Education – Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosure

Students enrolling in the Undergraduate Teacher Education Program (UTEP) and the Master of Arts in Education, plus Teacher Certification degree programs may be interested in becoming certified in teaching.

Villanova’s programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and meet the educational requirements to obtain teacher certification in Pennsylvania. Each state/jurisdiction has unique educational and prerequisite requirements that candidates must meet in order to obtain certification and/or licensure. Villanova has made no determination, and does not guarantee, that our curriculum satisfies the educational requirements for professional licensure/certification in other states. However, most states through the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement will allow out of state prepared educators to transfer their teaching certification.

It is strongly recommended that students who live or are planning to live outside of Pennsylvania and who are enrolled in our programs contact their state’s department of education for their state’s specific educational requirements. It is also recommended that students obtain their PA Instructional I Certification first then apply for teaching certification in another state.

Note: Licensure in one state does not always mean licensure in another will automatically be granted, even with the reciprocity agreement in place. Each state reviews each application.

Additional questions should be directed to the Department of Education & Counseling.

Last Updated – June 2024

If you are considering applying to this program, please select the state/territory below for more information regarding educational requirements for professional licensure/certification in that state/territory. While this information has been collected to assist with students’ research, you are encouraged to do your own due diligence regarding whether or not the educational requirements of your program of interest meet certification/licensure requirements in your location to ensure you are making the most informed decision.

+-Alabama

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree does meet through NASDTEC reciprocity the educational requirements in Alabama to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then have the state of Alabama review their application. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Alabama.

For more information, please review Alabama’s certification requirements.

+-Alaska

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree does meet through NASDTEC reciprocity the educational requirements in Alaska to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Alaska.

An initial out of state certificate is valid for one year. During that time other requirements must be fulfilled.

For more information, please review Alaska’s certification requirements.

+-American Samoa

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in American Samoa to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in American Samoa.

For more information, please review American Samoa’s certification requirements.

+-Arizona

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Arizona to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Arizona.

For more information, please review Arizona’s certification requirements.

+-Arkansas

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Arts in Education, plus Teacher Certification degree program meets the educational requirements in Arkansas to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Arkansas.

For more information, please review Arkansas' certification requirements.

+-California

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in California to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in California.

For more information, please review California’s certification requirements.

+-Colorado

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Colorado to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Colorado.

For more information, please review Colorado’s certification requirements.

+-Connecticut

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Connecticut to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Connecticut.

For more information, please review Connecticut’s certification requirements.

+-Delaware

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Delaware to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Delaware.

For more information, please review Delaware’s certification requirements.

+-District of Columbia

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in District of Columbia to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in District of Columbia.

For more information, please review the District of Columbia’s certification requirements.

+-Florida

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Florida to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Florida.

For more information, please review Florida’s certification requirements.

+-Georgia

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Georgia to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Georgia.

For more information, please review Georgia’s certification requirements.

+-Guam

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Guam to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Guam.

For more information, please review Guam’s certification requirements.

+-Hawaii

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Hawaii to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Hawaii.

For more information, please review Hawaii’s certification requirements.

+-Idaho

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Idaho to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Idaho.

For more information, please review Idaho’s certification requirements.

+-Illinois

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Illinois to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Illinois.

For more information, please review Illinois’s certification requirements.

+-Indiana

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Indiana to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Indiana.

For more information, please review Indiana’s certification requirements.

+-Iowa

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Iowa to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Iowa.

For more information, please review Iowa’s certification requirements.

+-Kansas

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Kansas to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Kansas.

For more information, please review Kansas’s certification requirements.

+-Kentucky

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Kentucky to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Kentucky.

For more information, please review Kentucky’s certification requirements.

+-Louisiana

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Louisiana to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Louisiana.

For more information, please review Louisiana’s certification requirements by visiting the Louisiana Department of Education and Teach Louisiana.

+-Maine

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Maine to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Maine.

For more information, please review Maine’s certification requirements.

+-Maryland

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Maryland to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Maryland.

For more information, please review Maryland’s certification requirements.

+-Massachussetts

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Massachusetts to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Massachusetts.

For more information, please review Massachusetts’ certification requirements.

+-Michigan

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Michigan to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Michigan.

For more information, please review Michigan’s certification requirements.

+-Minnesota

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Minnesota to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Minnesota.

For more information, please review Minnesota’s certification requirements.

+-Mississippi

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Mississippi to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Mississippi.

For more information, please review Mississippi’s certification requirements.

+-Missouri

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Missouri to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Missouri.

For more information, please review Missouri’s certification requirements.

+-Montana

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Montana to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Montana.

For more information, please review Montana’s certification requirements.

+-Nebraska

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Nebraska to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Nebraska.

For more information, please review Nebraska’s certification requirements.

+-Nevada

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Nevada to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification Nevada to become certified in teaching.

For more information, please review Nevada’s certification requirements.

+-New Hampshire

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in New Hampshire to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in New Hampshire.

For more information, please review New Hampshire’s certification requirements.

+-New Jersey

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in New Jersey to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in New Jersey to become certified in teaching.

For more information, please review New Jersey’s certification requirements.

+-New Mexico

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree does meet through NASDTEC reciprocity the educational requirements in New Mexico to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in New Mexico.

For more information, please review New Mexico’s certification requirements.

+-New York

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in New York to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in New York.

For more information, please review New York’s certification requirements.

+-North Carolina

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in North Carolina to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in North Carolina.

For more information, please review North Carolina’s certification requirements.

+-North Dakota

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in North Dakota to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in North Dakota.

For more information, please review North Dakota’s certification requirements.

+-Northern Mariana Islands

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Northern Mariana Islands to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Northern Mariana Islands.

For more information, please review the Northern Mariana Islands’ certification requirements.

+-Ohio

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Ohio to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Ohio.

For more information, please review Ohio’s certification requirements.

+-Oklahoma

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Oklahoma to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Oklahoma.

For more information, please review Oklahoma’s certification requirements.

+-Oregon

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Oregon to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Oregon.

For more information, please review Oregon’s certification requirements.

+-Pennsylvania

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Arts in Education, plus Teacher Certification degree program meet the educational requirements in Pennsylvania to become certified in teaching.

For more information, please review Pennsylvania’s certification requirements.

+-Puerto Rico

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Puerto Rico to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Puerto Rico.

For more information, please review Puerto Rico’s certification requirements.

+-Rhode Island

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Rhode Island to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Rhode Island.

For more information, please review Rhode Island’s certification requirements.

+-South Carolina

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree does meet through NASDTEC reciprocity the educational requirements in South Carolina to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in South Carolina.

For more information, please review South Carolina’s certification requirements.

+-South Dakota

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree does meet through NASDTEC reciprocity the educational requirements in South Dakota to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in South Dakota.

For more information, please review South Dakota’s certification requirements.

+-Tennessee

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Tennessee to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Tennessee.

For more information, please review Tennessee’s certification requirements.

+-Texas

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree does meet through NASDTEC reciprocity the educational requirements in Texas to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Texas.

For more information, please review Texas’s certification requirements.

+-U.S. Virgin Islands

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in United States Virgin Islands to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in U.S. Virgin Islands.

For more information, please review the U.S. Virgin Islands certification requirements.

+-Utah

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Utah to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Utah.

For more information, please review Utah’s certification requirements.

+-Vermont

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Vermont to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Vermont to become certified in teaching.

For more information, please review Vermont’s certification requirements.

+-Virginia

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Virginia to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Virginia.

For more information, please review Virginia’s certification requirements.

+-Washington

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Washington to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Washington.

For more information, please review Washington’s certification requirements.

+-West Virginia

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in West Virginia to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in West Virginia.

For more information, please review West Virginia’s certification requirements.

+-Wisconsin

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Wisconsin to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Wisconsin.

For more information, please review Wisconsin’s certification requirements.

+-Wyoming

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Education plus Teaching Certification degree meets the educational requirements in Wyoming to become certified in teaching. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for teaching certification in Wyoming.

For more information, please review Wyoming’s certification requirements.