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The University of Utah discloses below whether the Special Education program will fulfill state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure and/or certification. Some state licensing boards require additional requirements beyond education, which may include (but are not limited to): additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of certification/licensure. Make sure you understand and review any additional requirements prior to enrolling in the Special Education program.

State licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state licensing board. The University will routinely update this page, but we strongly recommend you inquire with the applicable state board to confirm your eligibility for licensure prior to enrolling in the Special Education program. For any questions regarding licensure, please contact the state/territory agency directly.

Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. For any questions about relocation eligibility, contact the agency where you desire licensure before relocating to ensure that you will be eligible for licensure or reciprocity.

Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements.

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contact your program advisor. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

The University of Utah's Special Education program recommends candidates for licensure after obtaining the following degrees:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Special Education with an Emphasis in Mild/Moderate Disabilities
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Special Education with an Emphasis in Severe Disabilities
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Special Education with an Emphasis in Preschool/Early Intervention
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Special Education with an Emphasis in Visual Impairments
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Special Education with an Emphasis in Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Special Education

The information below currently applies to all University of Utah Special Education degrees.


Find a State or Territory:

The University of Utah's Special Education program meets state/territory educational requirements* for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:

* Additional requirements beyond education may include post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of certification/licensure.

Utah

Determination:
meets

UT Agency Website

Last updated 7/1/20

 
 
 

The University of Utah has not determined if the Special Education program meets state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:

Graduates applying for a teaching license outside the state of Utah are encouraged to do so through the reciprocity pathway. Licensing through reciprocity means that graduates must first acquire a Utah teaching license before applying for licensure in another state/territory.

Alabama

Determination:
has not determined

AL Agency WebsiteAL Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Alaska

Determination:
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AK Agency WebsiteAK Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Arizona

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has not determined

AZ Agency WebsiteAZ Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Arkansas

Determination:
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AR Agency WebsiteAR Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

California

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has not determined

CA Agency WebsiteCA Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Colorado

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has not determined

CO Agency WebsiteCO Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Connecticut

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CT Agency WebsiteCT Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Delaware

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DE Agency WebsiteDE Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Florida

Determination:
has not determined

FL Agency WebsiteFL Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Georgia

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GA Agency WebsiteGA Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Hawaii

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HI Agency WebsiteHI Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Idaho

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ID Agency WebsiteID Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Illinois

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IL Agency WebsiteIL Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Indiana

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IN Agency WebsiteIN Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Iowa

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IA Agency WebsiteIA Reciprocity

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Kansas

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KS Agency WebsiteKS Reciprocity

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Kentucky

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KY Agency WebsiteKY Reciprocity

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Louisiana

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LA Agency WebsiteLA Reciprocity

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Maine

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ME Agency WebsiteME Interstate Agreement

Last updated 7/1/20

Maryland

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MD Agency WebsiteMD Agency Website

Last updated 7/1/20

Massachusetts

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MA Agency WebsiteMA Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Michigan

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MI Agency WebsiteMI Reciprocity

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Minnesota

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Mississippi

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Missouri

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MO Agency WebsiteMO Reciprocity

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Montana

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MT Agency Website

Last updated 7/1/20

Nebraska

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NE Agency WebsiteNE Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Nevada

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NV Agency WebsiteNV Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

New Hampshire

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NH Agency WebsiteNH Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

New Jersey

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New Mexico

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New York

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North Carolina

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NC Agency WebsiteNC Reciprocity

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North Dakota

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ND Agency WebsiteND Reciprocity

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Ohio

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OH Agency WebsiteOH Reciprocity

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Oklahoma

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OK Agency WebsiteOK Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Oregon

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OR Agency WebsiteOR Agency Website

Last updated 7/1/20

Pennsylvania

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has not determined

PA Agency WebsitePA Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Rhode Island

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RI Agency WebsiteRI Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

South Carolina

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SC Agency WebsiteSC Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

South Dakota

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SD Agency WebsiteSD Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Tennessee

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TN Agency WebsiteTN Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Texas

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TX Agency WebsiteTX Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

Vermont

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VT Agency WebsiteVT Reciprocity

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Virginia

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VA Agency WebsiteVA Reciprocity

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Washington

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WA Agency WebsiteWA Reciprocity

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West Virginia

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Wisconsin

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Wyoming

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WY Agency WebsiteWY Reciprocity

Last updated 7/1/20

District of Columbia

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DC Agency Website

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American Samoa

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AS Agency Website

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Guam

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GU Agency Website

Last updated 7/1/20

Nothern Mariana Islands

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Last updated 7/1/20

Puerto Rico

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PR Agency Website

Last updated 7/1/20

Virgin Islands

Determination:
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VI Agency Website

Last updated 7/1/20

 

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Last Updated: 5/4/23