State Professional Licensure by Program

Martin Luther College’s education programs are designed  to prepare men and women to serve in the public ministry as teachers in the schools of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Upon successful completion, graduates may be eligible for an assignment to a WELS school.

Students that enroll in an education program beginning in the 2026-27 are not license eligible.  Those interested in obtaining a license should review information on Post-Baccalaureate Licensure and Obtaining an Out-of-State License.

Below is a determination, by program and state licensure, as to whether MLC’s education programs meet the professional licensure requirements of the states and territories. These requirements are reviewed on an annual basis. Because licensure and certification requirements continuously evolve, the MLC cannot guarantee the completeness and accuracy of every entry.