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About Professional Licensure Programs

Effective July 1, 2024, updated requires institutions of higher education to determine and disclose whether academic programs that lead to professional licensure or certification meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification in its own state, and each state/territory in which it is enrolling students in distance education programs. In some cases, institutions may be unable to enroll students from states which it has determined an academic program does not meet that state’s educational requirements for licensure.

• The 51°µÍø offers several academic programs that prepare students for professional licensure and certification that is required for employment.  States vary in what professions they require to be licensed or certified, the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification, and how licensure or certification is acquired and maintained. These requirements may change over time, and changes may impact the program’s ability to prepare students to meet state requirements.
• As the University’s programs are generally designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, completion of a 51°µÍø program may not meet education requirements for a license or certification in another state.
• In addition to educational preparation, some states have additional licensure or certification requirements, which may include an earned degree from an accredited program. Others may require individuals to complete additional coursework, additional fieldwork, background checks, passage of additional state licensing exams, additional fees, or other requirements.
• Admission into, or completion of, 51°µÍø programs does not guarantee that a student will obtain a license or certification. State professional licensing boards make the ultimate decision as to whether or not an individual will be eligible for licensure based on the rules and regulations in place at the time the individual submits their application for licensure.

If your career plans include pursuing professional licensure or certification in your chosen field, it is strongly recommended that you review the educational requirements for any state/territory in which you plan to seek employment.

Professional Licensure Programs & State by State Determinations

The 51°µÍø makes every effort to provide current information about educational requirements for licensure or certification information for relevant programs. Updates to this information will be provided as they become available.

The University has determined that its programs that lead to professional licensure or certification meet requirements within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition, the following menu lists each professional licensure program, and the states for which the University has determined the program meets, or does not meet, the educational requirements for licensure at this time. In some cases, the University may not be able to determine whether its programs meet requirements.  Click each program link below to view these determinations.

Please note:

• In some cases, there may be states or territories where information about licensure is not in place or not available/applicable.
• In some cases, due to variance in state requirements, whether our academic programs meet requirements for licensure for students enrolling in programs via distance education may be different from on campus programs.
• For some programs, such as teacher education, state licensure titles and types may vary and could be unique to a particular state. The University’s education programs are designed to meet the educational licensure requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as guided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Not all states may offer identical or comparable certificates.

Academic Degree Programs:

Bachelor's Degree Programs

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• Teacher Education Programs (On Campus): Students enrolling in the University’s undergraduate Education programs may be interested in pursuing teacher education certification or licensure. Certification and licensure requirements are set by each state and territory and may change at any time during a student’s enrollment in a higher education program. Likewise, relocating to a different state during enrollment could impact whether a student can meet eligibility requirements for licensure in the new state. The University's undergraduate education programs are designed to meet, and meet, teacher education certification and licensure requirements within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The University has currently not determined whether its teacher education programs meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification in any state/territory other than Pennsylvania. Students should review licensure/certification requirements for any state in which they are interested in seeking employment. Contact the Education Department Chair, Dr. Maria Oreshkina, for additional information.

Bachelor's/Master's Degree Programs

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Master's Degree Programs

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• Teacher Education Programs (On Campus): Students enrolling in the University’s graduate Education programs may be interested in pursuing teacher education certification or licensure. Certification and licensure requirements are set by each state and territory and may change at any time during a student’s enrollment in a higher education program. Likewise, relocating to a different state during enrollment could impact whether a student can meet eligibility requirements for licensure in the new state. The University's graduate education programs are designed to meet, and meet, teacher education certification and licensure requirements within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The University has currently not determined whether its teacher education programs meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification in any state/territory other than Pennsylvania. Students should review licensure/certification requirements for any state in which they are interested in seeking employment. Contact the Education Department Chair, Dr. Maria Oreshkina, for additional information.
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Post Master’s Certificate Programs:

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• : The CAGS program in Professional Counseling is designed to meet, and meets, the professional counselor licensure/certification requirements within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Admission to this program is limited to students seeking licensure & employment in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Applicants seeking admission to this program must attest in writing that they plan to seek licensure/certification & employment in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in order to be accepted to the program. For more information, contact the Department of Counseling and Human Services chair, Dr. Rebecca Dalgin.

Doctoral Degree Programs:

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Information About Accounting Programs

Students enrolling in the University’s undergraduate and graduate Accounting programs may be interested in pursuing a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) certification or other professional accountancy certifications. The University's undergraduate and graduate Accounting programs provide curriculum helpful to students who may be interested in pursuing these. As these certifications are not generally required by states/territories in order to be employed as an accountant, they are not captured in this disclosure. Click here to learn more about CPA licensure in Accounting programs.

Other Important Reminders for Prospective and Current Students

• If your career plans include pursuing professional licensure or certification in your chosen field, it is strongly recommended that you review the educational requirements for any state/territory in which you plan to seek employment.
• If you move to a different state for any reason while participating in a program, professional licensure or certification eligibility requirements may differ and the 51°µÍø program may or may not meet those requirements. Currently enrolled students are encouraged to contact state licensure entities, or their program director, for additional information.
• Likewise, students who are considering changing their major program of study are advised to carefully review any licensure requirements and determinations related to their new program, current state, and any state to which they are considering seeking employment.
• It is highly recommended that international students considering enrollment in a program that leads to professional licensure or certification first confirm with the applicable professional licensing entity in their country of residence and/or country in which they intend to work as to whether the University’s program/degree is formally recognized. This includes, but is not limited to, when seeking licensure, certification, certain types of employment, and/or when enrolling in subsequent educational programs. Currently enrolled students are encouraged to contact their program director for additional guidance.
• If your program leads to a professional license or certification, an authorization may be required from the state professional licensing board prior to beginning a clinical or field experience in that state. For questions regarding eligibility for enrollment or placements (such as internships or clinical placements) in states other than Pennsylvania, students should contact the director or chair of the program/department for which they are applying. Graduate students may also contact the Office of Graduate Academic & Student Services.

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The University provides this information in response to which outlines institutional responsibilities for disclosing professional licensure information by the U.S. Department of Education.