As part of its membership in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), Wayne State University (WSU) is required to determine and publicly disclose whether its academic programs leading to professional licensure or certification meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in each U.S. state and territory. These public disclosure requirements apply to all programs, regardless of their modality (i.e., in-person, remote/online, and hybrid programs).

WSU makes every effort to ensure that the information about educational requirements for licensure or certification is current; however, state and national requirements may change at any point. Separate from academic requirements, state licensure/certification boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, residence requirements, jurisprudence exams, training, etc. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Michigan, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing/certifying entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program. WSU will continue to update, by program, which of its programs fully meet the requirements of other states for professional licensure and/or certification.

All current and prospective students are also encouraged to connect with the applicable professional licensure/certification boards in their respective states for additional information regarding non-educational requirements for professional licensure/certification, including, but not limited to, work experience, outside agency examinations or background clearance.

WSU’s academic programs are designed to prepare students for licensure/certification in Michigan. For initial and advanced certification programs, the State of Michigan has education licensure/certification reciprocity with all 50 U.S. states and additional territories. However, there may be additional state-specific requirements beyond what is part of the agreement. The links below provide detailed information for each licensure/certification area. It is recommended that candidates who complete an educator preparation program at WSU attain the Michigan Department of Education certification prior to seeking certification/licensure in another U.S. state/territory.

Academic programs

• Applied Behavior Analysis

  The University has determined that the curriculum of the Applied Behavior Analysis program leading to licensure/certification at Wayne State University in the College of Education meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Michigan and 37 additional states (listed below). The remaining 12 states do not require licensure or may be exempt from licensure, and therefore, WSU cannot determine if all requirements are met.

  • Behavior Analyst Certification Board Licensure Information
  • Michigan Behavior Analyst Licensing Guide

   

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Connecticut
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Montana
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Mississippi
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Rhode Island
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
• Art Therapy

  The University has determined that the curriculum of the Art Therapy programs leading to registration as a Registered Art Therapist at Wayne State University in the College of Education meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states, as the credential is approved by the Art Therapy Credentials Board.

• Counseling Psychology

  The University has determined that the curriculum of the Counseling psychology program at Wayne State University in the College of Education, leading to a credential as a doctoral temporary educational limited license or a limited licensed psychologist, meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states.

  • Doctoral Temporary Educational Limited Licensing Guide
  • Limited Licensed Counseling Licensing Guide
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  The University has determined that the curriculum of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Wayne State University in the College of Education, leading to a credential as a doctoral temporary educational limited licensed or a licensed psychologist, meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states.

  • Professional Counselor Licensing Guide
  • Limited Licensed Counseling Licensing Guide
• Rehabilitation Counseling

  The University has determined that the curriculum of the Rehabilitation Counseling program at Wayne State University in the College of Education, leading to a credential as a licensed professional counselor or a limited licensed professional counselor, meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states.

  • Professional Counselor Licensing Guide
  • Limited Licensed Counseling Licensing Guide
• School Counseling

  The University has determined that the curriculum of the School Counseling program at Wayne State University in the College of Education, leading to a credential as a licensed school counselor, meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states. However, there may be specific state requirements beyond the reciprocity agreement.

  • School Counselor License
  • NASDTEC (National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification)
  • Education Commission of the States
• Combined Clinical Rehabilitation and School Counseling

  The University has determined that the curriculum of the Combined Clinical Rehabilitation and School Counseling program at Wayne State University in the College of Education, leading to a credential as a licensed school counselor and professional counselor or a limited licensed professional counselor, meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states. However, there may be specific state requirements beyond the reciprocity agreement.

  • Professional Counselor Licensing Guide
  • Limited Licensed Counseling Licensing Guide
  • School Counselor License
  • NASDTEC (National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification)
  • Education Commission of the States
• Combined School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  The University has determined that the curriculum of the Combined School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Wayne State University in the College of Education, leading to a credential as a licensed school counselor and professional counselor or a limited licensed professional counselor, meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states. However, there may be specific state requirements beyond the reciprocity agreement.

  • School Counselor License
  • NASDTEC (National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification)
  • Education Commission of the States
  • Professional Counselor Licensing Guide
  • Limited Licensed Counseling Licensing Guide
• Initial Teacher Certification

  The University has determined that the curriculum of the initial teacher certification and endorsement programs at Wayne State University in the College of Education, leading to a credential as a certified teacher, meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states. However, there may be specific state requirements beyond the reciprocity agreement.

  • MDE Out of State Teacher Certification Guidance
  • NASDTEC (National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification)
  • Education Commission of the States
• Administrative and Advanced Certification

  The University has determined that the curriculum of the administrator and advanced certification and endorsement programs at Wayne State University in the College of Education, leading to a credential as a certified administrator or school professional, meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states. However, there may be specific state requirements beyond the reciprocity agreement.

  • MDE Out of State Certification Guidance
  • NASDTEC (National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification)
  • Education Commission of the States