Licensure Information
Tierney Mount serves as the Licensure Officer and makes licensure recommendations to the state once
a candidate completes the program.
Licensure Video Presentations:
- KSDE Licensure Information (i.e., Application, Questions/Answers, Testing Info., etc...):
- To process application , candidates must register first: https://apps.ksde.org/authentication/login.aspx
- Praxis Information and Resources
- Disclosure Statement
*note effective September 12th the PLT is no longer required for licensure in the state of Kansas.
Coursework within the teacher education program prepares a student for the PRAXIS licensure exams required by the State of Kansas for application for a teacher license or endorsement. Completion of the PRAXIS licensure exams with a passing score is required by the State of Kansas for a candidate applying for teacher license and/or endorsement. The following material elaborates briefly on the levels of licensure available. Please recognize that this is only to be used as a guide and may change depending on changing state requirements. Please contact your academic advisor if you have any questions regarding any of the issues addressed below.
Praxis Information for Kansas Licensure - Content Codes
Out of State Licensure Requirements
Master's of Education: Counseling
Levels of Licensure
| Programs | "Old" level | "New" level |
|---|---|---|
|
Early Childhood Unified |
------------- |
Birth-3rd |
|
Elementary Education |
K-9 |
K-6 |
|
Middle Level Education |
5-9 |
5-8 |
|
Secondary Education |
7-12 |
6-12 |
|
K-12 Education |
K-12 |
PreK-12 |
WSU Licensure and Endorsement Availability: Undergraduate Programs
| Endorsement Areas | State Licensure Levels | WSU Degree Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Early Childhood Unified |
Birth-Grade 3 |
D20B |
|
Elementary |
K-6 |
D21A |
|
History Comprehensive |
5-8 |
D24H |
|
Science |
5-8 |
D24S |
|
English Language Arts |
5-8 |
D24E |
|
Mathematics |
5-8 |
D24M |
|
English Language Arts |
6-12 |
D22E |
|
Mathematics |
6-12 |
D22M |
|
Biology |
6-12 |
D22B |
|
Chemistry |
6-12 |
D22C |
|
History and Government |
6-12 |
D22H |
|
Art |
PreK-12 |
F23E |
|
Foreign Language: French |
PreK-12 |
D23F |
|
Foreign Language: Spanish |
PreK-12 |
D23N |
|
Instrumental Music |
PreK-12 |
F23I |
|
Vocal Music |
PreK-12 |
F23V |
|
Physical Education |
PreK-12 |
D23K |
|
Earth and Space Science |
6-12 |
D22S |
|
Physics |
6-12 |
D22P |
Advanced Programs
Requiring licensure in one of the above areas for program admission with the exception being school psychology which does not require a prior license.
| Endorsement Areas | State Licensure Levels | WSU Degree Code |
|---|---|---|
|
MAT ECU/EEU |
G18X |
|
|
Sp Ed-Early Childhood Unified |
G17X |
|
|
Sp Ed-Adaptive |
Same as original license |
G17P |
|
Sp Ed-Functional |
Same as original license |
G17L |
|
Sp Ed-Gifted |
Same as original license |
G17R |
|
School Psych |
G12H |
|
|
Building Leadership |
G17U |
|
|
District Leadership |
G07E |
|
|
Library Media Specialist |
G17N |
|
|
Reading Specialist |
G17N |
|
|
School Counselor |
G17M |
|
|
ESOL |
|
Required Educational and/or Licensure Tests
- Praxis Content Test: Students must take a content exam for each endorsement area in which they are seeking to earn licensure. This includes teaching endorsement, school specialist and school leadership licenses. This test is required by the Kansas State Department of Education. This test is not required for graduation, but it is a requirement for licensure.
Section 207 of Title II of the Higher Education Act (HEA) mandates that the Department of Educationcollect certain data on the performance of teacher preparation programs to prepare an annual report to Congress. Section 207 (f)(1) requires that institutions enrolling students who receive federal assistance who have a teacher preparation program must under the HEA report certain information to the general public. Section 207 (f)(2) requires this information be included with any material routinely sent to potential applicants, high school guidance counselors, and prospective employers. This information is likewise to be made available to the general public upon request. Information in this document is prepared in accordance with the Reference and Reporting Guide for Preparing State and Institutional Reports on the Quality of Teacher Preparation: Title II, Higher Education Act. Questions about any information included in this document should be directed to the Office of the Dean, College of Applied Studies; Box 131; Wichita State University; Wichita, KS
| Pass Information: | Individual Assessment Pass Rate Data: Program Completers |
|---|---|
| Institution Name/Code | Wichita State University/ 6884 |
| Type of Assessment/ Code Number | Number Taking Assessment | Number Passing Assessment | Institution Pass Rate | Institution Pass Rate for Largest Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: 5621 PLT PK | Traditional: 5 Alternative: 13 |
|
80% 100% |
N/A |
| Assessment 2: 5622 PLT K-6 |
Traditional: 32 |
Traditional: 28 |
88% |
N/A |
| Assessment 3: 5623 PLT 5-9 | Traditional: 3 Alternative: 10 |
Traditional: 3 Alternative: 10 |
100% 100% |
N/A |
| Assessment 4: 5624 PLT 7-12 | Traditional: 33 Alternative: 19 |
32 19 |
97%% 100% |
N/A |
| Professional Knowledge and Content Traditional | 73 | 67 | 92% | 92% Elementary |
| Professional Knowledge and Content Alternative | 84 | 83 | 99% | 99% ECU |
Enrollment: Number of Enrolled Students in the Teacher Preparation Program 2022/23
Traditional: 397
Alternative: 799
Average Student Teaching Time Requirements: 1) Hours per week: 40. 2) Weeks: 15/semester
3) Total Hours: 600
| Type of Assessment/ Code Number | Number Taking Assessment | Number Passing Assessment | Institution Pass Rate | Institution Pass Rate for Largest Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: 5621 PLT PK | 75 |
|
77.33% | N/A |
| Assessment 2: 5622 PLT K-6 |
215 |
200 |
92.56% |
N/A |
| Assessment 3: 5623 PLT 5-9 | 15 |
15 |
100% |
N/A |
| Assessment 4: 5624 PLT 7-12 | 73 | 68 | 93.15% | N/A |
| Professional Knowledge and Content 7812 | 225 | 192 | 85.33% | 85% Elementary |
| Professional Knowledge and Content 7813 | 226 | 172 | 85.40% |
85.40% Elementary |
|
Professional Knowledge and Content 7814 |
211 | 209 | 94.31% |
94.31% Elementary |
|
Professional Knowledge and Content 7815 |
224 | 198 | 88.39% |
88.39% Elementary |
Enrollment: Number of Enrolled Students in the Teacher Preparation Program 2020/21
Traditional: 807
Alternative: 1063
Average Student Teaching Time Requirements: 1) Hours per week: 40. 2) Weeks: 15/semester
3) Total Hours: 600
| Type of Assessment/ Code Number | Number Taking Assessment | Number Passing Assessment | Institution Pass Rate | Institution Pass Rate for Largest Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: 5621 PLT PK | 31 |
|
74% | N/A |
| Assessment 2: 5622 PLT K-6 |
132 |
124 |
94.7% |
N/A |
| Assessment 3: 5623 PLT 5-9 | 16 |
9 |
93.75% |
N/A |
| Assessment 4: 5624 PLT 7-12 | 57 | 49 | 96.49% | N/A |
| Professional Knowledge and Content 7812 | 131 | 123 | 83% | 83% Elementary |
| Professional Knowledge and Content 7813 | 129 | 127 | 85% |
85% Elementary |
|
Professional Knowledge and Content 7814 |
130 | 126 | 94.62% |
94.62% Elementary |
|
Professional Knowledge and Content 7815 |
129 | 122 | 85% |
85% Elementary |
Enrollment: Number of Enrolled Students in the Teacher Preparation Program 2018/19
Traditional: 266
Alternative: 385
Average Student Teaching Time Requirements: 1) Hours per week: 40. 2) Weeks: 15/semester
3) Total Hours: 600
| All Program Completers | Number Taking Assessments | Number Passing Assessments | Institution Pass Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 236 | 205 | 86% |
| 2019-2020 | 131 | 123 | 83% |
| 2018-2019 | Traditional : 114 Alternative: 66 |
109 59 |
96% 89% |