Licensure

Professional Education Programs

During the internship, the intern should follow two steps to become a licensed teacher and to find a teaching position.

1. Successfully complete the appropriate Praxis II assessments
2. File an application for licensure

The licensure process can vary based on your program, if it's your first-time getting licensure in the state of Arkansas, or if you are applying for a provisional license.

Seeking your first-time Arkansas Teaching Licensure?

After graduating and completing all other requirements, you may apply for first-time licensure.

View the process for applying for first-time licensure >>

Enrolled in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program?

Students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching program may qualify for a provisional license provided that certain requirements are met.