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Professional Licensure Disclosures

The University of Parkside offers several programs and credentials that may lead to professional licensure within the State of Wisconsin. Other states vary in what professions they require to be licensed and how licensure functions. For example, some states require an individual to graduate from an approved program. Other states may require an individual to meet certification requirements of a national organization, complete a specific amount of training, or pass a nationally administered certification exam. Frequently, licensed professionals must also complete continuing education on an annual basis.

If a student is planning to apply for licensure in a state other than Wisconsin after completion of their program, they should refer to the information below or contact the other state's appropriate licensing board to determine whether the UW-Parkside program meets licensure requirements in that state.

Professional Licenses and Certifications - Definitions, Distinctions, and Disclosures

Excerpt from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS):

Licenses and certifications show that a person has the specific knowledge or skill needed to do a job. Typically, you earn these credentials after you've completed your education. Sometimes, you become licensed or certified after you've gained practical experience, such as through an internship, residency, or time on the job.

Earning a license or certification involves meeting standards, which often includes passing an exam. Licenses and certifications are usually valid for a limited term and must be renewed periodically. An employer may require either credential.

However, there are a few key differences in the way BLS uses these terms. As shown below, one of the biggest distinctions between these two credentials is that licenses are legally required by the government to work in an occupation; certifications are not.

License

  • Awarded by a governmental licensing agency
  • Gives legal authority to work in an occupation
  • Requires meeting predetermined criteria, such as having a degree or passing a state-administered exam.

Certification

  • Awarded by a professional organization or other nongovernmental body
  • Is not legally required in order to work in an occupation
  • Requires demonstrating competency to do a specific job, often through an examination process.

Sometimes, these credentialing terms are used interchangeably. For example, some states may refer to the credentials teachers need as certifications while others refer to these certifications as "add-ons" to general state licenses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics would define them all as licenses because they are issued by a state government and are legally required for many specific teaching positions.

Licensure & Certification Disclosures by State

 

The programs listed below represent select programs at UW-Parkside that are designed to provide the educational requirements for professional licensure in the State of Wisconsin. Further information about UW-Parkside's state authorizations for online programs can be found here. General information regarding all academic programs may be found in the academic catalog.

Please note: licensure requirements are always subject to change. Although UW–Parkside will confirm the licensure requirements on a routine basis, it is strongly recommended that you inquire with the relevant state board to confirm that you understand and will meet the requirements for licensure before enrolling in your program of choice. Please direct specific questions to the director of each program by following the link under each licensure category. The information on this page is updated annually by July 1.

 

Art Education Certification Program

The Art Education Certification Program meets the standards required by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Educators who complete a preparation program approved by the Wisconsin DPI and receive a license from the DPI are usually eligible to receive at least a one-year license from other states. All of UW-Parkside’s educator preparation programs are approved by the Wisconsin DPI. Wisconsin is a member of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), which has a national reciprocity agreement for teacher licensure. Therefore, all teacher licensure programs at UW-Parkside have approved program status and are a part of the NASDTEC certification reciprocity agreement. This means that Parkside graduates will be eligible for at least temporary licensure reciprocity with other states. Obtaining a license in Wisconsin first makes it easier to utilize the reciprocity agreement for temporary licensure in a NASDTEC-participating state.

Please be aware the licensure requirements vary from state to state. Most states require that educators who were prepared in another state complete at least one state-specific requirement (e.g. a course or test). The temporary license gives educators the opportunity to work in a school while they complete the requirement(s). 

States and/or regions are continually revising their teacher licensure rules and requirements, sometimes without notice. There are two public resources that share important information related to license portability. 

  1. The Education Commission of the States publishes a comparison of state policies on teacher license requirements as well as each state’s specific information regarding additional assessments required for out-of-state teachers.
     
  2. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement facilitates mobility of educators among the states and territories that have signed the agreement, which includes most U.S. states and territories including Wisconsin. Licensure requirements for out-of-state educators can be found on this interactive map tool by state.

It is very important that individuals seeking licensure in another state obtain the most recent certification/licensure information directly from the state in which they seek employment. Our listings are updated annually by July 1, but changes may occur at any time. You can find contact information for each state’s licensure office here.

Meets Requirements:

Wisconsin

Does Not Meet Requirements:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Bilingual/Bicultural Education K-12 - Supplemental Licensure Program

The Bilingual/Bicultural Education K-12 Supplemental Licensure Program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Educators who complete a preparation program approved by the Wisconsin DPI and receive a license from the DPI are usually eligible to receive at least a one-year license from other states. All of UW-Parkside’s educator preparation programs are approved by the Wisconsin DPI. Wisconsin is a member of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), which has a national reciprocity agreement for teacher licensure. Therefore, all teacher licensure programs at UW-Parkside have approved program status and are a part of the NASDTEC certification reciprocity agreement. This means that Parkside graduates will be eligible for at least temporary licensure reciprocity with other states. Obtaining a license in Wisconsin first makes it easier to utilize the reciprocity agreement for temporary licensure in a NASDTEC-participating state.

Please be aware the licensure requirements vary from state to state. Most states require that educators who were prepared in another state complete at least one state-specific requirement (e.g. a course or test). The temporary license gives educators the opportunity to work in a school while they complete the requirement(s). 

States and/or regions are continually revising their teacher licensure rules and requirements, sometimes without notice. There are two public resources that share important information related to license portability. 

  1. The Education Commission of the States publishes a comparison of state policies on teacher license requirements as well as each state’s specific information regarding additional assessments required for out-of-state teachers.
     
  2. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement facilitates mobility of educators among the states and territories that have signed the agreement, which includes most U.S. states and territories including Wisconsin. Licensure requirements for out-of-state educators can be found on this interactive map tool by state.

It is very important that individuals seeking licensure in another state obtain the most recent certification/licensure information directly from the state in which they seek employment. Our listings are updated annually by July 1, but changes may occur at any time. You can find contact information for each state’s licensure office here.

Meets Requirements:

Wisconsin

Does Not Meet Requirements:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Secondary Education Major Program

The Secondary Education Major Program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Educators who complete a preparation program approved by the Wisconsin DPI and receive a license from the DPI are usually eligible to receive at least a one-year license from other states. All of UW-Parkside’s educator preparation programs are approved by the Wisconsin DPI. Wisconsin is a member of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), which has a national reciprocity agreement for teacher licensure. Therefore, all teacher licensure programs at UW-Parkside have approved program status and are a part of the NASDTEC certification reciprocity agreement. This means that Parkside graduates will be eligible for at least temporary licensure reciprocity with other states. Obtaining a license in Wisconsin first makes it easier to utilize the reciprocity agreement for temporary licensure in a NASDTEC-participating state.

Please be aware the licensure requirements vary from state to state. Most states require that educators who were prepared in another state complete at least one state-specific requirement (e.g. a course or test). The temporary license gives educators the opportunity to work in a school while they complete the requirement(s). 

States and/or regions are continually revising their teacher licensure rules and requirements, sometimes without notice. There are two public resources that share important information related to license portability. 

  1. The Education Commission of the States publishes a comparison of state policies on teacher license requirements as well as each state’s specific information regarding additional assessments required for out-of-state teachers.
     
  2. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement facilitates mobility of educators among the states and territories that have signed the agreement, which includes most U.S. states and territories including Wisconsin. Licensure requirements for out-of-state educators can be found on this interactive map tool by state.

It is very important that individuals seeking licensure in another state obtain the most recent certification/licensure information directly from the state in which they seek employment. Our listings are updated annually by July 1, but changes may occur at any time. You can find contact information for each state’s licensure office here.

Meets Requirements:

Wisconsin

Does Not Meet Requirements:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Early Childhood Education Major Program

The Early Childhood Major Program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Educators who complete a preparation program approved by the Wisconsin DPI and receive a license from the DPI are usually eligible to receive at least a one-year license from other states. All of UW-Parkside’s educator preparation programs are approved by the Wisconsin DPI. Wisconsin is a member of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), which has a national reciprocity agreement for teacher licensure. Therefore, all teacher licensure programs at UW-Parkside have approved program status and are a part of the NASDTEC certification reciprocity agreement. This means that Parkside graduates will be eligible for at least temporary licensure reciprocity with other states. Obtaining a license in Wisconsin first makes it easier to utilize the reciprocity agreement for temporary licensure in a NASDTEC-participating state.

Please be aware the licensure requirements vary from state to state. Most states require that educators who were prepared in another state complete at least one state-specific requirement (e.g. a course or test). The temporary license gives educators the opportunity to work in a school while they complete the requirement(s). 

States and/or regions are continually revising their teacher licensure rules and requirements, sometimes without notice. There are two public resources that share important information related to license portability. 

  1. The Education Commission of the States publishes a comparison of state policies on teacher license requirements as well as each state’s specific information regarding additional assessments required for out-of-state teachers.
     
  2. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement facilitates mobility of educators among the states and territories that have signed the agreement, which includes most U.S. states and territories including Wisconsin. Licensure requirements for out-of-state educators can be found on this interactive map tool by state.

It is very important that individuals seeking licensure in another state obtain the most recent certification/licensure information directly from the state in which they seek employment. Our listings are updated annually by July 1, but changes may occur at any time. You can find contact information for each state’s licensure office here.

Meets Requirements:

Wisconsin

Does Not Meet Requirements:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Elementary Education Program

The Elementary Education Program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Educators who complete a preparation program approved by the Wisconsin DPI and receive a license from the DPI are usually eligible to receive at least a one-year license from other states. All of UW-Parkside’s educator preparation programs are approved by the Wisconsin DPI. Wisconsin is a member of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), which has a national reciprocity agreement for teacher licensure. Therefore, all teacher licensure programs at UW-Parkside have approved program status and are a part of the NASDTEC certification reciprocity agreement. This means that Parkside graduates will be eligible for at least temporary licensure reciprocity with other states. Obtaining a license in Wisconsin first makes it easier to utilize the reciprocity agreement for temporary licensure in a NASDTEC-participating state.

Please be aware the licensure requirements vary from state to state. Most states require that educators who were prepared in another state complete at least one state-specific requirement (e.g. a course or test). The temporary license gives educators the opportunity to work in a school while they complete the requirement(s). 

States and/or regions are continually revising their teacher licensure rules and requirements, sometimes without notice. There are two public resources that share important information related to license portability. 

  1. The Education Commission of the States publishes a comparison of state policies on teacher license requirements as well as each state’s specific information regarding additional assessments required for out-of-state teachers.
  2. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement facilitates mobility of educators among the states and territories that have signed the agreement, which includes most U.S. states and territories including Wisconsin. Licensure requirements for out-of-state educators can be found on this interactive map tool by state.

It is very important that individuals seeking licensure in another state obtain the most recent certification/licensure information directly from the state in which they seek employment. Our listings are updated annually by July 1, but changes may occur at any time. You can find contact information for each state’s licensure office here.

Meets Requirements:

Wisconsin

Does Not Meet Requirements:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

English as a Second Language Minor Program

The English as a Second Language Minor Program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Educators who complete a preparation program approved by the Wisconsin DPI and receive a license from the DPI are usually eligible to receive at least a one-year license from other states. All of UW-Parkside’s educator preparation programs are approved by the Wisconsin DPI. Wisconsin is a member of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), which has a national reciprocity agreement for teacher licensure. Therefore, all teacher licensure programs at UW-Parkside have approved program status and are a part of the NASDTEC certification reciprocity agreement. This means that Parkside graduates will be eligible for at least temporary licensure reciprocity with other states. Obtaining a license in Wisconsin first makes it easier to utilize the reciprocity agreement for temporary licensure in a NASDTEC-participating state.

Please be aware the licensure requirements vary from state to state. Most states require that educators who were prepared in another state complete at least one state-specific requirement (e.g. a course or test). The temporary license gives educators the opportunity to work in a school while they complete the requirement(s). 

States and/or regions are continually revising their teacher licensure rules and requirements, sometimes without notice. There are two public resources that share important information related to license portability. 

  1. The Education Commission of the States publishes a comparison of state policies on teacher license requirements as well as each state’s specific information regarding additional assessments required for out-of-state teachers.
  2. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement facilitates mobility of educators among the states and territories that have signed the agreement, which includes most U.S. states and territories including Wisconsin. Licensure requirements for out-of-state educators can be found on this interactive map tool by state.

It is very important that individuals seeking licensure in another state obtain the most recent certification/licensure information directly from the state in which they seek employment. Our listings are updated annually by July 1, but changes may occur at any time. You can find contact information for each state’s licensure office here.

Meets Requirements:

Wisconsin

Does Not Meet Requirements:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Music Education Certification Program

The Music Education Certification Program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Educators who complete a preparation program approved by the Wisconsin DPI and receive a license from the DPI are usually eligible to receive at least a one-year license from other states. All of UW-Parkside’s educator preparation programs are approved by the Wisconsin DPI. Wisconsin is a member of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), which has a national reciprocity agreement for teacher licensure. Therefore, all teacher licensure programs at UW-Parkside have approved program status and are a part of the NASDTEC certification reciprocity agreement. This means that Parkside graduates will be eligible for at least temporary licensure reciprocity with other states. Obtaining a license in Wisconsin first makes it easier to utilize the reciprocity agreement for temporary licensure in a NASDTEC-participating state.

Please be aware the licensure requirements vary from state to state. Most states require that educators who were prepared in another state complete at least one state-specific requirement (e.g. a course or test). The temporary license gives educators the opportunity to work in a school while they complete the requirement(s). 

States and/or regions are continually revising their teacher licensure rules and requirements, sometimes without notice. There are two public resources that share important information related to license portability. 

  1. The Education Commission of the States publishes a comparison of state policies on teacher license requirements as well as each state’s specific information regarding additional assessments required for out-of-state teachers.
  2. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement facilitates mobility of educators among the states and territories that have signed the agreement, which includes most U.S. states and territories including Wisconsin. Licensure requirements for out-of-state educators can be found on this interactive map tool by state.

It is very important that individuals seeking licensure in another state obtain the most recent certification/licensure information directly from the state in which they seek employment. Our listings are updated annually by July 1, but changes may occur at any time. You can find contact information for each state’s licensure office here.

Meets Requirements:

Wisconsin

Does Not Meet Requirements:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Special Education Major Program

The Special Education Major Program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Educators who complete a preparation program approved by the Wisconsin DPI and receive a license from the DPI are usually eligible to receive at least a one-year license from other states. All of UW-Parkside’s educator preparation programs are approved by the Wisconsin DPI. Wisconsin is a member of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), which has a national reciprocity agreement for teacher licensure. Therefore, all teacher licensure programs at UW-Parkside have approved program status and are a part of the NASDTEC certification reciprocity agreement. This means that Parkside graduates will be eligible for at least temporary licensure reciprocity with other states. Obtaining a license in Wisconsin first makes it easier to utilize the reciprocity agreement for temporary licensure in a NASDTEC-participating state.

Please be aware the licensure requirements vary from state to state. Most states require that educators who were prepared in another state complete at least one state-specific requirement (e.g. a course or test). The temporary license gives educators the opportunity to work in a school while they complete the requirement(s). 

States and/or regions are continually revising their teacher licensure rules and requirements, sometimes without notice. There are two public resources that share important information related to license portability. 

  1. The Education Commission of the States publishes a comparison of state policies on teacher license requirements as well as each state’s specific information regarding additional assessments required for out-of-state teachers.
     
  2. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement facilitates mobility of educators among the states and territories that have signed the agreement, which includes most U.S. states and territories including Wisconsin. Licensure requirements for out-of-state educators can be found on this interactive map tool by state.

It is very important that individuals seeking licensure in another state obtain the most recent certification/licensure information directly from the state in which they seek employment. Our listings are updated annually by July 1, but changes may occur at any time. You can find contact information for each state’s licensure office here.

Meets Requirements:

Wisconsin

Does Not Meet Requirements:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

 

Nursing Program

Nursing (BS) Program

The Bacheolor of Science in Nursing may lead to licensure and certification. Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The lists below indicate whether the program curriculum does or does not meet applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories.

If you have questions about the program's current curriculum or satisfaction of a specific requirement, please reach out to the program contact provided on the program website for assistance.

UW-Parkside's Nursing (BS) program is part of a consortial program with the UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing.

 

Meets Requirements

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

 

Does Not Meet Requirements

Delaware, District of Columbia (D.C.), New York, Virginia

 

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling


The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling may lead to licensure and certification. Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The lists below indicate whether the program curriculum does or does not meet applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories.

If you have questions about the program's current curriculum or satisfaction of a specific requirement, please reach out to the program contact provided on the program website for assistance.

The hybrid Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program currently only accepts students who are residents of Wisconsin or Illinois.

 

Meets Requirements

Illinois, Wisconsin

Does Not Meet Requirements

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Califorinia, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Teacher Education Program

State Authorizations
 

What is State Authorization?

State authorization refers to the process through which educational institutions comply with the state authorization regulations and requirements of each state in which they operate. This is particularly relevant for institutions offering online, hybrid, or distance education programs, as they may enroll students from different states. The goal of state authorization is to ensure that educational institutions meet the standards set by each state's regulatory bodies, promoting the quality of education and safeguarding the interests of students. Compliance with state authorization in accordance with the U.S. Department of Education's guidelines is crucial for legal operation and to maintain the integrity of education across various geographical locations.

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers a number of online and distance education degree programs. Our online and distance education offerings are reviewed and approved by faculty governance at UW-Parkside, the Universities of Wisconsin, and as part of the Higher Learning Commission's accreditation requirements.
 

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) allow participating colleges and universities to offer distance education programs and activities to students residing in member states without having to individually obtain approval or authorization from each state to operate. 

In accordance with Wis. Stats. Ch. 39.85, the State of Wisconsin is an approved member of SARA through the Midwestern Higher Education Compact which regulates the manner in which participating institutions may offer distance learning education to students who reside in other states. The Distance Learning Authorization Board (DLAB) was created in 2015 under Wisconsin Act 208 to represent Wisconsin's higher education institutions for SARA. Within DLAB, the Universities of Wisconsin act as the portal entity and responsible for overseeing the participation of eligible Universities of Wisconsin institutions in SARA. UW-Parkside has been approved by the Universities of Wisconsin and DLAB to participate in SARA.

UW-Parkside is a participating institution in NC-SARA. Information regarding Wisconsin SARA is available at DLAB. 
 

SARA Member States & Territories

At this tme, the following U.S. states and territories are SARA members:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virignia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

California is not a member of NC-SARA and currently exempts public universities from having to obtain approval to offer distance education programs in California. Therefore, UW-Parkside is authorized to offer distance education programs in all 50 U.S. states.

Details about which UW-Parkside programs meet accreditation standards for the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands are available in the disclosures section of this webpage.

 

Program Integrity - Complaints and Grievances

Pursuant to the United States Department of Education’s Program Integrity Rule, an individual may file a complaint against any of University of Wisconsin System’s public institutions alleging a violation of one or more of the following categories with the University of Wisconsin System Administration (“UWSA”).

Complaints that allege a violation of state consumer protection laws that include but are not limited to fraud and false advertising; Complaints that allege a violation of state law or rule relating to the licensure of postsecondary institutions; Complaints relating to the quality of education or other State or accreditation requirements.

  • If a student has a complaint that involves distance learning education offered under the terms and conditions of SARA, they must file a complaint with the University of Wisconsin-Parkside to first seek a resolution: See Policy 51: Student Complaint Procedures for more information.
  • If a resolution is not reached at the university level, the student may file a complaint with the Wisconsin Distance Learning Authorization Board (DLAB) through the State Authorization Reciprocity Complaint Process at the following link: http://www.heab.state.wi.us/DLAB/faq.html . For purposes of this process, a complaint shall be defined as a formal assertion in writing that the terms of this agreement, or of laws, standards or regulations incorporated by the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements Policies and Standards have been violated by the institution operating under the terms of SARA.

The terms and conditions of SARA can be found at http://nc-sara.org/content/sara-policies-and-standards.

Additional information can be found at http://www.heab.state.wi.us/DLAB/faq.html.

 

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