Our program’s primary purpose is to prepare men and women to serve in the public ministry of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), equipping graduates for called service in WELS schools. Because of this focus, our licensure reciprocity efforts are concentrated in states where WELS schools are located, ensuring our learners are prepared to meet certification requirements in the communities they are most likely to serve. An evaluation of the program by submission of an application, an official transcript, proof of licensure and experience, and an application fee are required for most states. Additional state-specific coursework and/or testing may also be required.
Chemistry
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in Chemsitry meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
Early Childhood Education
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in Early Childhood Education meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
Educational Technology (Endorsement)
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License Endorsement in Educational Technology meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
Elementary Education
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
General Science 5-8 (Endorsement)
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License Endorsement in General Science 5-8 meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
Life Science
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in Life Science meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
Middle Level Communication Arts and Literature (Endorsement)
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License Endorsement in Middle Level Communication Arts and Literature meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
Middle Level Social Studies (Endorsement)
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License Endorsement in Middle Level Social Studies meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
Physics
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in Physics meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
Secondary Communication Arts & Literature
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in Sceondary Communication Arts & Literature meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
Secondary Mathematics
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in Secondary Mathematics meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
Special Education
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in Special Education meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
Special Education: Academic and Behavioral Strategist
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in Special Education: Academic and Behavioral Strategist meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
Teachers of Music: Instrument
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in Teachers of Music: Instrument meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
Teachers of Music: Vocal
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in Teachers of Music: Vocal meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
World Language and Culture: Spanish
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in World Language and Culture: Spanish meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
World Language and Culture K-8: Spanish (Endorsement)
Candidates should review the specific state licensure requirements to determine the documentation and testing requirements necessary to apply for licensure reciprocity.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License Endorsement in World Language and Culture K-8: Spanish meets the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A degree from MLC and Tier 3 Minnesota License in K-6 Elementary Education may not meet the teacher preparation requirements in the following states and territories:
Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The information on this page will be reviewed annually in January. If you have a question or concern regarding the information on this page, please contact Mrs. Deb Plath at plathda@mlc-wels.edu
MLC maintains a list of contact information and initial information for obtaining a teaching license outside of Minnesota.
MLC stands ready to assist students that look to pursue licenses in other states.
- Contact MLC’s Licensure Office at licensure@mlc-wels.edu for licensure questions.
- Official transcripts are available by submitting the completed request form to the Record Office.
