Professional Licensure or Certification
Obtaining a School Psychology License or Certificate with a Master degree in Counselor Education
The Master of Education in Counselor Education at the University of Mississippi prepares students to become highly-skilled professionals who provide flexible, consumer-oriented therapy that addresses students’ academic, career, and social/emotional development needs. Our programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body that grants accreditation to graduate level programs in professional counseling.
School Psychology Licensure and Certification is often complicated and varies across the United States, and it is important to understand all educational and individual requirements for licensing. The University of Mississippi School of Education cannot guarantee licensure, certification, or endorsement in any state or territory beyond Mississippi. Our program has researched these requirements in every state and territory and will update this information annually. It is your responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for your state, and if you need assistance please reach out to the SAFE Office, by email safe@olemiss.edu, or phone (662) 915-7382.
Search Disclosures by State
| State/Territory | Does NOT Meet Curriculum Requirements | Meets Curriculum Requirements, Allows Direct Application |
Meets Curriculum Requirements, RECIPROCITY |
NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes | |||
| Alaska | Yes | |||
| American Samoa | Yes | |||
| Arizona | Yes | |||
| Arkansas | Yes | |||
| California | Yes | Recognizes NASP-approved programs as meeting training requirements for out-of-state applicants. | ||
| Colorado | Yes | |||
| Connecticut | Yes | |||
| Delaware | Yes | |||
| District of Columbia | Yes | |||
| Federated States of Micronesia | Yes | |||
| Florida | Yes | Recognizes NASP-approved programs as meeting training requirements for out-of-state applicants. | ||
| Georgia | Yes | Recognizes NASP-approved programs as meeting training requirements for out-of-state applicants. | ||
| Guam | Yes | Recognizes NASP-approved programs as meeting training requirements for out-of-state applicants. | ||
| Hawaii | Yes | |||
| Idaho | Yes | |||
| Illinois | Yes | |||
| Indiana | Yes | |||
| Iowa | Yes | Iowa has reciprocity with all states providing education licensure. This means any individual completing a program in your state which leads to education licensure will be granted a similar license in Iowa providing the institution can verify the candidate has completed all requirements for licensure within that state or the candidate can submit an education license issued from that state. | ||
| Kansas | Yes | |||
| Kentucky | Yes | |||
| Louisiana | Yes | |||
| Maine | Yes | |||
| Maryland | Yes | |||
| Massachusetts | Yes | |||
| Michigan | Yes | Yes | In order to be issued a Standard Teaching Certificate based on completion of an out-of-state program, Michigan does not impose additional educational requirements beyond what Mississippi State would require for its graduates to be recommended for teacher certification in Mississippi. Michigan honors the programs approved for teacher certification by other states for licensure and does not generally impose additional educational requirements for teacher certification beyond completion of a program approved by the educator preparation provider’s home state to lead to teacher licensure. For program completers with less than three years of successful teaching, passage of the appropriate Michigan Test(s) for Teacher Certification is required. Mississippi State program completers may be issued a nonrenewable one-year Temporary Teaching Certificate in order to complete testing requirements. See Michigan Department of Education for more information. | |
| Minnesota | Yes | |||
| Mississippi | Yes | |||
| Missouri | Yes | |||
| Montana | Yes | |||
| Nebraska | Yes | Education Level and Certification: Graduate degree (at least two years of additional study beyond bachelors: Masters + 36 or Doctorate) from an accredited school psychology program and an internship in the field for direct experience as required by NDE Rule 24. | ||
| Nevada | Yes | |||
| New Hampshire | Yes | |||
| New Jersey | Yes | Requires candidates to hold a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university including: a NJ Department of Education-approved school psychology graduate curriculum or a minimum of 60 semester-hour graduate credits, a 300-hour practicum in school psychology, and 1200-hour externship (internship) in school psychology. | ||
| New Mexico | Yes | |||
| New York | Yes | |||
| North Carolina | Yes | |||
| North Dakota | Yes | |||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Yes | |||
| Ohio | Yes | |||
| Oklahoma | Yes | |||
| Oregon | Yes | Oregon School Personnel Licences | ||
| Pennsylvania | Yes | One must present passing scores on PA required licesnure exams as well as verification of 2 years of experience teaching under the licesnure area along with the standard Mississippi Educator's license. Candidate must also have a 3.0 overall program GPA. There are no provisions for a temporary certificate unless a district chooses to request one on the candidates behalf. Must also have a 3.0 program GPA. Pennsylvania Department of Education | ||
| Puerto Rico | Yes | |||
| Republic of Palau | Yes | |||
| Republic of the Marshall Islands | Yes | |||
| Rhode Island | Yes | Must pass RI licensure but eligible for provisional license while meeting that requirement. Required Document Checklist. | ||
| South Carolina | Yes | Yes | Reciprocity is granted. South Carolina Department of Education | |
| South Dakota | Yes | SD does not offer reciprocity | ||
| Tennessee | Yes | Recognizes NASP-approved programs as meeting training requirements for out-of-state applicants. | ||
| Texas | Yes | |||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Yes | Recognizes NASP-approved programs as meeting training requirements for out-of-state applicants. | ||
| Utah | Yes | |||
| Vermont | Yes | |||
| Virginia | Yes | |||
| Washington | Yes | |||
| West Virginia | Yes | |||
| Wisconsin | Yes | |||
| Wyoming | Yes |
Disclaimer: Although all state licensing boards have been reviewed by the University of Mississippi for program adherence to meet the educational requirements, it is up to each student to review the boards as well and be knowledgeable of all requirements. Some boards require additional tests, or unique state specifications. These requirements are noted here but are also privy to change without notice. (Updated: 11/25/2025)