Program Licensure & Credentialing by State

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) M.Ed. Early Childhood Teacher (PreK-2) Initial Licensure program prepares students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulatory requirements for the Academic Teacher, Early Childhood (PK-2) Initial teacher license.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs.  In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state. 

Students interested in teaching outside of Massachusetts must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Massachusetts. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) M.Ed. Elementary Teacher Initial Licensure program prepares students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulatory requirements for the Academic Teacher, Elementary Education, 1-6 Initial teacher license.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs.  In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state. 

Students interested in teaching outside of Massachusetts must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Massachusetts. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) M.Ed. English as a Second Language (5-12) Initial Licensure program prepares students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulatory requirements for the Academic Teacher, English as a Second Language (5-12) Initial teacher license.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs.  In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state.

Students interested in teaching outside of Massachusetts must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Massachusetts. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) M.Ed. General Science (1-6 or 5-8) Initial Licensure program and Post-Baccalaureate General Science Teaching Certificate (1-6 or 5-8) Initial Licensure program prepare students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulatory requirements for the Academic Teacher, General Science (1-6 or 5-8) Initial teacher license.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs.  In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state.

Students interested in teaching outside of Massachusetts must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Massachusetts. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) M.Ed. Mathematics (5-8 or 8-12) Initial Licensure program and Post-Baccalaureate Mathematics Specialist Certificate (5-8 or 8-12) Initial Licensure program prepare students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulatory requirements for the Academic Teacher, Mathematics (5-8 or 8-12) Initial teacher license.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs.  In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state.

Students interested in teaching outside of Massachusetts must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Massachusetts. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) M.Ed. Skills-Based Health/Social Emotional Learning Initial Licensure program prepares students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulatory requirements for the Academic Teacher, Health/Family and Consumer Sciences (All Levels) Initial teacher license.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs.  In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state.

Students interested in teaching outside of Massachusetts must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Massachusetts. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) M.Ed. Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PK-8 or 5-12) Initial Licensure program and M.Ed. Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PK-8 or 5-12) & Applied Behavior Analysis Initial Licensure programs prepare students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulatory requirements for the Academic Teacher, Moderate Disabilities (Pk-8 or 5-12) Initial teacher license.

Students in the M.Ed. Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (Pk-8 or 5-12) & Applied Behavioral Analysis program should refer to the Applied Behavioral Analysis tab for the behavioral analysis certification determinations. The below determinations are strictly for the Academic Teacher, Moderate Disabilities (Pk-8 or 5-12) Initial teacher license. component of the degree.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs. In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state. 

Students interested in teaching outside of Massachusetts must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Massachusetts. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) Post-master’s Autism Specialist Endorsement Certificate program prepares students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulatory requirements for the Autism Endorsement (Level depends on prerequisite license).

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs.  In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state.

Students interested in teaching outside of Massachusetts must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Massachusetts. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) Post-master’s Digital Literacy Computer Science Certificate program provides MA educators who hold an initial or professional license with the coursework that prepares them to add the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Academic Teacher, Digital Literacy/Computer Science (PK-6 or 5-12) teacher license to their existing license upon receiving a passing score on the Digital Literacy & Computer Science MTEL and successfully completing a district-sponsored 150-hour internship that meets the regulatory requirements for the license.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs. In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state. 

Students interested in teaching outside of Massachusetts must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Massachusetts. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) Post-master’s Elementary Science Specialist (1-6) Certificate program provides MA educators who hold an initial or professional license with the coursework that prepares them to add the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Academic Teacher,  General Science (1-6) teacher license to their existing license upon receiving a passing score on MA DESE required MTELs and successfully completing a district-sponsored 150-hour internship that meets the regulatory requirements for the license.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs.  In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state.

Students interested in teaching outside of Massachusetts must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Massachusetts. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) Post-master’s Transition Specialist Endorsement Certificate program prepares students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulatory requirements for the Transition Specialist Endorsement (Level depends on prerequisite license).

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs.  In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state.

Students interested in teaching outside of Massachusetts must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Massachusetts. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) M.Ed. Educational Leadership Principal/Assistant Principal PK-8 or 5-12 Initial Licensure program, CAGS Educational Leadership Principal/Assistant Principal PK-8 or 5-12 Initial Licensure programs prepare students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulatory requirements for the Academic Administrator, Principal/Assistant Principal PK-8 or 5-12 Initial Administrator license.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs.  In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state.

Cambridge College offers an accounting program at the master’s level, the Master of Science in Accounting (MACC), designed to help students prepare to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accounting Exam. Please note that students cannot earn a CPA certification/license simply by earning a college degree. According to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) website, you should first determine where you plan to sit for the CPA exam since the education and experience requirements to sit for the CPA exam are different for every state*. As a result, Cambridge College strongly encourages you to review your state's CPA exam and licensure requirements and criteria.

*See the table below for licensure requirements in your state or territory.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) M.Ed. Autism Education Program (PR) provides Puerto Rico-licensed educators who hold an active teaching license with the educational requirements to add the Puerto Rico Special Education and Autism Teacher License to their existing license.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs. In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state.

Students interested in teaching outside of Puerto Rico must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Puerto Rico. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) M.Ed. Education Administration (PR) provides Puerto Rico-licensed educators who hold an active teaching license with the educational requirements to add the Puerto Rico Special Education and Autism Teacher License to their existing license.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs. In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state.

Students interested in teaching outside of Puerto Rico must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Puerto Rico. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) M.Ed. Elementary Education Program (PR) and M.Ed. Elementary Education Program with Subspecialization of Teaching Spanish as a Second Language (PR) provide Puerto Rico-licensed educators who hold an active teaching license with the educational requirements to add the Puerto Rico Elementary Education License to their existing license.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs. In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state.

Students in the M.Ed. Elementary Education Program with Subspecialization of Teaching Spanish as a Second Language (PR) should note that the subspecialization in teaching Spanish is a concentration and not a licensure track pathway to any level of license.

Students interested in teaching outside of Puerto Rico must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Puerto Rico. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) M.Ed. Health Program (PR) provides Puerto Rico-licensed educators who hold an active teaching license with the educational requirements to add the Puerto Rico School Health Teacher License to their existing license.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs. In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state.

Students interested in teaching outside of Puerto Rico must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Puerto Rico. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) M.Ed. Librarianship Education Program (PR) provides Puerto Rico-licensed educators who hold an active teaching license with the educational requirements to add the Puerto Rico Library Teacher License to their existing license.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs. In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state.

Students interested in teaching outside of Puerto Rico must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Puerto Rico. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education and Counseling (Division of Education) M.Ed. Mathematics Education Program (PR) provides Puerto Rico-licensed educators who hold an active teaching license with the educational requirements to add the Puerto Rico Secondary Mathematics Teacher License to their existing license.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs. In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state.

Students interested in teaching outside of Puerto Rico must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Puerto Rico. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.

The Cambridge College, School of Education & Counseling (SEC), Division of Counseling, M.Ed. Mental Health Counseling Program (PR) prepares students to meet the Pre-Master’s Degree education and experience requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) application in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Cambridge College has made every effort to verify the statements made in this notice. However, state licensure is controlled by each individual state’s legislature and may change without notice to college and university programs. In addition to the reviewed educational requirements, many states require additional post-graduate training hours, passing of certification examination(s), CORI check, etc., to receive a license in that given state.

Students interested in teaching outside of Puerto Rico must successfully complete the program and achieve initial teacher certification in Puerto Rico. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. We recommend that students who intend to pursue licensure/credentialing review this information prior to applying.