College of Education and Health Professions

UA Graduates Seeking Licensure in Other States

The following instructions are for people who are licensed to teach in Arkansas through the University of Arkansas' teacher education program and who want to obtain a teaching position in a state other than Arkansas.

To receive a recommendation for teacher licensure in another state, send a packet containing the following information to Kathy Malstrom, Teacher Licensing Officer, 350 Graduate Education Building, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701:

  • Out-of-state application from the state in which a position is sought
  • Copy of Arkansas teaching license
  • For UA graduates who have never held an Arkansas license, copy of Praxis I and II scores
  • Copy of transcript

The packet will be reviewed and, if complete, will be sent to the appropriate receiving agency with a recommendation. Incomplete packets cannot be acted upon.