PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURES
Franciscan University of Steubenville (FUS) offers programs designed to lead to licensure or certification in the state of Ohio. Since the curriculum for these professional programs has been designed to meet Ohio’s licensure/certification requirements, a student graduating from these programs at FUS has the minimum educational qualifications to apply for Ohio licensure. For other U.S. states and territories, this may or may not be the case, as the licensure boards in each state are responsible for establishing the requirements for licensure/certification for their state. These educational requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change.
State authorization refers to state, federal, and professional licensing board regulations that impact on-ground education and online programs as well as programs leading to professional licensure or certification. Requiring state authorization of distance education and licensure programs guarantees that students are protected as consumers and disclosure requirements ensure that a prospective student knows whether a program meets educational requirements for licensure in each state before enrolling. FUS is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) which allows us to provide distance learning programs and coursework outside of Ohio but does not grant reciprocity for state professional licensing requirements. As a result, licensing requirements in Ohio may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license in another state.
For those students enrolling in programs leading to a license after July 1, 2024, FUS must satisfy the educational requirements for a license in the state where the institution is located (Ohio) and where the student is located at the time of initial enrollment (for distance education) or the state where the student intends to seek employment after completing the program [per Federal Regulation 34 CFR 6668.14(b)(32)(ii)]. It is highly recommended that students who are not Ohio residents or who plan to seek licensure or certification outside the state of Ohio contact the appropriate licensing board before enrolling in an academic program leading to licensure and discuss their plans with an advisor. Program advisors can assist prospective students with these determinations. Prospective students living and/or working outside of the United States should confirm with the appropriate certifying agency whether successful completion of any degree program at FUS will meet the credentialing requirements of the country in which they intend to seek employment.
Students who intend to seek licensure or certification outside of Ohio (e.g., return or move to any state other than Ohio) are responsible for notifying program advisors. Program advisors can help determine if the program meets state licensure requirements outside of Ohio. Students should also review the professional licensure disclosures pertaining to their program and consult with the state professional licensing board for the most up-to-date requirements. Should a student relocate to another state during the course of a program, it may impact his/her ability to meet the state licensure requirements. For more information on Professional Licensure, visit the NC-SARA Professional Licensure Resource website for details about what students should consider in licensure programs as well as access to the NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory.
Franciscan University of Steubenville 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 since all situations are unique and requirements may change.
See below for specific information for each of the professional licensure programs offered at Franciscan University of Steubenville.