Your transcript is stamped to indicate that you have successfully completed the Vermont State Department of Education approved program, indicating that you are eligible for licensure. The stamp also includes the subject area for your first endorsement. This endorsement is the same as your program (e.g. Art, Early Childhood PreK-3, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary, Middle Grades, Music, Physical Education, Secondary Education/subject area).
Additional endorsements in VT require a minimum of 18 credits of appropriate coursework PLUS the Additional Requirements listed at the end of each endorsement at the State Department of Education website. As you review the additional requirements, you will note that most of them actually require a major (minimum of 30 credits) or the equivalent. Applicants must also provide passing PRAXIS II scores for the additional endorsement(s). We've listed the Additional Requirements for a number of the endorsements below. Keep in mind that this is informational only and you should review information at the State of Vermont Department of Education web site.
Art/Additional Requirements:
A major in art, or the equivalent in undergraduate and/or graduate coursework.
A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in art education at the elementary (PK-6) or middle/secondary (7-12) instructional level, depending on the authorization sought. For the full PK-12 authorization, a minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in art education at both the PK-6 and 7-12 instructional levels is required.
Early Childhood Education/Additional Requirements:
A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in early childhood
education at the birth-to-5 and/or 5-8 age levels, depending on the authorization sought. For the full birth through grade three
authorization, a minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in early childhood education at both the birth-to-5 and 5-8 age levels is required.
Early Childhood Special Educator/Additional Requirements:
Baccalaureate degree with a recommendation for licensure in early
childhood special education, or a minimum of 21 credits in early
childhood special education.
A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in early childhood special education at both the infant/toddler (birth to age 2) and preschool (age 3 to age 6) age levels.
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A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in elementary education at both the primary (K-3) and upper elementary (4-6) instructional levels is required.
English/Additional Requirements:
A major in English or Comparative Literature, or the equivalent in undergraduate and/or graduate coursework.
A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, at the middle/secondary level (7-12) in science, social studies, math, or English.
Mathematics/Additional Requirements:
A major in mathematics, or the equivalent in undergraduate and/or
graduate coursework in mathematics.
A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, at the middle/secondary level (7-12) in science, social studies, math, or English.
Middle Grades/Additional Requirements:
A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, at the middle grades level (5-9) in science, social studies, math, or English.
A minor in English or Comparative Literature, or the equivalent in undergraduate and/or graduate coursework.
A minor in mathematics, or the equivalent in undergraduate and/or graduate coursework.
A minor in history, political science, economics, geography, or a combination thereof, or the equivalent in undergraduate and/or graduate coursework. (Coursework in cultural anthropology and non-Western area studies may be counted toward geography.)
A minor in biology, chemistry, physics, or earth/environmental/ atmospheric sciences, or a combination thereof, or the equivalent in undergraduate and/or graduate coursework.
Modern and Classical Languages/Additional Requirements:
A major in a modern or classical language, or the equivalent in
undergraduate and/or graduate coursework. (Native speakers and
speakers of ASL are exempt from this requirement.)
A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in modern and classical languages at the elementary (PK-6) or middle/secondary (7-12) instructional level, depending on the authorization sought. For the full PK-12 authorization, a minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in modern and classical languages at both the PK-6 and 7-12 instructional levels is required.
Music/Additional Requirements:
A major in music, or the equivalent in undergraduate and/or graduate coursework.
A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in music education at the elementary (PK-6) or middle/secondary (7-12) instructional level, depending on the authorization sought. For the full PK-12 authorization, a minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in music education at both the PK-6 and 7-12 instructional levels is required.
Physical Education/Additional Requirements:
A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in physical education at the elementary (PK-6) or middle/secondary (7-12) instructional level, depending on the authorization sought. For the full PK-12 authorization, a minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in physical education at both the PK-6 and 7-12 instructional levels is required.
Science/Additional Requirements:
A major in biology, chemistry, physics, or earth/environmental/
atmospheric sciences, or the equivalent in undergraduate and/or graduate coursework.
A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, at the middle/secondary level (7- 12) in science, social studies, math, or English.
Social Studies/Additional Requirements:
A major in history, political science, economics, or geography, or the equivalent in undergraduate and/or graduate coursework. (Coursework in cultural anthropology and non-Western area studies may be counted toward geography.)
A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, at the middle/secondary level (7- 12) in science, social studies, math, or English.
Special Educator/Additional Requirements:
Baccalaureate degree with a recommendation for licensure in special education, or a minimum of 21 credits in special education.
A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in special education at the elementary/middle (K-8) or middle/secondary (grade 7-age 21) instructional level, depending on the authorization sought. For the full K-age 21 authorization, a minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in special education at both the elementary/middle (K-8) and middle/secondary (grade 7-age 21) instructional levels is required.
Applications for licensure must be requested from the specific
State Department of Education (SDE) where you
intend to apply. This is also true for Vermont and
the contact information is listed below:
E-MAIL: doe-licensinginfo@state.vt.us
PHONE: (802) 828-2445
FAX: (802) 828-5107
ADDRESS: Vermont Department of Education
Office of Educator
Licensing and Professional Standards
120 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
Requests for an application must include: a full
name, complete mailing address, and area code
and phone number.
It is also possible to download the application.
NOTE: If you plan to deliver your licensing materials in person, please be aware that Educator Licensing is no longer physically located at 120 State Street, Montpelier. The licensing office is located at 1311 U.S. Route 302, Berlin, in the large building between Burger King and the Vermont Steak House on the Barre-Montpelier Road. The front entrance to department spaces is located slightly left of center and is distinguished by a double door.