Alabama
Website: Alabama State Department of Education
Status: Not Determined
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has not determined if this program meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Alabama (AL) as AL does not participate in out of state reciprocity – see NASDTEC Requirements to apply for licensure . NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
NASDTEC Jurisdiction Specific Requirements: Alabama requires documentation of meeting test requirements comparable to Alabama’s test requirements, as well as documentation of experience for instructional support professionals.
Alaska
Website: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Alaska (AK). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
American Samoa
Website: American Samoa Department of Education (Utulei)
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in America Samoa (AS). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the appropriate licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Arizona
Website: Arizona Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Arizona (AZ). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Arkansas
Website: Arkansas Department of Education Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Arkansas (AR). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
California
Website: California Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of California (CA). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Colorado
Website: Colorado Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Colorado (CO). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Connecticut
Website: Connecticut State Department of Education
Status: Not Determined
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has not determined if this program meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Connecticut (CT) as CT does not participate in out of state reciprocity – see NASDTEC Requirements to apply for licensure. Note: NM does not qualify for CT’s Enhanced out of State Reciprocity Application. NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
NASDTEC Jurisdiction Specific Requirements: Requirements for an inexperienced teacher with less than 30 months of experience within the past 10 years under an appropriate certificate:
- Documentation of completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college/university;
- Recommendation from state-approved teacher preparation program documenting completion of a program;
- Verification of appropriate experience under a teaching certificate from the district(s) where service was provided (if applicable);
- Copy of an appropriate certificate covering service time (if applicable); and
- Successful passage of state-adopted or equivalent out-of-state assessments (unless exempted per statute).
Delaware
Website: Delaware Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Delaware (DE). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
District of Columbia
Website: District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the District of Columbia (DC). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Florida
Website: Florida Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Florida (FL). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Georgia
Website: Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Status: Not Determined
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has not determined if this program meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Georgia (GA) as GA does not participate in out of state reciprocity – see NASDTEC Requirements to apply for licensure.. NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
NASDTEC Jurisdiction Specific Requirements: We are updating our reciprocity rule to clarify that we require out of state educators to complete state-approved program that include pedagogy and practicums. Reciprocity would not be granted to educators applying with out of state certificates that were granted through testing, or any means that did not require completion of a state approved certification program requiring pedagogy and practicum
Guam
Website: Guam Department of Education
Status: Not Determined
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has not determined if this program meets the education requirements for professional licensure in Guam (GU). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the appropriate licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Hawaii
Website: Hawaii State Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Hawaii (HI). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Idaho
Website: Idaho State Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Idaho (ID). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Illinois
Website: Illinois State Board of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Illinois (IL). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Indiana
Website: Indiana Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Indiana (IN). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Iowa
Website: Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Iowa (IA). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Kansas
Website: Kansas State Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Kansas (KS). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Kentucky
Website: Kentucky Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Kentucky (KY). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Louisiana
Website: Louisiana Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Louisiana (LA). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Maine
Website: Maine Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Maine (ME).NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Maryland
Website: Maryland State Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Maryland (MD). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Massachusetts
Website: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Massachusetts (MA).NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Michigan
Website: Michigan Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Michigan (MI). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
NASDTEC Jurisdiction Specific Requirements: Full reciprocity applies only when it is a subject area or grade level for which we are authorized to issue a certificate or an endorsement. Full reciprocity does not apply to individuals who completed alternative routes to certification and have not obtained the regular, standard certificate in the state where the program was completed. Additional testing and First Aid/CPR requirements apply for all teachers with less than 3 years of teaching experience and who do not qualify for Michigan’s Professional Education Certificate as their initial certificate.
Minnesota
Website: Minnesota Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Minnesota (MN). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Mississippi
Website: Mississippi Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Mississippi (MS). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Missouri
Website: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Missouri (MO). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Montana
Website: Montana Office of Public Instruction
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Montana (MT). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
NASDTEC Jurisdiction Specific Requirements: PRAXIS II scores; degrees; character and fitness; and credit count if not CAEP/NCATE approved EPP. Class 5A Provisional License was approved by the BPE in 2017. These changes provide additional time for experienced and inexperienced out-of-state teachers who either haven’t taken the appropriate Praxis test and need additional time to take or pass the appropriate Praxis test. Flexibility of this change allows such individuals to accept a teaching position with the Class 5A provisional license for one year with no accreditation harm to the school district. ARM 10.57.424 CLASS 5 PROVISIONAL LICENSE (7) A Class 5A provisional license will be issued to those individuals seeking their initial Montana educator license who meet all licensure requirements except for successful completion of the Montana required Praxis test. This license is valid for one year and is non-renewable.
Nebraska
Website: Nebraska Department of Education
Status: Not Determined
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) can not determine professional licensure in the State of Nebraska (NE) as NE does not participate in out of state reciprocity – see NASDTEC Requirements to apply for licensure. NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
NASDTEC Jurisdiction Specific Requirements:
- Content test
- Human relations course.
- SPED course.
- Valid certificate from other state.
- Transcripts and institutional verification by college of endorsement. Fingerprint clearance.
Nevada
Website: Nevada Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Nevada (NV). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
NASDTEC Jurisdiction Specific Requirements: We will issue a reciprocal license to a teacher licensed in another jurisdiction if that teacher holds a full license (i.e. not a provisional license) and if the requirements for licensure in that other state, to include required coursework, student teaching, and competency testing, are substantially similar to Nevada’s requirements.
New Hampshire
Website: New Hampshire Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of New Hampshire (NH). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
New Jersey
Website: New Jersey Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of New Jersey (NJ). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
New Mexico
Website: New Mexico Public Education Department
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico State University’s (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of New Mexico (NM). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
New York
Website: New York State Education Department
Status: Not Determined
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) can not determined if the program meets professional licensure in the State of New York (NY) as NY does not participate in out of state reciprocity – see NASDTEC Requirments to apply for licensure. NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
NASDTEC Jurisdiction Specific Requirements:
- Complete a comparable educator preparation program that leads to certification in the jurisdiction in which the institution is located;
- Have a bachelor’s degree and minimum 2.5 GPA;
- Complete the fingerprinting clearance and required workshops; and
- Pass the certification exams required for the certificate sought
North Carolina
Website: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets professional licensure in the State off North Carolina (NC). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
North Dakota
Website: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of North Dakota (ND). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Northern Mariana Islands
Website: CNMI Public School System
Status: Not Determined
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has not determined if this program meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the Northern Mariana Islands (MP). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the appropriate licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Ohio
Website: Ohio Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Ohio (OH). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Oklahoma
Website: Oklahoma State Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Oklahoma (OK). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Oregon
Website: Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Oregon (OR). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Pennsylvania
Website: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Pennsylvania (PA). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Puerto Rico
Website: Puerto Rico Departamento de Educacion
Status: Not Determined
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has not determined if this program meets the education requirements for professional licensure in Puerto Rico (PR). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the appropriate licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Rhode Island
Website: Rhode Island Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Rhode Island (RI). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
South Carolina
Website: South Carolina Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has not determined if this program meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of South Carolina (SC). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
South Dakota
Website: South Dakota Department of Education
Status: Not Determined
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has not determined if this program meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of South Dakota (SD) as SD does not participate in out of state reciprocity – see NASDTEC Requirements to apply for licensure. NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
NASDTEC Jurisdiction Specific Requirements:
- Testing (Praxis)
- Educational program comparability
- State statutorily required coursework
- Moral fitness
- Citizenship
- Valid experience in classroom
- Valid license in other state
- Post-baccalaureate coursework/degrees
- National Board Certification
- Pedagogy verification
Tennessee
Website: Tennessee Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Tennessee (TN). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Texas
Website: Texas Education Agency
Status: Not Determined
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has not determined if this program meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Texas (TX) as TX does not participate in out of state reciprocity – see NASDTEC Requirements to apply for licensure.. NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
NASDTEC Jurisdiction Specific Requirements:
- Completion of a state-approved preparation program
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree issued by an accredited institution of higher education
- Issuance of a standard certificate by the state department of education
Utah
Website: Utah State Office of Education
Status: Not Determined
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has not determined if this program meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Utah (UT) as UT does not participate in out of state reciprocity – see NASDTEC Requirements to apply for licensure. Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
NASDTEC Jurisdiction Specific Requirements:
- Passage of the appropriate Utah approved content knowledge assessment at Utah’s established passing score OR passage of a reasonably equivalent assessment used for this purpose by another state OR a degree in the content area OR 1 year of successful teaching experience in the subject in a public or regionally accredited private school.
- Content and pedagogy coursework reasonably equivalent to Utah’s required coursework.
- Completion of some type of student teaching/internship/employment placement.
Vermont
Website: Vermont Agency of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Vermont (VT). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
U.S. Virgin Islands
Website: U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education
Status: Not Determined
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has not determined if this program meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the US Virgin Islands (VI). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the appropriate licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Virginia
Website: Virginia Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Virginia (VI). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
NASDTEC Jurisdiction Specific Requirements: For individuals who have obtained a valid out-of-state license, with full credentials and without deficiencies, that is in force at the time the application for a Virginia license is received by the Department of Education. Each such individual shall establish a file in the Department of Education by submitting a complete application packet, which shall include official student transcripts. No service requirements or licensing assessments shall be required for any such individual.
Washington
Website: Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board
Status: Not Determined
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has not determined if this program meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Washington (WA) as WA does not participate in out of state reciprocity – see NASDTEC Requirments to apply for licensur. NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
NASDTEC Jurisdiction Specific Requirements:
- Transcripts showing Bachelor or higher degree.
- Verification of teacher preparation program completion.
- Basic skills and endorsement area testing.
- Fingerprinting submitted to Washington State Patrol and FBI for background check
West Virginia
Website: West Virginia Department of Education
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of West Virginia (WV). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Wisconsin
Website: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Wisconsin (WI). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.
Wyoming
Website: Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board
Status: Meets
Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional licensure in the State of Wyoming (WY). NMHU’s teacher education programs are accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.