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State Authorization & Licensure Disclosures

Chaminade University offers degree programs that prepare students in disciplines that lead to professional licensure. Students and prospective students are very strongly encouraged to research the licensure requirements in the state(s) in which they intend to deliver licensed services. This page provides information and resources to help students determine whether the program they are considering meets the licensure requirements of their state.

State Authorization and Distance Learning

Chaminade University of Honolulu is a participating member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). Participation in SARA allows institutions to offer distance education to students outside the institution’s home state.

NC-SARA

The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) is a national initiative that increases student access to distance education courses and programs while maintaining compliance with state regulations. Institutions participating in SARA can offer educational opportunities in all 49 SARA member states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico without seeking individual approval in each state.

Chaminade University was approved as a SARA institution in 2020.

To learn more about SARA, visit nc-sara.org.

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Chaminade University participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

SARA State Complaint Process

Students enrolled in a course that takes place outside of Hawaii in a SARA member state must first follow Chaminade University’s Academic Grievance Procedure for the resolution of complaints. If a student is not satisfied with the outcome of that process, a complaint involving allegations of dishonest or fraudulent activity, including the provision of false or misleading information, may be brought to the Hawaii Post-Secondary Education Authorization Program. The SARA portal entity in the state where the student is located will be notified that the complaint was received and may assist as needed.

Examples of types of student complaints that may be brought to a SARA portal entity include, but are not limited to, complaints regarding accuracy of job placement data, tuition or fee information, accreditation, whether a program meets professional licensing requirements, or course transfer information. Grade appeals and student conduct appeals should be addressed through the Chaminade University Academic Grievance procedures or Student Code of Conduct.

Non-SARA State Complaints

Students participating in a course that takes place in a non-SARA state may file a complaint with the Hawaii Post-Secondary Education Authorization Program or may file a complaint in the state where the student is located.

Determination of Student Location

The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions to maintain a policy on determining student location at the time of initial enrollment in a degree or certificate program and whenever a student relocates to another state. At Chaminade University of Honolulu (CUH), student location is initially determined based on the self-reported address provided during the application process and recorded in the university’s student information system, Colleague. Students must update their address in the system whenever they move. The initially recorded location remains in effect until a change of address is formally submitted, at which point the new location becomes effective as of the submission date. 

Professional Licensure & Certification Disclosures for On-campus and Online Programs

The curriculum for programs customarily leading to licensure at Chaminade University have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in Hawaii as well as preparing students to apply for licensure exams in Hawaii. The licensure boards in each state are responsible for establishing the requirements for licensure/certification for their state. Completion of a Chaminade University program may not meet education requirements for a license or certification in another state.

Students who intend to return or move to any state other than Hawaii should  review the professional licensure requirements and disclosures pertaining to their program and consult with the state professional licensing board. Each States’ professional licensing boards make the ultimate decision as to whether or not an individual will be eligible to sit for licensure. Licensure and related exam decisions are based on the rules and regulations in place at the time the individual submits their application for licensure in a given State. 

If your program leads to a professional license or certification, authorization may be required from the state professional licensing board prior to beginning a clinical or field experience in that state.

Chaminade University makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure or certification information is current; however, state requirements may change. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, etc. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Hawaii, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program.

Click through the links to review whether a Chaminade University licensure or certification program meets educational requirements for licensure or certification in each state.

The list of programs below reflect Chaminade University programs that lead to licensure along with a determination of whether Chaminade meets, does not meet, or is unable to determine whether Chaminade’s program meets each State’s licensure requirements. 

State or TerritoryCUH Program Meets Licensure RequirementsLicensure Agency (Name and Link)Date UpdatedNotes
AlabamaNot Determined
AlaskaNot Determined
ArizonaNot Determined
ArkansasNot Determined
CaliforniaNot Determined
ColoradoNot Determined
ConnecticutNot Determined
DelawareNot Determined
District of ColumbiaDoes Not MeetOSSE8/17/24P-3; requires PRAXIS 5025 (156) & 5621 (157)
FloridaNot Determined
GeorgiaNot Determined
HawaiiNot Determined
IdahoNot Determined
IllinoisNot Determined
IndianaMeetsIDOE8/17/24Montessori credential pathway to state teacher licensure
IowaNot Determined
KansasNot Determined
KentuckyNot Determined
LouisianaNot Determined
MaineNot Determined
MarylandNot DeterminedMSDE8/17/24Montessori Professional License; additional requirement: PRAXIS 5205 (159)
MassachusettsNot Determined
MichiganNot Determined
MinnesotaMeetsMN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board8/17/24Tier 3 restricted license (Montessori setting)
MississippiNot Determined
MissouriNot Determined
MontanaNot Determined
NebraskaNot Determined
NevadaNot Determined
New HampshireNot Determined
New JerseyNot Determined
New MexicoNot Determined
New YorkNot Determined
North CarolinaDoes Not MeetDPI NC1/20/25PK add-on only available to current licenses in elementary education, special education, or family and consumer sciences.
North DakotaNot Determined
OhioNot Determined
OklahomaNot Determined
OregonNot Determined
PennsylvaniaNot Determined
Rhode IslandNot Determined
South CarolinaNot Determined
South DakotaNot Determined
TennesseeNot Determined
TexasNot Determined
UtahNot Determined
VermontNot Determined
VirginiaNot Determined
WashingtonNot Determined
West VirginiaNot Determined
WisconsinNot Determined
Territories
American SamoaNot Determined
GuamNot Determined
Northern Mariana IslandsNot Determined
Puerto RicoNot Determined
U.S. Virgin IslandsNot Determined
Freely Associated States
Federated States of MicronesiaNot Determined
Marshall IslandsNot Determined
PalauNot Determined
State or TerritoryCUH Program Meets Licensure RequirementsLicensure Agency (Name and Link)Date UpdatedNotesResources
AlabamaNot Determined
AlaskaNot Determined
Arkansas
ArizonaMeetsArizona Department of Education29 July 2024Allowable Deficiencies – Please be aware that applicants coming from another state are required to have U.S. Constitution and Arizona State Constitution. These are allowable deficiencies for 1 or 3 years, depending on the area of certification, and the certificate will be issued without meeting these requirements. If these requirements are not met within the allowable time the certificate will be placed on non-disciplinary suspension. Once the deficiency is met, the certificate will be extended back to its original end date.AZ Elementary Education, K-8 (Link provided)
CaliforniaMeetsCalifornia Commission on Teacher Credentialing29 July 2024https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-element
ColoradoNot Determined
ConnecticutMeetsConnecticut’s Offical State Website – Department of Education31 July 2024Connecticut participates in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement (NIA). Under this agreement, to waive specific coursework requirements, Connecticut may accept: Successful completion of a state-approved educator preparation program at a regionally accredited college or university from another U.S. state. The program must be verified on form ED 125: Statement of Preparing Higher Education Institution and include the signature of the Dean or Certification Officer.
DelawareNot Determined
District of ColumbiaNot Determined
FloridaNot Determined
GeorgiaNot Determined
HawaiiMeets
IdahoNot Determined
IllinoisNot Determined
IndianaNot Determined
IowaMeetsIowa Department of Education31 July 2024Per webiste and email communication, reciprocity seems apparent. Website states the following : Applicants from another state who have completed a full preparation program and have a regular license (not emergency or temporary) from another state or have verification they have completed all requirements for full licensure except for required testing, and who have no past or pending disciplinary actions may be eligible for full reciprocity.
KansasNot Determined
KentuckyNot Determined
LouisianaMeetsTeach Louisiana30 July 2024Out of state application
MaineNot Determined
MarylandNot Determined
MassachusettsNot Determined
MichiganMeetsDepartment of Education31 July 2024Michigan has signed an Interstate Compact Agreement (ICA) with every state agreeing to accept out-of-state approved teacher preparation programs and standard teaching certificates on a reciprocal basis for initial certification. Out-of-state certification programs and credentials may differ from Michigan programs and credentials; however, under the ICA, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) attempts to match out-of-state certificates, grade levels and content endorsements as closely as possible. Even with reciprocity, Michigan certification is not guaranteed, and ancillary state requirements exist in Michigan law (e.g., testing). Out-of-state teachers may be issued a temporary 1-year teaching license while completing any required tests.
MinnesotaNot Determined
MississippiNot Determined
MissouriNot Determined
MontanaNot Determined
NebraskaNot Determined
NevadaNot Determined
New HampshireNot Determined
New JerseyMeetsNew Jersey Department of Education1 August 2024Out-of-State Certificate Equivalent to a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS or “Traditional Route”)

Educators must complete each of the following requirements:

Hold the equivalent of a valid CEAS following the completion of a CEAS educator preparation program which includes clinical practice or “student teaching.”
Demonstrate passage of a subject-matter test to receive the out-of-state license or pass appropriate New Jersey subject-matter test.
New MexicoNot Determined
New YorkDoes Not MeetNew York State Department of Education7 August 2024Additional workshops and testing are required: Content Specialty Test (CST) – Multi-Subject or Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grade 1 – Grade 6)
Workshop – Child Abuse Identification
Workshop – School Violence Intervention and Prevention
Workshop – Dignity For All Students Act
North CarolinaNot Determined
North DakotaNot Determined
OhioDoes Not MeetOhio State Board of Education30 July 2024Requires at least 2-years of experience as well as a license
OklahomaNot Determined
OregonMeetsOregon Teacher Standards and Pactices Commission30 July 2024Out of State Applicants – Recipricol Teaching License Information & Instructions
Requirements include: Fingerprinting/Background Check, Out-of-state license, verification of bachelor’s or other higher degree, verification of completions of teacher prep program
PennsylvaniaNot Determined
Rhode IslandNot Determined
South CarolinaNot Determined
South DakotaNot Determined
TennesseeNot Determined
TexasDoes Not MeetTexas Teacher Certification and Career Guide
Texas Education Agency		5 July 2024Do not seem to accept provisional license (quoted text: Issuance of a standard certificate by the state department of education; Documentation of two years of school experience in the certification areas)Texas Teacher Certification and Career Guide (Link provided)
NASDTEC Texas Interstate Agreements (Link provided)
UtahDoes Not MeetUtah State Board of Education5 July 2024Do not seem to accept provisional license (quoted text: standard renewable educator license)
Require EdTPA or similar pedagogical assessment		Utah State Board of Education – Apply for an Educator License (Link provided)
NASDTEC Utah Interstate Agreements (Link provided)
VermontNot Determined
VirginiaDoes Not MeetVirginia DOE5 July 2024Do not seem to accept provisional license (quoted text: valid out-of-state teaching license – full credential without deficiencies)Teacher Licensure Homepage (Link provided)
WashingtonDoes Not MeetWashington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction29 July 2024Residence Teacher Out-of-state – Need license plus 3-years of experience
West VirginiaNot Determined
WisconsinNot Determined
WyomingNot Determined
TerritoriesNot Determined
American SamoaNot DeterminedLisa requested update 7/30 Katrina RoselerWaiting for email response
GuamMeets1/6/2025Reciprocity – Individuals coming to Guam holding a valid out-of-state license may qualify for Initial Guam Certification with comparable endorsement areas provided such
license:
A) Is issued by a state that has signed the NASDTEC Inter-State Agreement; and
B) Is a full credential without deficiencies; and
C) Holders education preparation program meets Guam requirements/standards, or
D) Holds national certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching
Standards (NBPTS).		https://www.gcec.guam.gov/sites/default/files/Reciprocity-Out-of-State-License.pdf; https://www.gcec.guam.gov/sites/default/files/Certification-Table-7.14.17_0.pdf
Northern Mariana IslandsDoes Not MeetCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System30 July 2024Per email communication: The CNMI currently does not offer reciprocity. Should an individual wish to be a certified teacher in the CNMI, he or she must go through the certification process beginning from the Basic I Certification. Should the individual meet the Basic I requirements, the individual may apply for the Basic II Certification and so forth.
Puerto RicoNot Determined
U.S. Virgin IslandsNot Determined
Freely Associated States
Federated States of MicronesiaMeets
ChuukMeets
Marshall IslandsNot Determined
PalauNot Determined8 August 2024Email sent 7 August 2024; Email bounced back. Unable to identify any information about teaching requirements. Trying other possible contacts, but unclear if anything is getting through
State or TerritoryCUH Program Meets Licensure RequirementsLicensure Agency (Name and Link)Date UpdatedNotesResources
AlabamaNot Determined
AlaskaNot Determined
ArizonaMeetsArizona Department of Education29 July 2024Allowable Deficiencies – Please be aware that applicants coming from another state are required to have U.S. Constitution and Arizona State Constitution. These are allowable deficiencies for 1 or 3 years, depending on the area of certification, and the certificate will be issued without meeting these requirements. If these requirements are not met within the allowable time the certificate will be placed on non-disciplinary suspension. Once the deficiency is met, the certificate will be extended back to its original end date.AZ Elementary Education, K-8 (Link provided)
ArkansasNot Determined
CaliforniaMeetsCalifornia Commisson on Teacher Credentialing23 July 2024https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/Single-Subject-Credentials-Outside-CA-(CL-560)
ROUTE 1 – Less than Two Years of Out-of-State Teaching Experience
Requirements for the Five-Year Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential
California has a similar provisionary license to Hawaii
ColoradoNot Determined
ConnecticutMeetsConnecticut’s Offical State Website – Department of Education31 July 2024Connecticut participates in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement (NIA). Under this agreement, to waive specific coursework requirements, Connecticut may accept: Successful completion of a state-approved educator preparation program at a regionally accredited college or university from another U.S. state. The program must be verified on form ED 125: Statement of Preparing Higher Education Institution and include the signature of the Dean or Certification Officer.
DelawareNot Determined
District of ColumbiaNot Determined
FloridaNot Determined
GeorgiaNot Determined
HawaiiMeets
IdahoNot Determined
IllinoisNot Determined
IndianaNot Determined
IowaNot Determined
KansasNot Determined
KentuckyNot Determined
LouisianaMeetsTeach Louisiana30 July 2024Out of state application
MaineNot Determined
MarylandNot Determined
MassachusettsNot Determined
MichiganMeetsDepartment of Education31 July 2024Michigan has signed an Interstate Compact Agreement (ICA) with every state agreeing to accept out-of-state approved teacher preparation programs and standard teaching certificates on a reciprocal basis for initial certification. Out-of-state certification programs and credentials may differ from Michigan programs and credentials; however, under the ICA, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) attempts to match out-of-state certificates, grade levels and content endorsements as closely as possible. Even with reciprocity, Michigan certification is not guaranteed, and ancillary state requirements exist in Michigan law (e.g., testing). Out-of-state teachers may be issued a temporary 1-year teaching license while completing any required tests.
MinnesotaNot Determined
MississippiNot Determined
MissouriNot Determined
MontanaNot Determined
NebraskaNot Determined
NevadaNot Determined
New HampshireNot Determined
New JerseyMeetsNew Jersey Department of Education1 August 2024Out-of-State Certificate Equivalent to a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS or “Traditional Route”)

Educators must complete each of the following requirements:

Hold the equivalent of a valid CEAS following the completion of a CEAS educator preparation program which includes clinical practice or “student teaching.”
Demonstrate passage of a subject-matter test to receive the out-of-state license or pass appropriate New Jersey subject-matter test.
New MexicoNot Determined
New YorkNot Determined
North CarolinaNot Determined
North DakotaMeetsNorth Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board –10 July 2024https://www.nd.gov/espb/news/teaching-programs-outside-north-dakota
Candidates for a North Dakota teaching license who have completed their teacher preparation program outside of North Dakota have two options for licensure in North Dakota: If they hold a teaching license in another state or territory in the United States of America, and completed an accredited education program with student teaching, they can submit an application for an Other State Educator License (OSEL) in ND. They will provide copies of their teaching license in another state, standardized test score reports, and official transcripts. North Dakota will honor their out of state program and tests and they could be issued a similar teaching license in ND. Applicant must complete a successful background check.
OhioDoes Not MeetOhio State Board of Education30 July 2024Requires at least 2-years of experience as well as a license
OklahomaNot Determined
OregonMeetsOregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission30 July 2024Out of State Applicants – Recipricol Teaching License Information & Instructions
Requirements include: Fingerprinting/Background Check, Out-of-state license, verification of bachelor’s or other higher degree, verification of completions of teacher prep program
PennsylvaniaNot Determined
Rhode IslandNot Determined
South CarolinaNot Determined
South DakotaNot Determined
TennesseeNot Determined
TexasDoes Not Meet
UtahDoes Not MeetUtah State Board of Education5 July 2024Do not seem to accept provisional license (quoted text: standard renewable educator license)
Require EdTPA or similar pedagogical assessment		Utah State Board of Education – Apply for an Educator License (Link provided)
NASDTEC Utah Interstate Agreements (Link provided)
VermontNot Determined
VirginiaDoes Not MeetVirginia DOE5 July 2024Do not seem to accept provisional license (quoted text: valid out-of-state teaching license – full credential without deficiencies)Teacher Licensure Homepage (Link provided)
WashingtonDoes Not MeetWashington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction29 July 2024Residence Teacher Out-of-state – Need license plus 3-years of experience
West VirginiaNot Determined
WisconsinNot Determined
Territories
American SamoaNot Determined
GuamNot Determined
Northern Mariana IslandsNot Determined
Puerto RicoNot DeterminedDepartment of EducationI am unable to find any sources of information about this territory
U.S. Virgin IslandsNot Determined
Freely Associated StatesNot Determined
Federated States of Micronesia
Marshall IslandsNot Determined
PalauNot Determined
State or TerritoryCUH Program Meets Licensure RequirementsLicensure Agency (Name and Link)Date UpdatedNotes
AlabamaNot Determined
AlaskaNot Determined
ArizonaNot Determined
ArkansasNot Determined
CaliforniaNot Determined
ColoradoNot Determined
ConnecticutNot Determined
DelawareNot Determined
District of ColumbiaNot Determined
FloridaNot Determined
GeorgiaNot Determined
HawaiiMeets Licensure Requirements
IdahoNot Determined
IllinoisNot Determined
IndianaNot Determined
IowaNot Determined
KansasNot Determined
KentuckyNot Determined
LouisianaNot Determined
MaineNot Determined
MarylandNot Determined
MassachusettsNot Determined
MichiganNot Determined
MinnesotaNot Determined
MississippiNot Determined
MissouriNot Determined
MontanaNot Determined
NebraskaNot Determined
NevadaNot Determined
New HampshireNot Determined
New JerseyNot Determined
New MexicoNot Determined
New YorkNot Determined
North CarolinaNot Determined
North DakotaNot Determined
OhioNot Determined
OklahomaNot Determined
OregonNot Determined
PennsylvaniaNot Determined
Rhode IslandNot Determined
South CarolinaNot Determined
South DakotaNot Determined
TennesseeNot Determined
TexasNot Determined
UtahNot Determined
VermontNot Determined
VirginiaNot Determined
WashingtonNot Determined
West VirginiaNot Determined
WisconsinNot Determined
WyomingNot Determined
Territories
American SamoaNot Determined
GuamNot Determined
Northern Mariana IslandsNot Determined
Puerto RicoNot Determined
U.S. Virgin IslandsNot Determined
Freely Associated StatesNot Determined
Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk
Marshall IslandsNot Determined
PalauNot Determined
State or TerritoryCUH Program Meets Licensure RequirementsLicensure Agency (Name and Link)Date UpdatedNotesResources
AlabamaNot Determined
AlaskaNot Determined
ArizonaNot DeterminedArizona Board of Nursing7/31/24Arizona Administrative Code Title 4 Chapter 19 RE: Curriculum Requirements
ArkansasNot Determined
CaliforniaNot DeterminedCalifornia Board of Nursing7/31/24Students must have the following coursework completed.
A student receiving a Gen Ed Waiver will need to meet the following requirements.		CA Licensure Application
ColoradoNot DeterminedColorado Board of Nursing7/31/24State Board of Nursing Rules & Regulations 3 CCR 716-1
Colorado Revised Statutes Title 12 Article 255
ConnecticutNot DeterminedConnecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing7/31/2024
DelawareNot Determined
District of ColumbiaNot Determined
FloridaNot DeterminedFlorida Board of Nursing7/31/2024FL Nurse Practice Act
GeorgiaNot Determined
HawaiiMeetsHawaii Board of Nursing7/31/2024
IdahoNot DeterminedIdaho Board of Nursing7/31/2024Rules of the Idaho Board of Nursing
IllinoisNot Determined
IndianaNot Determined
IowaNot Determined
KansasNot Determined
KentuckyNot Determined
LouisianaNot Determined
MaineNot Determined
MarylandMeetsMaryland Board of Nursing7/31/2024Chaminade University BSN Program is an approved program
MassachusettsNot Determined
MichiganNot DeterminedMichigan Bureau of Professional Licensing7/31/2024Michigan Nursing Licensing Guide
MinnesotaNot Determined
MississippiNot Determined
MissouriNot Determined
MontanaNot Determined
NebraskaNot Determined
NevadaNot Determinedhttps://nevadanursingboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/RNLPN-Endorsement-Instructions.pdf
New HampshireNot Determined
New JerseyNot Determined
New MexicoNot Determined
New YorkNot Determined
North CarolinaNot Determined
North DakotaNot Determined
OhioNot Determined
OklahomaNot Determined
OregonNot Determined
PennsylvaniaNot Determined
Rhode IslandNot Determined
South CarolinaNot Determined
South DakotaNot Determined
TennesseeNot Determined
TexasNot Determined
UtahNot Determined
VermontNot Determined
VirginiaNot Determined
WashingtonNot Determined
West VirginiaNot Determined
WisconsinNot DeterminedWisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services7/31/2024
WyomingNot Determined
Territories
American SamoaNot Determined
GuamNot DeterminedGuam Board of Nurse Examiners7/31/2024
Northern Mariana IslandsNot Determined
Puerto RicoNot Determined
U.S. Virgin IslandsNot Determined
Freely Associated StatesNot Determined
Federated States of Micronesia
ChuukNot Determined
Marshall IslandsNot Determined
PalauNot Determined
State or TerritoryCUH Program Meets Licensure RequirementsLicensure Agency (Name and Link)Date UpdatedNotes
AlabamaNot DeterminedAlabama Board of Examiners In Counseling
AlaskaNot DeterminedBoard of Professional Counselors
ArizonaDoes Not MeetArizona State Board of Behavioral health Examiners7/5/2024Need to increase clinical hours by 100 – needs to be 700 and we currently require 600.
ArkansasNot DeterminedArkansas Department Of Health
CaliforniaDoes Not MeetBoard of Behavioral Sciences7/5/2024CA requires additional CA-specific coursework, pass the CA Law and Ethics Exam, and the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE)
ColoradoDoes Not MeetColorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
ConnecticutNot DeterminedConnecticut State Department of Public Health
DelawareNot DeterminedBoard of Examiners of Psychologists
District of ColumbiaNot DeterminedDC Health
FloridaDoes Not MeetFlorida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling7/24/2024Requires CACREP
GeorgiaNot DeterminedBoard of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and marriage & Family Therapists
HawaiiMeets Licensure RequirementsDepartment of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional & Vocational Licensing Division
IdahoNot DeterminedBoard of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
IllinoisDoes Not MeetIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation7/26/2024Requires family dynamics class and a 100 hour practicum
IndianaNot DeterminedIndiana Professional Licensing Agency
IowaNot DeterminedIowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
KansasNot DeterminedKansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
KentuckyDoes Not MeetKentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors7/24/2024Requires CACREP
LouisianaNot DeterminedLouisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
MaineNot DeterminedState of Maine Professional & Financial Regulation
MarylandDoes Not MeetMaryland Department of Health Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists7/28/2024Requires a course on Psychotherapy and Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders and must pass the Maryland Professional Counselors and Therapists Law Assessment (MLA).
MassachusettsDoes Not MeetBoard of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions7/26/2024requires 100 hours practicum
MichiganDoes Not MeetLicensing and Regulatory Affairs7/26/2024requires Human Trafficking training, Implicit Bias Training, practicum
MinnesotaNot DeterminedMinnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
MississippiNot DeterminedMississippi State Board of Examiners For Licensed Professional Counselors
MissouriNot DeterminedMissouri Division of Professional Registration
MontanaNot DeterminedMontana Department of Labor & Industry
NebraskaNot DeterminedNebraska Department of Health and Human Services
NevadaMeetsState of Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors7/10/2024Licensure as a clinical professional counselor in Nevada requires the completion of a graduate degree in mental health from a program approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or a regionally accredited institute of higher education with a psychiatry residency approved by the state Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors.
New HampshireNot DeterminedNew Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
New JerseyNot DeterminedNew Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
New MexicoNot DeterminedNew Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department
New YorkDoes Not MeetNew York State Education Department Office of the Professions7/26/2024Requires Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Training
North CarolinaDoes Not MeetNorth Carolina Board of Licensed Mental Health Counselors7/8/2024Requires CACREP
North DakotaNot DeterminedNorth Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners
OhioDoes Not MeetOhio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board7/24/2024Requires 100 hour practicum
OklahomaNot DeterminedOklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure
OregonMeetsState of Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists7/8/2024After passing the NCE post-graduation, then they must pass the Oregon Laws and Rules Exam
PennsylvaniaDoes Not MeetState Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors7/5/2024Need to increase clinical hours by 100 – needs to be 700 and we currently require 600.
Rhode IslandNot DeterminedState of Rhode Island Department of Health
South CarolinaNot DeterminedSouth Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists
South DakotaNot DeterminedSouth Dakota Department of Social Services
TennesseeNot DeterminedBoard for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapists
TexasDoes Not MeetTexas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors7/26/2024Texas requires a background check and the Texas Jurisprudence Exam
UtahNot DeterminedUtah Commerce Division of Professional Licensing
VermontNot DeterminedOPR: Allied Mental Health
VirginiaDoes Not MeetVirginia Department of Health Professions Board of Counseling7/28/2024Requires Diagnosis and Treatment of Addictive Disorders and Family Systems Theory
WashingtonDoes Not MeetWashington State Department of Health7/28/2024Requires Family and Couples Counseling course
West VirginiaNot DeterminedWest Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling
WisconsinNot DeterminedState of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
WyomingNot DeterminedWyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board
TerritoriesNot Determined
American SamoaMeetsAmerican Samoa Policies and Regulations7/28/2024No licensure requirements in AS
GuamNot Determined
Northern Mariana IslandsNot Determined
Puerto RicoNot Determined
U.S. Virgin IslandsNot DeterminedGovernment of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs
Freely Associated StatesNot Determined
Federated States of MicronesiaNot Determined
Chuuk
Marshall IslandsNot Determined
PalauNot Determined
State or TerritoryCUH Program Meets Licensure RequirementsLicensure Agency (Name and Link)Date UpdatedNotes
AlabamaNot Determined
AlaskaNot Determined
ArizonaNot Determined
ArkansasNot Determined
CaliforniaNot Determinedhttps://www.ctc.ca.gov/4/8/25Requires 450 hour practicum
ColoradoDoes Not Meethttps://www.cde.state.co.us/2/18/25
ConnecticutNot Determined
DelawareNot Determined
District of ColumbiaNot Determined
FloridaNot Determined
GeorgiaNot Determined
HawaiiMeets Licensure Requirements
IdahoNot Determined
IllinoisNot Determined
IndianaNot Determined
IowaNot Determined
KansasNot Determined
KentuckyNot Determined
LouisianaNot Determined
MaineNot Determined
MarylandNot Determined
MassachusettsNot Determined
MichiganNot Determined
MinnesotaNot Determined
MississippiNot Determined
MissouriNot Determined
MontanaNot Determined
NebraskaNot Determined
NevadaNot Determined
New HampshireNot Determined
New JerseyDoes Not Meethttps://www.nj.gov/education/certification/edsrvs/endorsementsedsrvs/3100S.shtml4/8/25Requires 300 hour practicum
New MexicoNot Determined
New YorkNot Determined
North CarolinaNot Determined
North DakotaNot Determined
OhioNot Determined
OklahomaNot Determined
OregonNot Determined
PennsylvaniaNot Determined
Rhode IslandNot Determined
South CarolinaNot Determined
South DakotaNot Determined
TennesseeNot Determined
TexasNot Determined
UtahNot Determined
VermontNot Determined
VirginiaNot Determined
WashingtonNot Determined
West VirginiaNot Determined
WisconsinNot Determined
WyomingNot Determined
Territories
American SamoaNot Determined
GuamNot Determined
Northern Mariana IslandsNot Determined
Puerto RicoNot Determined
U.S. Virgin IslandsNot Determined
Freely Associated StatesNot Determined
Federated States of Micronesia
ChuukDoes Not Meet
Marshall IslandsNot Determined
PalauNot Determined
State or TerritoryCUH Program Meets Licensure RequirementsLicensure Agency (Name and Link)Date UpdatedNotes
AlabamaNot DeterminedAlabama Board of Examiners In Counseling
AlaskaNot DeterminedBoard of Professional Counselors
ArizonaMeetsArizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners7/5/2024
ArkansasNot DeterminedArkansas Department Of Health
CaliforniaDoes Not MeetBoard of Behavioral Sciences7/5/2024CA requires additional CA-specific coursework, pass the CA Law and Ethics Exam, and the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE)
ColoradoMeetsColorado Department of Regulatory Agencies9/4/24
ConnecticutNot DeterminedConnecticut State Department of Public Health
DelawareNot DeterminedBoard of Examiners of Psychologists
District of ColumbiaNot DeterminedDC Health
FloridaDoes Not MeetFlorida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling7/24/2024Requires CACREP
GeorgiaNot DeterminedBoard of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists
HawaiiMeets Licensure RequirementsDepartment of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional & Vocational Licensing Division
IdahoNot DeterminedBoard of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
IllinoisMeetsIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation7/26/2024
IndianaMeetsIndiana Professional Licensing Agency10/30/2024
IowaNot DeterminedIowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
KansasDoes Not MeetKansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board2/18/25For the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), applicants need at least 4,000 hours of supervised professional experience, including 1,500 hours of face-to-face psychotherapy and assessment. For the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), 3,000 hours are required, with at least 1,500 hours of direct client contact
KentuckyDoes Not MeetKentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors7/24/2024Requires CACREP
LouisianaMeetsLouisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors2/18/25
MaineNot DeterminedState of Maine Professional & Financial Regulation
MarylandDoes Not MeetMaryland Department of Health Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists; https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/Pages/index.aspx7/28/2024Requires a course on Psychotherapy and Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders and must pass the Maryland Professional Counselors and Therapists Law Assessment (MLA).
MassachusettsMeetsBoard of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions, https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-allied-mental-health-and-human-services-professions7/26/2024
MichiganDoes Not MeetLicensing and Regulatory Affairs, https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/counseling7/26/2024requires Human Trafficking training, Implicit Bias Training
MinnesotaNot DeterminedMinnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
MississippiNot DeterminedMississippi State Board of Examiners For Licensed Professional Counselors
MissouriMeetsMissouri Division of Professional Registration; https://pr.mo.gov/counselors.asp2/18/2025Pass the NCE and the Missouri Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Examination post-graduation
MontanaNot DeterminedMontana Department of Labor & Industry
NebraskaMeetsNebraska Department of Health and Human Services2/18/2025Meets, but 1/2 of the internship hours must be with major mental illness
NevadaMeetsState of Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors; https://marriage.nv.gov/7/10/2024Licensure as a clinical professional counselor in Nevada requires the completion of a graduate degree in mental health from a program approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or a regionally accredited institute of higher education with a psychiatry residency approved by the state Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors.
New HampshireNot DeterminedNew Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
New JerseyNot DeterminedNew Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
New MexicoDoes Not MeetNew Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department2/18/2025Requires specialized clinical studies and the NCMHCE exam
New YorkDoes Not MeetNew York State Education Department Office of the Professions, https://www.op.nysed.gov/mental-health-counselors7/26/2024Requires Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Training
North CarolinaDoes Not MeetNorth Carolina Board of Licensed Mental Health Counselors; https://www.ncblcmhc.org/7/24/2024Requires CACREP
North DakotaNot DeterminedNorth Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners
OhioMeetsOhio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, https://cswmft.ohio.gov/7/24/2024
OklahomaMeetsOklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure2/18/2025Needs to pass the OLERE Examination; although it can be taken after program completion.
OregonMeetsState of Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists; https://www.oregon.gov/OBLPCT/pages/index.aspxAfter passing the NCE post-graduation, then they must pass the Oregon Laws and Rules Exam
PennsylvaniaMeetsState Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors; https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/social-workers-marriage-family-therapists-professional-counselors.html7/5/2024
Rhode IslandNot DeterminedState of Rhode Island Department of Health
South CarolinaNot DeterminedSouth Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists
South DakotaNot DeterminedSouth Dakota Department of Social Services
TennesseeMeetsBoard for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapists2/18/2025Tennessee Jurisprudence Examination: This local examination is required in Tennessee post-graduation
TexasDoes Not MeetTexas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, https://bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-examiners-of-professional-counselors/7/26/2024Texas requires a background check and the Texas Jurisprudence Exam
UtahMeetsUtah Commerce Division of Professional Licensing2/18/2025Post-Graduate hours is 4000 not 3000 for a Hawaii license
VermontNot DeterminedOPR: Allied Mental Health
VirginiaMeetsVirginia Department of Health Professions Board of Counseling; https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/7/28/2024Meets academic requirements; will require additional hours and supervision for post-graduate hours
WashingtonMeetsWashington State Department of Health; https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/certified-counselor7/28/2024Requires AIDS training prior to obtaining the Mental Health Associate license, which is a pre-requisite for the mental health license.
West VirginiaNot DeterminedWest Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling
WisconsinNot DeterminedState of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services; https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/LPC/Default.aspx
WyomingNot DeterminedWyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board
Territories
American SamoaMeetsAmerican Samoa Policies and Regulations7/28/2024No licensure requirements in AS
GuamMeetshttps://www.guamcourts.org/compileroflaws/GCA/10gca/10gc012B.PDF2/18/2025
Northern Mariana IslandsMeetshttps://www.cnmilicensing.gov.mp/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Part-4600-Licensed-Professional-Counselors-Licensed-Mental-Health-Counselors-and-Licensed-Mental-Health-Counselor-Associates.pdf2/18/2025
Puerto RicoNot Determined
U.S. Virgin IslandsNot DeterminedGovernment of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs
Freely Associated StatesNot Determined
Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk
Marshall IslandsNot Determined
PalauNot Determined
State or TerritoryCUH Program Meets Licensure RequirementsLicensure Agency (Name and Link)Date UpdatedNotes
AlabamaNot Determined
AlaskaNot Determined
ArizonaMeetsArizona Department of Education; https://www.azed.gov/node/271137/5/2024
ArkansasNot Determined
CaliforniaDoes Not MeetCalifornia Comission on Teacher Cridentialing; https://www.ctc.ca.gov/7/28/2024The master’s program must include at least 48 semester units and be approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) or accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
ColoradoDoes Not MeetColorado Department of Education; https://www.cde.state.co.us/7/28/2024A master’s degree with a focus on school counseling from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or an equivalent accrediting body.
ConnecticutNot Determined
DelawareNot Determined
District of ColumbiaNot Determined
FloridaNot Determined
GeorgiaNot Determined
HawaiiMeets7/5/2024
IdahoNot Determined
IllinoisNot Determined
IndianaNot Determined
IowaNot Determined
KansasNot Determined
KentuckyNot Determined
LouisianaNot Determined
MaineNot Determined
MarylandDoes Not Meethttps://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dee/certification/index.aspx2/18/2025
MassachusettsNot Determined
MichiganNot Determined
MinnesotaNot Determined
MississippiNot Determined
MissouriDoes Not MeetMissouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/become-certified-student-services-area7/28/2024Completion of a master’s degree with a major emphasis in school counseling from a college or university approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Must pass the Missouri School Counselor Content Assessment and the School Counselor Candidate Assessment.
MontanaNot Determined
NebraskaNot Determined
NevadaNot Determined
New HampshireNot Determined
New JerseyDoes Not Meethttps://www.nj.gov/education/certification/2/18/2025
New MexicoNot Determined
New YorkNot Determined
North CarolinaNot Determined
North DakotaNot Determined
OhioNot Determined
OklahomaNot Determined
OregonDoes Not MeetOregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission; https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/pages/index.aspx7/5/2024Need to pass OR-specific Protecting Student and Civil Rights exam and demonstrate knowledge of OR’s anti-discrimination laws; OR does offer transitional school counselor license pathway where they can work for 3 years while obtaining any additional requirements for full licensure.
PennsylvaniaNot Determined
Rhode IslandNot Determined
South CarolinaNot Determined
South DakotaNot Determined
TennesseeNot Determined
TexasDoes Not MeetTexas Student Services Certificates; https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification/additional-certifications/student-services-certificates7/28/2024A master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education that is recognized by an accrediting agency recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
UtahNot Determined
VermontNot Determined
VirginiaNot Determined
WashingtonDoes Not Meethttps://ospi.k12.wa.us/certification/educational-staff-associate-esa-certificates/esa-first-time-applicant/school-counselor-first-time-applicant10/1/2024
West VirginiaNot Determined
WisconsinNot Determined
WyomingDoes Not Meethttps://wyomingptsb.com/licensure/2/18/2025
Territories
American SamoaNot Determined
GuamNot Determined
Northern Mariana IslandsNot Determined
Puerto RicoNot Determined
U.S. Virgin IslandsNot Determined
Freely Associated StatesNot Determined
Federated States of Micronesia
ChuukNot Determined
Marshall IslandsNot Determined
PalauNot Determined
State or TerritoryCUH Program Meets Licensure RequirementsLicensure Agency (Name and Link)Date UpdatedNotes
AlabamaMeetsAlabama Board of Examiners in Psychology7/5/24
AlaskaMeetsAlaska Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners7/5/24
ArizonaMeetsArizona Board of Psychologist Examiners7/5/24
ArkansasMeetsArkansas Psychology Board7/5/24
CaliforniaDoes Not MeetCalifornia Board of Psychology7/5/24The HSPP PsyD Program core curriculum does not meet the minimum educational requirements for California licensure. Additional training includes:
 Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Detection and Treatment: Completion of a graduate level course that covers 18 specific topics within the course. Please consult with the board regarding what courses from what programs would suffice as meeting the requirement.
 Human Sexuality Training: At least 10 contact hours
 Child Abuse Assessment Training: At least 7 instructional hours
 Spousal or Partner Abuse Assessment, Detection, and Intervention Strategies Training: At least 15 contact hours
 Aging and long-term care: At least 6 contact hours
 Suicide risk assessment and intervention: At least 6 hours of coursework or applied experience under supervision in suicide risk assessment and intervention
ColoradoMeetsColorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Professions and Occupations7/5/24
ConnecticutMeetsConnecticut State Department of Public Health7/5/24
DelawareMeetsDelaware Division of Professional Regulation Board of Examiners of Psychologists7/5/24
District of ColumbiaMeetsDistrict of Columbia Health Board of Psychology7/5/24
FloridaMeetsFlorida Board of Psychology7/5/24
GeorgiaMeetsGeorgia Board of Psychology7/5/24
HawaiiMeetsHawaii Department of Commerce and Human Affairs Professional & Vocational Licensing Division Board of Psychology7/5/24
IdahoMeetsIdaho Board of Psychologist Examiners7/5/24
IllinoisMeetsIllinois Clinical Psychologists Licensing and Disciplinary Board7/5/24
IndianaMeetsIndiana State Psychology Board7/5/24
IowaMeetsIowa Board of Psychology7/5/24
KansasMeetsKansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board7/5/24
KentuckyMeetsKentucky Public Protection Cabinet Office of Occupations and Professions Board of Psychology7/5/24
LouisianaMeetsLouisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists7/5/24
MaineMeetsMaine Board of Examiners of Psychologists7/5/24
MarylandMeetsMaryland Department of Health Board of Examiners of Psychologists7/5/24
MassachusettsMeetsMassachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists7/5/24
MichiganDoes Not MeetMichigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Board of Psychology7/5/24The HSPP PsyD Program core curriculum meets the minimal education requirement, but an additional teleconference, webinar, live/online presentation, or printed/electronic media training in identifying victims of human trafficking is required (according to section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148).
MinnesotaMeetsMinnesota Board of Psychology7/5/24
MississippiMeetsMississippi Board of Psychology7/5/24
MissouriMeetsMissouri Division of Professional Registration Committee of Psychologists7/5/24
MontanaMeetsMontana Department of Labor & Industry Board of Psychology7/5/24
NebraskaMeetsNebraska Department of Health & Human Services Psychology7/5/24
NevadaMeetsNevada Board of Psychological Examiners7/5/24
New HampshireMeetsNew Hampshire Board of Psychologists7/5/24
New JerseyNot DeterminedNew Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs State Board of Psychological Affairs7/5/24The HSPP PsyD Program core curriculum appears to meet all New Jersey requirements, although it is unclear on what HSPP courses (beyond 3 credits in PP7045 Psychopathology) may count toward “Six (6) credits in Psychopathology” (e.g., 3 credits in PP7373 Integrative Assessment might be acceptable).
New MexicoMeetsNew Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners 7/5/24
New YorkMeetsNew York Office of the Professions: Psychology7/5/24
North CarolinaMeetsNorth Carolina Psychology Board7/5/24
North DakotaMeetsNorth Dakota State Board of Psychology Examiners7/5/24
OhioMeetsOhio Board of Psychology7/5/24
OklahomaMeetsOklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists7/5/24
OregonMeetsOregon Board of Psychology7/5/24
PennsylvaniaMeetsPennsylvania State Board of Psychology7/5/24
Rhode IslandMeetsRhode Island Department of Health: Psychology7/5/24
South CarolinaMeetsSouth Carolina Labor Licensing Regulation Board of Examiners in Psychology7/5/24
South DakotaMeetsSouth Dakota Board of Examiners of Psychologists7/5/24
TennesseeMeetsTennessee Department of Health: Board of Examiners of Psychology7/5/24
TexasMeetsTexas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists7/5/24
UtahMeetsUtah Department of Commerce Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing: Psychology7/5/24
VermontMeetsVermont Board of Psychological Examiners7/5/24
VirginiaMeetsVirginia Department of Health Professions Board of Psychology7/5/24
WashingtonMeetsWashington Examining Board of Psychology7/5/24
West VirginiaMeetsWest Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists7/5/24
WisconsinMeetsWisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services: Psychologist7/5/24
WyomingNot Determined
Territories
American SamoaMeetsNot a licensed profession7/5/24
GuamMeetsGuam Board of Allied Health Examiners7/5/24
Northern Mariana IslandsMeetsCNMI Board of Professional Licensing / Health Care Professions Licensing Board7/5/24
Puerto RicoPuerto Rico Board of Psychologist Examiners7/8/24
U.S. Virgin IslandsMeetsUSVI Board of Psychology Examiners7/5/24
Freely Associated States
Federated States of MicronesiaMeetsNot a licensed profession7/5/24
Chuuk
Marshall IslandsMeetsNot a licensed profession7/5/24
PalauMeetsNot a licensed profession7/5/24
Canada – British ColumbiaMeetsBritish Columbia: The College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC)7/5/24
Canada – OntarioNot DeterminedOntario Requirements for Licensure7/5/24The applicant must have obtained a doctoral degree, from a psychology program that is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association or by another accrediting body that has been approved by Council for that purpose, or from a psychology program that is considered by a panel of the Registration Committee to be equivalent to a program described in subparagraph i.
State or TerritoryCUH Program Meets Licensure RequirementsLicensure Agency (Name and Link)Date UpdatedNotes
AlabamaMeetsAlabama Board of Nursing https://www.abn.alabama.gov/7/28/24https://www.abn.alabama.gov/licensing/advanced-practice/crnp/crnp-requirements/
AlaskaMeetsAlaska Board of Nursing https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofNursing7/28/24https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofNursing/ApplicationsForms.aspx
ArizonaMeetsArizona Board of Nursing https://www.azbn.gov/7/28/24https://www.azbn.gov/licenses-and-certifications/advanced-practice-faqs
ArkansasMeetsArkansas Board of Nursing https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/arkansas-board-of-nursing7/28/24https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/arsbn-adv-practice-rn-initial
CaliforniaMeetsCalifornia Board of Nursing https://www.rn.ca.gov/7/29/24https://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/ad-pract.shtml#np double checking….
ColoradoMeetsColorado Board of Nursing https://dpo.colorado.gov/Nursing7/28/24https://dpo.colorado.gov/Nursing/APNApplications Recieved email confirming DNP acceptable degree 12-255-111. Requirements for advanced practice registered nurse registration -legislative declaration – advanced practice registry – rules.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14oArZBhbhVoeY-kUTb3t-tm1mCK2BEyg/view which mentions “(3) (a) On and after July 1, 2008, the requirements for inclusion in the advanced practice registry shall include the successful completion of an appropriate graduate degree as determined by the board;” I also reviewed the checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pqcZUrtrX27jCtdb3NY7GKCNQ9uEGYHP/view
ConnecticutMeetsConnecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing https://portal.ct.gov/dph/public-health-hearing-office/board-of-examiners-for-nursing/board-of-examiners-for-nursing7/28/24https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing–investigations/aprn/aprn-licensure-requirements
DelawareMeetsDelaware Board of Nursing https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/7/28/24https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/apnlicense/ Email received that DNP is eligble.
District of ColumbiaMeetsDC Health Board of Nursing https://dchealth.dc.gov/bon7/28/24https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/323062
FloridaMeetsFlorida Board of Nursing https://floridasnursing.gov/7/28/24https://floridasnursing.gov/licensing/advanced-practice-registered-nurse/ Email confirmed from FL BON that DNP is eligble
GeorgiaMeetsGeorgia Board of Nursing https://sos.ga.gov/georgia-board-nursing7/28/24https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-aprn-np
HawaiiMeetsHawaii Board of Nursing https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/nursing/
IdahoMeetsIdaho Board of Nursing https://dopl.idaho.gov/bon/7/28/24https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/24/243401.pdf
IllinoisMeetsIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation https://idfpr.illinois.gov/7/28/24https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068013000D04000R.html
IndianaNot Determinedhttps://www.in.gov/pla/professions/nursing-home/7/28/24https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/nursing-home/. contact re: rx authority vs aprn compact
IowaMeetsIowa Board of Nursing https://dial.iowa.gov/boards/board-nursing7/28/24https://dial.iowa.gov/i-need/licenses/medical/nursing-professional-midwifery/nursing-licensure/how-do-i-apply-arnp-license
KansasNot DeterminedKansas Board of Nursing https://ksbn.kansas.gov/aprn-initial-application/7/28/247-30: unable to determine. may need program approved by BON. CUH seems to meet curriculum but need to confirming from KS BON regaring indvidual approval. 7/25
KentuckyMeetsKentucky Board of Nursing https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx7/28/24https://kbn.ky.gov/advanced-practice-registered-nurse/Pages/aprn-endorsement.asp. Email confirmed DNP allowed
LouisianaMeetsLouisiana Board of Nursing. https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/7/28/24https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/wp-content/uploads/aprn/APRNEndorsementApplication.pdf. https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/wp-content/uploads/rules-in-progress-recently-approved/Chapter45published.pdf
MaineNot DeterminedMaine State Board of Nursing https://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/index.html7/28/24Maine license required confirm MSN/DNP https://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/docs/Advanced%20Practice%20Registered%20Nurse%20Initial%20Licensure%20Requirements%205-19-23.pdf. https://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/laws-rules/Chapter%208%20Regulations%20Relating%20Advanced%20Practice%20%20Registered%20Nursing%20final%20rule.pdf
MarylandDoes Not MeetNeed to apply for approval7/28/24Need to apply to have Chaminade approved: https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/adv-prac-nurse-practitioner-index.aspx.
MassachusettsMeetsMassachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-nursing7/28/24https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-aprn-authorization
MichiganMeetsMichigan Board of Nursing https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/nursing7/28/24https://www.michigan.gov/lara/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/bpl/Nursing/Licensing-Info-and-Forms/Nursing-Licensing-Guide.pdf?rev=8fc64c2e6b2a479eb848d2ca29b574b4&hash=CBAB9A4F0344DBE1C5F78FD24C8793DA
MinnesotaMeetsMinnesota Board of Nursing https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/7/28/24https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/advanced-practice/advanced-practice-registered-nurse-(aprn)-licensure-general-information/
MississippiMeetsMississippi Board of Nursing. https://www.msbn.ms.gov/7/28/24https://www.msbn.ms.gov/licensure/advanced-practice-registered-nurse
MissouriMeetsMissouri Board of Nursing https://pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp7/28/24https://pr.mo.gov/nursing-advanced-practice-apps.asp
MontanaMeetsMontana Board of Nursing https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/nursing/7/28/24https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/nur/aprn-app-checklist.pdf
NebraskaMeetsNebraska Department of Health and Human Services. https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/pages/nurse-licensing.aspx7/28/24https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/APRNNPapp.pdf
NevadaMeetsNevada State Board of Nursing https://nevadanursingboard.org/7/28/24https://nevadanursingboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/APRN-Instructions.pdf
New HampshireMeetsNew Hampshire https://www.oplc.nh.gov/new-hampshire-board-nursing7/28/24https://www.oplc.nh.gov/applications-aprn
New JerseyNot DeterminedNew Jersey Board of Nursing https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur/Pages/APN-Certification.aspxStates MSN needed. Emailed BON if DNP eligble. Must have New Jersey RN license first. have not heard back as of 7/257-30: unable to determine. States MSN needed. Emailed BON if DNP eligble. Must have New Jersey RN license first. have not heard back as of 7/25
New MexicoMeetsNew Mexico Board of Nursing https://www.bon.nm.gov/7/28/24https://www.bon.nm.gov/cnp/
New YorkNot Determinedhttps://www.op.nysed.gov/nurse-practitioners7/28/24Need approval by NYBON?
North CarolinaMeetsNorth Caroline Board of Nursing. https://www.ncbon.com/7/28/24https://www.ncbon.com/nurse-practitioner-0
North DakotaMeetsNorth Dakota Board of Nursing. https://www.ndbon.org/7/28/24https://www.ndbon.org/NurseLicensure/APRN/Index.asp
OhioMeetsOhio Board of Nursing https://nursing.ohio.gov/home7/28/24https://nursing.ohio.gov/licensing-and-certification/types-of-applications/license-applications-for-aprns
OklahomaMeetsOklahoma Board of Nursing https://oklahoma.gov/nursing.html7/28/24https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/nursing/documents/practice.pdf
OregonNot DeterminedOregon Board of Nursing https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/pages/index.aspx7/28/24needed to start application to accertain requirements. Will reach out directly to bon to ask for requirments
PennsylvaniaNot Determinedhttps://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/nursing/certified-registered-nurse-practitioner-licensure-snapshot.html7/28/24emailed 7/25 equivalent to that required for certification in this Commonwealth at the time the course was completed.
Rhode IslandMeetsRhode Island Board of Nursing https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=2317/28/24https://health.ri.gov/applications/NurseAPRN.pdf
South CarolinaMeetsSouth Carolina Board of Nursing https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/7/28/24https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/Online/APRNUPDATELEAD.aspx
South DakotaMeetsSouth Dakota https://www.sdbon.org/7/28/24https://www.sdbon.org/CNP/App/NewLicense/index.asp
TennesseeMeetsTennessee Board of Nursing https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/nursing-board/nursing-board/about.html7/28/24https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1000/1000-04.20190812.pdf
TexasMeetsTexas Board of Nursing https://www.bon.texas.gov/index.asp.html7/28/24https://www.bon.texas.gov/applications_advanced_practice_registered_nurse.asp.html
UtahNot DeterminedUtah Board of Nursing https://dopl.utah.gov/nursing/7/28/24May need utah BON approval https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title58/Chapter31B/58-31b-S302.html?v=C58-31b-S302_2023050320230503
VermontMeetsVermont Board of Nursing https://sos.vermont.gov/nursing/7/28/24https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/26/028/01611
VirginiaMeetsVirginia Board of Nursing https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/7/28/24https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/media/dhpweb/docs/nursing/leg/APRN.pdf
WashingtonMeetsWashington Board of Nursing https://nursing.wa.gov/7/28/24For RX, must have pharm in past 24months https://nursing.wa.gov/licensing/apply-license/arnp-license
West VirginiaMeetsWest Virginia Board of Nursing https://wvrnboard.wv.gov/licensing/Pages/default.aspx7/28/24https://wvrnboard.wv.gov/licensing/Pages/default.aspx
WisconsinMeetsWisconsin Board of Nursing https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/BoardsCouncils/Nursing/Default.aspx7/28/24Must have WI or compact RN. https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/n/8.pdf
WyomingMeetsWyoming Board of Nursing https://wsbn.wyo.gov/licensing7/28/24https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUyYziVhCEfHELDEnIvjYxWztDTcaVHo/view
TerritoriesNot Determined
American SamoaNot Determined7/28/24
GuamNot Determined7/28/24
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AlabamaDoes Not MeetAlabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapyhttps://mft.alabama.gov/rules.aspx#CHAPTER_536-X-27/9/2024Coursework meets reqs BUT practicum does not meet reqs. Coursework equivalent to COAMFTE accredited curriculum. 12 month internship with a minimum of five hundred (500) direct client contact hours; two hundred fifty (250) of these direct client contact hours must be with couples or families. Minimum of 100 supervision hours based on the ratio of one (1) supervision hour for every five (5) direct client contact hours completed concurrently; fifty (50) of these hours must be individual supervision. LAWS APPLICATION
AlaskaDoes Not MeetDepartment of Commerce, Community, and Economic DevelopmentDIVISION OF CORPORATIONS, BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING- BOARD OF MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPYhttps://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/MFTStatutes.pdf7/9/2024Coursework may not meet reqs, practicum meets reqs. (i) three courses or nine semester or 12 quarter hours of course work in marital and family therapy; (ii) three courses or nine semester or 12 quarter hours of course work in marital and family studies; (iii) three courses or nine semester or 12 quarter hours of course work in human development; (iv) one course or three semester or four quarter hours of course work in professional studies or professional ethics and law; (v) one course or three semester or four quarter hours of course work in research; and (vi) one year of supervised clinical practice in marital and family therapy. 1 year supervised clinical practice in marriage and family therapy. APPLICATION
ArizonaMeetsArizona Board of Behavioral Health Examinershttp://azbbhe.us/7/9/2024Coursework meets reqs and practicum meets reqs. A program under subsection (A)(3) shall include: 1. Marriage and family studies: Three courses from a family systems theory orientation that collectively contain at minimum the following elements: a. Introductory family systems theory; b. Family development; c. Family systems, including marital, sibling, and individual subsystems; and d. Gender and cultural issues; 2. Marriage and family therapy: Three courses that collectively contain at minimum the following elements: a. Advanced family systems theory and interventions; b. Major systemic marriage and family therapy treatment approaches; c. Communications; and d. Sex therapy; 3. Human development: Three courses that may integrate family systems theory that collectively contain at minimum the following elements: a. Normal and abnormal human development; b. Human sexuality; and c. Psychopathology and abnormal behavior; 4. Professional studies: One course including at minimum: a. Professional ethics as a therapist, including legal and ethical responsibilities and liabilities; and b. Family law; 5. Research: One course in research design, methodology, and statistics in behavioral health science; and (PRACTICUM) 6. Supervised practicum: Two courses of practicum required that include 300 client contact hours.
ArkansasDoes Not MeetThe Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapyhttps://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/arkansas-state-board-of-examiners-in-counseling7/9/2024Coursework may meet reqs BUT practicum does not meet reqs. Must have received a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy or related field from a regionally accredited institution. FOUNDATIONS OF RELATIONAL/SYSTEMIC PRACTICE, THEORIES & MODELS (6 credits); CLINICAL TREATMENT WITH INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES (6 credits); DIVERSE, MULTICULTRAL AND/OR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES (3 credits); RESEARCH & EVALUATION (3 credits); PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY, LAW, ETHICS & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (3 credits); BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN (3 credits); SYSTEMIC/RELATIONAL ASSESSMENT & MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT (3 credits; USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN COUNSELING/THERAPY (1 credit); PRACTICUM AND/OR INTERNSHIPS (9 credits). The graduate semester hours must meet or exceed the national academic and training content standards adopted by the Board or the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). 300 hours of direct client contact and 100 have to be relational.
CaliforniaDoes Not MeetBoard of Behavioral Scienceshttps://www.bbs.ca.gov/7/9/2024Coursework may meet reqs, practicum does not meet reqs. To qualify for a license or registration, applicants shall possess a doctoral or master’s degree meeting the requirements of this section in marriage, family, and child counseling, marriage and family therapy, couple and family therapy, psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or either counseling or clinical mental health counseling with an emphasis in either marriage, family, and child counseling or marriage and family therapy. The degree shall be obtained from a school, college, or university approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, or accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, or a regional or national institutional accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States Department of Education. The board has the authority to make the final determination as to whether a degree meets all requirements, including, but not limited to, course requirements, regardless of accreditation or approval. 6 semester hours of practicum, including at least 150 face-to-face counseling hours. May include 75 hours of client-centered advocacy; if not, must be an additional 75 hours of face-to-face counseling.
ColoradoMeetsState Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners: Laws, Rules, and Policieshttps://dpo.colorado.gov/MarriageFamilyTherapy/LawsRulesPolicies7/9/2024Coursework meets reqs and practicum meets reqs. The applicant holds a master’s or doctoral degree from a program that was approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education; or received a master’s or doctoral degree from a graduate training program that, at the time s/he was enrolled and received her/his degree, fulfilled the equivalency degree requirements used to define a marriage and family therapy graduate training program. Specific practicum requirements not listed.
ConnecticutDoes Not MeetConnecticut State Department of Public Healthhttps://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing–investigations/mft/marital-and-family-therapist-licensure7/9/2024Coursework may meet reqs BUT practicum does not meet reqs. Successful completion of a graduate degree program specializing in marital and family therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or completion of a program meeting the requirements outlined in Section 20-195a-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies at a regionally accredited institution of higher education 500 direct clinical hours; 100 hours of clinical supervision
DelawareDoes Not MeetBoard of Professional Counselors of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionalshttp://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/3000.shtml7/9/2024Coursework may meet reqs BUT practicum does not meet reqs (YET). 6.2.1 All successful applicants must possess either: 6.2.1.1 A graduate degree in marriage and family therapy (MFT) from a graduate program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), 6.2.1.2 A graduate degree in marriage and family therapy from a non-COAMFTE accredited graduate program acceptable to the Board, or 6.2.1.3 A graduate degree from a nationally accredited college or university in an allied field which is acceptable to the Board. Acceptable allied fields are limited to: counseling, social work, psychology, and psychiatry. 300 hours of direct client contact. At least 150 must be with families or couples.
District of ColumbiaMeetsDistrict of Columbia Municipal Regulations and District of Columbia Registerhttps://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Common/DCMR/RuleList.aspx?ChapterNum=17-77&ChapterId=7257/9/2024Coursework may meet reqs, practicum reqs are not clear. Has successfully completed a master’s degree or a doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a recognized educational institution; or Possesses a graduate degree in an allied field as defined in section 7799, from a recognized educational institution and has successfully completed graduate level course work which is equivalent to a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, as determined by the Board. Qualifying degrees shall consist of at least sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter credits in marriage and family therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE).
FloridaMeetsFlorida Department of Health Board of CSW, MFT, and MHChttp://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/licensing/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist/7/9/2024Coursework may meet reqs and practicum does meet reqs. A minimum of an earned master’s degree with major emphasis in marriage and family therapy, or a closely related field from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), a university program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and graduate coursework, or a degree conferred before September 1, 2027, from an institutionally accredited college or university and graduate level courses. The transcript will be reviewed for the degree conferred date, accrediting body, required graduate level coursework (if applicable), and total number of semester hours. A separate practicum letter from the university is required for non-COAMFTE graduates.180 contact hours of direct service delivery in marriage and family therapy.
GeorgiaDoes Not MeetGEORGIA COMPOSITE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTShttps://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/135-5-.06?urlRedirected=yes&data=admin&lookingfor=135-5-.067/9/2024Coursework meets reqs BUT practicum does not meet reqs. The applicant must have earned a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, social work, medicine, applied psychology, psychiatric nursing, pastoral counseling, applied child and family development, applied sociology, or from any program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). Such degree shall be from an educational institution which, at the time the degree was awarded, was accredited by a regional body recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 500 hours of clinical contact in marriage and family therapy.
HawaiiMeetsProfessional & Vocational Licensing Division logoDepartment of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Professional & Vocational Licensing Divisionhttps://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/marriage/7/9/2024Coursework meets reqs and practicum meets reqs. A master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited educational institution in marriage and family therapy or an allied field related to the practice of mental health counseling, which includes the completion of graduate level course work listed below: A minimum of 9 graduate semester hours or 12 graduate quarter hours in each of the following areas: Marriage and family studies; Marriage and family therapy; and Human development; AND Include a minimum of 3 graduate semester hours or 4 graduate quarter hours in each of the following areas: 1. Ethical and professional studies; and 2. Research. 300 supervised client contact hours.
IdahoDoes Not MeetIDAHO LICENSING BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTShttps://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/24/241501.pdf7/9/2024Coursework meets reqs BUT practicum does not meet reqs (yet). Graduate Degree. Possess a master’s degree or higher in marriage and family therapy or a related field from an accredited university or college provided that the program is either: a. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE); or b. A program of at least sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours in length and that iincludes at a minimum: Marriage and family studies, Marriage and family therapy, Biopsychosocial health and development across the lifespan, Psychological and mental health competency, Professional ethics and identity, Research. 300 hours of client work (150 must be with couples or families).
IllinoisMeetsDEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION- SUBCHAPTER b: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONShttp://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/06801283sections.html7/9/2024Coursework meets reqs and practicum meets reqs. An applicant for a license as a marriage and family therapist shall hold one of the following: 1) A master’s or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a regionally accredited educational institution; 2) A master’s or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited educational institution (by the U.S. Office of Education) in marriage and family therapy or in a related field (i.e., behavioral science or mental health) with an equivalent course of study in marriage and family therapy as set forth in subsection (b); or 3) A master’s or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a program accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy or the Commission on Accreditation for Counseling Related Educational Programs. 300 hours client work.
IndianaDoes Not MeetIndiana Professional Licensing Agencyhttps://www.in.gov/pla/professions/behavioral-health-and-human-services/behavioral-health-and-human-services-resources/7/9/2024Coursework meets reqs BUT practicum does not meet reqs. An applicant for a license as a marriage and family therapist under section 1 of this chapter or an applicant for a license as a marriage and family therapist associate under section 1.5 of this chapter must have received a master’s or doctor’s degree in marriage and family therapy, or in a related area as determined by the board, from an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the following requirements: (1) If the institution was located in the United States or a territory of the United States, at the time of the applicant’s graduation the institution was accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. 500 hours of client contact.
IowaNot DeterminedIowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensinghttps://dial.iowa.gov/i-need/licenses/medical/mental-health/mental-behavioral/how-do-i-marriage-family-therapy7/9/2024Coursework may meet reqs and practicum meets reqs. Coursework reqs are unclear and requires each applicant to obtain a content equivalency evaluation of their program’s coursework/case-by-case. For licensure as a marital and family therapist, applicant must have completed a marital and family therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) as defined in subrule 31.4(1) or an equivalency evaluation of the applicant’s educational credentials completed by CCE as defined in subrule 31.4(2). 300 hours. Educational Requirement – Official transcripts conferring a master’s or doctoral degree sent to the board office directly from the college or university.
Graduates of COAMFTE accredited institutions in marital and family therapy. Degree must be in marital and family therapy.
Graduates of Non-COAMFTE accredited programs. Degree must be in mental health, behavioral science, or a counseling-related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education, which is content-equivalent to a graduate degree in marital and family therapy. The applicant is also required to contact the Center for Credentialing and Education, Inc. (CCE) to obtain a content equivalency evaluation and report. Applicants are responsible for the cost of the CCE curriculum evaluation. Expect up to six weeks for the CCE review to be completed after submission of CCE required materials.
KansasDoes Not MeetKansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Boardhttps://www.ksbsrb.ks.gov/professions/marriage-family-therapists81/2024Coursework meets reqs BUT practicum does not meet reqs. Each applicant for licensure shall meet both of the following education requirements:
(1) Each applicant shall have been awarded a master’s or doctoral degree that meets the standards in subsection (c), (e), or (f).
(2) The applicant shall have completed no less than 50% of the coursework for the degree ‘‘in residence’’ at one institution, and the required practicum shall be completed at the same institution.
(c) To qualify for licensure with a master’s or doctoral degree from a marriage and family therapy program, both of the following requirements shall be met:
(1) The college or university at which the applicant completed a master’s or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy shall be regionally accredited, with accreditation standards equivalent to those in Kansas.
(2) The marriage and family therapy program through which the applicant completed a master’s or doctoral degree either shall be accredited by the commission on accreditation for marriage and family therapy education or shall meet the standards set out in subsection (d).
(d) Each marriage and family therapy program that is not accredited by the commission on accreditation for marriage and family therapy education shall meet all of these conditions:
(1) The program requires satisfactory completion by the applicant of a marriage and family therapy practicum, or its equivalent, that is provided by the program and that fulfills these conditions:
(A) Is a part-time clinical experience that integrates didactic learning with clinical experience and that is completed concurrently with didactic coursework at a typical rate of five to 10 hours of direct client contact per week;
(B) consists of at least 300 total hours of client contact; and
(C) includes at least 60 total hours of supervision that is provided by the program’s core faculty and off-site supervisors. The practicum shall provide a minimum of 30 supervised hours in an individual format and no more than 30 supervised hours in a group format. Supervision shall occur at least once a week.
(2) The program requires that each marriage and family therapy student successfully complete a minimum of nine graduate semester credit hours, or the academic equivalent, in each substantive content areas (see Regulation 102-5-3 for more about content areas). Human Development and Family Study Courses (Minimum of 9 semester credit hours required); Theoretical Foundation Courses (Minimum of 9 semester credit hours required); Marital and Family Assessment and Therapy Courses (Minimum of 9 semester credit hours required); A Professional Study Course (Minimum of 3 semester credit hours required); A Research Course (Minimum of 3 semester credit hours required) APPLICATION
KentuckyNot DeterminedKENTUCKY BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTShttps://mft.ky.gov/newstatic_Info.aspx?static_ID=411&menuid=1138/1/2024Coursework meets reqs BUT practicum may not meet reqs. Completed a master’s or doctoral degree program in marriage and family therapy, from a regionally-accredited educational institution, or a master’s, post-master’s, or doctoral program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or any of its successor organizations, or an equivalent course of study as defined by the board by promulgation of administrative regulations.
(a) The degree or equivalent course of study shall contain specific coursework on psychopathology and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual; and
(b) In determining equivalency, the board shall use the criteria for marriage and family therapy education and clinical training approved by the United States Department of Education. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY STUDIES (3 courses minimum); MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY (3 courses minimum); HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (3 courses minimum); PSYCHOPATHOLOGY / DSM (1 course minimum); PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (1 course minimum); RESEARCH (1 course minimum); PRACTICUM / INTERNSHIP (1 course minimum – 300 hours of supervised direct client contact with individuals, couples, and families for family therapy.) APPLICATION LAMFT
LouisianaDoes Not MeetLouisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselorshttp://www.lpcboard.org8/1/2024Coursework meets reqs BUT practicum does not meet reqs. A master’s or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) in a regionally accredited educational institution or a certificate in marriage and family therapy from a post-graduate training institute accredited by COAMFTE:
a. a minimum of 60 semester hours of coursework;
b. a minimum of 500 supervised direct client contact hours, with a minimum of 250 hours of these 500 hours with couples and/or families;
c. a minimum of 100 hours of face-to-face supervision. The training of the supervisor must be substantially equivalent to that of an AAMFT approved supervisor as determined by the advisory committee. Information is also difficult to access and behind a paywall/applicant sign-in account.
MaineMeetsBoard of Counseling Professionals Licensurehttps://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-of-counseling-professionals-licensure/home/laws-rules8/1/2024Coursework meets reqs AND practicum may meet reqs. The applicant shall provide documented proof of a master’s degree or a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution that consists of a minimum of 60 semester hours or quarter-hour equivalent and meets the criteria of paragraph A, B or C below:
A. A counseling degree from a program that was accredited by CACREP as a marital, couple, and family counseling/therapy program at the time the degree was awarded (subject to the 60 semester hour minimum);
B. A counseling degree from a marital, couple, and family counseling/therapy program that was accredited by COAMFTE at the time the degree was awarded at the doctoral level only, provided that the applicant can demonstrate completion of a clinical practicum as described in Section 1(1)(C)(7) of this chapter, and subject to the 60 semester hour minimum;
C. A counseling degree from a marital, couple and family counseling/therapy program that consisted of a minimum of 60 semester hours or quarter-hour equivalent as an organized sequence of study that includes curricular experiences and demonstrated knowledge that substantially satisfies each of the nine areas of study described in subparagraphs (1) through (9) below (See Regulation 02.514.4, Section 2) Marital & Family Studies must include 9 semester hours total with at least 3 semester hours in general systems theory; Marital & Family Therapy must include 9 semester hours total; Human Development include 6 semester hours total; Human Sexuality 3 semester hours; Diagnosis & Treatment 3 semester hours; Professional Orientation 3 semester hours; Research & Evaluation 3 semester hours; Internship: A full academic year of supervised marriage and family counseling experience consisting of at least 900 clock hours, including a minimum of 360 clock hours of direct client contact. APPLICATION
MarylandDoes Not MeetMaryland Department of Health- Board of Professional Counselors and Therapistshttps://health.maryland.gov/bopc/Pages/reg.aspx7/23/2024Coursework may not meet reqs and practicum/clinical does not meet the reqs. A. A master’s degree with a minimum of 60 graduate semester credit hours or 90 graduate quarter hours OR a doctoral degree with a minimum of 90 graduate semester credit hours or 135 quarter hours in a marriage and family therapy field from an accredited college or university. B. Of the graduate credit hours required above, at least 45 credit hours shall be in the following areas:
(1) Three courses in the analysis of family systems, with one course in each of the following:
(a) A supervised clinical practice that includes at least 60 hours of approved supervision and 300 hours of direct client contact with couples, families, and individuals, at least 100 hours of which are relational therapy; (b) Normal and abnormal personality development which includes individual development across the life span and the family life cycle; and (c) Psychopathology with emphasis on standard diagnostic manuals, as well as family systems models;
(2) Courses in couples therapy theory and techniques as follows: (a) One course in diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in family systems; (b) A comprehensive survey course with substantive overview of the extant major models of family therapy; and (c) Two additional courses which focus on one or several marriage and family therapy models, or three separate courses, each of which focuses on one or several marriage and family therapy models;
(3)Courses in couples therapy theory and techniques as follows: (a) A comprehensive survey of extant, major models of couples therapy; (b) An intensive study of at least three different models; or (c) Three separate courses, each of which addresses a separate couples model;
(4) One course covering gender and ethnicity as they relate to marriage and family theory and practice, or two separate courses with one focusing on gender issues and the other one on ethnicity;
(5) One course covering sexual issues in marriage and family therapy, including sexual normality, sexual dysfunction, and sexual orientation; and
(6) One course in ethical, legal and professional issues in marriage and family therapy
MassachusettsNot DeterminedBoard of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professionshttps://www.mass.gov/regulations/262-CMR-300-requirements-for-licensure-as-a-marriage-and-family-therapist8/1/2024Coursework meets reqs BUT practicum/internship does not meet reqs. The graduate program of study required must be a minimum of 60 semester hours. If anapplicant’s master’s or doctoral degree program of study consisted of less than 60 semester hours, evidence of completion of graduate level courses outside of the degree programinthe content areas listed in 262 CMR 3.03(2)(b) sufficient to meet the 60 semester hour degree, required courses, and internship or practicum requirements must be submitted to the Board for review and approval. (b) Successful completion of: 1. Three graduate level courses in each of the following content areas (Total courses required = nine): a. Marital and Family Studies. Family life cycle; sociology of the family; families under stress; the contemporary family; family in a social context; the cross-cultural family; and youth/adult/aging and the family; family subsystems; individual, interpersonalrelationships (marital, parental, sibling). b. Marital and Family Therapy. Family therapy methodology; family assessment; treatment and intervention methods; overview of major clinical theories of marital and family therapy. c. Human Development. Human development; personality theory; human sexuality; psychopathology; behavior-pathology. One course in this category must be in psychopathology or its equivalent. 2. One graduate level course in each of the following content areas (Total courses required = 2): a. Professional Studies. Professional socialization and the role of the professional organization; legal responsibilities and liabilities;independent practice and interprofessional cooperation; ethics; family law. b. Research. Research design; methods; statistics; research in marital and family studies and therapy; 3. Clinical internship or practicum. A supervised internship or practicum in marriage and family therapy shall be included in the masters or doctoral program of study. The internship or practicum shall include a minimum of 300 hours of direct/face to face client contact with individuals, family groups, couples, groups or organizations (public or private) under the direction of an approved supervisor. The supervision shall consist of 100 face-to-face hours, of which 50 must be individual supervision. In addition, of the 100 hours of supervision, 25 hours must be supervision of direct observation or audio or videotape supervision.
MichiganDoes Not MeetMichigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapyhttps://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/marriage8/1/2024Coursework meets reqs BUT practicum does not meet reqs. (1) The board shall grant a license as a marriage and family therapist to an individual who meets all of the following requirements:
(a) Provides satisfactory evidence to the board of meeting either of the following educational qualifications:
(i) Has a master’s or higher graduate degree from an accredited training program in marriage and family therapy approved by the board.
(ii) Has a master’s or higher graduate degree from an accredited college or university approved by the board and has completed all of the following graduate-level courses at an accredited college or university approved by the board:
(A) Three courses in family studies that total at least 6 semester or 9 quarter hours.
(B) Three courses in family therapy methodology that total at least 6 semester or 9 quarter hours.
(C) Three courses in human development, personality theory, or psychopathology that total at least 6 semester or 9 quarter hours.
(D) At least 2 semester or 3 quarter hours in ethics, law, and standards of professional practice.
(E) At least 2 semester or 3 quarter hours in research.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), provides satisfactory evidence to the board of having completed supervised clinical marriage and family therapy experience in conjunction with the applicant’s educational program. The clinical marriage and family therapy experience described in this subdivision shall meet all of the following requirements:
(i) Be obtained either in a clinical practicum during graduate education or in a postgraduate marriage and family institute training program acceptable to the board.
(ii) Be obtained over not less than 8 consecutive months.
(iii) Be verified by a supervisor who has a master’s or higher graduate degree from an accredited college or university approved by the board and meets 1 of the following:
(A) Is a marriage and family therapist.
(B) Is a certified social worker or a social worker registered under article 16 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.1601 to 339.1610.
(C) Is a licensed professional counselor as defined in section 18101.
(D) Is a physician as defined in section 17001 or 17501 and practicing in a mental health setting.
(E) Is a fully licensed psychologist as defined in section 18201.
(F) Is an approved supervisor or supervisor-in-training through a program conducted by the American association for marriage and family therapy and approved by the board.
(iv) Include not less than 300 direct client contact hours in supervised clinical marriage and family therapy experience, at least 1/2 of which were completed in a setting in which families, couples, or subsystems of families were physically present in the therapy room.
(v) Be supervised in a ratio of at least 1 hour of supervision for each 5 hours of direct client contact, for a total of not less than 60 hours of supervision concurrent with the 300 hours of supervised direct client contact.
MinnesotaDoes Not MeetBOARD OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPYhttps://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/?id=53008/1/2024Coursework meets reqs BUT practicum does not meet reqs. 5300.0140 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS; DETERMINATION OF EQUIVALENT DEGREE.
Subpart 1. Evaluation by board. In determining whether an applicant holds a master’s or doctoral degree that is equivalent to degrees described in Minnesota Statutes, section 148B.33, subdivision 1, clause (5)(i), the board shall evaluate the applicant’s transcripts, documentation from the educational institution that describes the substance and purpose of the applicant’s academic training, accreditation and other professional recognition of the educational institution by regional accrediting bodies, and other necessary information as determined by the board. All requested documentation must be sent directly from the educational institution to the board.
Subp. 2. Degrees; course work requirements. A master’s or doctoral degree, or postdegree graduate certificate or coursework, is equivalent to a master’s or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy if the degree or graduate coursework is from a regionally accredited institution, if the degree or graduate coursework is in a related subject field including mental health, family studies, or human development, and if the degree contains the following coursework:
A. nine semester hours in human development covering human development over the life span, child and adolescent or adult development, human behavior, personality theory, human sexuality, psychopathology including the assessment and diagnosis of child, adolescent, and adult mental illness, and behavioral disorders;
B. nine semester hours in marital and family studies covering theories of family development, theories of family functioning, the family life cycle, sociology of the family, including gender, race, ethnicity, class, and religion, families under stress, contemporary family forms, family subsystems, and theories of marital and family interaction;
C. nine semester hours in marital and family therapy covering marital and family communication, family psychology, couples or family therapy, methods of intervention, couples or family assessment, treatment planning, and sex therapy, all informed by current research and professional standards of practice. Foundational theories of marriage and family therapy and other emerging models of therapy are included in these hours;
D. three semester hours in research covering current research design, methods, statistics, and special issues research in marital and family studies or a related mental health field;
E. three semester hours in ethical and professional studies covering professional ethics, family law, professional socialization, professional organizations, legal issues, and interprofessional cooperation; and
F. a clinical practicum in marriage and family therapy of at least 300 hours of clinical client contact including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals, couples, and families. Of the 300 hours, at least 150 hours must be with couples, families, or similar relational groups. This clinical experience must be supervised on site or at the academic institution by a licensed marriage and family therapist or an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy approved supervisor.
MississippiDoes Not MeetMississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapistshttps://www.swmft.ms.gov/mft-licensing-information8/1/2024Coursework does not meets reqs AND practicum does not meet reqs. Qualifying degrees must be granted from a COAMFTE (Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education) accredited program. List your master’s or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy. An official transcript of degree must be sent directly to the Board by the institution. 1. I have completed a clinical practicum of no less than 12 consecutive months that provided a minimum of 500 face to face clinical client contact hours of which no less than 200 were relational contact hours with couples and/or families. 2. During the period of clinical practicum, I received supervision with a ratio of no less than one (1) hour of supervision for each six (6) hours of clinical client contact with an AAMFT Approved Supervisor or Supervisor Candidate under supervision-of-supervision by an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. APPLICATION
MissouriDoes Not MeetDepartment of Commerce and Insurance Division 2233—State Committee of Marital and Family Therapistshttp://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/20csr/20c2233-2.pdfCoursework meets reqs AND practicum may meet reqs.
MontanaNot Determinedhttps://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/behavioral-health/#1?3Coursework meets reqs AND practicum may meet reqs.
NebraskaNot Determinedhttp://www.sos.ne.gov/rules-and-regs/regsearch/Rules/Health_and_Human_Services_System/Title-172/Chapter-094.pdfCoursework meets reqs AND practicum may meet reqs.
NevadaDoes Not Meethttp://leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-641A.html#NRS641ASec0257/23/2024Coursework does not seem to meet reqs but practicum/clinical may meet the reqs. COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR MFT INTERN LICENSURE DEGREE CONFERRAL AFTER 8/30/2023 TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED = 60. Human Development (Lifespan Development Including issues of Sexuality) 2 courses; Marital & Family Systems (Family Development, Communication Theories, System Theory) 2 courses; Marital & Family Therapy (Couples Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Sex Therapy) 3 courses; Ethical & Legal Issues in MFT 1 course; Group Dynamics, Counseling and Consulting 1 course; Crisis OR Trauma 1 course; Diagnosis and Assessment Including the use of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 1 course; Social & Cultural Foundations 1 course; Research 1 course; Abuse of Alcohol or Controlled Substances 1 course; Grief OR Loss 1 course; Individual Counseling Theories 1 course; Supervised Clinical Practice in MFT = 3 courses – 40 weeks over 1 academic year.
New HampshireNot Determinedhttp://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/mhp300.html
New JerseyNot Determinedhttps://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/mft/Pages/regulations.aspx
New MexicoNot Determinedhttps://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/counseling-and-therapy-practice-overview/ct-laws-rules-and-policies/
New YorkDoes Not Meethttps://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/marriage-and-family-therapists/laws-rules-regulations7/23/2024Coursework does not seem to meet reqs but clinical may meet the reqs. In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure in marriage and family therapy, which meets the requirements of section 79-10.1 of this Title, the program shall: be a program in marriage and family therapy leading to a master’s or doctoral degree, which includes at least 45 semester hours, or the equivalent, of study;
contain curricular content that includes but is not limited to each of the following content areas:
1. the study of human development, including individual, child and family development, at least three semester hours; 2. marriage and family therapy clinical knowledge, including but not limited to psychopathology, at least twelve semester hours; 3. marriage and family therapy theoretical knowledge, at least six semester hours; 4. family law; 5. research, at least three semester hours; and 6. professional ethics, at least three semester hours; and 7. include a supervised practicum in marriage and family therapy of at least 300 client contact hours. For clinical practice, there does not seem to be a required amount within a masters program but 1500 hours are required and some may be completed within a graduate program, however there seems to be a requirement that supervision be conducted by a supervisor within NY.
North CarolinaMeetsNorth Carolina General Statutes, the North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Licensure Boardhttps://www.ncbmft.org/licensure/license-application http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByArticle/Chapter_90/Article_18C.html2/18/2025Coursework appears to meet requirements and clinical meets requirements. § 90-270.54. Requirements for licensure as a marriage and family therapist.
(a) Each applicant shall be issued a license by the Board to engage in the practice of marriage and family therapy as a licensed marriage and family therapist if the applicant meets the qualifications set forth in G.S. 90-270.52(a) and provides satisfactory evidence to the Board that the applicant:
(1) Meets educational and experience qualifications as follows:
a. Educational requirements: Possesses a minimum of a master’s degree from a recognized educational institution in the field of marriage and family therapy, or a related degree, which degree is evidenced by the applicant’s official transcripts. An applicant with a related degree may meet the educational requirements if the applicant presents satisfactory evidence of post-master’s or post-doctoral training taken in the field of marriage and family therapy from a program recognized by the Board regardless whether the training was taken at a nondegree granting institution or in a nondegree program, as long as the training, by itself or in combination with any other training, is the equivalent in content and quality, as defined in the rules of the Board, of a master’s or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy; • Assessment and Diagnosis (3 semester hours) • Human Development and Family Relations (3 semester hours) • Practice of MFT (6 semester hours) • Professional Identity and Ethics (3 semester hours) • Research in MFT (3 semester hours) • Theoretical Foundation in MFT (6 semester hours) • Clinical Practicum (9 semester hours) • Additional Core Coursework (12 semester hours) APPLICATION
b. Experience requirements: Has at least 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience in the practice of marriage and family therapy, not more than 500 hours of which were obtained while the candidate was a student in a master’s degree program and at least 1,000 of which were obtained after the applicant was granted a degree in the field of marriage and family therapy or a related degree (with ongoing supervision consistent with standards approved by the Board); and
(2) Passes an examination approved by the Board.
North DakotaNot Determinedhttp://ndmftlb.org/statutes-administrative-rules/
OhioDoes Not Meethttp://cswmft.ohio.gov/MFTs/MarriageFamilyTherapist.aspx7/23/2024Coursework meets reqs BUT practicum does not meet reqs. Ohio has another designation (MFT Trainee) for someone who is within a masters program allowing them to act as MFTs within their field education. COAMFTE-approved programs are automatically approved and students can take their licensing exam during the final semester of their degree program. Applicants with degrees not accredited by COAMFTE must:
-Meet the educational requirements here: http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4757-25-01, having attended a program clearly identified as a marriage and family therapy degree, which contained at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of coursework, and met the definition of an MFT program here: http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4757-25-01, and
-Must submit additional information to determine eligibility to take the licensure exam (see step 1 below, or reference the rule here: http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4757-25-02v1). Applicants shall have a minimum of two semesters or three quarters of qualified supervised clinical practicum and/or qualified internship with five hundred hours of direct face-to-face client contact with individuals, couples, and families and one hundred hours of supervision.
OklahomaNot Determinedhttp://www.ok.gov/behavioralhealth/Acts_and_Regulations/index.html
OregonNot Determinedhttps://www.oregon.gov/oblpct/Pages/LawsRules.aspx
PennsylvaniaNot Determinedhttp://www.pacode.com/secure/data/049/chapter48/chap48toc.html
Rhode IslandNot Determinedhttps://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=228
South CarolinaNot Determinedhttps://llr.sc.gov/cou/
South DakotaNot Determinedhttps://dss.sd.gov/licensingboards/counselors/lmft.aspx
TennesseeNot Determinedhttps://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pcmft-board/pcmft-board/statutes-and-rules.html
TexasNot Determinedhttps://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=22&pt=35&ch=801
UtahNot Determinedhttp://dopl.utah.gov/laws/R156-60b.pdf
VermontNot Determinedhttps://sos.vermont.gov/allied-mental-health/statutes-rules-resources/
VirginiaDoes Not Meethttp://www.dhp.virginia.gov/counseling/counseling_laws_regs.htm7/23/2024Coursework meets reqs BUT practicum does not meet reqs. Degree program requirements.
A. The applicant shall have completed a graduate degree from a program that prepares individuals to practice marriage and family therapy as defined in § 54.1-3500 of the Code of Virginia from a college or university that is accredited by a regional accrediting agency and that meets the following criteria:
1. There must be a sequence of academic study with the expressed intent to prepare students to practice marriage and family therapy as documented by the institution;
2. There must be an identifiable marriage and family therapy training faculty and an identifiable body of students who complete that sequence of academic study; and
3. The academic unit must have clear authority and primary responsibility for the core and specialty areas. B. Programs that are approved by CACREP as programs in marriage and family counseling or therapy or by COAMFTE are recognized as meeting the requirements of subsection A of this section.
C. Graduates of programs that are not within the United States or Canada shall provide documentation from an acceptable credential evaluation service that provides information that allows the board to determine if the program meets the requirements set forth in this chapter. 18VAC115-50-55. Coursework requirements.
A. The applicant shall have successfully completed 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of graduate coursework with a minimum of six semester hours or nine quarter hours completed in each of the core areas identified in subdivisions 1 and 2 of this subsection, and three semester hours or 4.0 quarter hours in each of the core areas identified in subdivisions 3 through 9 of this subsection:
1. Marriage and family studies (marital and family development; family systems theory); 2. Marriage and family therapy (systemic therapeutic interventions and application of major theoretical approaches); 3. Human growth and development across the lifespan; 4. Abnormal behaviors; 5. Diagnosis and treatment of addictive behaviors; 6. Multicultural counseling; 7. Professional identity and ethics; 8. Research (research methods; quantitative methods; statistics); 9. Assessment and treatment (appraisal, assessment and diagnostic procedures); and 10. Supervised internship of at least 600 hours to include 240 hours of direct client contact, of which 200 hours shall be with couples and families. Only internship hours earned after completion of 30 graduate semester hours may be counted towards residency hours.
WashingtonNot Determinedhttps://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?dispo=true&cite=246-809%20http://app
West VirginiaNot Determinedhttps://wvbec.org/wvbec-board-rules/
WisconsinNot Determinedhttps://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/mpsw
Wyominghttps://mentalhealth.wyo.gov/rules-and-regulations
Territories
American SamoaNot Determined
GuamNot Determinedhttp://www.aimft.org/pdf/law122207.pdf
Northern Mariana IslandsNot Determinedhttps://cnmilaw.org/regindex.php#gsc.tab=0
Puerto RicoNot Determined
U.S. Virgin IslandsNot Determined
Freely Associated States
Federated States of MicronesiaNot Determined
Chuuk
Marshall IslandsNot Determined
PalauNot Determined

Potential Changes in Licensure Requirements

Students studying for licensure outside of Hawaii should be mindful that state licensure requirements can change over time. Even if a program currently meets the educational prerequisites for licensure, future changes in these requirements might affect its compliance. It’s crucial for students to regularly verify the latest licensure requirements with their respective state boards to ensure ongoing eligibility.

Relocating During the Course of a Program

Prospective and current students should note that licensing and authorization standards differ across states. Moving to another state while enrolled in a program may influence their licensure eligibility. Students contemplating relocation should consult with their degree program coordinators or directors to verify whether the new state has specific authorization and licensure requirements that could affect their ability to become licensed.