Teacher Licensing
The state of New Hampshire Department of Education Bureau of Credentialing issues teacher licenses in New Hampshire. The University of New Hampshire provides recommendations for licensure to the state upon completion of an educator preparation program. At that time, a teacher candidate must file an application with the NH Department of Education. Applications are available online through the New Hampshire Educator Information System.
In addition to the recommendation for licensure provided by UNH, at the completion of a student’s educator preparation program, candidates for licensure must provide Basic Academic Skills Assessment scores, provide subject area test scores, submit an official transcript showing award of degree, complete a background check, and pay required fees.
Teacher candidates recommended by the University are eligible for a Beginner Educator License (BEL).
Areas of Teacher Licensure at UNH
The University of New Hampshire has state approved programs and is authorized to prepare students for teacher licensing in the following areas. Course requirements worksheets for several programs on the list below can be found here:
| Professional Educator Preparation Programs - Content Areas | Format/Level Offered |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Teacher (birth - grade 3) | BS |
| Elementary Education Teacher (K-6) | MEd |
| English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher1 | MEd, MAT, Licensure |
| English Language Arts Teacher for Grades 5-12 | MEd, MAT |
| Health Education Teacher | MEd, MAT |
| Health Education and Physical Education Teacher1 (integrated) | BS, MEd, MAT |
| Life Sciences Teacher for Grades 7-12 | MEd, MAT |
| Mathematics Teacher, Middle Level (to Alg.1/Integ 1) | BS, MEd, MAT |
| Mathematics Teacher, Upper Level (Pre-Alg to AP Math) | BS, MEd, MAT |
| Music Teacher | BM, MEd, MAT |
| Physical Education Teacher | MEd, MAT |
| Social Studies Teacher for Grades 5-12 | MEd, MAT |
| Special Education Teacher (age 5 through 22)2 | MEd |
| Theatre Teacher | BA, MEd, MAT |
| Visual Arts Teacher | MEd, MAT |
| Other Specialty Areas | Format |
| Special Education Administrator2 | Licensure |
1 Health & Physical Education Teacher Professional Educator licensure PEPP offered at BS, MEd, and MAT level through integrated program.
- Health only is available at MEd, MAT level.
- Physical Education only is available at MEd, MAT level.
- Health only or Physical Education only NOT available at BS undergraduate level.
2 No longer accepting applications to the licensure program.
Testing Requirements for licensure in New Hampshire
For additional information about UNH Programs and Professional Licensure/Certification Eligibility, see Professional Licensure Disclosure Information.
