General requirements for the issuance of an initial Kansas teaching license include the following:

• Completion of an approved teacher education program specific to the following subject areas and grade levels requested:
• Elementary Education Level K-6
• Secondary Level 6-12: English, mathematics,  biology, chemistry, history, and theatre.
  
  
• Licensure Tests
• Principles of Learning and Teaching - score of 161
• Praxis II in major field
  
  
• 2.5 Cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale (USM requires a 2.75 for admission and exit from the USM teacher education program).  Calculation of the cumulative GPA includes coursework from all colleges attended.
  
  
Institutional Recommendation from the teacher education institution where the student completes the approved program for which she/he desires certification. 

The chair of the education department at the University of Saint Mary serves as the official licensure officer for the university.  Students consult with the  licensure officer (education department chair) for questions regarding  licensure in Kansas and other states.