Education Licensure & Reciprocity

The University of Richmond degree programs that lead to professional licensure are designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for professional licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as outlined by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). All of UR’s initial teacher preparation programs are approved by VDOE and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

All programs, regardless of modality, are required to provide general (public) and direct (individual) disclosures to students in programs that lead to licensure or certification. This rule applies to educational programs that are either:

  • Designed to meet education requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation
  • Advertised as meeting such requirements

Licensure disclosure information is updated annually or as required by changing reporting requirements.

Program-Specific Reciprocity Details

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  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (BALA) Concentration in Elementary Education

    The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Concentration in Elementary Education may lead to licensure and certification.

    Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The table below indicates whether the program curriculum does or does not satisfy applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories. For contact information for each state, visit our Education Reciprocity State List.

    Meets Requirement Does Not Meet Requirement
    Virginia Alabama*
    Alaska*
    Arizona*
    Arkansas*
    California*
    Colorado*
    Connecticut*
    Delaware*
    District of Columbia (D.C.)*
    Florida*
    Georgia*
    Hawaii*
    Idaho*
    Illinois*
    Indiana*
    Iowa*
    Kansas*
    Kentucky*
    Louisiana*
    Maine*
    Maryland*
    Massachusetts*
    Michigan*
    Minnesota*
    Mississippi*
    Missouri*
    Montana*
    Nebraska*
    Nevada*
    New Hampshire*
    New Jersey*
    New Mexico*
    New York*
    North Carolina*
    North Dakota*
    Ohio*
    Oklahoma*
    Oregon*
    Pennsylvania*
    Rhode Island*
    South Carolina*
    South Dakota*
    Tennessee*
    Texas*
    Utah*
    Vermont*
    Washington*
    West Virginia*
    Wisconsin*
    Wyoming*
    American Samoa*
    Guam*
    Northern Mariana Islands*
    Puerto Rico*
    U.S. Minor Outlying Islands*
    U.S. Virgin Islands*

    * Additional requirements such as examinations, background checks, and program credits may apply. Students should be aware that state licensing requirements are subject to change. Please check the relevant state licensing agency website to verify current requirements for licensure.

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) Major in Elementary Education

    The Bachelor of Arts Major in Elementary Education may lead to licensure and certification in Elementary (preK-6) teaching.

    Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The table below indicates whether the program curriculum does or does not satisfy applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories. For contact information for each state, visit our Education Reciprocity State List.

    Meets Requirement Does Not Meet Requirement
    Virginia Alabama*
    Alaska*
    Arizona*
    Arkansas*
    California*
    Colorado*
    Connecticut*
    Delaware*
    District of Columbia (D.C.)*
    Florida*
    Georgia*
    Hawaii*
    Idaho*
    Illinois*
    Indiana*
    Iowa*
    Kansas*
    Kentucky*
    Louisiana*
    Maine*
    Maryland*
    Massachusetts*
    Michigan*
    Minnesota*
    Mississippi*
    Missouri*
    Montana*
    Nebraska*
    Nevada*
    New Hampshire*
    New Jersey*
    New Mexico*
    New York*
    North Carolina*
    North Dakota*
    Ohio*
    Oklahoma*
    Oregon*
    Pennsylvania*
    Rhode Island*
    South Carolina*
    South Dakota*
    Tennessee*
    Texas*
    Utah*
    Vermont*
    Washington*
    West Virginia*
    Wisconsin*
    Wyoming*
    American Samoa*
    Guam*
    Northern Mariana Islands*
    Puerto Rico*
    U.S. Minor Outlying Islands*
    U.S. Virgin Islands*

    * Additional requirements such as examinations, background checks, and program credits may apply. Students should be aware that state licensing requirements are subject to change. Please check the relevant state licensing agency website to verify current requirements for licensure.

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) Minors in Teacher Education (all endorsements)

    The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Minors in Teacher Education may lead to licensure and certification in one or more of the following areas: 

    • Elementary (preK-6)
    • Secondary (6-12)
      • English
      • History & Social Sciences
      • Mathematics
      • Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
    • Comprehensive (preK-12)
      • Dance Arts
      • Foreign Language: French, German, Latin, Spanish
      • Theater Arts
      • Visual Arts

    Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The table below indicates whether the program curriculum does or does not satisfy applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories. For contact information for each state, visit our Education Reciprocity State List.

    Meets Requirement Does Not Meet Requirement
    Virginia Alabama*
    Alaska*
    Arizona*
    Arkansas*
    California*
    Colorado*
    Connecticut*
    Delaware*
    District of Columbia (D.C.)*
    Florida*
    Georgia*
    Hawaii*
    Idaho*
    Illinois*
    Indiana*
    Iowa*
    Kansas*
    Kentucky*
    Louisiana*
    Maine*
    Maryland*
    Massachusetts*
    Michigan*
    Minnesota*
    Mississippi*
    Missouri*
    Montana*
    Nebraska*
    Nevada*
    New Hampshire*
    New Jersey*
    New Mexico*
    New York*
    North Carolina*
    North Dakota*
    Ohio*
    Oklahoma*
    Oregon*
    Pennsylvania*
    Rhode Island*
    South Carolina*
    South Dakota*
    Tennessee*
    Texas*
    Utah*
    Vermont*
    Washington*
    West Virginia*
    Wisconsin*
    Wyoming*
    American Samoa*
    Guam*
    Northern Mariana Islands*
    Puerto Rico*
    U.S. Minor Outlying Islands*
    U.S. Virgin Islands*

    * Additional requirements such as examinations, background checks, and program credits may apply. Students should be aware that state licensing requirements are subject to change. Please check the relevant state licensing agency website to verify current requirements for licensure.

  • Master of Teaching (MT, all endorsements)

    The Master of Teaching may lead to licensure and certification in one or more of the following areas: 

    • Elementary (preK-6)
    • Secondary (6-12)
      • English
      • History & Social Sciences
      • Mathematics
      • Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
    • Comprehensive (preK-12)
      • Dance Arts
      • Foreign Language: French, German, Latin, Spanish
      • Theater Arts
      • Visual Arts

    Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The table below indicates whether the program curriculum does or does not satisfy applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories. For contact information for each state, visit our Education Reciprocity State List.

    Meets Requirement Does Not Meet Requirement
    Virginia Alabama*
    Alaska*
    Arizona*
    Arkansas*
    California*
    Colorado*
    Connecticut*
    Delaware*
    District of Columbia (D.C.)*
    Florida*
    Georgia*
    Hawaii*
    Idaho*
    Illinois*
    Indiana*
    Iowa*
    Kansas*
    Kentucky*
    Louisiana*
    Maine*
    Maryland*
    Massachusetts*
    Michigan*
    Minnesota*
    Mississippi*
    Missouri*
    Montana*
    Nebraska*
    Nevada*
    New Hampshire*
    New Jersey*
    New Mexico*
    New York*
    North Carolina*
    North Dakota*
    Ohio*
    Oklahoma*
    Oregon*
    Pennsylvania*
    Rhode Island*
    South Carolina*
    South Dakota*
    Tennessee*
    Texas*
    Utah*
    Vermont*
    Washington*
    West Virginia*
    Wisconsin*
    Wyoming*
    American Samoa*
    Guam*
    Northern Mariana Islands*
    Puerto Rico*
    U.S. Minor Outlying Islands*
    U.S. Virgin Islands*

    * Additional requirements such as examinations, background checks, and program credits may apply. Students should be aware that state licensing requirements are subject to change. Please check the relevant state licensing agency website to verify current requirements for licensure.

  • Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

    The post-master’s Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (ELPS) may lead to licensure and certification.

    Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The table below indicates whether the program curriculum does or does not satisfy applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories. For contact information for each state, visit our Education Reciprocity State List.

    Meets Requirement Does Not Meet Requirement
    Virginia Alabama*
    Alaska*
    Arizona*
    Arkansas*
    California*
    Colorado*
    Connecticut*
    Delaware*
    District of Columbia (D.C.)*
    Florida*
    Georgia*
    Hawaii*
    Idaho*
    Illinois*
    Indiana*
    Iowa*
    Kansas*
    Kentucky*
    Louisiana*
    Maine*
    Maryland*
    Massachusetts*
    Michigan*
    Minnesota*
    Mississippi*
    Missouri*
    Montana*
    Nebraska*
    Nevada*
    New Hampshire*
    New Jersey*
    New Mexico*
    New York*
    North Carolina*
    North Dakota*
    Ohio*
    Oklahoma*
    Oregon*
    Pennsylvania*
    Rhode Island*
    South Carolina*
    South Dakota*
    Tennessee*
    Texas*
    Utah*
    Vermont*
    Washington*
    West Virginia*
    Wisconsin*
    Wyoming*
    American Samoa*
    Guam*
    Northern Mariana Islands*
    Puerto Rico*
    U.S. Minor Outlying Islands*
    U.S. Virgin Islands*

    * Additional requirements such as examinations, background checks, and program credits may apply. Students should be aware that state licensing requirements are subject to change. Please check the relevant state licensing agency website to verify current requirements for licensure.

  • Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

    The Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (ELPS) may lead to licensure and certification.

    Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The table below indicates whether the program curriculum does or does not satisfy applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories. For contact information for each state, visit our Education Reciprocity State List.

    Meets Requirement Does Not Meet Requirement
    Virginia Alabama*
    Alaska*
    Arizona*
    Arkansas*
    California*
    Colorado*
    Connecticut*
    Delaware*
    District of Columbia (D.C.)*
    Florida*
    Georgia*
    Hawaii*
    Idaho*
    Illinois*
    Indiana*
    Iowa*
    Kansas*
    Kentucky*
    Louisiana*
    Maine*
    Maryland*
    Massachusetts*
    Michigan*
    Minnesota*
    Mississippi*
    Missouri*
    Montana*
    Nebraska*
    Nevada*
    New Hampshire*
    New Jersey*
    New Mexico*
    New York*
    North Carolina*
    North Dakota*
    Ohio*
    Oklahoma*
    Oregon*
    Pennsylvania*
    Rhode Island*
    South Carolina*
    South Dakota*
    Tennessee*
    Texas*
    Utah*
    Vermont*
    Washington*
    West Virginia*
    Wisconsin*
    Wyoming*
    American Samoa*
    Guam*
    Northern Mariana Islands*
    Puerto Rico*
    U.S. Minor Outlying Islands*
    U.S. Virgin Islands*

    * Additional requirements such as examinations, background checks, and program credits may apply. Students should be aware that state licensing requirements are subject to change. Please check the relevant state licensing agency website to verify current requirements for licensure.