SARA Disclosure--Special Education

The professional licensing disclosures below apply to the following programs:

  • M.Ed. Special Education
  • Ed.S. Special Education
  • Endorsement: Teacher Leader - Special Education
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Territory
Licensure Information State/Territory
Licensing Information
Notes National Accreditation
ALABAMA
 
Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Alabama’s educational requirements for administrative licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure
Alabama licensing contact:
(334) 694-4900

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Alabama will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Alabama offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Alabama’s State Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
ALASKA Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Alaska’s educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Alaska licensing contact:
(907) 465-2800

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Alaska will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Alaska offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Alaska’s Department of Education and Early Development website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
AMERICAN
SAMOA
Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the territory American Samoa.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
American Samoa licensure contact: (684) 633-5237

Please review American Samoa’s Regulations on the U.S. Department of Education website for details about Teacher licensure requirements in the territory.
  Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
ARIZONA Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of Arizona.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
Arizona licensing contact:
(602) 542-5393

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Arizona will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Arizona offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Arizona Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
ARKANSAS Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Arkansas educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Arkansas licensing contact:
(501) 682-4475

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Arkansas will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Arkansas offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Arkansas’ Educator License website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
CALIFORNIA Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet California educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
California licensing contact:
(916) 319-0800

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in California will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which California offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants”  and California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
COLORADO Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Colorado’s educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Colorado licensing contact:
(303) 866-6600

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Colorado will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho teaching certification with a teaching and field grade level in which Colorado offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Colorado’s Department of Education Licensing website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
CONNECTICUT Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Connecticut educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Connecticut licensing contact:
(860) 713-6543

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Connecticut will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Connecticut offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Connecticut’s Department of Education Bureau of Licensing website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
DELAWARE Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Delaware educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Delaware licensing contact:
(302) 735-4000

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Delaware will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Delaware offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Delaware’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet the District of Columbia’ educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
District of Columbia licensing contact:
(202) 727-6436

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in the District of Columbia will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which the District of Columbia offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and the District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the territory of the Federated States of Micronesia.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
Federated States of Micronesia licensure contact:
(691) 320-2609

Please review the Federated States of Micronesia’s Department of Education website for more information about Teacher licensure requirements in the territory.
  Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
FLORIDA Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Florida educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Florida licensing contact:
(850) 245-0505

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Florida will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Florida offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Florida’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
GEORGIA Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of Georgia.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
Georgia licensing contact:
(404) 656-2800

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Georgia will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Georgia offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Georgia’s Professional Standards Commission website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
GUAM Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Guam educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Guam licensing contact:
(671) 300-1536

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Guam will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Guam offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Guam’s National State Boards of Education webpage. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
HAWAII Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Hawaii educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Hawaii licensing contact:
(808) 784-6200

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Hawaii will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Hawaii offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Hawaii’s State Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
IDAHO Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho. Idaho licensing contact:
(208) 332-6800

Please review Idaho’s State Department of Education website for more information regarding administrative licensure and licensure..
  Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
ILLILNOIS Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Illinois educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Illinois licensing contact:
(217) 782-4321

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Illinois will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Illinois offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Illinois’ State Board of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
INDIANA Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Indiana educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Indiana licensing contact:
(317) 232-6610

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Indiana will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Indiana offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Indiana’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
IOWA Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of Iowa.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
Iowa licensing contact:
(515) 281-5294

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Iowa will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Iowa offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Iowa’s Board of Educational Examiners website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
KANSAS Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of Kansas.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
Kansas licensing contact:
(785) 296-3201

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Kansas will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Kansas offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Kansas’ State Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
KENTUCKY Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Kentucky educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Kentucky licensing contact:
(502) 564-3141

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Kentucky will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Kentucky offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Kentucky’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
LOUISIANA Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Louisiana educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Louisiana licensing contact:
(877) 453-2721

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Louisiana will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Louisiana offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Louisiana’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
MAINE Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Maine educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Maine licensing contact:
(207) 624-6600

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Maine will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Maine offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Maine’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
MARSHALL ISLANDS Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

It has not been determined if graduates of NNU programs also meet the Marshall Islands educational requirements for licensure.
Marshall Islands licensing contact:
(692)-625-5261

Please review the International Labor Union’s Marshall Islands webpage for more information about Teacher licensure requirements in the territory.
  Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
MARYLAND Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of Maryland.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
Maryland licensing contact:
(410) 767-0100

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Maryland will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Maryland offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and  Maryland’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
MASSACHUSETTS Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of Massachusetts.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
Massachusetts licensing contact:
(781) 338-3000

Please review Massachusetts’ Office of Elementary and Secondary Education website for details about Teacher licensure requirements in the state.
All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). While this particular state participates in the NASDTEC reciprocity agreement, its teacher certifcation regulations ask the candidate to complete some very specific requirements that are not available through NNU. This does not mean earning an NNU Bachelors degree program in Education and Secondary Education would not be an excellent preparation for teaching in this state. Rather it simply means you need to be aware of specific requirements that this state will expect of its candidates beyond an NNU degree and Idaho certification. For more specific information, visit NASDTEC webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants”. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
MICHIGAN Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Michigan educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Michigan licensing contact:
(833) 633-5788

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Michigan will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Michigan offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Michigan’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
MINNESOTA Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Minnesota educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Minnesota licensing contact:
(651) 582-8200

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Minnesota will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Minnesota offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Minnesota’s Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
MISSISSIPPI Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Mississippi educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Mississippi licensing contact:
(601) 359-3513

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Mississippi will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Mississippi offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Mississippi’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
MISSOURI Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Missouri educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Missouri licensing contact:
(573) 751-4212

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Missouri will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Missouri offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
MONTANA Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Montana educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Montana licensing contact:
(406) 444-3680

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Montana will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Montana offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Montana’s Office of Public Instruction website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
NEBRASKA Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Nebraska educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Nebraska licensing contact:
(402) 471-2295

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Nebraska will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Nebraska offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Nebraska’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
NEVADA Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Nevada educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Nevada licensure contact:
(775) 687-9115

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Nevada will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Nevada offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Nevada’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
NEW HAMPSHIRE Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of Massachusetts.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
New Hampshire licensing contact:
(603) 271-6699

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in New Hampshire will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which New Hampshire offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and  New Hampshire’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
NEW JERSEY Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of New Jersey.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
New Jersey licensure contact:
(609) 376-3500

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in New Jersey will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which New Jersey offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and New Jersey's Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
NEW MEXICO Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of New Mexico.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
New Mexico licensing contact:
(505) 827-5800

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in New Mexico will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which New Mexico offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and New Mexico’s Public Education Department website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
NEW YORK Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet New York educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
New York licensure contact:
(518) 474-3852

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in New York will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which New York offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and New York’s Office of Teaching Initiatives website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
NORTH CAROLINA Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of North Carolina.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
North Carolina licensing contact:
(984)236-2100

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in North Carolina will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which North Carolina offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and North Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
NORTH DAKOTA Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet North Dakota educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
North Dakota licensing contact:
(701) 328-2260

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in North Dakota will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which North Dakota offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and North Dakota’s Education Standards and Practices Board website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

It has not been determined if graduates of NNU programs also meet Northern Mariana Islands educational requirements for licensure.
Northern Mariana Islands licensure contact:
(670) 237-3027

Please review the U.S. Department of Education’s Northern Mariana Islands webpage for details about Teacher licensure requirements in the state/territory.
  Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
OHIO Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Ohio educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Ohio licensing contact:
(877) 644-6338

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Ohio will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Ohio offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Ohio’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
OKLAHOMA Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of North Carolina.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
Oklahoma licensure contact:
(405) 521-3301

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Oklahoma will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Oklahoma offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Oklahoma’s State Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
OREGON Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Oregon educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Oregon licensing contact:
(503) 947-5600

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Oregon will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Oregon offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Oregon’s Teacher Standards and Practices Commission website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
PALAU Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

It has not been determined if graduates of NNU programs also meet Palau educational requirements for licensure.
Palau licensure contact:
680) 488-6425

Please review Palau’s Bureau of Education website for details about Teacher licensure requirements in the territory.
  Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
PENNSYLVANIA Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of Pennsylvania.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
Pennsylvania licensure contact:
(717) 783-6788

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Pennsylvania will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Pennsylvania offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Pennsylvania’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
PUERTO RICO Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

It has not been determined if graduates of NNU programs also meet Puerto Rico educational requirements for licensure.
Puerto Rico licensing contact:
(787) 759-2000

Please review the National Association for State Boards of Education website and the Puerto Rico State Board of Education website for details about teacher licensure requirements in the territory.
  Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
RHODE ISLAND Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Rhode Island educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Rhode Island licensing contact:
(401) 222-8333

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Rhode Island will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Rhode Island offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Rhode Island’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
SOUTH CAROLINA Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet South Carolina educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
South Carolina licensing contact:
(803) 734-8500

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in South Carolina will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which South Carolina offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and South Carolina’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
SOUTH DAKOTA Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of South Dakota.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
South Dakota licensure contact:
(605) 773-3455

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in South Dakota will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which South Dakota offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and South Dakota’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
TENNESSEE Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Tennessee educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Tennessee licensure contact:
615-741-5158

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Tennessee will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Tennessee offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Tennessee’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
TEXAS Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of Texas.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
Texas licensure contact:
(512) 463-9734

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Texas will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Texas offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Texas’  Teacher Education Agency website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
UTAH Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of Utah.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
Utah licensure contact:
(801) 538-7500

Please review Utah’s State Board of Education website for details about Teacher licensure requirements in the state.
From Utah's State Board of Education website:

"Does Utah offer reciprocity?
Utah does not offer reciprocity with any state. Every candidate will need to fill out an application and follow the steps located in the Out-of-State (OOS) License Application Checklist."

While NNU's degree programs meet Utah educationall standards, Utah includes some additional testing requirements within their certification process.
Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
VIRGIN ISLANDS Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

It has not been determined if graduates of NNU programs also meet Virgin Islands educational requirements for licensure.
Virgin Islands licensing contact:
340-773-1095

Please review the Virgin Island’s Department of Education website for details about Teacher licensure requirements in the territory.
  Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
VERMONT Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Vermont educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Vermont licensure contact:
(802) 828-1130

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Vermont will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Vermont offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Vermont’s Agency of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
VIRGINIA Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Virginia educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Virginia licensure contact:
(804) 292-3820

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Virginia will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Virginia offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Virginia’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
WASHINGTON Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Washington’s educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Washington licensure contact:
(360) 725-6000

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Washington will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Washington offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
WEST VIRGINIA Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of West Virginia.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
West Virginia licensing contact:
304) 558-2681

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in West Virginia will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which West Virginia offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and  West Virginia’s Department of Education website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
WISCONSIN Northwest Nazarene University has not yet determined whether its Master of Education: Special Education program meets the professional licensure standards for the state of Wisconsin.

Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.
Wisconsin licensing contact:
(608) 266-3390

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Wisconsin’ will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Wisconsin’ offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
WYOMING Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs qualify for licensure endorsement in special education in the state of Idaho.

Because students meet the professional licensure standards for certification in Idaho, graduates of NNU programs also meet Wyoming educational requirements for licensure through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement for Educator Licensure.
Wyoming licensing contact:
(307) 777-7675

NNU strongly recommends that you check with your state’s licensing or certification board to learn about requirements before you enroll in this program or a program at any other university. You can find your state’s information by clicking this link.
Specific licensure in Wyoming will be dependent upon alignment of a applicant’s Idaho license in which Wyoming offers comparable certification. All jurisdictions that participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may choose to have additional requirements for educators who are coming from another jurisdiction. These additional requirements are known as “Jurisdiction Specific Requirements” (JSRs). Often, these additional requirements vary upon the educator’s years of experience. Some jurisdictions, however, consider themselves “full-reciprocity” and do not have any additional requirements. For more information, see NASDTEC's webpage “Information for Out of State Applicants” and Wyoming’s Professional Teaching Standards Board website. Northwest Nazarene University’s Special Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  This national accreditation will help support your application for licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

Northwest Nazarene University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).  The NWCCU is a regional accreditaton body recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).