General Licensure and Certification Disclosure

The following programs have been identified as meeting educational requirements for licensure or certification in some states. All current and prospective students are encouraged to contact the relevant program for more information regarding licensure and certification requirements for their current or intended state of location, as requirements vary by state.

Master of Arts in Education with Educational Leadership Concentration (Endorsement Pathway)

The Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership (Endorsement Pathway) program meets the educational requirements to apply for a prinicpal endorsement to be added to an initial license.  

  • States for which York University has determined that its curriculum MEETS the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
    • Alabama, Illinois, Iowas, Nebraska and Oklahoma
  • States for which York University has determined that its curriculum DOES NOT meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
    • California, Georgia, Texas, and Minnesota
  • States for which York University has NOT DETERMINDED YET if the curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
    • Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi Missouri Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming

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Master of Arts in Education with Early Childhood Education Concentration

The Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education program meets the educational requirements to apply for Early Childhood Education Endorsement for PK-3 grade. This endorsement is added to an initial Elementary or Special Education license. Academic advisors at York work closely with students who are considering certification options. Students should contact their advisors immediately to ensure their course of study fulfills all requirements for their state of residence as these vary. Students may need to complete additional requirements to qualify for licensure.

  • States for which York University has determined that its curriculum MEETS the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
  • Nebraska
  • States for which York University has determined that its curriculum DOES NOT meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
  • Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia Wisconsin, Wyoming

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