Professional Licensure
ʳɫÊÓÆµ provides various programs that lead to professional licensure in Georgia and is dedicated to delivering precise information to assist students in their career planning. Different states have unique requirements for professional licensure and the process of obtaining it. In some states, graduating from an accredited or approved program is necessary, while others may mandate additional coursework, fieldwork, or training, and/or passing a state licensing exam.
ʳɫÊÓÆµâ€™s programs leading to professional licensure may not meet the educational requirements for licensure of certification in states outside of Georgia. To learn about your program and your state review our .
ʳɫÊÓÆµ State is constantly updating this chart, and has prioritized programs and
states in which students are enrolled at ʳɫÊÓÆµ. If you do not see your program of interest
and state on the chart, .
To learn about how ʳɫÊÓÆµ ensures compliance with federal higher education licensure
rules, please review our guidebook.
Out-of-State Student Attestation
Out-of-State Online Students: If you live outside Georgia and are interested in a program that leads to professional
licensure or certification, please review the to see whether ʳɫÊÓÆµâ€™s program meets your state’s educational requirements for professional licensure.
If the program does not meet or has not been determined to meet licensure requirements
in your state, you will have a hold placed on your account and you will not be able to enroll in that
program. You will be asked to select a different major that meets your state’s requirements before registering for classes. Graduate students seeking to change to an alternative program may need to reapply and be reviewed for that program's specific admissions requirements.
Out-of-State On-Campus Students: If you attend classes on campus but your home state’s licensure requirements are not met by your chosen program, you will be informed of this. You may either change your major or sign an attestation form acknowledging that the program may not meet licensure requirements in your home state
and that you will work in a state in which the program meets the licensure requirements.
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ʳɫÊÓÆµ is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), allowing us to offer distance learning programs (including online courses and supervised field experiences) to residents outside of Georgia. However, NC-SARA membership does not provide reciprocity or exempt students from meeting the professional licensing requirements of other states. Consequently, Georgia's licensing requirements may not be sufficient for obtaining a license in other states.
ʳɫÊÓÆµ strives to keep information about educational requirements for licensure in Georgia up to date. However, licensure regulations frequently change, and state licensure boards may require applicants to pass professional exams, complete background checks, accumulate professional experience, or take jurisprudence exams, etc. These requirements may not be addressed by the student's educational program.
The following information is provided for current and prospective students interested in or enrolled in programs that may lead to professional licensure. It is important to note that each U.S. state and territory has its own licensing and certification requirements for professional fields. The University is working to verify whether its programs meet the educational requirements for licensure outside Georgia. Additional information will be provided herein as it becomes available.
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According to 34 CFR 668.43(c)(3)(ii), institutions must provide the Department of Education with the determined location of a student upon request. To comply with this, institutions need to have policies or procedures in place to consistently identify the student's residential location. This determination must be made both when the student enrolls and when the institution receives information from the student indicating a change in location.
ʳɫÊÓÆµ will use the student's permanent address for notification purposes.
Prospective students residing or working outside the United States should verify with
the relevant certifying agency whether completing a degree program at ʳɫÊÓÆµ State
University will fulfill the credentialing requirements of the country where they plan
to seek employment. Additionally, students should ensure that their immigration status
will remain valid during any professional experiences or periods spent preparing for
licensure exams, especially if they are not enrolled at ʳɫÊÓÆµ
during those times.
Relocating to another state while enrolled in a program, even if you intend to continue online, may affect licensure requirements. Before you move, please contact your program coordinator or college-level designee to discuss authorization and licensure eligibility requirements for the new state of residence.
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To receive contact information for your program’s designee, email ʳɫÊÓÆµadmit@kennesaw.edu for undergraduate programs and ʳɫÊÓÆµgrad@kennesaw.edu for graduate programs. If you are an international student with additional questions, please email the Office of Institutional Effectiveness at oli@kennesaw.edu.
Visit for a list of licensing agencies aligned with the major licensure fields for participating institutions: Counseling, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Teacher Education.
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