Higher Learning Commission: A Student Guide to Higher Education
Requirements for educator licensure vary by state and may involve more than successful degree completion. Completers of educator licensure programs in Arkansas who apply for licensure in other states will likely need to satisfy additional requirements, such as completing an application, paying a fee, completing additional coursework/educational requirements specified by the state, and/or passing associated state licensure exams. Completion of an educator licensure program offered through an Arkansas institution does not directly qualify a graduate to obtain an educator license in any other state.
The following ATU programs of study are approved by the Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (ADE-DESE) as educator preparation programs. Degree and certificate programs are approved by the Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Higher Education (ADE-DHE). ATU’s teacher education programs are accredited at the initial teacher preparation and advanced levels by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Students who successfully complete all program requirements, meet all state requirements, and pass all associated state licensure exams are eligible to be recommended for Arkansas Educator licensure or endorsement.
The following abbreviations are used to indicate the various types of programs of study available: BA = Bachelor of Arts, BME = Bachelor of Music Education, BS = Bachelor of Science, BSE = Bachelor of Science in Education, EdS = Educational Specialist Degree, GC = Graduate Certificate, MAT = Master of Arts in Teaching, MED = Master of Education, MS = Master of Science, MSE = Master of Science in Education, ND = Non-degree / certificate endorsement curriculum, PMC = Post-Master’s Certificate.
For additional information and program information, please click the following link: https://catalog.atu.edu/undergraduate/programs/education-health/
Contact the College of Education and Health at (479) 964-0583 or click Program Information Request Form for more information about these endorsements.
For additional information and program information, please click the following link: https://catalog.atu.edu/graduate/
For additional information and program information, please click the following link: https://catalog.atu.edu/graduate/
The following table lists all U.S. states and discloses, in accordance with federal regulations, one of the following: (1) ATU’s education preparation programs (EPPs) meet state education requirements for licensure or certification or (2) ATU’s EPPs do not meet state education requirements for licensure or certification.
Students interested in obtaining a teaching license or endorsement in another state should check with the applicable licensing authority in that state to determine the state’s education requirements for eligibility for licensure. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a comprehensive and searchable list of state departments of education at https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html.
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State |
Program/Curriculum Disclosure |
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Alabama |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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Alaska |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Arizona |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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Arkansas |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
California |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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Colorado |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Connecticut |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Delaware |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Florida |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Georgia |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Hawaii |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Idaho |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Illinois |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Indiana |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Iowa |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Kansas |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Kentucky |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Louisiana |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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Maine |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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Maryland |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Massachusetts |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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Michigan |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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Minnesota |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Mississippi |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Missouri |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Montana |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Nebraska |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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Nevada |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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New Hampshire |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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New Jersey |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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New Mexico |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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New York |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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North Carolina |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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North Dakota |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Ohio |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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Oklahoma |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Oregon |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Pennsylvania |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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Rhode Island |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
South Carolina |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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South Dakota |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Tennessee |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Texas |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Utah |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Vermont |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Virginia |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Washington |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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West Virginia |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Wisconsin |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Wyoming |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
Important Licensure Information for Prospective Nursing Students
The Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Arkansas Tech University (ATU)—including the LPN to BSN track—is designed to meet the educational requirements for nursing licensure in the state of Arkansas. This program is regulated by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN) and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Considering ATU but reside in another state?
Licensure requirements vary by state and may change over time. While ATU works diligently
to maintain current information, the pre-licensure BSN curriculum may not meet licensure
requirements in states outside of Arkansas.
What You Should Do:
Need Help?
We're here to support your academic and professional goals. Please reach out to us with any questions about licensure eligibility or curriculum alignment with your home state's requirements.
Helpful Resources:
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State |
Program/Curriculum Disclosure |
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Alabama |
Programs do meet education requirements |
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Alaska |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Arizona |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
California |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
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Colorado |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Connecticut |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Delaware |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
District of Columbia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Florida |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Georgia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Hawaii |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Idaho |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Illinois |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Indiana |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Iowa |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Kansas |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Kentucky |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Louisiana |
Programs do meet education requirements |
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Maine |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Maryland |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Massachusetts |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Michigan |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Minnesota |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Mississippi |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Missouri |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Montana |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Nebraska |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Nevada |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New Hampshire |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New Jersey |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New Mexico |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New York |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
North Carolina |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
North Dakota |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Ohio |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Oklahoma |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Oregon |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Pennsylvania |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Rhode Island |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
South Carolina |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
South Dakota |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Tennessee |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Texas |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Utah |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Vermont |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Virginia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Washington |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
West Virginia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Wisconsin |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Wyoming |
Programs do meet education requirements |
The RN-BSN and MSN programs at Arkansas Tech University do not lead to licensure. Arkansas Tech University seeks authorization or exemption in U.S. states in compliance with federal and state regulations that govern offering online educational programs and makes good faith efforts to identify and obtain necessary state authorizations for online learning. Where specific clinical approval is required, Arkansas Tech University files the necessary documentation or approval request.
Arkansas Tech University participates in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). Participation in NC-SARA is voluntary and serves as a regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. NC-SARA was created to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state.
For specific information regarding state authorizations and approvals, please contact the ATU Department of Nursing at (479) 968-0383 or nurs@atu.edu.
|
State |
Program/Curriculum Disclosure |
|
Alabama |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Alaska |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Arizona |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
California |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Colorado |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Connecticut |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Delaware |
Programs do meet education requirements ** |
|
District of Columbia |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Florida |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Georgia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Hawaii |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Idaho |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Illinois |
Programs do meet education requirements ** |
|
Indiana |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Iowa |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Kansas |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Kentucky |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Louisiana |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Maine |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Maryland |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Massachusetts |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Michigan |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Minnesota |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Mississippi |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Missouri |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Montana |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Nebraska |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Nevada |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New Hampshire |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New Jersey |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New Mexico |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New York |
|
|
North Carolina |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
North Dakota |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Ohio |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Oklahoma |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Oregon |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Pennsylvania |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Rhode Island |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
South Carolina |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
South Dakota |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Tennessee |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Texas |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Utah |
Programs do meet education requirements ** |
|
Vermont |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Virginia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Washington |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
West Virginia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Wisconsin |
Programs do meet education requirements ** |
|
Wyoming |
Programs do meet education requirements |
** May require paperwork/approval by the corresponding state board of nursing.
|
State |
Program/Curriculum Disclosure |
|
Alabama |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Alaska |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Arizona |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
California |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Colorado |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Connecticut |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Delaware |
Programs do meet education requirements ** |
|
District of Columbia |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Florida |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Georgia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Hawaii |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Idaho |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Illinois |
Programs do meet education requirements ** |
|
Indiana |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Iowa |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Kansas |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Kentucky |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Louisiana |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Maine |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Maryland |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Massachusetts |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Michigan |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Minnesota |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Mississippi |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Missouri |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Montana |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Nebraska |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Nevada |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New Hampshire |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New Jersey |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New Mexico |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New York |
|
|
North Carolina |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
North Dakota |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Ohio |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Oklahoma |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Oregon |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Pennsylvania |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Rhode Island |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
South Carolina |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
South Dakota |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Tennessee |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Texas |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Utah |
Programs do meet education requirements ** |
|
Vermont |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Virginia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Washington |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
West Virginia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Wisconsin |
Programs do meet education requirements ** |
|
Wyoming |
Programs do meet education requirements |
** May require paperwork/approval by the corresponding state board of nursing.
|
State |
Program/Curriculum Disclosure |
|
Alabama |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Alaska |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Arizona |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Arkansas |
Programs meet education requirements |
|
California |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Colorado |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Connecticut |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Delaware |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Florida |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Georgia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Hawaii |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Idaho |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Illinois |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Indiana |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Iowa |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Kansas |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Kentucky |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Louisiana |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Maine |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Maryland |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
Massachusetts |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Michigan |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Minnesota |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Mississippi |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Missouri |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Montana |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Nebraska |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Nevada |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
New Hampshire |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
New Jersey |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New Mexico |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
New York |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
North Carolina |
Programs do not meet education requirements |
|
North Dakota |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Ohio |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Oklahoma |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Oregon |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Pennsylvania |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Rhode Island |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
South Carolina |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
South Dakota |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Tennessee |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Texas |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Utah |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Vermont |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Virginia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Washington |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
West Virginia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Wisconsin |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Wyoming |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
State |
Program/Curriculum Disclosure |
|
Alabama |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Alaska |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Arizona |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Arkansas |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
California |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Colorado |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Connecticut |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Delaware |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Florida |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Georgia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Hawaii |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Idaho |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Illinois |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Indiana |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Iowa |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Kansas |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Kentucky |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Louisiana |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Maine |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Maryland |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Massachusetts |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Michigan |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Minnesota |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Mississippi |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Missouri |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Montana |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Nebraska |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Nevada |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New Hampshire |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New Jersey |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New Mexico |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
New York |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
North Carolina |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
North Dakota |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Ohio |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Oklahoma |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Oregon |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Pennsylvania |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Rhode Island |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
South Carolina |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
South Dakota |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Tennessee |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Texas |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Utah |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Vermont |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Virginia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Washington |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Washington D. C. |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
West Virginia |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Wisconsin |
Programs do meet education requirements |
|
Wyoming |
Programs do meet education requirements |