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Professional Licensure List By Program

The list below indicates, to the best of our knowledge, whether or not the licensure programs in the College of Fine Arts meet educational requirements in each state. Links to state professional associations, or licensing authorities, are provided in the list and we urge you to seek guidance from the appropriate agency in your state.

Educational requirements for state licensure are subject to change. �� updates its determinations on an annual basis or when we are notified of a change in state requirements.

Interior Architecture (Bachelor's)

Yes, �� does meet the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination. Additional testing and any other requirements may also need to be met. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state.

State	State/National Board Website	Notes / Disclaimers
Alabama		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Alaska		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
American Samoa		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Arizona		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Arkansas		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
California		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Colorado		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Connecticut		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Delaware		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
District of Columbia		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Florida		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Georgia		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Guam		�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements.
Hawaii		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Idaho		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Illinois		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Indiana		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Iowa		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Kansas		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Kentucky		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Louisiana		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Maine		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Maryland		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Massachusetts		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Michigan		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Minnesota		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Mississippi		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Missouri		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Montana		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Nebraska		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Nevada		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
New Hampshire		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
New Jersey		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
New Mexico		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
New York		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
North Carolina		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
North Dakota		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Northern Mariana Islands		�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements.
Ohio		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Oklahoma		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Oregon		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Pacific Territories		�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements.
Pennsylvania		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Puerto Rico		�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements.
Rhode Island		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
South Carolina		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
South Dakota		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Tennessee		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Texas		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Utah		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Vermont		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Virgin Islands		�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements.
Virginia		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Washington		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
West Virginia		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Wisconsin		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.
Wyoming		Yes, OHIO's program meets the educational requirement to sit for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to verify requirements with the state if additional requirements are needed.

Music Education (Bachelor's)

State	State/National Board Website	Notes / Disclaimers
Alabama		Yes, Candidates must either: 1) pass the Alabama-prescribed content knowledge test; 2) verify a content knowledge test was passed for issuance of a valid professional educator certificate in the candidate’s issuing state; or 3) request a review of his/her professional work experience in place of these assessment requirements.
Alaska		Teacher candidates must provide evidence of satisfying a basic competency exam to extend an initial out-of-state certificate past one year or apply for a professional license. To qualify for a professional certificate, out-of-state teachers must have had at least two years of certified employment with a public school district. Inexperienced teachers who do not have a valid license in their sending state must satisfy all the requirements set out in statutes and regulations for new teachers prepared in Alaska.
Arizona		Yes, Arizona offers full reciprocity for out-of-state teachers. However, candidates who do not meet the requirements for reciprocity in Arizona may be required to pass a professional knowledge and a subject knowledge test. Arizona exempts candidates from exam requirements if the person has: 1) passed corresponding portions of a substantially similar exam in another state; 2) has been a full-time teacher in any state for at least three years in the same area of certification; or 3) can demonstrate subject knowledge proficiency through prior teaching experience, attainment of relevant degrees, or content-related work experience. The state board of education may grant a standard teaching certificate for at least three years to a teacher who has not met the requirements of this section at the time of application.
Arkansas		Yes, Arkansas law requires candidates to pass state licensure exams prior to receiving a standard five-year teaching license unless they have a valid license and three years of teaching experience. The State Board can issue a provisional license to out-of-state teachers working to complete the assessments if all other requirements for licensure are met.
American Samoa	No Information	�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in the American Samoa.
California		Yes, In order to receive a standard teaching credential, candidates must, among other requirements, provide verification of two or more years of teaching experience. Candidates with fewer than two years of teaching experience must complete a beginning induction program and meet other requirements to receive a standard teaching credential. Applicants must also meet state requirements for teaching English learners, which includes completing 6 semester hours of coursework in a second language and coursework in human relations.
Colorado		Yes, Applicants with a valid out-of-state license and at least three years of recent teaching experience in a content area that correlates with a Colorado endorsement area do not have to take state licensing exams. Applicants who do not meet these criteria may receive an interim authorization and teach for up to one year while preparing for a taking the required exam(s).
Connecticut		Yes, Candidates are not required to take the Connecticut assessment if they passed an equivalent exam in another state. Out-of-state educators who taught successfully for at least three of the past ten years under an appropriate certificate in another state may be exempt from testing requirements. Applicants who meet all certification criteria except assessment requirements may be issued an interim certificate with a deferral for testing.
Delaware		Yes, Out-of-state candidates with less than one year of teaching experience must pass an approved performance assessment within the first two years. Applicants whose credentials are not accepted under reciprocity must submit passing scores on approved subject matter competency assessments.
District of Columbia		�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in the District of Columbia.
Florida		Yes, Candidates are encouraged to contact the Florida State Education Board for review of credentials and experience.
Georgia		Yes, Candidates must take an approved content assessment unless they meet one of the following exemptions: 1) have worked full-time in their certificate field for five years, 2) were already required to take a content assessment for their out-of-state certificate, 3) hold National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification, or 4) are seeking certification in a subject that does not have an approved content assessment. Out-of-state candidates might also be required to take a Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment.
Guam	No Information	�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in Guam.
Hawaii		Yes, Candidates must provide verification of at least three out of the last five years of "satisfactory" full-time teaching experience in order to receive a Standard License. Candidates without this experience are eligible to receive a Provisional (three year, non-renewable) Teaching License, subject to meeting other requirements. It is not clear how "satisfactory" teaching experience is defined.
Idaho		Yes, Idaho requires candidates to demonstrate content mastery in an endorsed area through content area testing. The requirement may be waived for candidates who have already taken and passed a content area assessment or candidates who hold a current National Board for Professional Standards Teaching Certificate. The state gives a three-year interim license to out-of-state teachers who have not met the assessment requirements.
Illinois		Yes, to receive a Professional Educator License, candidates must show proof of completing content area test(s) and performance assessment resulting in licensure in their sending state, or receive passing scores on the Illinois-approved assessments. Requirements for the performance assessment are waived for candidates who have at least one year of teaching experience and have achieved the equivalent of a “proficient” rating or higher on their most recent performance evaluation
Indiana		Yes, Out-of-State teachers who obtained a license in another state by completing a state approved educator preparation program or a state approved alternative preparation program and were required to pass a licensure test in their content area(s), may be eligible for “full” licensure. Candidates who have not passed a content test will be required to do so prior to obtaining licensure.
Iowa		No, Out-of-state candidates with less than three years of teaching experience may be eligible to receive an Initial License. Out-of-state candidates with three or more years of teaching experience on a valid license are eligible to receive a Standard License unless they have some coursework requirement deficiencies. Out-of-state candidates with five years teaching experience and a master's degree or with ten years of teaching experience will not be subject to additional subject coursework deficiency requirements.
Kansas		Yes, To receive an Initial License, out-of-state candidates must verify at least one year of teaching experience or eight semester hours of credit within the last six years. To receive a Professional License candidates must also verify at least three years of teaching experience within the past six years under a standard license or at least five years of teaching experience under a standard license. Candidates with at least three years of teaching experience within the past six years or five years of teaching experience total are exempted from assessment requirements and are eligible for a Professional License.
Kentucky		Yes, Out-of-state applicants who hold a valid certificate and who have completed two years of full-time teaching in the subject area and grade level on their certificate are exempt from testing requirements. Candidates without this experience are required to pass the Kentucky PRAXIS testing requirements.
Louisiana		Yes, Out-of-state candidates who have met assessment requirements are eligible to receive a standard, three-year teaching certificate (“Level 1 Professional Certificate”) comparable in level and subject. Candidates who have not met assessment requirements may teacher under a standard, three-year non-renewable teaching certificate (“Out-of-State Certificate”) while working towards completing assessment requirements. Candidates with a valid out-of-state teaching certificate and at least three years of “successful” teaching experience as verified by satisfactory annual evaluation results do not have to meet additional testing requirements after teaching on an Out-of-State Certificate for one year.
Maine		Yes, Out-of-state candidates are required to pass content assessments. Candidates seeking a certificate in the same endorsement area as that held in their sending state are not required to take the basic skills or pedagogy exams. Out-of-state candidates not meeting assessment requirements are granted a Conditional License.
Maryland		Yes, Out-of-state candidates who have an active professional certificate from another state and three years of satisfactory full-time teaching experience within the past seven years in the subject area on their certificates are exempted from assessment requirements. Candidates who have an active or expired professional certificate from another state and two years of satisfactory full-time teaching experience are also exempted from assessment requirements but must show evidence of completing an approved educator preparation program. Candidates who graduated from an out-of-state preparation program and who hold an active, professional certificate can be exempted from additional assessment requirements if they met the issuing state’s qualifying test scores to receive certification. Candidates who graduated from an out-of-state preparation program but who do not meet experience requirements or hold an out-of-state certificate must pass basic skills, content and pedagogy assessments.
Massachusetts		Yes, Out-of-state candidates must receive a passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test and the subject matter knowledge test(s) appropriate to the license sought. Candidates with at least three years of employment under a valid out-of-state license or certificate may be eligible for a Temporary License while he/she completes the required assessments. The Temporary License is not available to candidates who fail any of the required state licensure tests. Core academic teachers must take a Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) course and obtain and SEI endorsement.
Michigan		Yes, Candidates who have three years of successful teaching experience are eligible for a Professional License and are not required to meet additional assessment requirements if they have completed a specified number semester hours in a program since the issuance of their initial, standard teaching certificate and hold a comparable valid certificate from another state. All other candidates must pass the appropriate subject area tests, or approved alternatives, to be eligible for licensure. (Applicants who hold a valid, standard teaching certificate from another state but who have not met assessment requirements can be issued a Temporary Teacher Employment Authorization and teach for one year while completing assessment requirements.)
Minnesota		No, Out-of-state candidates are required to achieve a passing score on MLTE pedagogy and content licensure exams. An out-of-state teacher may apply for a Tier 2 license prior to passing the MTLE content and pedagogy exams if they have met all Tier 2 licensure requirements and have been offered a position by a Minnesota public school district or charter school.
Mississippi		Yes, Candidates who cannot show 1) documentation of a passing score on a core subject test required for certification by the issuing state, or 2) documentation that verifies the out-of-state license was obtained in a manner equivalent with current Mississippi license guidelines, are only eligible to receive a nonrenewable Two Year Reciprocity License until they can meet the Mississippi licensure requirements, which could include passing state licensure assessments. Applicants meeting these requirements are granted a Five Year (Standard) Reciprocity License.
Missouri		Yes, Candidates meeting experience and education level requirements may be eligible to receive a higher level certificate than candidates without this experience
Montana		Yes, Applicants who completed an accredited educator preparation program in another state must provide proof of a minimum passing score on the required content knowledge test applicable to the requested endorsement in order to be eligible for a Provisional, Standard or Professional License. Applicants for a Provisional License must also submit evidence of a current Montana address or job offer from an accredited or state-funded P-12 school in Montana. Applicants must verify completion of the online course “An Introduction to Indian Education for All in Montana."
Nebraska		Yes, Nebraska requires all candidates to submit evidence of special education and human relations training, which includes coursework or relevant employment experience. In addition, candidates must meet recency requirements by documenting recent college credits or employment experience within the past five years to receive an Initial, Standard or Professional License. Candidates may be eligible to receive a Provisional or Conditional License while working towards meeting training or recency requirements.
Nevada		Yes, An out-of-state applicant is exempt from licensure assessment requirements if the applicant successfully passed the examination(s) in his/her sending state. Most valid and unexpired licenses will directly transfer without verification of passing licensure examinations. However, some conditional, provisional, residency, temporary, or other license types will require additional documentation to determine eligibility.
New Hampshire		Yes, Completers of state-approved educator preparation programs do not need to have teaching experience in order to be eligible for New Hampshire certification. However, out-of-state candidates who became certified through an ‘alternative route’ must document at least three years of full-time regular teaching experience under that credential in the past seven years in order to be eligible to receive an equivalent New Hampshire certificate.
New Jersey		Yes, Out-of-state candidates who hold the equivalent of a valid standard certificate issued by another state and demonstrate at least two effective years of teaching within three consecutive years of the last four calendar years may be eligible to receive a Standard Certificate. Candidates that do not meet the teaching experience criteria may receive a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) or a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS).
New Mexico		Yes, Candidates applying for an elementary license are required to take and pass one of two accepted reading content tests. Candidates applying for a certain Level 1 licenses can submit evidence of completing credit hour, coursework requirements, or teaching experience in place of content knowledge assessment requirements (with requirements varying depending on licensure type.) Candidates applying for a Level 2 or Level 3 License can submit evidence of completing credit hour requirements in place of assessment requirements.
New York		Yes, Out-of-state candidates with at least three years of effective certified public school teaching experience in the certification title sought within the last seven years who hold an equivalent and valid out-of-state license that was valid during the experience, and have at least a bachelor’s degree with a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher are not required to pass the certification exams. Out-of-state candidates must complete training related to child abuse identification/reporting, school violence prevention/intervention, and harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention/intervention from a New York State Education Department approved provider.
North Carolina		Yes, but not for all candidates and not immediately. Candidates are exempt from testing required for a Continuing Professional License if they: 1) are fully licensed in another state, have three or more years of experience, and have met comparable or identical testing requirements in another state; or 2) hold National Board Certification. Out-of-state candidates with less than three years of experience can be issued an Initial Professional License and may be required to take additional exams. If additional exams are required, they must be taken within the first year of issuance and passed before or during the second year in order to convert the license to a Continuing Professional License. Candidates applying for Elementary Education or Exceptional Children General Curriculum licenses are subject to additional assessments.
North Dakota		Yes, North Dakota requires coursework in Native American studies, cultural diversity, strategies for creating learning environments that contribute to positive human relationships and strategies for teaching and assessing diverse learners. Applicants who have not met coursework requirements can teach under an Out-of-State Reciprocal License, but must meet coursework requirements to be eligible for an Initial License. A two-year re-entry license will be given to an out-of-state applicant who has not taught in 5 years or who cannot submit six semester hours of credit taken during each of the past two five-year periods and may require additional coursework
Northern Mariana Islands	No Information	No, �� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Ohio		Yes, Out-of-state applicants who have not completed a content assessment and professional knowledge/pedagogy assessment for licensure in their issuing state must take the state-approved assessments. Candidates requesting licensure in Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, or Intervention Specialist must also past the Ohio Assessment for Educators Foundations of Reading exam.
Oklahoma		Yes, Candidates who hold an out-of-state certificate are eligible for a certification in Oklahoma's most equivalent subject areas and are exempt from the required competency exam.
Oregon		Yes, Out-of-state candidates with five years of half-time or more teaching experience in the specific subject matter while properly licensed and endorsed in the content area requested may receive a waiver to the subject matter testing requirements if they can prove evidence of academic preparation satisfactory to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.
Pacific Territories	No Information	�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in the Pacific Territories.
Pennsylvania		Yes, but not for all candidates. Out of state candidates, including candidates meeting specified experience requirements, must take the required content tests and meet the state's qualifying score. Candidates not meeting experience requirements may also be required to take the basic skills test. National Board Certified teachers are exempt from Pennsylvania content tests, and post-baccalaureate instructional program completers are exempt from the basic skills test. While administrative code allows for a one-year temporary teaching permit to be issued to educators in accordance with the current reciprocity agreement with other states to allow the teacher to meet Pennsylvania’s requirements, the policy is not currently in use.
Puerto Rico		�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in the Puerto Rico.
Rhode Island		Yes, but not immediately. Candidates must demonstrate that they meet Rhode Island testing requirements in the area(s) of certification. For candidates prepared at an institution where the language of instruction was not English, English Language Competency testing is required. Out-of-state candidates may be eligible to receive a one-year Temporary Initial Educator Certificate if they meet all of the requirements for an Initial Educator Certificate except for the assessment requirements.
South Carolina		Yes, Applicants with less than twenty-seven months of successful teaching experience within the past seven years are eligible to receive an initial certificate, but must also submit evidence of passing the state’s pedagogy assessment prior to receiving a professional certificate. Applicants who meet the experience requirements may be eligible for immediate advancement.
South Dakota		Yes, All candidates must complete a three-credit South Dakota Indian Studies course and one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training. Applicants may receive a one-year provisional certificate if they have not passed South Dakota Indian Studies.Out-of-state candidates with a categorical or K-8 special education endorsement may be required to pass additional assessments for a K-12 special education endorsement. No additional assessments are required of candidates meeting the requirements for reciprocity.
Tennessee		Yes, but not for all candidates and not immediately. Out-of-state educators who have completed an educator preparation program in another state, but do not hold a valid professional license must submit qualifying scores on all required assessments. Out-of-state educators who have a bachelor's degree and hold a valid professional level license from another state are not required to take assessments
Texas		Yes, Out-of-state applicants may apply for a one-year certificate to meet the state’s testing requirements. Applicants must either: 1) pass the required Texas exams, 2) achieve an acceptable level of performance on a comparable exam, as determined by the Texas Education Agency, or 3) qualify for an exemption from Texas examination requirements through established commissioner's rules.
Utah		Yes, Out-of-state applicants must pass the required content knowledge test and pedagogical performance assessment, or have evidence of passing a reasonably equivalent assessment. Out-of-state applicants with one year of successful teaching experience do not have to take additional exams.
Vermont		Yes, Applicants with a time lapse of ten years or more between the time of recommendation for licensure and application for licensure must meet requirements for updated knowledge and skills as established by Standards Board policy. Applicants who apply from a non-NASDTEC state are subject to transcript review to establish whether the applicant meets coursework or other requirements.
Virgin Islands	No Information	�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Virginia		Yes, Applicants who hold an out-of-state license and have completed a minimum of three years of full-time successful teaching experience in a public or accredited nonpublic school are exempted from the professional teacher’s assessment requirements. Applicants with less than three years of full-time, successful teaching experience in a public or accredited nonpublic school must complete all licensure assessments prescribed by the Board of Education. Out-of-state candidates seeking Initial Licensure must complete training in 1) child abuse and neglect; 2) emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs); 3) and dyslexia awareness.
Washington		Yes, Applicants must pass a basic skills and content knowledge test (or approved alternative) within 12 months of being issued the first residency teacher temporary permit. An out-of-state certificated educator seeking certification in Washington may use a passing score from their state's teacher certification exam to meet Washington's basic skills or content knowledge test requirement.
West Virginia		Yes, Out-of-state applicants who have completed a teacher preparation program and do not hold a valid license must take the West Virginia required assessments. Candidates may be exempt from testing requirements if they: 1) hold National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification; 2) hold a valid out-of-state certificate; 3) successfully completed three years of experience within the last seven years on an out-of-state professional certificate; or 4) hold an expired out-of-state certificate or equivalent. Candidates are also exempt from the basic skills and professional assessments if they have satisfied a passing score on the appropriate test as required in the state where the preparation program was completed.
Wisconsin		Yes, Applicants applying for the Out-of-state Pathway must provide passing scores all required Wisconsin tests, including basic skills and content knowledge tests. Passing scores on performance and content tests taken in another state will be honored in Wisconsin. A GPA of 3.0 may be used in lieu of a content exam for applicants who were not required to take a content exam. Additional content exams may be required for applicants in certain licensure areas. Out-of-state applicants who hold a valid license in another state are eligible for a provisional Tier II license through the License Based on Reciprocity Pathway without having to complete additional assessments.
Wyoming		Yes, Out-of-state candidates must either complete a course or pass an examination on the constitutions of the United States and the state of Wyoming. Wyoming accepts out-of-state exams for licensure in their state. Candidates applying for certain licenses may be required to complete additional exams.

Music Therapy (Bachelor & Master's)

State	State/National Board Website	Notes / Disclaimers
Alabama		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Alaska		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Arizona		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
American Samoa		�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in the American Samoa.
Arkansas		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
California		Beginning July 31, 2019, An individual who provides music therapy shall not refer to oneself using the title of “Board Certified Music Therapist” unless the individual is an MT-BC.
Colorado		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Connecticut		As of October 2016, music therapy services can only be provided by those who hold the MT-BC credential, and only an MT-BC can call themselves a music therapist or a Certified Music Therapist.
Delaware		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
District of Columbia		�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in the District of Columbia.
Florida		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Georgia		Music therapists are required to be licensed in the state of Georgia. Visit the Georgia Secretary of State’s website(opens in a new window) for more information and an application. Contact info@cbmt.org to have verification of your MT-BC certification electronically sent to the Georgia Professional Licensing Board.
Guam		�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in Guam.
Hawaii		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Idaho		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Illinois		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Indiana		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Iowa		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Kansas		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Kentucky		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Louisiana		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Maine		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Maryland		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Massachusetts		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Michigan		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Minnesota		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Mississippi		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Missouri		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Montana		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Nebraska		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Nevada		Music therapists are required to be licensed according to the Nevada State Health Division, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance. Obtain an application from their website.
New Hampshire		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
New Jersey		The Music Therapist Licensing Act was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on January 21, 2020 requiring licensure for music therapists to practice in the state of New Jersey. Procedures for applying for licensure are currently being developed and will be posted when complete.
New Mexico		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
New York		For Music Therapists to practice Creative Arts Therapy and use the titles, Creative Arts Therapist, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist or any derivative thereof within New York State, they must obtain licensure as a Creative Arts Therapist, unless otherwise exempt under the law. Visit their website(opens in a new window) for an application. To apply for the music therapy board examination for NY State Licensure or to have your examination scores mailed to the NY State Education Department of the Professions, contact CBMT at info@cbmt.org or by telephone at 800.765.2268.
North Carolina		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
North Dakota		A bill to license music therapists was passed into law on April 26, 2011 under the State Board of Integrative Health Care. Music Therapists are required to be licensed. Obtain an application from their website.
Northern Mariana Islands		�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Ohio		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Oklahoma		As of November 2016, music therapy licensure is managed under the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. An application is available from their website.
Oregon
Pacific Territories		�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in the Pacific Territories.
Pennsylvania		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Puerto Rico		�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in the Puerto Rico.
Rhode Island		A State License for music therapists was signed into law in 2014. Obtain an application.
South Carolina		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
South Dakota		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Tennessee		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Texas		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Utah		State Certification was signed into law in 2014. Obtain an application.
Vermont		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Virgin Islands		�� has not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Virginia		On Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Governor Ralph Northam signed HB1562 into law creating a music therapy license. This license must be obtained to call oneself a music therapist and to practice music therapy in the state of Virginia. Application procedures are being developed and will be posted here when available.
Washington		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
West Virginia		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Wisconsin		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.
Wyoming		Board certification is voluntary, although it is required in some states for licensure, state certification or state registries.

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