Certification and Licensing Requirements for Working in Other States

College of Education academic programs are designed to prepare you to apply for applicable licensure or certification in Texas and may not meet education requirements for a license or certification in another state. We make every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure or certification information is current; however, licensure regulations are frequently revised.

If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Texas, we strongly recommend that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek the most up-to-date information and guidance regarding state licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, jurisprudence exams, etc. 

State Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies for Teachers

State Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies for School Administrators

If you are considering a clinical or field experience in a state outside of Texas, state professional licensing board approval prior to beginning a clinical or field experience may be required in that state. Check with your program’s internship or clinical coordinator with questions about state professional licensing board requirements prior to beginning an internship or field experience in another state. 

State Professional Counselor Licensing Boards

State Certification for School Counselors

State Certification for Athletic Trainers

School Psychologist Certification

Reach out to the program points of contact listed below with any questions about licensure requirements in your field.

College or SchoolAcademic ProgramsProgram Contacts
EducationEarly Childhood (EC)-6 ESLShannon Hewgley
Early Childhood (EC)-6 BilingualShannon Hewgley
Early Childhood (EC)-12 Special EducationShannon Hewgley
7-12 Urban Teaching Social StudiesShannon Hewgley
7-12 Urban Teach English Language ArtsShannon Hewgley
School counseling certification/Licensed Professional counselorAaron Rochlen
School and Counseling Psychology (Licensed Psychologist)Jane Gray
School Psychology MastersJessica O’Bleness
School Administration (Principal and Superintendent)Kelsey Samsel
Athletic TrainingBrian Farr
Fine ArtsUTeach-Fine ArtsRoxanne Schroeder-Arce
InformationSchool Librarian Certificate ProgramBarbara Jansen
Liberal ArtsUTeach-Liberal Arts Eric Bowles
Natural SciencesUTeach-Natural SciencesAnnette Hairston

State Licensure

UT Austin makes every effort to ensure state licensure or certification information is current; however, state requirements may change.

If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Texas, you should contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program.