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Professional Licensure Information

Graduates are eligible for professional licensure in the state of South Carolina. No determination has been made for licensure/certification in other states. Prospective students who reside outside of the state of South Carolina who are interested in any online academic program which may lead to professional licensure are expected to inquire with the appropriate licensing agency in their home state prior to beginning the program in order to assure that the program is approved to provide the desired licensure. Graduates residing outside of the state of South Carolina must complete the process and requirements for professional licensure in the state of their residency. Information for each program leading to professional licensure is found in the chart below.

 

College Program Professional Licensure Outcomes Program Regulated by Every State Licensure/ Certification Board College Program Contact  More Information
College of Arts and Sciences B.F.A. in  Art Education

Although some states have their own licensing requirements, the University of South Carolina cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for Professional Licensure in another state.  Consequently, for students not living in South Carolina wishing to pursue licensure outside of South Carolina should email the specific college program contact for information on professional licensure outcomes. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state)

Marius Valdes 
VALDESM@mailbox.sc.edu

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement
College of Arts and Sciences M.A.T.  in Art Education

Although some states have their own licensing requirements, the University of South Carolina cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for Professional Licensure in another state.  Consequently, for students not living in South Carolina wishing to pursue licensure outside of South Carolina should email the specific college program contact for information on professional licensure outcomes. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state)  Marius Valdes 

VALDESM@mailbox.sc.edu

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement
College of Arts and Sciences B.S. in Cardiovascular Technology

 Although some states have their own licensing requirements, the University of South Carolina cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for Professional Licensure in another state.  Consequently, for students not living in South Carolina wishing to pursue licensure outside of South Carolina should email the specific college program contact for information on professional licensure outcomes. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

 No (only California and Florida)

 

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

College of Arts and Sciences B.A. in  Languages, Literatures and Cultures with a concentration in Latin PK-12 Teacher Certification

 Although some states have their own licensing requirements, the University of South Carolina cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for Professional Licensure in another state.  Consequently, for students not living in South Carolina wishing to pursue licensure outside of South Carolina should email the specific college program contact for information on professional licensure outcomes. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state)   National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement
College of Arts and Sciences B.A. in Dance with a concentration in Dance Education

 Although some states have their own licensing requirements, the University of South Carolina cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for Professional Licensure in another state.  Consequently, for students not living in South Carolina wishing to pursue licensure outside of South Carolina should email the specific college program contact for information on professional licensure outcomes. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

No (only some states have a Certification)   National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement
College of Arts and Sciences  M.A.T. in Foreign Languages

 Although some states have their own licensing requirements, the University of South Carolina cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for Professional Licensure in another state.  Consequently, for students not living in South Carolina wishing to pursue licensure outside of South Carolina should email the specific college program contact for information on professional licensure outcomes. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state)   National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement
College of Arts and Sciences B.A. in Languages, Literatures and Cultures with a concentration in Francophone Studies PK-12 Teacher Certification

 Although some states have their own licensing requirements, the University of South Carolina cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for Professional Licensure in another state.  Consequently, for students not living in South Carolina wishing to pursue licensure outside of South Carolina should email the specific college program contact for information on professional licensure outcomes. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state)   National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement
College of Arts and Sciences B.A. in Languages, Literatures and Cultures with a concentration in PK-12 Teacher Certification

 Although some states have their own licensing requirements, the University of South Carolina cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for Professional Licensure in another state.  Consequently, for students not living in South Carolina wishing to pursue licensure outside of South Carolina should email the specific college program contact for information on professional licensure outcomes. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state)   National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement
College of Arts and Sciences M.A. in Psychology 

 Although some states have their own licensing requirements, the University of South Carolina cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for Professional Licensure in another state.  Consequently, for students not living in South Carolina wishing to pursue licensure outside of South Carolina should email the specific college program contact for information on professional licensure outcomes. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

No (only some states)   American Psychological Association (APA) 
College of Arts and Sciences Ph.D. in Psychology

Although some states have their own licensing requirements, the University of South Carolina cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for Professional Licensure in another state.  Consequently, for students not living in South Carolina wishing to pursue licensure outside of South Carolina should email the specific college program contact for information on professional licensure outcomes. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state)   American Psychological Association (APA) 
College of Arts and Sciences B.A. in Languages, Literatures and Cultures with a concentration in PK-12 Teacher Certification

Although some states have their own licensing requirements, the University of South Carolina cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for Professional Licensure in another state.  Consequently, for students not living in South Carolina wishing to pursue licensure outside of South Carolina should email the specific college program contact for information on professional licensure outcomes. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state)   National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement
College of Arts and Sciences Certificate of Graduate Study in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Although some states have their own licensing requirements, the University of South Carolina cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for Professional Licensure in another state.  Consequently, for students not living in South Carolina wishing to pursue licensure outside of South Carolina should email the specific college program contact for information on professional licensure outcomes. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

No (only some states)   National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement
College of Arts and Sciences M.A.T. in Theatre

Although some states have their own licensing requirements, the University of South Carolina cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for Professional Licensure in another state.  Consequently, for students not living in South Carolina wishing to pursue licensure outside of South Carolina should email the specific college program contact for information on professional licensure outcomes. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state)   National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement
College of Education Certificate of Graduate Study in Counselor Education

 The Certificate of Graduate Study in Counselor Education meets the training requirements for the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential. There are no individual state requirements for GCDF credential as this credential is awarded by the Center for Credentialing and Education

No (only some states)

Rob Dedmon              RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu 

Center for Credentialing and Education
College of Education Ed.S. in Counselor Education with a concentration in School Counseling

Each state has its own certification/licensing board with its own school counseling certification/licensure requirements. Consequently, although the Educational Specialist degree program in Counselor Education at the University of South Carolina is fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), thereby making its graduates eligible to sit for national certification (NCC) and professional certification in the state of South Carolina, we cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for professional certification/licensure in another state. Students living outside of South Carolina should click here for information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon              RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  Click here for information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S.
College of Education Ed.S. in Counselor Education with a concentration in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling

Each state has its own licensing board with its own marriage, couples, and family counseling licensure requirements. Consequently, although the Educational Specialist degree program in Counselor Education at the University of South Carolina is fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), thereby making its graduates eligible to sit for national certification (NCC) and professional licensure in the state of South Carolina, we cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for professional licensure in another state. Students living outside of South Carolina should click here for information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon             RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  Click here for information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S.
College of Education Ed.S. in Counselor Education with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Each state has its own licensing board with its own clinical mental health counseling licensure requirements. The Ed.S. in Counselor Education with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health is in review for accreditation with the Council for Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for national certification (NCC) and professional licensure in the state of South Carolina, we cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for professional licensure in another state. Students living outside of South Carolina should click here for information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon         RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  Click here for information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S.
College of Education B.A. in Early Childhood Education

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the educator certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and are South Carolina State approved programs for educator certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for educator certification in another state. However, South Carolina is part of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement.  Per their website: “The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the Agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction.” A list of all states that have signed on to NASDTEC agreement can be found at the link provided above. Upon successful completion of an educator program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams (if required by the state in which the student is seeking certification), students may seek certification through application to a state’s board of education.  Students wishing to seek certification in a state other than South Carolina must contact that state’s educator certification board to determine requirements.  

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon         RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement
College of Education Ed.S. in Education Administration 

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the education administration certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and are South Carolina State approved programs for education administration certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for certification in another state. Upon successful completion of an educator program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams (if required by the state in which the student is seeking certification), students may seek certification through application to a state’s board of education. Students wishing to seek education administration certification in a state other than South Carolina must contact that state’s educator certification board prior to beginning the degree program to determine requirements and applicability of this degree.

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon            RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement 
College of Education M.Ed. in Education Administration 

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the education administration certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and are South Carolina State approved programs for education administration certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for certification in another state. Upon successful completion of an educator program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams (if required by the state in which the student is seeking certification), students may seek certification through application to a state’s board of education. Students wishing to seek education administration certification in a state other than South Carolina must contact that state’s educator certification board prior to beginning the degree program to determine requirements and applicability of this degree.

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon           RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement 
College of Education B.A. in Elementary Education 

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the educator certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)  and are South Carolina State approved programs for educator certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for educator certification in another state. However, South Carolina is part of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement.  Per their website: “The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the Agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction.” A list of all states that have signed on to NASDTEC agreement can be found at the link provided above. Upon successful completion of an educator program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams (if required by the state in which the student is seeking certification), students may seek certification through application to a state’s board of education.  Students wishing to seek certification in a state other than South Carolina must contact that state’s educator certification board to determine requirements.  

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon           RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement 
College of Education B.A. in Special Education 

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the educator certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)  and are South Carolina State approved programs for educator certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for educator certification in another state. However, South Carolina is part of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement.  Per their website: “The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the Agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction.” A list of all states that have signed on to NASDTEC agreement can be found at the link provided above. Upon successful completion of an educator program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams (if required by the state in which the student is seeking certification), students may seek certification through application to a state’s board of education.  Students wishing to seek certification in a state other than South Carolina must contact that state’s educator certification board to determine requirements.  

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon           RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement 
College of Education M.A.T. in Elementary Education 

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the educator certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)  and are South Carolina State approved programs for educator certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for educator certification in another state. However, South Carolina is part of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement.  Per their website: “The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the Agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction.” A list of all states that have signed on to NASDTEC agreement can be found at the link provided above. Upon successful completion of an educator program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams (if required by the state in which the student is seeking certification), students may seek certification through application to a state’s board of education.  Students wishing to seek certification in a state other than South Carolina must contact that state’s educator certification board to determine requirements.  

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon           RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement 
College of Education B.A. in Middle Level Education 

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the educator certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)  and are South Carolina State approved programs for educator certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for educator certification in another state. However, South Carolina is part of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement.  Per their website: “The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the Agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction.” A list of all states that have signed on to NASDTEC agreement can be found at the link provided above. Upon successful completion of an educator program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams (if required by the state in which the student is seeking certification), students may seek certification through application to a state’s board of education.  Students wishing to seek certification in a state other than South Carolina must contact that state’s educator certification board to determine requirements.  

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon         RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement
College of Education B.S. in Middle Level Education 

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the educator certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)  and are South Carolina State approved programs for educator certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for educator certification in another state. However, South Carolina is part of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement.  Per their website: “The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the Agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction.” A list of all states that have signed on to NASDTEC agreement can be found at the link provided above. Upon successful completion of an educator program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams (if required by the state in which the student is seeking certification), students may seek certification through application to a state’s board of education.  Students wishing to seek certification in a state other than South Carolina must contact that state’s educator certification board to determine requirements.  

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon           RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement
College of Education B.S.P.E. in Physical Education

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the educator certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)  and are South Carolina State approved programs for educator certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for educator certification in another state. However, South Carolina is part of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement.  Per their website: “The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the Agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction.” A list of all states that have signed on to NASDTEC agreement can be found at the link provided above. Upon successful completion of an educator program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams (if required by the state in which the student is seeking certification), students may seek certification through application to a state’s board of education.  Students wishing to seek certification in a state other than South Carolina must contact that state’s educator certification board to determine requirements.  

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon           RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement
College of Education M.A.T. in Physical Education

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the educator certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)  and are South Carolina State approved programs for educator certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for educator certification in another state. However, South Carolina is part of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement.  Per their website: “The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the Agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction.” A list of all states that have signed on to NASDTEC agreement can be found at the link provided above. Upon successful completion of an educator program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams (if required by the state in which the student is seeking certification), students may seek certification through application to a state’s board of education.  Students wishing to seek certification in a state other than South Carolina must contact that state’s educator certification board to determine requirements.  

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon           RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement 
College of Education M.T. in Secondary Education

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the educator certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)  and are South Carolina State approved programs for educator certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for educator certification in another state. However, South Carolina is part of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement.  Per their website: “The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the Agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction.” A list of all states that have signed on to NASDTEC agreement can be found at the link provided above. Upon successful completion of an educator program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams (if required by the state in which the student is seeking certification), students may seek certification through application to a state’s board of education.  Students wishing to seek certification in a state other than South Carolina must contact that state’s educator certification board to determine requirements.  

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon           RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement 
College of Education M.A.T. in Special Education

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the educator certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)  and are South Carolina State approved programs for educator certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for educator certification in another state. However, South Carolina is part of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement.  Per their website: “The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the Agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction.” A list of all states that have signed on to NASDTEC agreement can be found at the link provided above. Upon successful completion of an educator program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams (if required by the state in which the student is seeking certification), students may seek certification through application to a state’s board of education.  Students wishing to seek certification in a state other than South Carolina must contact that state’s educator certification board to determine requirements.  

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon           RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement 
College of Education M.Ed. in Special Education

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the educator certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)  and are South Carolina State approved programs for educator certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for educator certification in another state. However, South Carolina is part of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement.  Per their website: “The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the Agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction.” A list of all states that have signed on to NASDTEC agreement can be found at the link provided above. Upon successful completion of an educator program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams (if required by the state in which the student is seeking certification), students may seek certification through application to a state’s board of education.  Students wishing to seek certification in a state other than South Carolina must contact that state’s educator certification board to determine requirements.  

Yes (every state) Rob Dedmon           RDEDMON@mailbox.sc.edu  National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement
College of Information and Communications Master of Library and Information Science (School Library Certification)

This certification by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) is for teacher preparation programs nationally, including those that prepare students to be school librarians as it does at the USC School of Information Science. This accreditation applies to the school library certification program you complete at USC and is recognized by other states as an indication of the high quality of our program. The master’s degree in library and information science you complete, along with school library certification, is accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) and is recognized by all libraries in the United States.

The master’s degree in library and information science and school library certification is accredited by the American Library Association and is recognized by all libraries in the United States.

Yes (every state)

Lauren Sanborn
brownlw@mailbox.sc.edu

School Library Certification

Joseph F. Rice School of Law J.D. in Law

Each state has its own licensing process enacted through the states’ Supreme Court. In South Carolina, the Office of Bar Admissions of the Supreme Court of South Carolina is responsible for processing applications for admission to practice law in South Carolina. This includes regular admission under Rule 402 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules, limited certificates to practice law and pro hac vice applications. The Office assists the Board of Law Examiners in conducting the South Carolina Bar Examination and the Committee on Character and Fitness in processing applications for admission. The Office processes applications for licensing as a foreign legal consultant. Additionally, the Office provides certificates of good standing for those licensed to practice law in South Carolina and processes trial experiences and death penalty certifications. All states have very similar requirements.  Students who wish to be licensed in another state should click here for more information.  It is the student’s responsibility to follow these procedures for licensure.

Yes (every state)

Eboni Nelson
nelsones@law.sc.edu 

Click here for more information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S.
School of Medicine M.S. in Genetic Counseling

The Genetic Counseling Program at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling, thereby making our graduates eligible to sit for the American Board of Genetic Counseling national certification examination. Some states have licensure for genetic counselors and some have not enacted licensure legislation/regulations.  States with licensure have a licensing board with their own genetic counselor licensure requirements.  State licensing laws typically require graduation from an ABGC accredited program and passing the ABGC national certification examination in order for a genetic counselor to apply for professional licensure.  We cannot guarantee that the program meets the requirements for genetic counselor licensure in every state. Candidates for licensure must apply and meet the requirements for professional licensure in the state of choice and meet that state’s current regulations for genetic counselor licensure. Click here for current information for states that have enacted genetic counselor licensure. 

No (only some states)

Janice Edwards
janice.edwards@uscmed.sc.edu

 

American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
School of Medicine M.D. in Medicine

Each state has its own medical licensing board with its own medical licensure requirements. The Doctor of Medicine program at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), thereby making our graduates eligible to sit for the United States Medical Licensing Examination and apply for professional licensure in the state of South Carolina. We cannot confirm that the program meets the professional licensure requirements in another state and you must apply and meet the requirements for professional licensure in the state of your residency program. For students who match in a post-graduate residency program outside of South Carolina, the following link provides information regarding medical licensure specific to individual states throughout the United States

Yes (every state)

Carol Nichols
carol.nichols@uscmed.sc.edu (Columbia)

April Buchanan
april.buchanan@prismahealth.org (Greenville)

 

Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
School of Medicine D.N.A.P. in Nurse Anesthesia  

Each state has its own licensing board with its own requirements for advance practice nursing licensure.  All students must have an active Registered Nurse License in the state of South Carolina to be admitted into the program. The Master’s degree program in Nurse Anesthesia at the University of South Carolina is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, thereby making its graduates eligible to sit for National Board of Certification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).  Students planning to practice in any state after graduation and national certification should check with that state to ensure all requirements for advance nurse practice licensure are met (Please see individual State Board of Nursing and Licensing sites for specific details). 

Yes (every state)

Kevin LeBlanc
kevin.leblanc@uscmed.sc.edu

 

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA-NAEP)
School of Medicine M.P.A.S. in Physician Assistant 

Each state has its own individual licensing boardalong with their own Physician Assistant licensure requirements.  The master’s degree program in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of South Carolina is provisionally accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), thereby making its graduates eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) and professional licensure in the state of South Carolina.  However, we cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for professional licensure in other states. Students living outside of South Carolina should click here for information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S.  The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Physician Assistant program requires that all core supervised clinical practical experiences (SCPE) must be completed within the state of South Carolina. 

Yes (every state)

Rita Dixon
rita.dixon@uscmed.sc.edu

Accreditation Review Commission on the Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
School of Medicine M.A. Counseling and Rehabilitation

On July 1, 2017, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) assumed responsibility for carrying out the mission and vision of the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE). All graduate programs that were formerly accredited by CORE are now accredited by CACREP. The USC Rehabilitation Counseling Program was most recently accredited by CORE in 2012 and received a full 8-year accreditation (2012-2020). We are now accredited as a rehabilitation counseling program by CACREP through 2020.Certification: Because our program is CORE/CACREP accredited, all students who have successfully completed 75% of their coursework and all graduates of the rehabilitation counseling program are eligible to take the exam administered by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) that leads to the nationally recognized Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential. This credential is available to all students and program graduates, including those students who do not live in the state of South Carolina. Licensure: Each state has its own licensing board with its own counselor licensure requirements. The state of South Carolina requires, in part, that applicants for counselor licensure complete coursework in 10 specific content areas. Students interested in counselor licensure must take additional coursework to become eligible to take the National Counselor Examination (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE) that leads to counselor licensure in SC. Our program offers the coursework that is required. We cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for professional licensure in another state.  For students not living in South Carolina, click here for contact information for licensure in specific states. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

No (only some states)

Christine Sacco-Bene
christine.sacco-bene@uscmed.sc.edu

Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
School of Music B.M. in Music with a concentration in Music Education-Choral

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the educator certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and are South Carolina State approved programs for educator certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for educator certification in another state. Upon successful completion of the program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams, students may seek certification through either direct application to another state’s board of education or through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC). Per their website: “The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the Agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction.” South Carolina is part of this agreement.  A list of all states who have signed on to NASDTEC agreement can be found at the link provided above. Students wishing to seek certification in a state other than South Carolina should contact that state’s educator certification board to determine requirements.  

Yes (every state)

Clifford Leaman
cleaman@mozart.sc.edu 

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)
School of Music B.M. in Music with a concentration in Music Education-Instrumental 

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the educator certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)  and are South Carolina State approved programs for educator certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for educator certification in another state. Upon successful completion of the program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams, students may seek certification through either direct application to another state’s board of education or through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC). Per their website: “The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the Agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction.” South Carolina is part of this agreement.  A list of all states who have signed on to NASDTEC agreement can be found at the link provided above. Students wishing to seek certification in a state other than South Carolina should contact that state’s educator certification board to determine requirements.  

Yes (every state)

Clifford Leaman
cleaman@mozart.sc.edu 

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)
School of Music M.A.T. in Music Education

Each state has its own education certification board with its own certification requirements.  Consequently, although the educator certification programs at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)  and are South Carolina State approved programs for educator certification, we cannot confirm that the programs meet the requirements for educator certification in another state. Upon successful completion of the program and passing scores on appropriate educator certification exams, students may seek certification through either direct application to another state’s board of education or through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC). Per their website: “The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the Agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction.” South Carolina is part of this agreement.  A list of all states who have signed on to NASDTEC agreement can be found at the link provided above. Students wishing to seek certification in a state other than South Carolina should contact that state’s educator certification board to determine requirements.  

Yes (every state)

Clifford Leaman
cleaman@mozart.sc.edu 

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)
College of Nursing B.S.N. in Nursing

Each state has its own licensing board with its own Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure requirements.  Consequently, although the baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education thereby making BSN graduates eligible to sit for national licensure (NCLEX-RN) and MSN graduates eligible to sit for national certification (ANCC and AANP), thus meeting requirements for RN and APRN  professional licensure in the state of South Carolina, we cannot confirm that the program meets all the requirements for professional licensure in another state (e.g., some states have specific topical requirements). Certificate in Graduate Studies (Post MSN) programs are similar in content.  For students not living in South Carolina, the following links provide information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives: RN licensure and APRN licensure. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practica (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state)

Victoria Davis
VHOLLING@mailbox.sc.edu

 

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Information Regarding RN licensure

College of Nursing Master’s Entry to Practice program (MEPN)

Each state has its own licensing board with its own Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure requirements.  Consequently, although the baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education thereby making BSN graduates eligible to sit for national licensure (NCLEX-RN) and MSN graduates eligible to sit for national certification (ANCC and AANP), thus meeting requirements for RN and APRN  professional licensure in the state of South Carolina, we cannot confirm that the program meets all the requirements for professional licensure in another state (e.g., some states have specific topical requirements). Certificate in Graduate Studies (Post MSN) programs are similar in content.  For students not living in South Carolina, the following links provide information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives: RN licensure and APRN licensure. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practica (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state)

Eboni Harris
HERBERTE@mailbox.sc.edu

 

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Information Regarding RN licensure

Information Regarding APRN Licensure 

 

College of Nursing M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Each state has its own licensing board with its own Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure requirements.  Consequently, although the baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education thereby making BSN graduates eligible to sit for national licensure (NCLEX-RN) and MSN graduates eligible to sit for national certification (ANCC and AANP), thus meeting requirements for RN and APRN  professional licensure in the state of South Carolina, we cannot confirm that the program meets all the requirements for professional licensure in another state (e.g., some states have specific topical requirements). Certificate in Graduate Studies (Post MSN) programs are similar in content.  For students not living in South Carolina, the following links provide information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives: RN licensure and APRN licensure. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practica (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state)

Shelli Gibbs
PURVISSB@mailbox.sc.edu

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Information Regarding RN licensure

Information Regarding APRN Licensure 

College of Nursing M.S.N. Adult Gerontologic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Each state has its own licensing board with its own Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure requirements.  Consequently, although the baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education thereby making BSN graduates eligible to sit for national licensure (NCLEX-RN) and MSN graduates eligible to sit for national certification (ANCC and AANP), thus meeting requirements for RN and APRN  professional licensure in the state of South Carolina, we cannot confirm that the program meets all the requirements for professional licensure in another state (e.g., some states have specific topical requirements). Certificate in Graduate Studies (Post MSN) programs are similar in content.  For students not living in South Carolina, the following links provide information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives: RN licensure and APRN licensure. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practica (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state)

Amy Dievendorf
ADIEVEND@email.sc.edu

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Information Regarding RN licensure

Information Regarding APRN Licensure 

 
College of Nursing M.S.N. Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner

Each state has its own licensing board with its own Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure requirements.  Consequently, although the baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education thereby making BSN graduates eligible to sit for national licensure (NCLEX-RN) and MSN graduates eligible to sit for national certification (ANCC and AANP), thus meeting requirements for RN and APRN  professional licensure in the state of South Carolina, we cannot confirm that the program meets all the requirements for professional licensure in another state (e.g., some states have specific topical requirements). Certificate in Graduate Studies (Post MSN) programs are similar in content.  For students not living in South Carolina, the following links provide information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives: RN licensure and APRN licensure. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practica (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state) Alicia Ribar

ribara@mailbox.sc.edu

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Information Regarding RN licensure

Information Regarding APRN Licensure 

 
College of Nursing Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Certificate

Each state has its own licensing board with its own Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure requirements.  Consequently, although the baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education thereby making BSN graduates eligible to sit for national licensure (NCLEX-RN) and MSN graduates eligible to sit for national certification (ANCC and AANP), thus meeting requirements for RN and APRN  professional licensure in the state of South Carolina, we cannot confirm that the program meets all the requirements for professional licensure in another state (e.g., some states have specific topical requirements). Certificate in Graduate Studies (Post MSN) programs are similar in content.  For students not living in South Carolina, the following links provide information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives: RN licensure and APRN licensure. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practica (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state) Amy Dievendorf
ADIEVEND@email.sc.edu

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Information Regarding RN licensure

Information Regarding APRN Licensure 

 

College of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner, Certificate

Each state has its own licensing board with its own Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure requirements.  Consequently, although the baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education thereby making BSN graduates eligible to sit for national licensure (NCLEX-RN) and MSN graduates eligible to sit for national certification (ANCC and AANP), thus meeting requirements for RN and APRN  professional licensure in the state of South Carolina, we cannot confirm that the program meets all the requirements for professional licensure in another state (e.g., some states have specific topical requirements). Certificate in Graduate Studies (Post MSN) programs are similar in content.  For students not living in South Carolina, the following links provide information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives: RN licensure and APRN licensure. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practica (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state) Shelli Gibbs
PURVISSB@mailbox.sc.edu

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Information Regarding RN licensure

Information Regarding APRN Licensure 

 

College of Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Certificate

Each state has its own licensing board with its own Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure requirements.  Consequently, although the baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education thereby making BSN graduates eligible to sit for national licensure (NCLEX-RN) and MSN graduates eligible to sit for national certification (ANCC and AANP), thus meeting requirements for RN and APRN  professional licensure in the state of South Carolina, we cannot confirm that the program meets all the requirements for professional licensure in another state (e.g., some states have specific topical requirements). Certificate in Graduate Studies (Post MSN) programs are similar in content.  For students not living in South Carolina, the following links provide information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives: RN licensure and APRN licensure. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practica (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state) Alicia Ribar

ribara@mailbox.sc.edu

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Information Regarding RN licensure

Information Regarding APRN Licensure 

 

College of Nursing D.N.P. Family Nurse Practitioner

Each state has its own licensing board with its own Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure requirements.  Consequently, although the baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education thereby making BSN graduates eligible to sit for national licensure (NCLEX-RN) and MSN graduates eligible to sit for national certification (ANCC and AANP), thus meeting requirements for RN and APRN  professional licensure in the state of South Carolina, we cannot confirm that the program meets all the requirements for professional licensure in another state (e.g., some states have specific topical requirements). Certificate in Graduate Studies (Post MSN) programs are similar in content.  For students not living in South Carolina, the following links provide information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives: RN licensure and APRN licensure. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practica (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state) Shelli Gibbs
PURVISSB@mailbox.sc.edu

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Information Regarding RN licensure

Information Regarding APRN Licensure 

College of Nursing D.N.P. Adult Gerontology - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Each state has its own licensing board with its own Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure requirements.  Consequently, although the baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education thereby making BSN graduates eligible to sit for national licensure (NCLEX-RN) and MSN graduates eligible to sit for national certification (ANCC and AANP), thus meeting requirements for RN and APRN  professional licensure in the state of South Carolina, we cannot confirm that the program meets all the requirements for professional licensure in another state (e.g., some states have specific topical requirements). Certificate in Graduate Studies (Post MSN) programs are similar in content.  For students not living in South Carolina, the following links provide information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives: RN licensure and APRN licensure. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practica (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

 Yes (every state) Amy Dievendorf
ADIEVEND@email.sc.edu

 Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Information Regarding RN licensure

Information Regarding APRN Licensure 

College of Nursing D.N.P. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Each state has its own licensing board with its own Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure requirements.  Consequently, although the baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education thereby making BSN graduates eligible to sit for national licensure (NCLEX-RN) and MSN graduates eligible to sit for national certification (ANCC and AANP), thus meeting requirements for RN and APRN  professional licensure in the state of South Carolina, we cannot confirm that the program meets all the requirements for professional licensure in another state (e.g., some states have specific topical requirements). Certificate in Graduate Studies (Post MSN) programs are similar in content.  For students not living in South Carolina, the following links provide information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives: RN licensure and APRN licensure. If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practica (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state)

Alicia Ribar
ribara@mailbox.sc.edu

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Information Regarding RN licensure

Information Regarding APRN Licensure 

College of Pharmacy Pharm.D. in Pharmacy

Each state has its own pharmacy licensing board with its own state specific licensing requirements. The University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy professional degree program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), making its graduates eligible to sit for pharmacist licensure exams (e.g., NAPLEX and MPJE). Some states may have specific requirements that applicants for licensure must meet in addition to graduating from an ACPE-accredited program. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) provides information regarding individual state boards of pharmacy and licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a student may wish to become licensed following graduation.

Yes (every state)

Jennifer Baker
jbaker@cop.sc.edu 

Whitney Maxwell
maxwell@cop.sc.edu 

Academic Programs Professional Licensure website

Arnold School of Public Health M.S. in Athletic Training

The Master of Science degree in Athletic Training at the University of South Carolina is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for a national comprehensive exam administered by the Board of Certification (BOC).  After passing the BOC Exam, individuals must meet state regulations for the state where they wish to practice as an athletic trainer.  Currently, 49 states and the District of Columbia regulate the practice of athletic training. Compliance with state regulatory requirements is mandatory and the only avenue to legal athletic training practice. Regulation of athletic trainers in South Carolina is performed by the Department of Health and Environmental Control.

No (only some states)

Jim Mensch 
jmensch@mailbox.sc.edu 

Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers
Arnold School of Public Health D.P.T. in Physical Therapy

Each state has its own physical therapy licensure board with its own licensure requirements. Most states require graduation from a nationally accredited physical therapy program to apply for licensure. The USC DPT program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Since each state has individual licensure requirements, all students should check with the individual state board where they intend to seek licensure to determine that state’s requirements.

Yes (every state)

Shana Harrington
SHARRING@mailbox.sc.edu 

Email the college program contact for more information regarding professional licensure outcomes
Arnold School of Public Health M.S. Speech-Language Pathology

Each state has its own licensing board with its own speech-language pathology licensure requirements.  Consequently, although the master’s degree program in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Carolina is fully accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, thereby making its graduates eligible to sit for national certification (CCC-SLP) and professional licensure in the state of South Carolina, we cannot confirm that the program meets the requirements for professional licensure in another state.  Students not living in South Carolina should click here for information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives.  If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the program, the student must contact the program director to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses (distributed learning) and clinical practicum (experiential learning) opportunities in a different state.

Yes (every state)

Crystal Murphree-Holden
cmholden@mailbox.sc.edu 

Juliana Miller
miller39@mailbox.sc.edu

 

 

Click here for information regarding state licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. where a non-resident student lives
College of Social Work B.S.W. in Social Work

Each state has its own licensing board with its own social work licensure requirements.  As a program fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, Bachelors of Social Work degree graduates at the University of South Carolina are eligible to sit for professional licensure in the state of South Carolina. We cannot confirm that the program meets the specific requirements for professional licensure in another state.  Students planning to seek licensure in another state should visit the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners web site or click here for other state licensing board statutes and administrative rules.

Yes (every state)

Terry Wolfer
TERRYW@mailbox.sc.edu 

Visit the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners web site or 

click here for other state licensing board statutes and administrative rules

College of Social Work M.S.W. in Social Work

Each state has its own licensing board with its own social work licensure requirements.  As a program fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, Master of Social Work degree graduates at the University of South Carolina may be eligible to sit for professional licensure in the state of South Carolina. We cannot confirm that the program meets the specific requirements for professional licensure in another state.  Students planning to seek licensure in another state should visit the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners web site or click here for other state licensing board statutes and administrative rules.

Yes (every state) Terry Wolfer
TERRYW@mailbox.sc.edu 

Visit the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners web site or 

click here for other state licensing board statutes and administrative rules


 


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