Education Professional Licensure Disclosures

The United States Department of Education regulations and NC-SARA (http:/www/nc-sara.org) require institutions to disclose whether a program that leads to a professional license or specific certification meets education requirements for the licensure or certification in all participating states and territories within the United States. 

Master of Science in Education: School Leadership : State Licensure :  Applicants may need to provide additional documentation which may include: official SJCME transcript(s) verification of teaching experience, pass a mandated exam determined by the state DOE, and/or present a current Maine administrators certificate and or current teaching certificate.

Master of Science in Education: Accelerated Route Secondary : State Licensure : Accelerated route applicants in Maine need to hold a bachelor’s degree, with 24-credit hours of post-secondary coursework in the content endorsement area and complete a full background check.  Maine no longer requires the Praxis examinations for initial teacher certification; however, it is important that students check with their individual state certificate office for information and requirements for accelerated pathway certification in their state.  Visit the Praxis website for more information. 

Please note asterisk (Meets*): These states will accept an initial certification from the State of Maine.  Students in the accelerated secondary education program are advised to obtain their Maine Secondary Teaching License before seeking out of state certification in the state of their choosing.

Reciprocal With Maine Teaching Certificate and at least three years of classroom teaching*

Please note that the additional information links are to assist you in determining the specific application procedures for certification.  Information and weblinks are accurate at the time of posting and subject to change.  For the most current information, contact the state department of education, which you are seeking certification.