What Students Need to Know About Professional Licensure
Many students attend colleges and universities to earn a degree that prepares them for a specific field: to become a doctor, nurse, teacher, psychologist, engineer, or one of the many other occupations regulated by state and/or other government entities. States and other government entities have established standards of practice for the occupations or professions they have chosen to regulate, and they provide legal permission to practice those professions only to individuals who meet those standards. This is called professional licensure: professions for which people need to meet certain criteria in order to practice in that field.
Confirm Your Program Meets Professional Licensure Requirements
Before enrolling in an online/distance education program intended to satisfy a particular state’s educational requirements for the practice of a particular occupation, students should confirm that the program actually does meet the requirements of the state in which he or she intends to practice. SARA institutions are required to provide related disclosures; institutions that participate in federal student financial aid programs must meet similar federal requirements.
The Professional Licensure Directory
NC-SARA also has created and maintained the Professional Licensure Directory, which provides contact information for five programs that lead to a professional license. These programs have the most enrollments per the data provided by SARA participating institutions.
- Counseling
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Social work
- Teacher Education
This resource does not house regulations or requirements; it is exclusively general contact information. Students may find this contact information helpful in their research on state licensure requirements in their locations. NC-SARA updates the contact information twice annually.
YSU Licensure Programs
The following programs are designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in the state of Ohio:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Visit the Bachelor of Science in Nursing webpage to learn more about the program.
Bachelor of Social Work
Visit the Bachelor of Social Work webpage to learn more about the program.
Master of Science in Education, Counseling
Visit the Master of Science in Education, Counseling webpage to learn more about the program.
Master of Science in Education, Educational Administration
Visit the Master of Science in Education, Educational Administration webpage to learn more about the program.
Master of Social Work
Visit the Master of Social Work webpage to learn more about the program.
Didactic Program in Dietetics
Visit the Didactic Program in Dietetics webpage to learn more about the program.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Visit the Doctor of Physical Therapy webpage to learn more about the program.