH DAKOTA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in North Dakota.
701-328-9641
North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board
https://www.nd.gov/espb/licensure
espbinfo@nd.gov
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
Vanderbilt has not yet determined if our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
OHIO
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Ohio.
614-466-3593
Ohio Department of Education
Office of Educator Licensure
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Licensure
educator.licensure@education.ohio.gov
OKLAHOMA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Oklahoma.
405-521-3337
Oklahoma State Department of Education
Teacher Certification
http://sde.ok.gov/sde/teacher-certification
CertForms@sde.state.ok.us
OREGON
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Oregon.
503-378-3586
Oregon State Department of Education
Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/Pages/index.aspx
Contact.tspc@oregon.gov
PALAU
Vanderbilt has not yet determined if our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in the Republic of Palau.
PENNSYLVANIA
Vanderbilt has determined, due to the current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Pennsylvania. If you are completing our program in Special Education please be aware that Pennsylvania requires a content area certification in order to obtain certification.
717-787-3356
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Division of Certification Services
https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx
edcertquestions@pa.gov
REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vanderbilt has not yet determined if our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
RHODE ISLAND
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Rhode Island.
401-222-8893
Rhode Island Department of Education
Office of Educator Excellence and Certification
https://www.ride.ri.gov/TeachersAdministrators/EducatorCertification.aspx
EDAC@ride.ri.gov
SOUTH CAROLINA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in South Carolina.
803-896-0325
South Carolina Department of Education
Educator Services
https://ed.sc.gov/educators/teaching-in-south-carolina/
certification@ed.sc.gov
SOUTH DAKOTA
Vanderbilt has determined, after reviewing requirements in June 2020, that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in South Dakota.
605-773-3553
South Dakota Department of Education
https://doe.sd.gov/certification/
certification@state.sd.us
TENNESSEE
Vanderbilt is an approved program provider in the state of Tennessee. All of our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Tennessee.
615-532-4885
Educator Licensure & Preparation
https://www.tn.gov/education/educators/licensing.html
Educator.Licensure@tn.gov
TEXAS
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Texas. If you are completing our program in School Counseling please be aware that Texas requires two years of acceptable school experience before being fully licensed and able to practice as a school counselor.
512-463-9734
Texas Education Agency
Division of Teacher Certification
https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification
UTAH
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Utah.
801-538-7801
Utah State Board of Education
Educator Licensing
https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/licensing
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
Vanderbilt has not yet determined if our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in the Virgin Islands.
VERMONT
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Vermont.
802-828-3440
State of Vermont Agency of Education
Educator Quality Division
https://education.vermont.gov/educator-licensure/become-a-vermont-educator
aoe.licensinginfo@vermont.gov
VIRGINIA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Virginia.
804-371-2471
Virginia Department of Education
Department of Teacher Education and Licensure
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/teaching-in-virginia/licensure
licensure@doe.virginia.gov
WASHINGTON
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Washington.
360-725-6400
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Professional Certification Office
https://www.k12.wa.us/certification
Cert@k12.wa.us
WEST VIRGINIA
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in West Virginia.
800-982-2378
West Virginia Department of Education
Office of Certification
http://wvde.state.wv.us/certification/
mbowe@k12.wv.us
WISCONSIN
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Wisconsin.
608-266-1027
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
https://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/licensing
WYOMING
Vanderbilt has determined, using current NASDTEC Interstate Agreement information , that our programs meet requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Wyoming.
307-777-7291
Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board
http://ptsb.state.wy.us/
wyoptsb@wyo.gov