Out-of-state applicants or students should confirm if you reside in a NC-SARA state by visiting the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). Please review the status of the state where you are currently residing for any special restrictions which may exist for your academic program of interest. If your prospective program is excluded, please check back frequently as information may change.
Athletic Training, MS
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Lizzie Elder (elizabeth.elder@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional certification and licensure provided that the student meets the criteria for certification and obtaining licensure in the state of employment. The MSAT program is a CAATE-accredited professional AT program and prepares students to take the BOC Examination (certification examination) in the last semester of the MSAT program. Upon successful completion of the BOC Examination, students can apply for licensure. Specific licensure information for each state can be found at https://members.nata.org/gov/state/regulatory-boards/map.cfm. |
Collaborative Edu Prog, BSE
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Coun Ed-Clinic Mental Hlth, MA
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Ryan Cook (rmcook@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) program may meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, the University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://www.nbcc.org/search/stateboarddirectory for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Counselot Educ-Rehab Couns, MA
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Ryan Cook (rmcook@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The Counselor Education – Rehabilitation Counseling (MA) program may meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, the University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://www.nbcc.org/search/stateboarddirectory for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Counselot Educ-School Couns, MA
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The Counselor Education (MA) program may meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, the University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://www.nbcc.org/search/stateboarddirectory for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Early Childhood Educ (DL), BS
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Blake Berryhill (bberryhill@ches.ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program lead to a Birth to PreK Child Development Certificate in Alabama, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining the certificate. We are not aware of equivalent certificates in other states. The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Early Childhood Education, BS
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Blake Berryhill (bberryhill@ches.ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program lead to a Birth to PreK Child Development Certificate in Alabama, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining the certificate. We are not aware of equivalent certificates in other states. The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Ed Psychology School Psyc, EDS
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The Educational Psychology (EdS) concentration in School Psychology may meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, the University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://www.nasponline.org/standards-and-certification/state-school-psychology-credentialing-requirements for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Ed Psych-School Psychometry, MA
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The Educational Psychology (MA) concentration in School Psychometry may meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, the University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://www.nasponline.org/standards-and-certification/state-school-psychology-credentialing-requirements for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Educational Leadership, EDS
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Educational Leadership, MA
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Elementary Education, BSE
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure. UA has not made a determination that this educational program will lead to licensure in every state. The following website will assist students to identify professional licensure requirements in each state: https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/. |
Elementary Education, EDS
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure. UA has not made a determination that this educational program will lead to licensure in every state. The following website will assist students to identify professional licensure requirements in each state: https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/. |
Elementary Education, MA
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program (except the Overseas programs) customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure. UA has not made a determination that this educational program will lead to licensure in every state. The following website will assist students to identify professional licensure requirements in each state: https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/. |
Food and Nutrition (DL), BHS
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Jeannine Lawrence (jlawrence@ches.ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The Food and Nutrition degree program at the University of Alabama is ACEND-accredited and provides the dietetics coursework required to obtain a verification statement confirming completion of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Further, this DPD education content establishes eligibility to enter a dietetic internship as a next step to becoming a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration while meeting professional licensing requirements in all states requiring licensure. |
Food and Nutrition, BHS
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Jeannine Lawrence (jlawrence@ches.ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The Food and Nutrition degree program at the University of Alabama is ACEND-accredited and provides the dietetics coursework required to obtain a verification statement confirming completion of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Further, this DPD education content establishes eligibility to enter a dietetic internship as a next step to becoming a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration while meeting professional licensing requirements in all states requiring licensure. |
Human Dev Family Stdy, MHS (MFT Concentration)
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Blake Berryhill (bberryhill@ches.ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| CA | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state, such as sitting for an exam or post-degree requirements for supervised work experience. As of this date, in addition to earning a master’s degree from a regionally accredited school, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences requires the completion of specific courses that are offered at UA and can be completed as electives within your program of study; and the completion of additional courses that are based on California law and these courses are not offered at UA. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
| FL | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state, such as sitting for an exam or post-degree requirements for supervised work experience. As of this date, in addition to earning a master’s degree from an regionally accredited school, the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling requires the completion of specific coursework. These courses are offered at UA and can be completed as electives within your program of study. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
| IL | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state, such as sitting for an exam or post-degree requirements for supervised work experience. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
| IN | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state, such as sitting for an exam or post-degree requirements for supervised work experience. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
| LA | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state, such as sitting for an exam or post-degree requirements for supervised work experience. As of this date, in addition to earning a master’s degree from an COAMFTE accredited school (or pending) the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling requires the completion of specific coursework. These courses are offered at UA and can be completed as electives within your program of study. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
| MS | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state, such as sitting for an exam or post-degree requirements for supervised work experience. As of this date, in addition to earning a master’s degree from an COAMFTE accredited school (or pending) the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling requires the completion of specific coursework. These courses are offered at UA and can be completed as electives within your program of study. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
| NC | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state, such as sitting for an exam or post-degree requirements for supervised work experience. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
| NJ | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state, such as sitting for an exam or post-degree requirements for supervised work experience. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
| TX | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state, such as sitting for an exam or post-degree requirements for supervised work experience. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
| VT | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state, such as sitting for an exam or post-degree requirements for supervised work experience. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state, such as sitting for an exam or post-degree requirements for supervised work experience. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Kinesiology, BSE
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in the Kinesiology, BSE program with a concentration in Physical Education customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. The concentration in Exercise Science does not lead to professional licensure or certification. |
Kinesiology, MA
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in the Kinesiology, MA program for Class A Physical Education (Sport Pedagogy) customarily leads to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Law, JD
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Claude Arrington (carrington@law.ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. A JD degree from the University of Alabama School of Law, an ABA-accredited law school, satisfies the degree requirement needed to sit for the bar exam in any U.S. jurisdiction. However, the bar of each jurisdiction may impose other requirements to practice law, such as character and fitness qualifications, a passing score on a bar examination, and / or specific coursework. Admission to or a degree from the School of Law does not guarantee that an applicant will satisfy the other requirements of a state bar. |
Library & Infor Studies, MLI
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Joi Mahand (wwmahand@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Multiple Abilities Program, BSE
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Music Educ Vocal/Choral, BSE
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://www.teachercertificationdegrees.com/certification/colorado/ and https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Music Education/Instr, BSE
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://www.teachercertificationdegrees.com/certification/colorado/ and https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Music Therapy, BM
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Andrea Cevasco-Trotter (amtrotter@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| NY | The Music Therapy Concentration in the Bachelor of Music (BM) program is accredited by the American Music Therapy Association and the National Association of Schools of Music. Students are eligible to sit for the music therapy board exam upon completion of all required coursework in this program. As of this date, the state of New York requires music therapists to have a licensure as a Creative Arts Therapist, which involves additional coursework and training, beyond the coursework provided at UA. For information on the specific requirements for music therapy licensure or certification in New York, please visit https://www.op.nysed.gov/creative-arts-therapists. |
| All Other States | The Music Therapy Concentration in the Bachelor of Music (BM) program is accredited by the American Music Therapy Association and the National Association of Schools of Music. Students are eligible to sit for the music therapy board exam upon completion of all required coursework in this program. For information on the specific requirements for music therapy licensure or certification in your home state, use the Certification Board for Music Therapist’s™ State Licensure list (https://www.cbmt.org/state-requirements/). |
Nursing, BSN (Distance Programs)
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Michelle Cheshire (mcheshire@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | Current licensure as a registered nurse is one of the admission requirements to this program. Coursework in this program does not lead to licensure. |
Nursing, BSN (Main Campus Programs)
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Michelle Cheshire (mcheshire@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program prepare students to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam, which is required for licensure in all 50 states. |
Nursing, MSN
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Amy Lee (adlee5@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program provide the content needed to sit for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Certification exams; such as those administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Students need to maintain a current RN license (one of our program admission requirements), complete the program coursework; and then, successfully pass an APRN certification exam accepted by their state, to be qualified to work as a nurse practitioner in their state. |
Psychology, PHD
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Lindsey Jacobs (jacob008@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| AK | Although our program’s requirement to complete an undergraduate History & Systems course (either prior to or during our training program) meets APA accreditation requirements, it is unclear if this meets licensure requirements in Alaska. |
| CA | Although a doctoral degree from an accredited program like The University of Alabama is needed, additional coursework or experience, potentially beyond what is offered at UA in the following areas is also required: Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention, Human Sexuality, Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting, Detection and Treatment of Alcohol and Other Chemical Substance Dependence, Spousal or Partner Abuse, Aging and Long-Term Care. |
| GA | Although our program’s requirement to complete an undergraduate History & Systems course (either prior to or during our training program) meets APA accreditation requirements, it is unclear if this meets licensure requirements in Georgia. |
| HI | Although our program’s requirement to complete an undergraduate History & Systems course (either prior to or during our training program) meets APA accreditation requirements, it is unclear if this meets licensure requirements in Hawaii. |
| ID | Although our program’s requirement to complete an undergraduate History & Systems course (either prior to or during our training program) meets APA accreditation requirements, it is unclear if this meets licensure requirements in Idaho. |
| KS | Although our program’s requirement to complete an undergraduate History & Systems course (either prior to or during our training program) meets APA accreditation requirements, it is unclear if this meets licensure requirements in Kansas. |
| MI | Although a doctoral degree from an accredited program like The University of Alabama is needed, additional pre-licensure training in identifying victims of human trafficking that meets standards of Administrative Rule 338.2525 (as of 4/1/22) is required. |
| NJ | Although a doctoral degree from an accredited program like The University of Alabama is needed, additional coursework or experience, potentially beyond what is offered at UA may be required. NJ requires 6 doctoral credit hours in the following domains: 1) Personality Theory and Human Development Theory; 2) Learning Theory and/or Physiological Psychology; 3) Psychological Measurement and Psychological Assessment; 4) Psychopathology; 5) Psychological therapy/counseling or Industrial/Organizational Psychology; and 6) Research and Statistical Design. Graduates of University of Alabama’s program may need an additional 3 credit hours of coursework in personality/human development. |
| NY | Although our program’s requirement to complete an undergraduate History & Systems course (either prior to or during our training program) meets APA accreditation requirements, it is unclear if this meets licensure requirements in New York. |
| RI | Although our program’s requirement to complete an undergraduate History & Systems course (either prior to or during our training program) meets APA accreditation requirements, it is unclear if this meets licensure requirements in Rhode Island. |
| WA | Although our program’s requirement to complete an undergraduate History & Systems course (either prior to or during our training program) meets APA accreditation requirements, it is unclear if this meets licensure requirements in Washington. |
| WI | Although our program’s requirement to complete an undergraduate History & Systems course (either prior to or during our training program) meets APA accreditation requirements, it is unclear if this meets licensure requirements in Wisconsin. |
| WY | Although our program’s requirement to complete an undergraduate History & Systems course (either prior to or during our training program) meets APA accreditation requirements, it is unclear if this meets licensure requirements in Wyoming. |
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
School Psychology, PHD
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The School Psychology (PhD) program may meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://www.nasponline.org/standards-and-certification/state-school-psychology-credentialing-requirements for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Second Educ Social Science, BSE
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure. UA has not made a determination that this educational program will lead to licensure in every state. The following website will assist students to identify professional licensure requirements in each state: https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/. |
Secondary Ed Spanish, BSE
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure. UA has not made a determination that this educational program will lead to licensure in every state. The following website will assist students to identify professional licensure requirements in each state: https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/. |
Secondary Educ French, BSE
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure. UA has not made a determination that this educational program will lead to licensure in every state. The following website will assist students to identify professional licensure requirements in each state: https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/. |
Secondary Educ German, BSE
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure. UA has not made a determination that this educational program will lead to licensure in every state. The following website will assist students to identify professional licensure requirements in each state: https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/. |
Secondary Educ- Lang Arts, BSE
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure. UA has not made a determination that this educational program will lead to licensure in every state. The following website will assist students to identify professional licensure requirements in each state: https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/. |
Secondary Educ Latin, BSE
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure. UA has not made a determination that this educational program will lead to licensure in every state. The UA has not made a determination that this educational program will lead to licensure in every state. The following website will assist students to identify professional licensure requirements in each state: https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/. |
Secondary Educ Math, BSE
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure. UA has not made a determination that this educational program will lead to licensure in every state. The following website will assist students to identify professional licensure requirements in each state: https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/. |
Secondary Educ Science, BSE
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure. UA has not made a determination that this educational program will lead to licensure in every state. The following website will assist students to identify professional licensure requirements in each state: https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/. |
Secondary Education, EDS
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure. UA has not made a determination that this educational program will lead to licensure in every state. The following website will assist students to identify professional licensure requirements in each state: https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/. |
Secondary Education, MA
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program (except the Overseas program) customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure. UA has not made a determination that this educational program will lead to licensure in every state. The following website will assist students to identify professional licensure requirements in each state: https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/. |
Social Work, BSO (DL)
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Sebrena Jackson (msjackson5@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| NM | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state, such as sitting for an exam or post-degree requirements for supervised work experience. As of this date, in addition to earning a bachelor’s degree from a CSWE accredited school, the New Mexico Board requires completion of additional courses based on New Mexico culture and these courses are not offered at UA. |
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state, such as sitting for an exam or post-degree requirements for supervised work experience. |
Social Work, BSO (Main Campus)
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Sebrena Jackson (msjackson5@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| NM | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state, such as sitting for an exam or post-degree requirements for supervised work experience. As of this date, in addition to earning a bachelor’s degree from a CSWE accredited school, the New Mexico Board requires completion of additional courses based on New Mexico culture and these courses are not offered at UA. |
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state, such as sitting for an exam or post-degree requirements for supervised work experience. |
Special Ed Early Childhood, BSE
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Special Education, EDS
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Special Education, MA
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dawn Bryant (debryant@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| All Other States | The courses in this program (except the Overseas program) customarily lead to professional licensure or certification, provided that you meet the criteria for obtaining licensure in that state in which you intend to practice. However, The University of Alabama has not made a determination that this program meets the criteria for the state in which you reside. Please visit https://online.ua.edu/about-us/professional-licensure/ for more information on the licensure requirements in your state. |
Speech Language Pathology, MS
Authorization Status Details
For additional information, contact: Dr. Memorie Gosa (memorie.gosa@ua.edu)
| State | Message |
|---|---|
| AL | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards and state licensure requirements for the state of Alabama. For more information about Alabama State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/al/licensure/. |
| AK | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Alaska. For more information about Alaska State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ak/licensure/. |
| AR | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Arkansas. For more information about Arkansas State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ar/licensure/. |
| AZ | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Arizona. For more information about Arizona State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/az/licensure/. |
| CA | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of California. For more information about California State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ca/licensure/. |
| CO | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Colorado. For more information about Colorado State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/co/licensure/. |
| CT | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Connecticut. For more information about Connecticut State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ct/licensure/. |
| DE | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Delaware. For more information about Delaware State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/de/licensure/. |
| FL | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. Florida requires passage of a course on HIV and acquired immune deficiency syndrome. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Florida. For more information about Florida State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/fl/licensure/. |
| GA | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Georgia. For more information about Georgia licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ga/licensure/. |
| HI | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Hawaii. For more information about Hawaii licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/hi/licensure/. |
| IA | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Iowa. For more information about Iowa State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ia/licensure/. |
| ID | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Idaho. For more information about Idaho State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/id/licensure/. |
| IL | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. Illinois schools require SLP’s trained outside of the state to obtain the Professional Educator License (PEL). For more information about Illinois State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.ishail.org/credentials-licensure-info. |
| IN | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. Indiana requires passage of Indiana jurisprudence exam in addition to Professional Examination Service exam. For more information about Indiana licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/in/licensure/. |
| KS | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. Kansas requires passage of a National Teachers Exam Specialty Area test. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Kansas. For more information about Kansas State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ks/licensure/. |
| KY | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Kentucky. For more information about Kentucky State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ky/licensure/. |
| LA | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Louisiana. For more information about Louisiana State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/la/licensure/. |
| MA | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Massachusetts. For more information about Massachusetts State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ma/licensure/. |
| MD | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. Maryland requires demonstration of oral English competency as well as passage of an open-book jurisdictional exam. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Maryland. For more information about Maryland State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/md/licensure/. |
| ME | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Maine. For more information about Maine State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/me/licensure/. |
| MI | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Michigan. For more information about Michigan State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/mi/licensure/. |
| MN | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Minnesota. For more information about Minnesota State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/mn/licensure/. |
| MO | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Missouri. For more information about Missouri State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/mo/licensure/. |
| MS | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Mississippi. For more information about Mississippi State licensure requirements, please visit: https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ms/licensure/. |
| MT | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. Montana requires passage of a Montana jurisprudence exam in addition to the national exam. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Montana. For more information about Montana State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/mt/licensure/. |
| NC | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of North Carolina. For more information about North Carolina State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/nc/licensure/. |
| ND | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of North Dakota. For more information about North Dakota State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/nd/licensure/. |
| NE | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. Nebraska recommends completion of a jurisprudence exam, but it is not required at this time. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Nebraska. For more information about Nebraska State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ne/licensure/. |
| NH | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of New Hampshire. For more information about New Hampshire State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/nh/licensure/. |
| NJ | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. New Jersey requires completion of the jurisprudence online orientation. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of New Jersey. For more information about New Jersey State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/nj/licensure/. |
| NM | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. New Mexico requires passage of a jurisprudence exam in addition to the national exam. New Mexico also requires those previously licensed by another state to ensure verification of license is sent directly to the Board by the issuing jurisdiction. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of New Mexico. For more information about New Mexico State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/nm/licensure/. |
| NV | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Nevada. For more information about Nevada State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/nv/licensure/. |
| NY | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of New York. For more information about New York State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ny/licensure/. |
| OH | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Ohio. For more information about Ohio State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/oh/licensure/. |
| OK | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Oklahoma. For more information about Oklahoma State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ok/licensure/. |
| OR | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Oregon. For more information about Oregon State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/or/licensure/. |
| PA | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Pennsylvania. For more information about Pennsylvania State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/pa/licensure/. |
| RI | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Rhode Island. For more information about Rhode Island State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ri/licensure/. |
| SC | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of South Carolina. For more information about South Carolina State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/sc/licensure/. |
| SD | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of South Dakota. For more information about South Dakota State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/sd/licensure/. |
| TN | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. Tennessee requires passage of Tennessee jurisprudence examination. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Tennessee. For more information about Tennessee State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/tn/licensure/. |
| TX | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. Texas requires completion of TX jurisprudence examination. The jurisprudence examination must be completed no more than six months prior to the date of licensure application. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Texas. For more information about Texas State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/tx/licensure/. |
| UT | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Utah. For more information about Utah State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ut/licensure/. |
| VA | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Virginia. For more information about Virginia State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/va/licensure/. |
| VT | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Vermont. For more information about Vermont State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/vt/licensure/. |
| WA | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. Washington requires completion of four clock hours in AIDS education and training. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Washington. For more information about Washington State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/wa/licensure/. |
| WI | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Wisconsin. For more information about Wisconsin State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/wi/licensure/. |
| WV | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. West Virginia requires passage of WV jurisprudence exam. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of West Virginia. For more information about West Virginia State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/wv/licensure/. |
| WY | UA’s Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree program meets the educational requirements of ASHA certification standards. State licensure boards may require additional assessments or diagnostic hours. UA has not made a determination regarding additional licensure requirements for the State of Wyoming. For more information about Wyoming State licensure requirements, please visit https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/wy/licensure/. |
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