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.
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.
Licensure Assessments
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.