Licensure
The University of Arkansas offers programs that lead to licensure in a variety of grade levels and subject areas. Regulations governing the licensure of teachers in Arkansas are issued by the Arkansas Board of Education. Licensure rules and regulations are always subject to change due to current legislative or state departmental actions.
Upcoming and Recorded Zoom Licensure Meetings - You will need to login with UARK credentials! Password to meeting recording is: licensure123@
TBD: All About Professional Development and the Online Licensure Checklist
TBD: All About Endorsments and Out of State Licensure
December 1: Plano ISD visit
Meeting Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/ytpWKIxBSl-CYdq1CY3ClwVgXik_ZJFq0-N_LDQeCasxsZsGmVoQtey-zmFimrgn.ayvYcQZEmYwF7sNN
Access Passcode: License@20
The information below applies to candidates in all teacher education programs. Information about the licensure process and various topics pertaining to licensure will be distributed via a series of emails throughout the student teaching semester or academic year.
Checklists and Letters
Licensure Requirements Checklist and Overview 2020-2021
Teacher Candidacy Letter 2021 (Candidates use this for applications!)
Wondering what you have to complete for licensure? Use the online licensure checklist to track your progress on all licensure tasks.
Licensure Assessments
Praxis / Edmentum
Find information and links for ETS Praxis and other required licensure assessments as well as cutoff scores for basic skills testing.
Initial Teacher
Licensure Programs
Need to know all initial licensure programs offered at the University of Arkansas? Information is here along with contact information and program links.
Licensure in
Another State
Seeking licensure in another state? See an overview and find links to licensure offices of most commonly asked about states.
Endorsement by
Program of Study
Find information on adding an endorsement to an existing Arkansas license along with contact information for particular programs.
Middle Level
Endorsement
Wanting to add middle level content areas to an existing Arkansas license? See information on all requirements , testing and levels available.
Frequently Asked Questions
See a list of our most commonly asked questions and answers we get about the licensure process.
