Reciprocity

Receiving Certification Outside of Florida

The State of Florida has reciprocity agreements with other states, thus making it easier for Barry University students to become a certified teacher in another state.   

To increase the chances of earning certification outside of Florida, students should obtain a Master of Science in Education. Although Florida does not currently require a master’s degree for permanent certification, many of the other states do. Receiving the master’s degree broadens the student’s career options, allowing him/her to pursue teaching elsewhere. Also, students are strongly encouraged to receive his/her Florida Teacher Certification prior to transitioning into another states’ education system.

Barry University’s School of Education is here to help students understand the requirements necessary for out-of-state certification. For more information about reciprocity, please contact the Department of Education in the state you wish to receive a certification from.

Teach in Florida, or Anywhere in the World.

The great news is that you are not limited to teach only in Florida, or even the United States, after you graduate. In fact, we encourage our students to pursue teaching wherever they desire. When you graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Barry University, you will receive Reading and ESOL Endorsements. These endorsements help students pursue teaching in other states and overseas.

Contact Information for Department of Education in Other States

Alabama
(334) 353-8567
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Indiana
317-232-9010
Email

Nebraska
402-471-0739
Email

South Carolina
877-885-5280     

Alaska
(907) 465-2831
Email

Iowa
(515) 281-3245

Nevada
(702) 486-6458     

South Dakota
877-885-5280     

Arizona
602-542-5393
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Kansas
785-291-3678

New Hampshire
(603) 271-3494     

Tennessee
(615) 532-4885
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Arkansas
501-682-4342
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Kentucky
(502) 564-4606
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New Jersey
609-292-2070     

Texas
(512) 463-9734     

California
1-888-921-2682
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Louisiana
877.453.2721

New Mexico
(505) 827-5821
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Utah
(801) 538-7740

Colorado
(303) 866-6628     
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Maine
(207) 624-6603    
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New York
(
518) 474-3901
     

Vermont
(802) 828-2445     
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Connecticut
1-860-713-6969     
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Maryland
1-866-772-8922

North Carolina
1.919.807.3310     

Virginia
1-888-832-2481

Delaware
(302) 735-4000     
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Massachusetts
781-338-6600  

North Dakota
(701) 328-9641     
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Washington
(360) 725-6400 
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D.C.
(202) 741-5881    
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Michigan
(517)373-3310 
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Ohio
1(877) 644-6338     

West Virginia
1-800-982-2378

Georgia
(800) 869-7775    

Minnesota
651-582-8691
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Oklahoma
(405) 521-3337     

Wisconsin
(608) 266-1027
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Hawaii
808.586.2619     
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Mississippi
601-359-3483
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Oregon
(503)378-3586     

Wyoming
1-800-675-6893
     

Idaho
(800) 432-4601

Missouri
573-751-0051
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Pennsylvania
717-787-3356     

 

Illinois
1-866-262-6663   

Montana
406.444.3150
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Rhode Island
401.222.4600      
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