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Teacher Licensure

Undergraduate Education Programs

Renee Linder

Department Assistant, Data Manager & School of Education Licensure Officer

Professional Education Requirements

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All teacher education candidates must take the required professional education courses. In addition, all education students must complete specific courses for an endorsement.

All licensed teachers must also have an earned college degree from Baker University or elsewhere. You must work closely with an advisor familiar with your content major requirements and teacher licensure requirements.

         

You can Do this

To obtain teacher licensure, graduates must pass the Praxis content area test.
Students can obtain building licensure in the state of Kansas. Out of state licensure can be obtained by transferring a Kansas license to the desired state. View individual state requirement information for reciprocal and provisional licensure.

General Education & Professional Education Requirements Checklist

Licensure Coursework

Required Professional Education Courses

Required Supporting Courses

Student Teaching Courses

Professional Licensure Requirements by State for Baker University School of Education Undergraduate Programs

Disclaimer: Baker University has made a strong effort to provide a comprehensive, accurate assessment of the information provided regarding state requirements; it does not guarantee its completeness or accuracy or timeliness of this information due to its evolving nature.

The student is ultimately responsible for verification and contact with the State Board of Education of the respective state about their ability to apply for licensure and to take the appropriate Praxis content area test.

State Board of Education Reciprocal Licensure: Teacher licensure requirements are met by Baker University School of Education curriculum. Provisional Licensure: Teacher licensure requirements are met by Baker University School of Education curriculum.
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State Board of Education Reciprocal Licensure: Teacher licensure requirements are met by Baker University School of Education curriculum. Provisional Licensure: Teacher licensure requirements are met by Baker University School of Education curriculum.
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Endorsements

Students pursuing a degree in education and teacher licensure work closely with faculty advisors from the School of Education to fulfill the requirements for a degree from Baker University and teacher licensure in Kansas. Baker University’s undergraduate education programs license teachers in the following areas.

Biology Education

Business Education

Chemistry Education

Elementary Education

Health Education

History & Government Education

Mathematics Education

Middle-Level English Education

Middle-Level Mathematics Education

General Music Education

Instrumental Music Education

Vocal Music Education

Physical Education

Physical Education & Health Education

Special Education