Through interstate reciprocity agreements, you can convert your Pennsylvania Instructional I teaching certificate to an analogous teaching certificate in another state, allowing you the option to teach anywhere in the nation.
Reciprocity is not automatic. Contact your specific state's Department of Education to determine what criteria will be required to complete the transfer. Requirements for transfer vary from state to state, but most require:
- Transcripts from your completed Saint Joseph's University's teacher certification program
- Proof of your Pennsylvania Instructional I teaching certificate
State Transfer Policies
Below, you will find the transfer policies for each state.
Mid-Atlantic States – Pennsylvania Certification Transfer Policies
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
Other States – Pennsylvania Certification Transfer Policies:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
*Please note: This information is solely provided as an additional resource, and may not represent the most current policies. Please consult directly with your state's Department of Education to learn more about the latest requirements for license transfer.