For students not in the School of Education, teacher licensure and degree conferral are two separate processes. In Secondary and All-grades programs, students may earn licensure through the School of Education while enrolled and earning a baccalaureate degree in any of the following schools of the university:

• College of Arts and Sciences 
• Media School 
• School of Public Health
• School of Music

Candidates outside the School of Education must meet both the degree-granting school's graduation requirements and the licensure requirements for their teacher education program. That is, students must meet GenEd, professional education, and content area course requirements, and any other specific program requirements in the area in which they want to be certified, as outlined in this bulletin. They must also have completed a minimum of 120 credit hours. In addition, these students must satisfy all the requirements for the degree, as stipulated by the degree-granting school. It is strongly recommended that students in these programs see an academic advisor in each of the schools every semester before registering.

All undergraduate students majoring in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Elementary/Exceptional Needs must be enrolled in the School of Education. These students will receive both the degree and recommendation for licensure from the School of Education.