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PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE BY PROGRAM

Freed-Hardeman is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) which allows us to provide distance learning programs (both online and in the form of supervised field experiences) and coursework to residents of states other than Tennessee. NC-SARA membership, however, does not grant reciprocity or exempt us from state professional licensing requirements. As a result, licensing requirements in Tennessee may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license in any other state.

The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, specifically 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v) and 34 CFR 668.43(c) require disclosures by institutions regarding educational requirements for programs leading to professional licensure or certification regardless of modality. 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v) requires an institution to make readily available to enrolled and prospective students information about whether programs leading to professional licensure or certification meet educational requirements.

ĢTV offers several programs that could potentially lead to professional licensure within the State of Tennessee. States vary in what professions they require to be licensed and how licensure functions. As such, the licensure boards in each state are responsible for establishing the requirements for licensure/certification for their state. Curriculum for programs at ĢTV that customarily lead to a professional licensure or certification are designed to meet the licensure requirements for the State of Tennessee. Some states require an individual to graduate from an approved program, while other state licensing boards may require additional requirements beyond education. Additional requirement may include (but are not limited to): certification requirements of a national organization, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. A specific amount of training can also be required as well as passage of an exam based on a state requisite exam score. Often, licensed professionals must also complete continuing education on an annual basis.

Freed-Hardeman periodically reviews individual state requirements in an attempt to assist students by providing an initial assessment and guidance. However, state licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state licensing board without notice and can impact the program’s ability to meet educational requirements for licensure. State professional licensing boards make the ultimate decision as to whether or not an individual will be eligible to sit for licensure based on the rules and regulations in place at the time the individual submits their application for licensure.Freed-Hardeman shall not be held liable if the student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction or cannot obtain a practicum/internship location.

Students who intend to return or move to any state other than Tennessee should review the specific academic requirements for the program in which they are enrolling, and consult with the state professional licensing board to obtain further information for the applicable licensing requirement in the respective state. Please click the program of study below to view individual state contact information an as well as obtain ĢTV’s initial assessment. The State Licensing Requirements will indicate if the program curriculumMeetsthe individual state’s requirements ǰDoes NOT Meetthe state’s requirement. States that Freed-Hardeman has not yet determined will be listed asDoes Not Meet.It is the responsibility of the student completing the licensure program to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements.

If you have questions regarding one of these programs or a program not listed on the Professional Licensure page, please contact your Academic Advisor or the Program Director.

Accounting (B.B.A. & M.B.A.)

To become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Tennessee, candidates must obtain a baccalaureate degree including 150 semester hours from an accredited college or university. This must include 30 semester hours in accounting (24 of which are upper-division) and 24 semester hours in business courses (12 of which are upper-division). The candidate must then pass the Uniform CPA Examination, an Ethics Examination, and complete one year of experience in Accounting acceptable to the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy. All states now require 150 semester hours, but some states require specific accounting courses, such as accounting theory or governmental and non-profit accounting.

Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements. Additional information may be obtained by visiting the.

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contactDr. Brandon Lanciloti. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

State Name and URL of State Licensing Board or Department State Licensing Requirements
Alabama Meets
Alaska Meets
Arizona Meets
Arkansas*

 

Meets
California* Meets
Colorado Meets
Connecticut Meets
Delaware* Meets
District of Columbia Meets
Florida Meets
Georgia Meets
Guam Meets
Hawaii Meets
Idaho Meets
Illinois

Meets
Indiana Meets
Iowa Meets
Kansas* Meets
Kentucky Meets
Louisiana Meets
Maine Meets
Maryland Meets
Massachusetts Meets
Michigan* Meets
Minnesota Meets
Mississippi* Meets
Missouri Meets
Montana Meets
Nebraska Meets
Nevada Meets
New Hampshire Meets
New Jersey Meets
New Mexico Meets
New York* Meets
North Carolina Meets
North Dakota Meets
Ohio Meets
Oklahoma Meets
Oregon Meets
Pennsylvania Meets
Puerto Rico Meets
Rhode Island Meets
South Carolina Meets
South Dakota Meets
Tennessee Meets
Texas* Meets
Utah Meets
Vermont Meets
Virgin Islands Meets
Virginia Meets
Washington Meets
West Virginia Meets
Wisconsin* Meets
Wyoming Meets

Last Updated: 06/09/2025

The College of Business recommends all students sit for the Tennessee exam and/or use Acadeum to cover any gaps in the curriculum to meet the home state requirements.

Students planning to pursue CPA Licensure should complete ACC431, Principles of Taxation II, and BAN-325 Business Analytics. Other students may complete 6 hours of upper-division Business electives.

Students planning to pursue CPA licensure in the following states will need to take the following electives as part of their coursework to satisfy the respective state’s education requirements:

*Arkansas – ACC337 Accounting Information Systems & ACC432 Governmental & Nonprofit Accounting

*Delaware – ACC337 Accounting Information Systems

*Kansas – ACC337 Accounting Information Systems & BUS357 Commercial Law, plus 3 hours of upper-division economics courses

*Michigan – ACC337 Accounting Information Systems & ACC432 Governmental & Nonprofit Accounting

*Mississippi – ACC337 Accounting Information Systems

*New York – ACC337 Accounting Information Systems

*Texas – ACC337 Accounting Information Systems

*Wisconsin – ACC337 Accounting Information Systems

clinical mental health counseling (M.S.)

Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements. Additional information may be obtained by visiting theǰ

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contactDr. James Dalton. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

State Name and URL of State Licensing Board or Department State Licensing Requirements
Alabama Meets
Alaska Meets
Arizona Meets
Arkansas Meets*
California Meets*
Colorado Meets
Connecticut Meets
Delaware Meets
District of Columbia Meets
Florida Meets*
Georgia Meets
Hawaii Meets
Idaho Meets
Illinois Meets
Indiana Meets*
Iowa Meets
Kansas Meets
Kentucky Meets
Louisiana Meets
Maine Meets
Maryland Meets
Massachusetts Meets
Michigan Meets
Minnesota Meets
Mississippi Meets
Missouri Meets
Montana Meets
Nebraska Meets
Nevada Meets
New Hampshire Meets
New Jersey Meets
New Mexico Meets
New York Meets
North Carolina Meets
North Dakota Meets
Ohio Meets
Oklahoma Meets
Oregon Meets
Pennsylvania Meets
Rhode Island Meets
South Carolina Meets
South Dakota Meets
Tennessee Meets
Texas Meets
Utah Meets
Vermont Meets
Virginia Meets
Washington Meets
West Virginia Meets
Wisconsin Meets
Wyoming Meets

Last updated: June 23, 2025

*Arkansas – Requires completion of an internship continuance to spread the practicum and internship components over 3 full semesters.

*California – Psychopharmacology AND Crisis Counseling must be taken as electives. An additional 64 clock hours of California-specific training must be completed after earning your degree but before licensure is granted.

*Florida – Requires Human Sexuality to be completed as an elective.

*Indiana – At least 10 documented hours of group counseling must be conducted during practicum.

Certificate in Professional Counseling

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Counseling program (CPC) is designed to assist individuals who hold a graduate degree in counseling or a related field to supplement that degree with additional coursework in order to meet a state’s licensure requirements. Therefore, if a state is listed as “Meets” below, it is based upon the assumption that the individual holds a graduate degree that meets the state’s minimum requirements, with the certificate program being individualized in such a way as to satisfy other educational requirements for licensure. As a part of the application process to the CPC program, the academic advisor will review the applicant’s current graduate coursework against the educational requirements for licensure as a professional counselor in the state(s) the individual desires to pursue licensure, and make individualized recommendation of whether the CPC program can be utilized to meet the state’s requirements.

Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements. Additional information may be obtained by visiting theǰ

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contactDr. James Dalton. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

State Name and URL of State Licensing Board or Department State Licensing Requirements
Alabama Does Not Meet
Alaska Meets*
Arizona Does Not Meet
Arkansas Does Not Meet
California Meets*
Colorado Does Not Meet
Connecticut Meets
Delaware Does Not Meet
District of Columbia Meets
Florida Does Not Meet
Georgia Meets
Hawaii Meets
Idaho Does Not Meet
Illinois Meets*
Indiana Does Not Meet
Iowa Meets*
Kansas Does Not Meet
Kentucky Does Not Meet
Louisiana Meets
Maine Meets
Maryland Meets
Massachusetts Meets*
Michigan Meets*
Minnesota Meets*
Mississippi Does Not Meet
Missouri Meets*
Montana Does Not Meet
Nebraska Meets*
Nevada Does Not Meet
New Hampshire Does Not Meet
New Jersey Meets*
New Mexico Meets
New York Meets*
North Carolina Does Not Meet
North Dakota Meets
Ohio Does Not Meet
Oklahoma Does Not Meet
Oregon Meets*
Pennsylvania Meets
Rhode Island Meets
South Carolina Meets
South Dakota Meets*
Tennessee Meets
Texas Meets
Utah Meets*
Vermont Meets*
Virginia Does Not Meet
Washington Meets*
West Virginia Meets
Wisconsin Meets*
Wyoming Meets

Last updated: June 23rd, 2025

*Course substitutions and/or additional courses may be needed to seek licensure. Please contactDr. James Daltonfor more specifics.

Communication sciences and disorder (B.S.)

ճdoes not accredit undergraduate programs. To become a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) in Tennessee, candidates must obtain 60 college-level semester hours sent directly to the Board from an accredited college or university,and complete 100 hours of fieldwork post-graduation under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist with their certificate of clinical competence. Please note: The student is responsible for seeking post-graduation fieldwork opportunities.

To practice as a Speech-Language Pathology – Assistant [SLP-A] requires a professional license, registration or certification in most states and US territories. Each state/territory has its own standards for practice and regulates SLP “support personnel” differently.

Support personnel includes technicians, aides, paraprofessionals, as well as SLP-Assistants. This site provides you a list ofstates/territories where this institution has made the determination that its communication disorders curriculum either meets the educational requirements for licensure or does not meet the educational requirements for licensure as a Speech-LanguagePathology – Assistant.

Also, you must understand that in the states/territories where the institution has made the determination that its curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure, this does not mean that this is the only requirement to be licensed in that state/territory.You will still be required to complete the mandatory fieldwork after graduation.

While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.To assist you in making your decision whether to apply to ĢTV’s CSD program, we have provided you a list of states and territories and the respective contact information for the state board of examiners in speech-language pathology, where available. We encourage you to contact the licensing/governing body in the state or territory in which you desire to become licensed or intend to work to seek additional information.If questions remain after reviewing thewebpage and the information provided below, please contactDr. Meagan Spencer.

State Name and URL of State Licensing Board or Department State Licensing Requirements
Alabama Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Alaska g

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Arizona

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Arkansas

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

California

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Commonwealth Northern Marina Islands Does Not Meet
Colorado

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Connecticut Meets
Delaware***

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

District of Columbia Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Florida

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Georgia Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Guam Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Hawaii

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Idaho***

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Illinois***

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Indiana Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Iowa Does Not Meet
Kansas Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Kentucky*

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)*

Louisiana

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Maine

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Maryland Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Massachusetts

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Michigan Does Not Meet
Minnesota Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Mississippi

Professional Licensure

Meets
Missouri Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Montana

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Nebraska

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Nevada** Does Not Meet
New Hampshire

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

New Jersey Does Not Meet
New Mexico Does Not Meet
New York Does Not Meet
North Carolina***

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

North Dakota

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Ohio Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Oklahoma

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Oregon

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Pennsylvania

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Puerto Rico Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Rhode Island

Does Not Meet
South Carolina Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

South Dakota

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Tennessee

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Texas Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Utah** Does Not Meet
Vermont Does Not Meet
Virgin Islands Does Not Meet
Virginia Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Washington Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

West Virginia

Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

Wisconsin**** Meets

(Fieldwork Required)*

Wyoming Meets

(Fieldwork Required)

*Fieldwork must be completed in a school setting.

**Does not recognize or utilize SLPAs through paraprofessional or other means.

***Upon obtaining the C-SLPA

****Approved only in school settings

Last updated: 05/09/25

Nursing (B.S.N.)

The Bachelor of Science In Nursing (BSN) program at ĢTV is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and is accredited by the

Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements. Additional information may be obtained by visiting theǰ

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contactDr. Chris White. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

State Name and URL of State Licensing Board or Department State Licensing Requirements
Alabama Meets
Alaska Meets
Arizona Meets
Arkansas Meets
California Meets
Commonwealth Northern Marina Islands Meets
Colorado Meets
Connecticut Connecticut Department of Public Heath, Nursing Licensing Meets
Delaware Delaware Board of Nursing Meets
District of Columbia District of Columbia Board of Nursing Meets
Florida Meets
Georgia Meets
Guam Meets
Hawaii Meets
Idaho Meets
Illinois Meets
Indiana Meets
Iowa Meets
Kansas Meets
Kentucky Meets
Louisiana Meets
Maine Meets
Maryland Maryland Board of Nursing Meets
Massachusetts Meets
Michigan Meets
Minnesota Meets
Mississippi Mississippi Board of Nursing Meets
Missouri Meets
Montana Montana Board of Nursing Meets
Nebraska Meets
Nevada Meets
New Hampshire Board of Nursing Meets
New Jersey New Jersey Board of Nursing Meets
New Mexico Meets
New York Meets
North Carolina Meets
North Dakota Meets
Ohio Meets
Oklahoma Meets
Oregon Meets
Pennsylvania Meets
Puerto Rico Meets
Rhode Island Meets
South Carolina Meets
South Dakota Meets
Tennessee Meets
Texas Meets
Utah Meets
Vermont Meets
Virginia Meets
Washington Meets
West Virginia Meets
Wisconsin Meets
Wyoming Meets

 

Last updated: May 13, 2025

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at ĢTV is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706- 3245; email:[email protected]; website:. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 731.989.6097 or email[email protected].

Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements. Additional information may be obtained by visiting the.

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contactDr. Ashley Prentice. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

State Name and URL of State Licensing Board or Department State Licensing Requirements
Alabama Meets
Alaska Meets
Arizona Meets
Arkansas Meets
California Meets
Colorado Meets
Connecticut Meets
Delaware Meets
District of Columbia Meets
Florida Meets
Georgia Meets
Guam Meets
Hawaii Meets
Idaho Meets
Illinois Meets
Indiana Meets
Iowa Meets
Kansas Meets
Kentucky Meets
Louisiana Meets
Maine Meets
Maryland Meets
Massachusetts Meets
Michigan Meets
Minnesota Meets
Mississippi Meets
Missouri Meets
Montana Meets
Nebraska Meets
Nevada Meets
New Hampshire Meets
New Jersey Meets
New Mexico Meets
New York Meets
North Carolina Meets
North Dakota Meets
Ohio Meets
Oklahoma Meets
Oregon Meets
Pennsylvania Meets
Puerto Rico Meets
Rhode Island Meets
South Carolina Meets
South Dakota Meets
Tennessee Meets
Texas Meets
Utah Meets
Vermont Meets
Virgin Islands Meets
Virginia Meets
Washington Meets
West Virginia Meets
Wisconsin Meets
Wyoming Meets

Last updated: May 13, 2025

Psychology (B.S.)

The American Psychological Association (APA) does not accredit undergraduate programs in psychology (although they do provide a list of standard guidelines for undergraduate programs to use should they desire). While there are many careers that may be pursued with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, simply holding a Bachelor’s degree in psychology will not lead to professional licensure in any of the 50 states.

Professional licensure is generally obtained, at a minimum, at the Master’s level. Those who wish to use their training in psychology to pursue a career in counseling generally must earn a Master’s degree from a CACREP accredited program, earn qualifying scores on licensing exams, and gain supervised experience. A Bachelor’s degree in psychology will generally aid in being admitted to these Master’s programs but will not suffice on its own.

Further, to be licensed as a professional psychologist, most states require a Doctoral degree from an APA accredited program (APA does accredit graduate programs in psychology) with a post-doctoral internship, qualifying scores on licensing exams, and supervised experience. Again, a Bachelor’s degree in psychology would likely be an early step in obtaining this goal, but it would not suffice on its own for professional licensure.

For further information regarding how to become a licensed psychologist, carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements. Additional information may be obtained by visiting theǰ.

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided above, contactDr. Chris Creecy.

School Counseling

The state of Tennessee participates in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC). Under these guidelines, completion of an educator preparation program from out-of-state colleges and universities, such as ĢTV, is accepted from other member states. State reciprocity related to the preparation of teachers or other P-12 school/system personnel does not automatically indicate certification/licensure eligibility in a state outside of Tennessee. Applicants must meet the home state test requirements, jurisdiction specific requirements, and submit a valid educator certificate/licensure issued by Tennessee at the degree level, grade level, and in the teaching field or area of instructional support for which the certificate is sought. The state of Tennessee has a reciprocity agreement with Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, 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, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Teacher license reciprocity allows educators who hold a teaching license in one state to earn a license in another state, subject to meeting state-specific requirements.” If additional requirements are needed, many states will grant a provisional license while the applicant completes such requirements. It is important to check with the state you plan to seek licensure with to confirm state-specific requirements, as regulations may change without notice.

Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements. Additional information may be obtained by visiting the,,, ǰ.

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contactMrs. Jill Jackson. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

State Name and URL of State Licensing Board or Department School Counseling
Alabama Meets**
Alaska Meets
Arizona Meets
Arkansas Meets
California Does Not Meet
Colorado Meets
Connecticut Meets
Delaware Meets
Florida Meets
Georgia Meets
Hawaii Meets
Idaho Meets
Illinois Meets
Indiana Meets
Iowa Does Not Meet
Kansas Does Not Meet**
Kentucky Meets
Louisiana Does Not Meet
Maine Meets
Maryland Meets
Massachusetts Meets
Michigan Meets
Minnesota Does Not Meet
Mississippi Meets
Missouri Meets
Montana Meets
Nebraska Does Not Meet
Nevada Meets
New Hampshire Meets
New Jersey Meets
New Mexico Does Not Meet
New York Meets
North Carolina Meets
North Dakota Does Not Meet
Ohio Does Not Meet
Oklahoma Meets
Oregon Meets
Pennsylvania Does Not Meet
Rhode Island Meets
South Carolina Meets***
South Dakota Does Not Meet
Tennessee Meets
Texas Does Not Meet*
Utah Does Not Meet
Vermont Meets
Virginia Meets
Washington Meets
West Virginia Meets
Wisconsin Does Not Meet
Wyoming Meets*

 

*State requires two year teaching experience.

**State requires two year teaching experience AND minimum of 3.25 GPA

***Licensure in SC can be obtain through licensure reciprocity agreement. (9/24/22)

Last updated: July 2nd, 2025

Social Work (B.S.W.)

Founded in 1952, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is the national association representingsocial work education in the United States. Its members include over 800 accredited baccalaureate and master’s degree social work programs, as well as individual social work educators, practitioners, and agencies dedicated to advancing quality social work education. Through its many initiatives, activities, and centers, CSWE supports quality social work education and provides opportunities for leadership and professional development, so that social workers play a central role in achieving the profession’s goals of social and economic justice. CSWE’s Commission on Accreditation is recognized by theas the sole accrediting agency for social work education in the United States and its territories.

ĢTV’s Social Work program is accredited by CSWE. Clickto review a list of accredited programs.Simply being accredited by CSWE does not necessarily mean that a student will meet the licensure requirements to practice as a social worker. In most states one can perform generalist social work practice and hold the title of a social worker, once the degree is obtained; however, licensing and title protection differ from state to state on the BSW level. Post graduate examinations, application and license fees, along with background checks, and occasionally work experience may be required prior to licensure in some states. In addition, in a few states, the minimum degree requirement for licensure is the Master’s in Social Work.

As such, each student should carefully review the educational prerequisites for his/her intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure.

Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements. Additional information may be obtained by visiting the

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contactDr. Nadine McNeal. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

State Name and URL of State Licensing Board or Department State Licensing Requirements
Alabama Meets
Alaska Meets
Arizona Meets
Arkansas Meets
California Does Not Meet
Colorado Does Not Meet
Commonwealth Northern Marina Islands Meets
Connecticut Does Not Meet
Delaware Meets
District of Columbia Meets
Florida Does Not Meet
Georgia Does Not Meet
Guam Meets
Hawaii Meets
Idaho Meets
Illinois Meets
Indiana Meets
Iowa Meets
Kansas Meets
Kentucky Meets
Louisiana Meets
Maine Meets
Maryland Meets
Massachusetts Meets
Michigan Meets
Minnesota Meets
Mississippi Meets
Missouri Meets
Montana Meets
Nebraska Meets
Nevada Meets
New Hampshire Does Not Meet
New Jersey Meets
New Mexico Meets
New York Meets
North Carolina Meets
North Dakota Meets
Ohio Meets
Oklahoma Meets
Oregon Meets
Pennsylvania Meets
Puerto Rico Meets
Rhode Island Does Not Meet
South Carolina Meets
South Dakota Meets
Tennessee Meets
Texas Meets
Utah Meets
Vermont Does Not Meet
Virgin Islands Meets
Virginia Meets
Washington Meets
West Virginia Meets
Wisconsin Meets
Wyoming Meets

Last updated: 05/12/25

Teacher Education (B.A., B.S., M.ED., M.A.T., ED.S. & ED.D.)

ĢTV offers twenty-seven education licensure programs.Endorsements for PreK, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Reading Specialist are addressed under thePreK-12column.Special Education and Administration endorsements are addressed under their respective columns.School Counseling is discussed in the above section.

A chart listing licensure endorsements available at ĢTV, including early childhood, elementary, secondary education, special education, counseling, reading specialist, ESL, and instructional leadership.

The state of Tennessee participates in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC). Under these guidelines, completion of an educator preparation program from out-of-state colleges and universities, such as ĢTV, is accepted from other member states. State reciprocity related to the preparation of teachers or other P-12 school/system personnel does not automatically indicate certification/licensure eligibility in a state outside of Tennessee. Applicants must meet the home state test requirements, jurisdiction specific requirements, and submit a valid educator certificate/licensure issued by Tennessee at the degree level, grade level, and in the teaching field or area of instructional support for which the certificate is sought. The state of Tennessee has a reciprocity agreement with Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, 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, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Teacher license reciprocity allows educators who hold a teaching license in one state to earn a license in another state, subject to meeting state-specific requirements.” If additional requirements are needed, many states will grant a provisional license while the applicant completes such requirements. It is important to check with the state you plan to seek licensure with to confirm state-specific requirements, as regulations may change without notice.

Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements. Additional information may be obtained by visiting the,,, ǰ

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contactMrs. Jill Jackson. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

State Name and URL of State Licensing Board or Department General Education Special Education Administration & Supervision
Alabama Does Not Meet Does Not Meet Does Not Meet
Alaska Meets Meets Meets
Arizona Meets Meets Meets
Arkansas Meets Meets Does Not Meet
California Meets Meets Meets
Colorado Meets Meets Does Not Meet
Connecticut Meets Meets Meets
Delaware Meets Meets Meets
District of Columbia Meets Meets Meets
Florida Meets Meets Meets
Georgia Meets Meets Does Not Meet
Hawaii Meets Meets Meets
Idaho Meets Meets Meets
Illinois Meets Meets Meets
Indiana Meets Meets Meets
Iowa Meets Meets Meets
Kansas Meets Meets Meets
Kentucky Meets Meets Meets
Louisiana Meets Meets Meets
Maine Meets Meets Meets
Maryland Meets Meets Meets
Massachusetts Meets Meets Does Not Meet
Michigan Meets Meets Meets
Minnesota Meets Meets Meets
Mississippi Meets Meets Meets
Missouri Meets Meets Meets
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Last updated: 06/09/2025