Please review the licensure information provided for your program of interest. For more information, please contact the listed program chairs from their department.
Professional Licensure Disclosures
Alabama: Does Not Meet
Alabama recognizes valid professional educator certificates/licenses issued by other states as the basis to offer professional certification in Alabama. To apply for an Alabama certificate, there is an application process including a two part application, $30 application fee, verification of citizenship, background check (fees may apply), copy of valid out-of-state license, official transcripts, verification of work experience (for administration), and verification of licensure tests from the Ohio Department of Education. Additional testing, coursework, or other information/documentation may be required. Note that Alabama may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Alabama Department of Education Office of Teaching and Leading at 334-694-4557 or https://www.alsde.edu/sec/ec/Pages/contactform.aspx
Alaska: Does not meet
Alaska requires a valid out-of-state license and at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education at the time of application and evaluation. The application process includes an initial application, a checklist, program verification, employment verification (for administration), background check (fees may apply), official transcripts, notarization of documents, and fees of $260. Additional testing and coursework are required within 1-3 years of initial certificate. Additional information/documentation may be required. Note that Alaska may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Alaska Department of Education Teacher Certification Office at 907-465-2831 or tcwebmail@alaska.gov
Arizona: Does not meet
To apply for an Arizona license, you must have obtained a license in another state, submit an application for certification, complete a background check (up to $75 fee), submit official transcripts, and fees of $60 per certification/licensure you are applying for. Additional testing, coursework, or other information/documentation may be required. Note that Arizona may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Arizona Department of Education Office of Educator Certification at 602-542-4367 or certification@azed.gov
Arkansas: Does not meet
Arkansas accepts the recommendations from teacher preparation programs from state-approved, regionally accredited colleges and university and evaluates each case on an individual basis. The applicant must email the Arkansas Department of Education to receive a reciprocity packet to complete at ade.educatorlicensure@arkansas.gov. The applicant will complete the online application, submit a fee of $75, complete a background check (fees apply), provide official transcripts, provide a copy of the out-of-state license, state licensure exam scores, and verification of employment (if applicable). An Arkansas History course is required for specific licensure areas, including early childhood and elementary education, middle childhood social studies, and secondary social studies, and can be taken once a provisional Arkansas license is granted. Additional testing and other information/documentation may be required. Note that Arkansas may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Arkansas Office of Educator Licensure at 501-682-4342 or ade.educatorlicensure@arkansas.gov
California: Does not meet
To apply for a California license, you must have obtained a license in another state, complete an application process, fees of $100, submit official transcripts, background check (fees may apply), evidence of completing state licensing exams, verification of full-time teaching (if applicable, required for administration). Note that requirements vary between licensure areas, such as elementary, middle, secondary, and administration. Other requirements may be required. Note that California may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing at credentials@ctc.ca.gov
Colorado: Does not meet
To apply for a Colorado license, educators must hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a state- approved educator preparation program at a regionally accredited college or university and hold a valid license from another state. The application process includes completing an initial application, $110 application fee, completion of a background check (fees may apply), citizenship verification, official transcripts, verification of work experience or verification of approved program, and employment history. Additional coursework or testing may be required. Note that Colorado may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Colorado Department of Education Licensing Office at 303-866-6628 or CDELicensing@cde.state.co.us
Connecticut: Does not meet
To apply for a Connecticut license, educators must hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a state- approved educator preparation program at a regionally accredited college or university. The application process includes completing an application, $50 application fee, official transcripts, statement of successful professional experience (if applicable), copy of valid out-of-state license, and a statement from the preparing higher education institution with the college’s or university’s seal on it and the signature of the dean. Additional coursework or testing may be required. Note that Connecticut may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Connecticut State Department of Education at 860-713-6969 or teacher.cert@ct.gov
Delaware: Does not meet
Delaware accepts the recommendations from educator preparation programs from state-approved, regionally accredited colleges and university and evaluates each case on an individual basis. The applicant must complete an online application, submit official transcripts, copy of valid out-of-state license, verification of teaching experience form (if applicable), state licensure exam scores (including a performance-based assessment for teachers), and application fee of $100. Special Education licenses may require additional coursework and testing. Endorsements may not be reciprocal. Other requirements and fees may apply. Note that Delaware may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Delaware Department of Education Licensure and Certification Office at 302-857-3388 or deeds@doe.k12.de.us
Florida: Does not meet
To apply for a Florida license, you must have obtained a license in another state, complete an application process, fees of $75, submit official transcripts, and a background check (fees apply). Other requirements may be required. Note that Florida may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Florida Department of Education Bureau of Educator Certification at 800-455-6739 or visit their website for email: http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/staff-contact/
Georgia: Does not meet
To apply for a Georgia license, you must have obtained a license in another state, submit an online application, verification of citizenship, verification of experiences (if applicable), copy of valid out-of- state license, state licensure exam scores, official transcripts, a background check (fees may apply), completion of a special education/exceptional child course, and a $20 processing fee. Additional requirements, such as fees, testing, and coursework may apply. Note that Georgia may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission at 800- 869-7775 or https://www.gapsc.com/Certification/EmailPSC.aspx
Hawaii: Does not meet
Hawaii recognizes valid professional educator certificates/licenses issued by other states as the basis to offer a license in Hawaii. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. In order to apply for a Hawaii license, the applicant must submit their official transcripts, state licensure exam scores, a program verification form, and a copy of a valid out-of-state license or the Ohio Department of Education completed a confirmation of license form. There are no application fees. Other information may be requested on a case-by-case basis. Note that Hawaii may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board at 808-586-2600 or htsb@hawaii.gov
Idaho: Does not meet
Idaho requires a valid out-of-state license and at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited (CAEP/NCATE/TEAC) educator preparation program from a regionally accredited institution of higher education at the time of application and evaluation. The application process includes an initial application, $75 application fee, background check ($28.25 fee), copy of valid out-of-state license, official transcripts, state licensure exam scores, and professional experience report (administration). Other information/documentation may be required. Note that Idaho may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Idaho State Department of Education Certification Office at 208-332-6882 or certification@sde.idaho.gov
Illinois: Does not meet
Illinois requires a valid out-of-state license and at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education at the time of application and evaluation. The application process requires an initial application, submission of official transcripts, and submission of valid teaching license. Other information may be requested on a case-by-case basis. Note that Illinois may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Illinois State Board of Education at 217-557-6763 or licensure@isbe.net
Indiana: Does not meet
Indiana requires out-of-state licensure holders to have completed an accredited or state approved educator preparation program and complete a content area test. Other requirements include: CPR/Heimlich/AED training, suicide prevention training, copy of valid out-of-state licensure, official transcripts, official licensure exam score reports, completion of an application process, a total of $70 in fees, and educational experience verification letters (for administrative licenses). Additional coursework may be required for certain licensure programs. Other requirements and fees may apply. Note that Indiana may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Indiana Department of Education at 317-232-9010 or licensinghelp@doe.in.gov
Iowa: Does not meet
To apply for an Iowa license, the applicant must submit an online application, official transcripts, verification of program completion form, copy of valid out-of-state license, state licensure exam scores, and experience verification form (if applicable). Other requirements may include fees, additional coursework, addition testing, background checks, etc. Note that Iowa may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners at 815-281-3605 or David.Wempen@Iowa.gov
Kansas: Does not meet
Kansas accepts the recommendations from teacher preparation programs from state-approved, regionally accredited colleges and university and evaluates each case on an individual basis. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (master’s for administration), a valid out-of-state license, background check ($50), verification of teaching experience (if applicable), state licensing exam scores, verification of program completion, and fees of $70. Other requirements may be required. Note that Kansas may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Kansas State Department of Education Teacher Licensure and Accreditation Office at 785-296-2288 or dstephan@ksde.org
Louisiana: Does not meet
To apply for a Louisiana license, the applicant must hold a valid out-of-state license and complete an application process, including an initial application, submission of official transcripts, copy of out-of- state license, certification of program completion completed by the head of the education department, experience verification form (if applicable), professional conduct form, state licensure exam scores, and $50 fee. Additional requirements may apply, such as testing, additional coursework, fees, background check, etc. Note that Louisiana may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Louisiana Department of Education at 877-453-2721 or Certification@la.gov
Maine: Does not meet
Maine accepts the recommendations from educator preparation programs from state-approved, regionally accredited colleges and university and evaluates each case on an individual basis. There is an application process, a fee of up to $200, submission of official transcripts, a copy of valid out-of- state license, and state licensure exam scores. Additional requirements may apply, such as additional fees, background check, coursework, and testing. Note that Maine may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Maine Department of Education Certification and Credentialing Office at 207-624-6603 or cert.doe@maine.gov
Maryland: Does not meet
If an applicant has completed an educator preparation program in another state, successfully passed the state licensure exams, and holds a valid out-of-state license, they can apply for a Maryland license. Other application materials include: official transcripts, copy of the out-of-state license, verification of test scores, an application, and cover letter. Upon review of this information, the applicant will be contacted with further instructions. Other requirements may be required. Note that Maryland may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Maryland State Department of Education at certinfo.msde@maryland.gov
Massachusetts: Does not meet
Massachusetts requires applicants to have completed a state approved and/or accredited (though CAEP/TEAC/NCATE) educator preparation program and have a valid out-of-state license. There is also an application process and required application fees. Additional requirements may include, but not be limited to passing additional state exams and earning the Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement required for specific licensure areas. Note that Massachusetts may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Massachusetts Office of Educator Licensure at 781-338-6600 or http://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure
Michigan: Does not meet
Michigan accepts the recommendations from teacher preparation programs from state-approved, regionally accredited colleges and university and evaluates each case on an individual basis. Upon review of the application, which includes an application, proof of first aid and CPR training, and an application fee of $210 (other initial documentation may be required), the applicant will be notified if there are any coursework or testing requirements to fulfil. Note that Michigan may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Michigan Department of Education at 833-633-5788 or MDE-EducatorHelp@michigan.gov
Minnesota: Does not meet
Minnesota accepts the recommendations from teacher preparation programs from state-approved, regionally accredited colleges and university and evaluates each case on an individual basis. The application process requires an application, background check (fees may apply), official transcripts, verification of program completion, verification of teaching experience (if applicable, required for administration), and fees of $90.25. For administrators, the application fees are up to $200. Additional coursework, testing, and information may be required. Note that Minnesota may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board at 651-539-4200 or pelsb@state.mn.us
Mississippi: Does not meet
Mississippi recognizes valid professional educator certificates/licenses issued by other states as the basis to offer licensure in Mississippi. To apply, complete an online application, submit official transcripts, a copy of valid out-of-state license, and state licensure exam scores. There is no fee to apply for a license. Other requirements may apply. Note that Mississippi may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Mississippi Office of Education Licensure at 601-359-3483 or teachersupport@mdek12.org
Missouri: Does not meet
To apply for a Missouri license, you must have obtained a license in another state, complete an application process, fees of $100, submit official transcripts, a background check ($42 fee), verification of full-time teaching (if applicable, required for administration). Requirements may vary for an administration license. Other requirements may apply. Note that Missouri may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Educator Certification Office at 573-751-0051 or certification@dese.mo.gov
Montana: Does not meet
Montana accepts the recommendations from nationally accredited (NCATE, CAEP, TEAC, MACTE)
educator preparation programs from state-approved, regionally accredited colleges and university and evaluates each case on an individual basis. Prior to application, the applicant must complete a
free online course titled “An Introduction of Indian Education for All in Montana” and provide proof of completion when applying. In order to apply for a Montana license, the applicant must complete an online application, submit official transcripts, state licensure exam scores, copy of valid out-of-state license, Indian Education course completion certificate, recommendation for teaching form completed by an official from the educator preparation program, notarized statement of code of ethics, background check ($30 fee), verification of teaching experience (administration), and fees up to $40. Additional requirements, such as coursework and testing, may apply. Note that Montana may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Montana Office of Public Instruction Educator Licensure Program at 406-444-4317 or cert@mt.gov
Nebraska: Does not meet
Nebraska accepts the recommendations from teacher preparation programs from state-approved, regionally accredited colleges and university and evaluates each case on an individual basis. To apply for a Nebraska certificate, an applicant needs to complete an application process, including an initial application, official transcripts, institutional verification form, background check (fees may apply), completion of a basic skills test or two years of verified teaching experience, evidence of completion of a content test, and fees up to $105. Additional coursework, testing, and information/ documentation may be required. Note that Nebraska may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Certification Office at 402-471-0739 or nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov
Nevada: Does not meet
Nevada requires a valid out-of-state license and completion of an educator preparation program that include student teaching, testing, and appropriate academic content. The application process requires an initial application, $180 in application fees ($50 for each additional license/endorsement applied for), copy of valid ID, submission of official transcripts, criminal background check, state licensure exam scores, verification of teaching/work experience (if applicable, required for administration), and submission of valid out-of-state license. Other information, including additional testing requirements, may be required on a case-by-case basis. Note that Nevada may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Nevada Office of Educator Licensure at 775-687-9115 or license@doe.nv.gov
New Hampshire: Does not meet
New Hampshire accepts the recommendations from nationally accredited educator preparation programs from regionally accredited colleges and university and evaluates each case on an individual basis. The application process requires the submission of an initial application, official transcripts, program verification form completed by the leader of the education program (Dean, Chair, Director, etc.), state licensure exam scores, fees of $130 ($20 per additional fields), and copy of valid out-of- state license. Other requirements may apply. Note that New Hampshire may have different licenses than Ohio, and may not accept all endorsements. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the New Hampshire Department of Education Bureau of Credentialing at 603-271-2409 or https://nhdoepm.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/6
New Jersey: Does not meet
New Jersey accepts the recommendations from teacher preparation programs from state-approved, regionally accredited colleges and university and evaluates each case on an individual basis. Upon review of the application, which includes an application, transcripts, licensure exam scores, copy of out-of-state license, verification of program completion, completed record of experiences (if applicable), and fees up to $190 (other initial documentation may be required), the applicant will be notified if there are any coursework or testing requirements to fulfil. Note that New Jersey may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Certification and Induction at Licensing.Requests@doe.nj.gov
New Mexico: Does not meet
To apply for a New Mexico license, you must complete an application process which includes an initial application, $150 in fees, official transcripts (indicating an earned bachelor’s degree [master’s degree for administration] from a regionally accredited college/university), copy of out-of-state license, verification of work experience (if applicable, required for administration), and passage of state licensure exams. Additional requirements/information, testing, and fees may apply. Note that New Mexico may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the New Mexico Public Education Department Licensure Unit at 501-231-4443 or LicensureUnit@state.nm.us
New York: Does not meet
New York accepts the recommendations from educator preparation programs from state-approved, regionally accredited colleges and university and evaluates each case on an individual basis. Upon review of the application, which includes an application, official transcripts, background checks (fees may apply), and an application fee (other initial documentation may be required). Upon review, the applicant will be notified if there are any coursework or testing requirements to fulfil. Certification requirements may differ based on each individual subject area. Note that New York may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the New York State Department of Education Office of Teaching Initiatives at 518-474-3901 or https://secureforms.nysed.gov/ohe/tcert/ContactOTI.cfm
North Carolina: Does not meet
To apply for a North Carolina license, you must have obtained a license in another state, complete an application process, fees of $100, submit official transcripts, evidence of completing state licensing exams, verification of full-time teaching and/or educator effectiveness data (if applicable, and for administration [if available]), verification of program completion, and verification of student teaching (if applicable). Note that requirements vary for various licensure areas, such as elementary, special education, and administration. Other requirements may be required. Note that North Carolina may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Licensure Office at 800-577-7994 or asklicensure@dpi.nc.gov
North Dakota: Does not meet
North Dakota recognizes valid professional educator certificates/licenses issued by other states as the basis to offer certification in North Dakota. Applicants must submit a copy of the valid out-of-state license, confirmation of license completed by the Ohio Department of Education, an online application, fees of up to $110, background check ($44.50 fee), and state licensing exam results. Other information/documentation and testing may be required. Note that North Dakota may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the North Dakota Education Standards and Practice Board at 701-328-9641 or espbinfo@nd.gov
Ohio: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University certifies that its program only prepares candidates for an initial teaching license in Ohio.
Oklahoma: Does not meet
Oklahoma recognizes valid professional educator certificates/licenses issued by other states as the basis to offer certification in Oklahoma. Applicants must submit an initial application, verification of teaching experience (if applicable, required for administration), copy of valid out-of-state license, official transcripts from state approved, regionally accredited college/university, $50 processing fee, background check (additional fee of $57.25), and copies of state licensure exams to be reviewed. Other requirements may apply. Note that Oklahoma may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Oklahoma State Department of Education Teacher Certification Office at 405-521-3337.
Oregon: Does not meet
Oregon accepts the recommendations from teacher preparation programs from regionally accredited colleges and university and evaluates each case on an individual basis. Applicants must hold an out-of- state license prior to application. The application process includes a completed application,
verification of work experience (required for administration), background check and fingerprinting (up to $100 fee), official transcripts, state licensure test scores, verification of teacher preparation program completion, and fees of $318. Additional information/documentations, testing, coursework, or other requirements may apply. Note that Oregon may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission at 503-378-3586 or contact.tspc@oregon.gov
Pennsylania: Does not meet
Pennsylvania requires a valid out-of-state license and at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education at the time of application. The application process requires an initial application, submission of official transcripts, completion verification form completed by the university the applicant attended, experience verification form (if applicable, required for administrators), submission of valid out-of-state license, submission of licensure exams including basic skills tests (ACT, SAT, Praxis Core), and fees of $260. Other information may be requested on a case-by-case basis and additional exams may be required. Note that Pennsylvania may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Pennsylvania Department of Education Division of Certification Services at 717-PA-TEACH or ra-edcertquestions@pa.gov
Rhode Island: Does not meet
Rhode Island accepts the recommendations from teacher preparation programs from state-approved, regionally accredited colleges and university and evaluates each case on an individual basis. Application process requires an initial application, official transcripts, copy of out-of-state license, verification of completed program, verification of work history (required for administration), and fees of $100 ($50 for any additional certifications). Other information may be requested on a case-by-case basis and additional exams and fees may be required. Note that Rhode Island may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Rhode Island Department of Education Educator Certification Office at 401-222-8893 or eqac@ride.ri.gov
South Carolina: Does not meet
To apply for a South Carolina license, you must have obtained a license in another state, complete an application process, fees of $105, submit official transcripts, background check (fees may apply), evidence of completing state licensing exams, verification of full-time teaching (if applicable, required for administration). Other requirements may be required. Note that South Carolina may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the South Carolina Office of Educator Services at certification@ed.sc.gov
South Dakota: Does not meet
South Dakota requires applicants to have a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree for administration) from a regionally accredited college or university and hold a valid out-of-state license. There is an application process that requires an online application, application fees of $35, official transcripts, copy of valid out-of-state license, educator experience verification (if applicable), completion of free, online suicide awareness and prevention training, and verification of out-of-state license form completed by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. An additional course, “South Dakota Indian Studies” is required within your first year of receiving a provisional South Dakota license. Additional testing, coursework, and information/documentation may be required. Note that South Dakota may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the South Dakota Office of Educator Certification at 605-773-3134 or certification@state.sd.us
Tennessee: Does not meet
Tennessee requires applicants to have a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree for administration) from a regionally accredited college or university and have a valid out-of-state license. There is also an application process and required application fees. Applicants must also submit official transcripts Additional requirements may include, but not be limited to, passing additional state exams, verification of work experience, and additional fees. Note that Tennessee may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Tennessee Department of Education Office of Educator Licensure at 615-532-4885 or educator.licensure@tn.gov
Texas: Does not meet
To apply for a Texas license, you must have obtained a license in another state, complete an application process, fees of $164, submit official transcripts, copy of valid out-of-state license, evidence of fingerprint processing (fees may apply), verification of teaching experience form (if applicable, required for administration), and state license exam scores. Other requirements may apply. Note that Texas may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Texas Education Agency at 512-463-9734 or by visiting the Texas Division of Educator Certification website:
https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification
Utah: Does not meet
Utah accepts the recommendations from educator preparation programs from regionally accredited colleges and university and evaluates each case on an individual basis. To apply for a Utah license, the applicant must complete a background check (fees may apply), submit an initial application and an additional application for Secondary Education and Special Education licenses, submit state licensure exam scores, submit original transcripts, complete an Educator Ethics Review, submit a copy of a valid out-of-state license, and verification of educator experience (if applicable, required for administration). For administration, submit documentation of internship, including log of hours spent, types of duties performed, and letters of support from your internship site. Additional requirements, such as further coursework and fees, may apply. Note that Utah may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Utah State Board of Education Licensing at 801-538-7740 or licensing@schools.utah.gov
Vermont: Does not meet
Vermont recognizes valid professional educator certificates/licenses issued by other states as the basis to offer a license in Vermont. Completion of a state approved educator preparation program with at least a bachelor’s degree is required. To apply, submit official transcripts, an online application, copy of valid out-of-state license, fee of $50, background check ($13.25 fee), and valid first aid AED/CPR certifications. Additional information/documentation may be required. Note that Vermont may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Vermont Agency of Education Licensing Office at 802-828-3440 or AOE.LicensingInfo@vermont.gov
Washington: Does not meet
Washington requires a valid out-of-state license and at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education at the time of application. The application process requires an initial application, submission of official transcripts, submission of valid out-of-state license, state licensure exam scores, basic skills test scores (ACT, SAT, Praxis Core, or WEST-B), background check (fees may apply), completion of a program verification form by the applicant’s university, verification of work experience (required for administration) and application fees of $74. Certain programs may have additional requirements, such as Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, and General Science. Other information may be requested on a case-by-case basis. Note that Washington may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Washington Professional Certification Office at cert@k12.wa.us
West Virginia: Does not meet
To apply for a West Virginia license, you must have obtained a license in another state and earned at least a bachelor’s degree (master’s for administration), complete an application process, fees of $100, submit official transcripts, and verification of student teaching experience (teaching)/official recommendation from college official and Superintendent (administration). West Virginia Department of Education may require the applicant to complete state testing requirements as well. Other requirements may apply. Note that West Virginia may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the West Virginia Department of Education Office of Certification at 800-982-2378 or bfittro@k12.wv.us (teaching).
Virginia: Does not meet
Virginia accepts the recommendations from teacher preparation programs from regionally accredited colleges and university and evaluates each case on an individual basis. Upon review of the application, which includes an application, official transcripts, college verification form completed by the licensure officer of the applicant’s university, report on teaching experience (if applicable, required for administration), proof of first aid and CPR training, proof of child abuse training and dyslexia awareness (modules provided from Virginia Department of Education for no charge) and an application fee of $150, the applicant will be notified if there are any coursework or testing requirements to fulfil. Other requirements may apply depending on the applicant’s field of study. Note that Virginia may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Virginia Department of Teacher Education and Licensure at 804-225-2022 or licensure@doe.virginia.gov
Wisconsin: Does not meet
If an applicant has completed an educator preparation program in another state and earned at least a bachelor’s degree, successfully passed the state licensure exams, and holds a valid out-of-state license, they can apply for a Wisconsin license. The application along with required documents (which may include, but are not limited to, official transcripts, background check [fees may apply], state licensure exam scores, institutional recommendation, and employment verification, if applicable) are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Note that Wisconsin may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction at 608-266-3390 or https://dpi.wi.gov/support/contact- educator-licensing
Wyoming: Does not meet
Wyoming recognizes valid professional educator certificates/licenses issued by other states as the basis to offer professional certification in Wyoming. Applicant must have a valid out-of-state license and at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education at the time of application. Application also requires the completion of an application packet, official transcripts, background check (fees may apply), state licensure test scores, verification of work history
(if applicable, required for administration), demonstration of both U.S. and Wyoming Constitutional knowledge, institutional recommendation completed by a college official, and fees of up to $250. Additional coursework and testing may be required. Note that Wyoming may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board at 307-777-7291 or wyoptsb@wyo.gov
Washington D.C.: Does not meet
To apply for a District of Columbia (DC) license, you must have obtained a license in another state and earned at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, complete an application process, submit a copy of a valid out-of-state license, program completion verification form, official transcripts, background check by the FBI ($18 fee), experience verification form (administration), state licensure exam scores, $50 in fees, and end-of-year performance rating reports (if applicable – current teacher). Other requirements and fees may apply. Note that DC may have different licenses than Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the DC Division of Teaching and Learning Educator Credentialing at 202-727-6436 or OSSE.Asklicensure@dc.gov
American Samoa: Does not meet
American Samoa requires new teachers holding Bachelor’s degrees in education or other content areas to have taken courses in instructional technology, bilingual education, foundations of education, psychological foundation of education, introduction to teaching, and to have completed the PRAXIS I-Core proficiency exam within one year of hiring and any content area coursework to be determined by teaching assignment. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. For more information, contact the American Samoa Department of Education at Teacher Quality Office at https://www.doe.as/District/Department/13-Teacher-Quality-Office/Portal/TQ or call 684-633-5237.
Guam: Does not meet
To qualify for initial educator certification in Guam, all candidates must: An Initial Educator Certificate may be issued to an applicant who presents evidence of the following: 1. Earns a degree from an approved Educator Preparation Program from an accredited college or university, or 2. From an approved Educator Preparation Program from a recognized foreign institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or its successors. 3. Be a non-education preparation program graduate who can present evidence of successfully completing the following requirements: A) earn a degree from an accredited college or university; B) complete an approved program (in content area) from an accredited college or university; and C) complete an educational program aligned with Guam Professional Teacher Standards and earn a Grade Point Average of 2.70 or higher. D) Successfully pass all three Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests, one of the Praxis II® Principles of Learning and Teaching tests and the appropriate content test(s). Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. For more information contact the Guam Education Board at https://sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/guam-education-board/home
Northern Mariana Islands: Does not meet
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) has a 4-tiered certification system. Classroom Teachers Certification are at four levels: Basic I (2 years renewable), Basic II (3 years renewable), Standard (5 years renewable), and Professional (10 years renewable). Each level has its own set of qualifications for licensure contained in the Classroom Teachers Certification Flowchart:
https://www.cnmipssoare.org/district/state-board-education/certifications/classroom-teachers-certification-flowchart . The Board of Education would make the determination of beginning licensure status. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. For more information about certification contact the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Public School System at:
https://www.cnmipssoare.org/district/state-board-education/certifications or boe.certification@cnmipss.org or 1-670-237-3061.
Puerto Rico: Does not meet
In Puerto Rico, in order to be certified as a teacher, applicants must pass required exams, complete listed coursework, and be of at least 18 years of age. Specifically, applicants must: 1. Have the required academic and professional qualifications and other requirements, as provided later in this regulation; 2. Have passed the tests for Teacher Certification (PCMAS), as to the standards set by circular letter by the Secretary of the Department of Education; 3. Have approved and evidenced a course on the Nature of Exceptional Children, including the concepts of Assistive Technology and Inclusion; 4. Have approved and evidenced a course on the Integration of Technology in Education, including the issue of identification of reliable sources of information and adapting the curriculum; 5. Have approved and evidenced a course of History of Puerto Rico; 6. Have passed and evidenced a course of American history; 7. To submit any documentary evidence of personal and professional kind required for this purpose. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. For more information, visit the Puerto Rico Department of Education at https://de.pr.gov/ or call 787-759-2000.
U.S. Virgin Islands: Does not meet
For initial certification, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, all candidates must:
• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited and/or approved institution
• Submit a Professional Staff certification application
• Submit official transcripts from all accredited institutions
• Demonstrate proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or other approved work status
• Complete a course in Virgin Islands history within the first year of employment
• Pass the PRAXIS tests for their certification area in secondary schools and elementary content area teachers. Secondary school teacher applicants must possess a minimum of a college major and/or 30 credits in a content area.
• Possess credits from a variety of general course requirements, including foundations of education, educational psychology, curriculum and methods, educational technology, special education, and student teaching.
To apply for certification, complete the application form and submit it to the VI Board of Education with a nonrefundable application fee: $25 for Professional Educator Class I or II certificate or $10 for Substitute Teacher Pool certificate. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee that an individual student will be eligible for licensure. Please contact the Virgin Islands Board of Education (St. Thomas) at 340-774-4546 or the Virgin Islands Board of Education (St. Croix) at 340-772-4144 or visit their website at https://www.myviboe.com/certifications .
To be clear, only government entities have the legitimacy to grant a teaching certificate (license, qualification) directly. In Ohio, the Ohio Department of Education grants licensure for teaching. Every state reviews its own certification applications, according to its own requirements and Mount St. Joseph cannot guarantee a candidate teaching certification in other states.
Mount St. University School of Education’s initial licensure programs are state-approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and have national certification by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Mount St. Joseph University, as an institution, is accredited regionally by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). As such, candidates who successfully complete our program are qualified to apply for an initial teaching license from Ohio, provided they meet the applicable requirements of the state board of education. Additionally, through reciprocity agreements, they may be eligible to obtain teaching certification or licensure from most other states, provided they meet the applicable licensing requirements of those states.
For clarity’s sake: In the United States, whoever desires a teaching credential (license, certificate, qualification) must first successfully complete an approved teacher preparation program in a given state, then apply directly to that state and meet all its requirements (normally including examinations), in order to be awarded the legitimate, recognized teaching credential.
Reciprocity
Ohio does not offer full reciprocity in any area of certification/licensure. Whether you are an experienced or inexperienced teacher, Ohio may require testing or other forms of assessment, supervised and evaluated pre-service or professional experience, and program approval comparability in order to consider granting licensure. Such decisions are made at the state level by the Ohio Department of Education. (NASDTEC, National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification, https://www.nasdtec.net/page/InterstateAgreements).
A Mount St. Joseph University School of Education student may apply for licensure in another state after they have received their Ohio license and with Mount St. Joseph University’s recommendation for program completion. Mount St. Joseph University cannot guarantee an individual student will be eligible for a license in any other state.
It is the state’s decision whether they will award a license in their state. Additional testing, coursework, fees, background checks, and other requirements may apply.
The School of Education updates this information annually and will strive to provide current detailed information for each state. The information contained herein is current as of July 31, 2020. If your state is not listed below, Mount St. Joseph University has not made a determination regarding whether the education program meets the educational requirements for that specific state at this time. Please contact the specific state’s Department of Education for additional information: https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html
50 States information list compiled by Dr. Brittiani McNeil, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH.
US Territories information list compiled by Harrison Collier, Mount St. Joseph University, Cincinnati, OH.
Alabama: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Alabama and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Alabama’s State Board of Social Work Examiners website (https://socialwork.alabama.gov/) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Alaska: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Alaska and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Alaska’s Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing website (https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/SocialWorkExaminers.aspx) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Arizona: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Arizona and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Arizona’s Board of Behavioral Health Examiners website (https://www.azbbhe.us/node/828) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Arkansas: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Arkansas and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Arkansas’ Social Work Licensing Board website (http://www.arkansas.gov/swlb/) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
California: Does not meet
Currently, California does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review California’s Board of Behavioral Sciences website (https://www.bbs.ca.gov/applicants/lcsw.html) for information about obtaining licensure.
Colorado: Does not meet
Currently, Colorado does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies website (https://dpo.colorado.gov/SocialWork) for information about obtaining licensure.
Connecticut: Does not meet
Currently, Connecticut does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Connecticut’s Department of Public Health website (https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Masters-Level-Social-Worker/Master-Level-Social-Worker-Licensing) for information about obtaining licensure.
Delaware: Does not meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Delaware and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Delaware’s Division of Professional Regulation website (https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/socialworkers/) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Florida: Does not meet
Currently, Florida does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Florida’s Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling website (https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/licensing/for information about obtaining licensure.
Georgia: Does not meet
Currently, Georgia does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Georgia’s Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists website ( https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/43) for information about obtaining licensure.
Hawaii: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Hawaii and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Hawaii’s Professional and Vocational Licensing Division website (http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/socialworker/) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Idaho: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Idaho and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Idaho’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses website (https://ibol.idaho.gov/IBOL/BoardPage.aspx?Bureau=SWO) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Illinois: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Illinois and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Illinois’ Social Work website (https://www.idfpr.com/profs/SocialWorker.asp) for additional details about obtaining licensure. Please note Illinois currently requires Bachelor’s graduates to have three years of supervised professional experience prior to becoming licensed.
Indiana: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Indiana and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Indiana’s Professional Licensing Agency website (https://www.in.gov/pla/3030.htm) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Iowa: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Iowa and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Iowa’s Board of Social Work website (https://idph.iowa.gov/Licensure/Iowa-Board-of-Social-Work) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Kansas: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Kansas and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Kansas’ Behavioral Sciences Regulator Board website (https://ksbsrb.ks.gov/professions/social-workers) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Louisana: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Louisiana and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Louisiana’s State Board of Social Work Examiners website ( https://www.labswe.org/) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Maine: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Maine and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Maine’s Professional and Financial Regulation website (https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/social_workers/index.html) for additional details about obtaining licensure. Please note that the state of Maine requires 12 hours of coursework in family or intimate partner violence. An applicant for initial licensure that cannot demonstrate completion of the required 12 hours of course work at the time the application is submitted shall submit documentation that the requirement has been met upon the applicant’s first application for renewal.
Maryland: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Maryland and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Massachusetts’ Board of Registration of Social Workers website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Massachusetts: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Massachusetts and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Massachusetts’ Board of Registration of Social Workers website (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-social-workers) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Michigan: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Michigan and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Michigan’s Licensing and Regulatory Affairs website (https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-89334_72600_72603_27529_27554---,00.html) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Minnesota: Does meet:
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Minnesota and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Minnesota’s Board of Social Work website (https://mn.gov/boards/social-work/) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Mississippi: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Mississippi and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Mississippi’s State Board of Examiners for Social Works and Marriage & Family Therapists website (https://www.swmft.ms.gov/) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Missouri: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Missouri and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Missouri’s Division of Professional Registration website (https://pr.mo.gov/socialworkers.asp) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Montana: Does not meet:
Currently, Montana does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Montana’s Board of Behavioral website (http://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/bbh#1?4) for information about obtaining licensure.
Nevada: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Nevada and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Nevada’s Board of Examiners for Social Workers website (http://socwork.nv.gov/) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
New Hampshire: Does not meet
Currently, New Hampshire does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review New Hampshire’s Board of Mental Health Practice website (https://www.oplc.nh.gov/mental-health/index.htm) for information about obtaining licensure.
New Jersey: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of New Jersey and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review New Jersey’s Division of Consumer Affairs website (https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/default.aspx) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
New Mexico: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of New Mexico and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review New Mexico’s Regulations and Licensing Department website (http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Social_Work_Requirements_and_Continuing_Education.aspx) for additional details about obtaining licensure. Please note that applicants must take a Board approved class on New Mexico Cultures if they obtain their Social Work degree outside of New Mexico. A “Cultural Course Information” website link is located at the top of the website with more information on board approved cultural courses.
New York: Does not meet
Currently, New York does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review New York’s Office of the Professions website (http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/sw/) for information about obtaining licensure.
North Carolina: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of North Carolina and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review North Carolina’s Social Work and Certification Licensure Board website (https://www.ncswboard.org/) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
North Dakota: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of North Dakota and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review North Dakota’s Board of Social Work Examiners website (https://www.ndbswe.com/) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Ohio: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Ohio and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Ohio’s Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board website (https://cswmft.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/cswmft/get-licensed/social-workers/lsw%2Blicense%2Binstructions) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Oklahoma: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Oklahoma and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Oklahoma’s Board of Licensed Social Workers website (https://www.ok.gov/socialworkers/) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Oregon: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Oregon and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Oregon’s Board of Licensed Social Workers website (https://www.oregon.gov/BLSW/Pages/index.aspx) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Pennsylvania: Does not meet
Currently, Pennsylvania does not offer professional licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Pennsylvania’s Professional Licensing website (https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/SocialWorkersMarriageanFamilyTherapistsandProfessionalCounselors/Pages/default.aspx) for information about obtaining licensure.
Rhode Island: Does not meet
Currently, Rhode Island does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Rhode Island’s Department of Health website ( https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=245) for information about obtaining licensure.
South Carolina: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of South Carolina and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review South Carolina’s Labor Licensing Regulation website ( https://www.llr.sc.gov/sw/) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
South Dakota: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of South Dakota and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review South Dakota’s Board of Social Work Examiners website (https://dss.sd.gov/licensingboards/socialwork/social.aspx) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Tennessee: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Tennessee and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Tennessee’s Department of Health website (https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/sw-board.html) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Texas: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Texas and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Texas’ State Board of Social Work Examiners website (https://www.dshs.texas.gov/socialwork/) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Utah: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Utah and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Utah’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing website (https://dopl.utah.gov/soc/) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Vermont: Does not meet
Currently, Vermont does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Vermont’s Professional Regulation website ( https://sos.vermont.gov/) for information about obtaining licensure.
Washington: Does not meet
Currently, Washington does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Washington’s State Department of Health website (https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/SocialWorker) for information about obtaining licensure.
West Virginia: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of West Virginia and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review West Virginia’s Board of Social Work website (https://www.wvsocialworkboard.org/) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Wisconsin: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Wisconsin and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Wisconsin’s Department of Safety and Professional Services website (https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Professions/SocialWorker/Default.aspx) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Wyoming: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Wyoming and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Wyoming’s Mental Health Professionals Licensing Board website (https://mentalhealth.wyo.gov/professionals-1/all-social-work-apps) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Washington D.C.: No determination
American Samoa: No determination
It is currently undetermined if Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets the professional licensure standards for the territory of American Samoa. The Bachelor of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review American Samoa’s Department of Human and Social Services website (http://dhss.as/) for details about clinical and social services in the territory.
Guam: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the territory of Guam and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Guam’s Licensure Flowchart (https://www.dropbox.com/s/82szjeqqfnm8zj3/GBSW Licensure Flowchart 01.18.2019%5B3060%5D.pdf?dl=0) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Northern Mariana Islands: No determination
It is currently undetermined if Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets the professional licensure standards for the territory of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Bachelor of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Puerto Rico: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the territory of Puerto Rico and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Puerto Rico’s Department of State website ( https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/professional-social-workers/) for additional details about obtaining licensure. Note, to obtain licensure in Puerto Rico an applicant must be a legal resident of Puerto Rico.
U.S. Virgin Islands: Does meet
Mount St. Joseph University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the territory of the Virgin Islands and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Virgin Island’s Department of Licensure and Consumer Affairs website (https://dlca.vi.gov/boardcertifications/steps/swrequirements/swlist.htm) for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Alabama: Does meet
Alaska: No determination
Arizona: Does meet
Arkansas: No determination
California: Does meet
Colorado: Does not meet
Connecticut: No determination
Delaware: No determination
Florida: Does meet
Georgia: Does not meet
Hawaii: No determination
Idaho: No determination
Illinois: No determination
Indiana: Does meet
Iowa: No determination
Kansas: No determination
Kentucky: Does meet
Louisiana: No determination
Maine: Does meet
Maryland: Does meet
Massachusetts: No determination
Michigan: Does meet
Minnesota: No determination
Mississippi: No determination
Missouri: No determination
Montana: No determination
Nebraska: No determination
Nevada: No determination
New Hampshire: No determination
New Jersey: No determination
New Mexico: No determination
New York: No determination
North Carolina: No determination
North Dakota: No determination
Ohio: Does meet
Oklahoma: No determination
Oregon: Does meet
Pennsylvania: No determination
Rhode Island: No determination
South Carolina: No determination
South Dakota: No determination
Tennessee: Does meet
Texas: Does meet
Utah: Does meet
Vermont: No determination
Washington: No determination
West Virginia: No determination
Wisconsin: No determination
Wyoming: No determination
Washington D.C.: No determination
Virginia: Does meet
American Samoa: No determination
Guam: No determination
Northern Mariana Islands: No determination
Puerto Rico: No determination
U.S. Virgin Islands: No determination