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. 

STATE-BY-STATE LICENSURE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

This information is updated annually, each summer. Candidates are required to contact the state licensure boards for the most up-to-date information regarding out-of-state licensure requirements.

TEACHER LICENSURE/ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS

FUS’s teacher education programs are designed to prepare teacher candidates for licensure and endorsement requirements in Ohio as well as to prepare candidates for Ohio licensure exams.

While FUS’s teacher education programs are aligned to the licensure requirements in the state of Ohio, Ohio has an agreement with the following states through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), which allows individuals who hold Ohio teaching licenses and have completed an approved teacher education program to obtain a teaching license in the state to which they are applying. Minor additional coursework may be required for full licensure. In addition, applicants must meet the testing requirements of the state to which they apply for licensure. To find additional information regarding educator license reciprocity, please visit the NASCTEC Interstate Agreement webpage.

FUS students who intend to teach in another state are responsible for contacting the applicable licensure board to confirm the state licensure requirements (outside of Ohio). The state licensure boards are responsible for establishing the licensure requirements for each state. State laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time. NC-SARA maintains and annually updates a Professional Licensure Directory for state licensure boards, including one for Teacher Education. The FUS Department of Education refers teacher candidates to the authority of the state licensure boards for license/endorsement reciprocity and approvals.

FUS has determined that completion of our teacher licensure/endorsement programs:

  • Meets the educational requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement through reciprocity agreements in: Ohio, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
  • Does not meet state educational requirements through reciprocity agreements in: Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Territories, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, U. S. Virgin Islands, Wyoming

Page last updated: June 2025

REGISTERED NURSE LICENSURE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

A FUS Nursing program graduate meets the requirements to apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio. FUS’s nursing program is fully approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

FUS students who intend to practice nursing in another state are responsible for contacting the applicable licensure board to confirm the state licensure requirements. NC-SARA maintains and annually updates a Professional Licensure Directory for Nursing state licensure boards. For the most up-to-date information about state-specific nursing license requirements by state, see the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Board of Nursing Professional Licensure Requirements by State website.

The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows a nurse to have one multi-state license with the ability to practice in the home state and other compact states if they meet the uniform license requirements (ULRs). ULRs are the essential pre-requisites for initial endorsement, renewal, and reinstatement licensure needed across every NCSBN jurisdiction to ensure the safe and competent practice of nursing. ULRs support the fact that the expectations for the education of a nurse and the responsibilities of a nurse are the same throughout every NCSBN member board jurisdiction in the United States.

Students in the Family Nurse Practitioner program take a national certification exam that allows them to apply for licensure in the state where they will practice.

FUS has determined that completion of our nursing licensure program:

  • Meets the educational requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in: Ohio, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Territories, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U. S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
  • Does not meet state educational requirements in:

Page last updated: June 2025

SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE/ENDORSEMENTS

States legally regulate the practice of social work to protect the public and control the use of the social work title and practice. Each state defines by law what is required for each level of social work license. FUS social work graduates meet the requirements to apply for a license or endorsement in Ohio. FUS students who intend to practice social work in another state are responsible for contacting the applicable licensure board to confirm the state licensure requirements. NC-SARA maintains and annually updates a Professional Licensure Directory for social work licensing boards. The FUS Social Work Program refers candidates to the authority of the state licensure boards for license/endorsement reciprocity and approvals.

Additionally, all states require passing the Bachelor’s level exam from the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). Further, all states have different requirements regarding the number of post-graduation supervised work hours before being granted a license.

FUS has determined that completion of our social work licensure/endorsement program:

  • Meets the educational requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in: Ohio, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Territories, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U. S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
  • Does not meet state educational requirements in: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Washington
    • We do not meet these requirements as these states do not offer licenses at the bachelor level.

Page last updated: June 2025

CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING LICENSURE/ENDORSEMENTS

FUS’s clinical mental health counseling program is designed to prepare candidates for licensure and endorsement requirements in Ohio as well as to prepare candidates for Ohio licensure exams. The state licensure boards are responsible for establishing the licensure requirements for each state and state laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time.

FUS students who intend to practice in a state outside of Ohio are responsible for contacting the applicable licensure board to confirm the state licensure requirements. NC-SARA maintains and annually updates a Professional Licensure Directory for counseling licensing boards. The FUS Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program refers candidates to the authority of the state licensure boards for license/endorsement reciprocity and approvals.

FUS has determined that completion of our licensure/endorsement programs:

  • Meets the educational requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in: Ohio, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Territories, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U. S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
  • Does not meet state educational requirements in: California

Page last updated: June 2025