Education Programs
Master of Arts in Teaching
UMGC currently offers a Master of Arts in Teaching. This program is designed to help prepare students to obtain initial certification as a teacher in Maryland in the field of secondary education in a specific subject area. Learn more about Maryland's requirements for initial licensure. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in their state. In particular, students seeking licensure in another state should confirm that the specific subject area they wish to pursue is available for licensure in that state.
Degrees or Credits from Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions: For some programs, UMGC may accept undergraduate degrees or transfer credit on a case-by-case basis from a non-regionally accredited institution that is accredited by a national accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Maryland State Department of Education may not accept undergraduate degrees or credit from non-regionally accredited institutions as meeting the education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in Maryland. Licensing boards in other states may not accept such credit or degrees. Accordingly, UMGC does not accept undergraduate degrees or transfer credit from non-regionally accredited institutions for students enrolling in the Masters of Art in Teaching program. Contact the Maryland State Department of Education to learn more about Maryland's education requirements for initial licensure.
UMGC's Master of Arts in Teaching program is not open for enrollment to residents of Kentucky unless approved by UMGC on a case-by-case basis. Please e-mail us for further information regarding UMGC's MAT program.
Department of Defense Schools
If a student resides in a state in which UMGC is not currently accepting students and the student is eligible to complete the program's field and clinical requirements at a Department of Defense Education Activity school, the student may e-mail us to discuss options for enrollment in the MAT program.
State Licensing Board Information
Alabama
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, UMGC's MAT program does not meet this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Alabama State Board of Education
50 North Ripley Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: 334-242-9700
Mailing Address:
Alabama State Board of Education
P.O. Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36104
Alaska
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, UMGC's MAT program does not meet this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Alaska Board of Education & Early Development
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
P.O. Box 110500
Juneau, AK 99811-0500
Phone: 907-465-2800
Fax: 907-465-4156
Mailing Address:
Alaska Board of Education & Early Development
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
P.O. Box 110500
Juneau, AK 99811-0500
Arizona
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Educator Certification Office
Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-542-4367
E-mail: certification@azed.gov
Mailing Address:
Educator Certification Office
Arizona Department of Education
Attn: Certification
P.O. Box 6490
Phoenix, AZ 85005-6490
Arkansas
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Office of Educator Licensure
Arkansas Department of Education
Four Capitol Mall, Room 106-B
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-682-4342
Fax: 501-682-4898
E-mail: ade.educatorlicensure@arkansas.gov
California
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95811-4213
Phone: 916-322-4974
Colorado
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Educator Talent Licensing Office
Colorado Department of Education
6000 East Evans Avenue
Building 2, Suite 100
Denver, CO 80222
Phone: 303-866-6628
Fax: 303-866-6722
E-mail: CDELicensing@cde.state.co.us
Connecticut
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification
Connecticut State Department of Education
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 503
Hartford, CT 06103-1841
Phone: 860-713-6969
Fax: 860-713-7017
E-mail: teacher.cert@ct.gov
Mailing Address:
Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification
Connecticut State Department of Education
P.O. Box 150471
Hartford, CT 06115-0471
Delaware
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Delaware Department of Education
The Townsend Building
401 Federal Street, Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901-3639
Phone: 302-857-4000
Mailing Address:
Delaware Department of Education
Collette Education Resource Center
35 Commerce Way, Suite 1
Dover, DE 19904
ATTN: Certification
Florida
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Bureau of Educator Certification
Florida Department of Education
Turlington Building, Room 201
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Toll-Free: 800-445-6739
Georgia
UMGC's MAT program meets the education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
200 Piedmont Avenue SE
Suite 1702, West Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334-9032
Toll-Free: 800-869-7775
Phone: 404-232-2500
E-mail: mail@gapsc.com
Hawaii
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Hawaii Teacher Standards Board
650 Iwilei Road, #201
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: 808-586-2600
Fax: 808-586-2606
Idaho
UMGC's MAT program meets the education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may also be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Certification & Professional Standards Department
Idaho State Department of Education
650 West State Street
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-332-6882
E-mail: certification@sde.idaho.gov
Mailing Address:
Certification & Professional Standards Department
Idaho State Department of Education
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0037
Illinois
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, UMGC's MAT program does not meet this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Illinois State Board of Education
Educator Licensure
Educator Effectiveness Division
100 North 1st Street
Springfield, IL 62777
Phone: 217-557-6763
Fax: 217-524-1289
E-mail: licensure@isbe.net
Indiana
UMGC's MAT program meets the education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may also be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Office of Educator Effectiveness and Licensing
Indiana Department of Education
South Tower, Suite 600
115 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-232-9010
E-mail: licensinghelp@doe.in.gov
Iowa
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure.
Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
Grimes State Office Building
400 East 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
Phone: 515-281-3605
Fax: 515-281-7669
Kansas
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Teacher Licensure and Accreditation
Kansas State Department of Education
900 SW Jackson Street
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: 785-296-2288
Fax: 785-296-7933
Louisiana
UMGC's MAT program meets the education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may also be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5243
Toll-Free: 877-453-2721
Mailing Address:
Louisiana Department of Education
P.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064
Maine
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Maine Department of Education Certification Office
Burton Cross Building, 5th Floor
111 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: 207-624-6603
Fax: 207-624-6604
E-mail: cert.doe@maine.gov
Maryland
Maryland is UMGC's home state. UMGC's MAT program meets the education requirements to obtain initial licensure in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Division of Educator Effectiveness
Certification
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
Phone: 410-767-0406
E-mail: info.msde@maryland.gov
Massachusetts
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Office of Educator Licensure
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
Phone: 781-338-6600
Fax: 781-338-3391
Michigan
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure.
Educator Services
Michigan Department of Education
608 West Allegan Street
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-373-3310
E-mail: moecssupport@michigan.gov
Mailing Address:
Educator Services
Michigan Department of Education
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909
Minnesota
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, UMGC's MAT program does not meet this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Minnesota Board of Teaching
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113
Phone: 651-582-8888
Fax: 651-582-8872
E-mail: board.teaching@state.mn.us
Mississippi
UMGC's MAT program meets the education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may also be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Office of Educator Licensure
Mississippi Department of Education
359 North West Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: 601-359-3483
Fax: 601-359-2778
E-mail: teachersupport@mdek12.org
Mailing Address:
Office of Educator Licensure
Mississippi Department of Education
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
Missouri
UMGC's MAT program meets the education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may also be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Educator Certification
Office of Educator Quality
Division of Learning Services
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
205 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-751-0051
E-mail: certification@dese.mo.gov
Mailing Address:
Educator Certification
Office of Educator Quality
Division of Learning Services
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480
Montana
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Montana Educator Licensure Program
Montana Office of Public Instruction
1201 11th Avenue, 1st Floor
Helena, MT 59601
Toll-Free: 888-231-9393
Phone: 406-444-3095
Fax: 406-444-0743
E-mail: cert@mt.gov
Mailing Address:
Montana Educator Licensure Program
Montana Office of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 202501
Helena, MT 59620
Nebraska
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, UMGC's MAT program does not meet this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Teacher Certification Division
Nebraska State Board of Education
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: 402-471-0739
Fax: 402-742-2359
E-mail: nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov
Nevada
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, UMGC's MAT program does not meet this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Office of Educator Licensure
State of Nevada Department of Education
Las Vegas Office
9890 South Maryland Parkway, 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89183
Phone: 702-486-6458
Fax: 702-486-6450
Counties served: Clark, Lincoln, and Nye counties
Carson City Office
755 North Roop Street, Suite 107
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775-687-5980
Fax: 775-687-5978
Counties served: all remaining Nevada counties
New Hampshire
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, UMGC's MAT program does not meet this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Division of Program Support, Bureau of Credentialing
New Hampshire Department of Education
101 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301-3494
Phone: 603-271-2409
Fax: 603-271-1953
E-mail: cert.info@doe.nh.gov
New Jersey
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Office of Certification & Induction
State of New Jersey Department of Education
P.O. Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625-0500
Toll-Free: 877-900-6960
Phone: 609-292-2070
New Mexico
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure.
Professional Licensure Bureau
New Mexico Public Education Department
120 South Federal Place, Room 10
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: 505-827-1436
E-mail: LicensureUnit@state.nm.us
Mailing Address:
Professional Licensure Bureau
New Mexico Public Education Department
Attn: Licensure
300 Don Gaspar
Santa Fe, NM 87501
New York
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Office of Teaching Initiatives
Certification
New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
Phone: 518-474-3901
North Carolina
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, UMGC's MAT program does not meet this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Licensure Section
Education Building
301 North Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2825
Toll-Free: 800-577-7994 (within North Carolina)
Phone: 919-807-3310 (outside of North Carolina)
Fax: 919-807-3445
E-mail: asklicensure@dpi.nc.gov
Mailing Address:
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Licensure Section
Education Building
6301 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6301
North Dakota
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure.
North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board
2718 Gateway Avenue, Suite 204
Bismarck, ND 58503-0585
Phone: 701-328-9641
Fax: 701-328-9647
E-mail: espbinfo@nd.gov
Ohio
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Office of Educator Licensure
Ohio Department of Education
25 South Front Street, Mail Stop 504
Columbus, OH 43215-4183
Toll-Free: 877-644-6338
Phone: 614-466-3593
E-mail: educator.licensure@education.ohio.gov
Oklahoma
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Oklahoma State Department of Education
Teacher Certification Office
Oliver Hodge Building
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, #212
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: 405-521-3337
Fax: 405-521-6205
Oregon
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
250 Division Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-378-3586
Fax: 503-378-4448
E-mail: contact.tspc@oregon.gov
Pennsylvania
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126
Phone: 717-728-3224
Phone: 717-787-3356
Rhode Island
UMGC's MAT program meets the education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may also be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Office of Educator Excellence and Certification Services
Rhode Island Department of Education
255 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-222-8893
E-mail: EQAC@ride.ri.gov
South Carolina
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure.
Office of Educator Services
South Carolina Department of Education
8301 Parklane Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Phone: 803-896-0325
E-mail: certification@ed.sc.gov
South Dakota
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Office of Educator Certification
South Dakota Department of Education
800 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-773-3134
Fax: 605-773-6139
E-mail: certification@state.sd.us
Tennessee
UMGC's MAT program meets the education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may also be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Educator Licensure
Tennessee Department of Education
Andrew Johnson Tower, 12th Floor
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-532-4885
Fax: 615-532-1448
E-mail: educator.licensure@tn.gov
Texas
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
If you have been convicted of a crime, please review the Texas Education Agency webpage regarding criminal history checks and the Texas Education Agency webpage regarding preliminary criminal history evaluations to identify state rules, restrictions, and guidelines used to determine the eligibility for licensure of an individual who has been convicted of an offense.
If you are seeking licensure in Texas, you have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the Board as provided in Texas Occupations Code, Sec. 53.102. You may make a request if you: (1) are enrolled or planning to enroll in an education program that prepares you for an initial license or are planning to take an examination for an initial license and (2) you have reason to believe that you are ineligible for the license due to a conviction or deferred adjudication for a felony or misdemeanor offense. You must state the basis for potential ineligibility in your request.
Educator Certification
Texas Education Agency
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-936-8400
Fax: 512-936-8277
Utah
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Utah State Board of Education
Educator Licensing
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-3204
Phone: 801-538-7740
Fax: 801-538-7973
Mailing Address:
USBE Licensing
250 East 500 South
P.O. Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200
Vermont
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Licensing Office
State of Vermont Agency of Education
219 North Main Street, Suite 402
Barre, VT 05641
Phone: 802-479-1700
E-mail: AOE.licensinginfo@vermont.gov
Virginia
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure.
Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
Virginia Department of Education
James Monroe Building
101 North 14th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-225-2022
E-mail: licensure@doe.virginia.gov
Mailing Address:
Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218
Washington
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
State of Washington Professional Educator Standards Board
Old Capitol Building
600 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504-7236
Phone: 360-725-6275
E-mail: PESB@k12.wa.us
Mailing Address:
State of Washington Professional Educator Standards Board
P.O. Box 47206
Olympia, WA 98504-7206
Washington, D.C.
UMGC's MAT program meets the education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. A student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification may also be eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board. State requirements are subject to change. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
810 First Street NE, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-741-5881
E-mail: osse.asklicensure@dc.gov
West Virginia
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
West Virginia Department of Education
Office of Certification and Professional Preparation
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Building 6, Room 304
Charleston, WV 25305
Toll-Free: 800-982-2378
Phone: 304-558-7010
Wisconsin
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Teacher Education, Professional Development, and Licensing
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
125 South Webster Street
Madison, WI 53703
Toll-Free: 800-441-4563
Phone: 608-266-3390
Wyoming
Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether UMGC's MAT program meets this state’s education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.
Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board
1920 Thomes Avenue, Suite 400
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Toll-Free: 800-675-6893
Phone: 307-777-7291
Fax: 307-777-8718
Master of Education in Instructional Technology
UMGC currently offers the Master of Education in instructional technology program. This program does not lead to initial teacher certification in Maryland, but rather is designed to enhance skills in instructional technology. Students seeking initial teacher certification in Maryland or another state should consider enrolling in UMGC's Master of Arts in Teaching program.
Maryland does not offer additional licenses, certifications, or endorsements for graduates of the Master of Education in instructional technology program. Other states, however, may offer additional licenses, certifications, or endorsements for graduates of this type of program. Although UMGC is offering distance education in compliance with all states' laws, we cannot confirm whether this program meets other state's education requirements to obtain additional licensure. Students who wish to take this program to seek additional licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in their state.
Currently, UMGC's Master of Education in instructional technology program is not open for enrollment to residents of Kentucky, unless approved by UMGC on a case-by-case basis.
Department of Defense Schools
If a student resides in a state in which UMGC is not currently accepting students and the student is eligible to complete the program's field and clinical requirements at a Department of Defense Education Activity school, the student may e-mail us to discuss options for enrollment in the MEd in instructional technology program.
State Licensing Board Information
Alaska
Alaska Board of Education & Early Development
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
P.O. Box 110500
Juneau, AK 99811-0500
Phone: 907-465-2800
Fax: 907-465-4156
Mailing Address:
Alaska Board of Education & Early Development
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
P.O. Box 110500
Juneau, AK 99811-0500
Delaware
Delaware Department of Education
The Townsend Building
401 Federal Street, Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901-3639
Phone: 302-857-4000
Mailing Address:
Delaware Department of Education
Collette Education Resource Center
35 Commerce Way, Suite 1
Dover, DE 19904
ATTN: Certification
Missouri
Educator Certification
Office of Educator Quality
Division of Learning Services
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
205 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-751-0051
E-mail: certification@dese.mo.gov
Mailing Address:
Educator Certification
Office of Educator Quality
Division of Learning Services
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480
Nevada
Office of Educator Licensure
State of Nevada Department of Education
Las Vegas Office
9890 South Maryland Parkway, 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89183
Phone: 702-486-6458
Fax: 702-486-6450
Counties served: Clark, Lincoln, and Nye counties
Carson City Office
755 North Roop Street, Suite 107
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775-687-5980
Fax: 775-687-5978
Counties served: all remaining Nevada counties
Utah
Utah State Board of Education
Educator Licensing
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-3204
Phone: 801-538-7740
Fax: 801-538-7973
Mailing Address:
USBE Licensing
250 East 500 South
P.O. Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200
