Find out about professional licensure before beginning an academic program at Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Disclosure Disclaimer: This information is developed to inform students and other stakeholders about the NDMU programs that lead to professional licensure or certification. Programs omitted from this list are not intended to lead to a professional licensure or certification. Since the Professional Licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state, disclosures posted here can be used to confirm if programs offered by NDMU meet the educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification within and outside the state of Maryland.

NDMU will review and update the licensure information semi-annually. Students who plan to pursue licensure for any programs should be aware that state licensure requirements are subject to changes. All students are encouraged to routinely review and monitor licensing and certification requirements for the state where they intend to work/practice.

Requirements for Professional Licensure

Requirements for professional licensure in fields such as education, nursing, and pharmacy vary from state to state. Notre Dame of Maryland University academic programs are designed to meet Maryland's licensure requirements and may not meet requirements from other states.

Before beginning any academic program that leads to licensure or certification, NDMU highly recommends that you contact the appropriate state licensing board where you wish to seek licensure or certification to determine whether the program you are considering will meet that state's licensing or certification requirements. At this time, NDMU has not determined, except as specifically identified below, whether our academic programs meet the licensure or certification requirements for all US states, territories, or the District of Columbia.

Completion of a NDMU degree program does not guarantee employment in any profession. Prior to enrollment, students are responsible for confirming all education, testing, and licensing requirements in their chosen field.

Criminal Background Information

Some states' laws require a criminal background check and may disqualify an individual from obtaining licensure if the individual has been convicted of certain crimes. If you have a criminal background, please check with the appropriate state licensing board where you wish to work for more information.

NDMU Policies

NDMU Programs

Alcohol & Drug Counseling (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

The curriculum for the Alcohol and Drug (post-grad) Certificate program leading to a certificate from NDMU has been designed to meet the academic requirements for certification in Maryland, as well as preparing students to apply for the certification exam in the State of Maryland. The licensure/certification boards in each state are responsible for establishing the requirements for licensure/certification for their state. Students who intend to return or move to any state other than Maryland need to review the professional licensure/certification requirements pertaining to their program and consult with the state professional licensing/certification board from the links provided.

State/Territory State Licensure Site Meet Do Not Meet N/A
AL Alabama Alcohol & Drug Abuse Association     X
AK Alaska Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
AS American Samoa     X
AZ Arizona Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
AR Arkansas Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
CA California Substance Abuse/Alcohol and Drug/Addiction Counselor Requirements     X
CO Colorado Addiction Counselor Requirements     X
CT Connecticut Alcohol and Drug Counselor Requirements     X
DE Delaware Alcohol and Drug Counselor Requirements     X
DC District of Columbia Addiction Counselor Requirements     X
FL Florida Addiction Counselor Requirements     X
GA Georgia Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
GU Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners
651 Legacy Square Commercial Complex S.
Rte. 10, Suite 9, Mangilao, Guam 96913
Phone: 671-735-7406 		     X
HI Hawaii Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
ID Idaho Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
IL Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
IN Indiana Substance Abuse / Addiction Counselor Requirements     X
IA Iowa Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
KS Kansas Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
KY Kentucky Alcohol and Drug Counselor Requirements     X
LA Louisiana Addiction Counselor Requirements     X
ME Maine Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
MD Maryland Substance Abuse Counselor / Alcohol and Drug Counselor X    
MP Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Healthcare Professions Licensing Board     X
MA Massachusetts Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Requirements     X
MI Michigan Substance Abuse Professional Requirements     X
MN Minnesota Alcohol and Drug Counselor Requirements     X
MS Mississippi Addiction Counselor Requirements     X
MO Missouri Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
MT Montana Addiction Counselor Requirements     X
NE Nebraska Alcohol and Drug Counselor Requirements     X
NV Nevada Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
NH New Hampshire Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) Requirements     X
NJ New Jersey Alcohol and Drug Counselor Requirements     X
NM New Mexico Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors Requirements     X
NY New York Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
NC North Carolina Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
ND North Dakota Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
OH Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor Requirements     X
OK Oklahoma Alcohol and Drug Counselor Requirements     X
OR Oregon Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Requirements     X
PA Pennsylvania Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
PR Puerto Rico Alcohol and Drug Counselor Requirements     X
RI Rhode Island Chemical Dependency Professional Requirements     X
SC South Carolina Addiction Counselor Requirements     X
SD South Dakota Addiction Counselor Requirements     X
TN Tennessee Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
TX Texas Chemical Dependency Counselor Requirements     X
UT Utah Substance Use Disorder Counselor Requirements     X
VT Vermont Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
VA Virginia Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
VI U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs     X
WA Washington Chemical Dependency Professional Requirements     X
WV West Virginia Alcohol and Drug Counselor Requirements     X
WI Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
WY Wyoming Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements     X
Art Therapy (MA)

Disclaimer

Credentials in the professional field of art therapy are managed by the American Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB). 

The ATCB serves to protect the public by promoting the competent and ethical practice of art therapy. It manages the credentialing and testing processes of art therapists (in alignment with the American Art Therapy Association (AATA)) to ensure the professional and high-caliber practice of the profession. Nationally, the ATR or ATR-BC credential assures that an art therapist has a high-caliber of education, training, and experience. Registered Art Therapists (ATRs) have demonstrated a rigorous level of education and training. Board Certified Art Therapists (ATR-BCs) have the added credential if they pass a comprehensive national exam.

Beyond the national credentials of ATR and ATR-BC, some states and territories have additional state licensure options OR mandates for art therapy practice.  What follows is an assessment of current state licensure options OR mandates for art therapist practice by state. 

Of the states that license art therapists, all but Connecticut and New Mexico seem to have alignment with NDMU’s curriculum, mandate that the applicant have graduated from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) approved program or equivalent master’s program and either get the ATR-BC first before applying or use the ATCB exam as the licensing exam from the start.  

To be clear, licensure in art therapy specifically or in an allied, “umbrella” field is not required in most states for practice. 

Master’s Degree training and some level of post-graduate credentialing (ATR or ATR-BC) through ATCB is generally required for practice nationwide.

State/Territory State Licensure Site Meet Do Not Meet N/A
         
AL        
AK        
AS        
AZ        
AR        
CA        
CO        
CT Connecticut State Department of Public Health Art Therapist Licensure Requirements   x  
DE Professional Art Therapist Licensure x    
DC District of Columbia Professional Art Therapist Licensure Amendment Act of 2020 X    
FL        
GA        
GU        
HI        
ID        
IL        
IN        
IA        
KS        
KY Kentucky Board of Licensure for Professional Art Therapists x    
LA        
ME        
MD Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists X    
MP        
MA        
MI        
MN        
MS The Mississippi State Department of Health’s Professional x    
MO        
MT        
NE        
NV        
NH        
NJ New Jersey Application to Become a Licensed Professional Art Therapist for Current Practitioners (PDF) X    
NM New Mexico Art Therapy Association   x  
NY New York Creative Arts Therapy License Requirements x    
NC        
ND        
OH CSWMFT Board of Ohio   x  
OK        
OR Oregon Art Therapy Program - License Information x    
PA Pennsylvania Art Therapy Licensure Council - FAQ (PDF) x    
PR        
RI        
SC        
SD        
TN Tennessee Department of Health, Health Professions Board x    
TX Dallas Art Therapy Association    X  
UT Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing - Clinical Mental Health Counselor x    
VT        
VA Virginia Department of Health Professions x    
VI        
WA        
WV        
WI Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services - Art Therapist x    
WY        
Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting (BA)

Note: This program was not developed with the intention to meet Licensure requirements.

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy

State/Territory State Licensure Site Meet Do Not Meet N/A
AL Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy     X
AK Alaska Board of Public Accountancy     X
AS       X
AZ Arizona State Board of Accountancy     X
AR Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy     X
CA California Board of Accountancy     X
CO Colorado Board of Accountancy     X
CT Connecticut State Board of Accountancy     X
DE Delaware Board of Accountancy     X
DC District of Columbia Board of Accountancy     X
FL Florida Division of Certified Public Accounting     X
GA Georgia State Board of Accountancy     X
GU Guam Board of Accountancy     X
HI Hawaii Board of Public Accountancy     X
ID Idaho State Board of Accountancy     X
IL Illinois Board of Examiners
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation		     X
IN Indiana Board of Accountancy     X
IA Iowa Accountancy Examining Board     X
KS Kansas Board of Accountancy     X
KY Kentucky Board of Accountancy     X
LA State Board of Certified Public Accountants of Louisiana     X
ME Maine Board of Accountancy     X
MD Maryland Board of Public Accountancy     X
MA Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy     X
MI Michigan Board of Accountancy     X
MN Minnesota Board of Accountancy     X
MS Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy     X
MO Missouri Board of Accountancy     X
MT Montana Board of Public Accountants     X
NE Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy     X
NV Nevada State Board of Accountancy     X
NH New Hampshire Board of Accountancy     X
NJ New Jersey State Board of Accountancy     X
NM New Mexico Public Accountancy Board     X
NY New York State Board for Public Accountancy     X
NC North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners     X
ND North Dakota State Board of Accountancy     X
MP Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Register (PDF)     X
OH Accountancy Board of Ohio     X
OK Oklahoma Accountancy Board     X
OR Oregon Board of Accountancy     X
PA Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy     X
PR Puerto Rico Board of Examiners of Certified Public Accountants     X
RI Rhode Island Board of Accountancy     X
SC South Carolina Board of Accountancy     X
SD South Dakota Board of Accountancy     X
TN Tennessee State Board of Accountancy     X
TX Texas State Board of Public Accountancy     X
UT Utah Board of Accountancy     X
VT Vermont Board of Public Accountancy     X
VA Virginia Board of Accountancy     X
VI Email: nathalie.hodge@dlca.vi.gov     X
WA Washington State Board of Accountancy     X
WV West Virginia Board of Accountancy     X
WI Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board     X
WY Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants     X

Additional Resources

Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)

All 50 states in the United States plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam require occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to be licensed to provide occupational therapy services. A license grants you the legal privilege to practice occupational therapy in the state in which you are licensed.

Your occupational therapy license is not the same as the certification that you earn by passing the exam administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

State/Territory State Licensure Site Meet Do Not Meet N/A
AL Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy X    
AK Alaska State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board X    
AS American Samoa     X
AZ Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy X    
AR Arkansas State Medical Board X    
CA California Board of Occupational Therapy X    
CO Colorado Office of Occupational Therapy X    
CT Connecticut State Department of Public Health X    
DE Delaware Division of Professional Regulation X    
DC DC Department of Health X    
FL Florida Board of Occupational Therapy X    
GA Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy X    
GU Jane M. Diego Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners 123 Chalan Kareta Vietnam Veterans Highway Mangilao, GU 96923 (671) 735 7406/8 (671) 735-7413 (fax) X    
HI Hawaii Professional & Vocational Licensing Division X    
ID Idaho State Occupational License Board X    
IL Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation X    
IN Indiana Professional Licensing Agency X    
IA Iowa Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy X    
KS Kansas Board of Healing Arts X    
KY Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy X    
LA Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners X    
ME Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice X    
MD Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice X    
MP The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands     X
MA Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals X    
MI Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs X    
MN Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice X    
MS Mississippi State Department of Health    X    
MO Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy X    
MT Montana Board of Occupational Therapy Practice X    
NE Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services X    
NV State of Nevada Board of Occupational Therapy X    
NH New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board X    
NJ New Jersey Occupational Therapy Advisory Council X    
NM New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (NMRLD) X    
NY New York State Education Department Office of The Professions X    
NC North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy X    
ND North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice X    
OH Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy & Athletic Trainers Board  X    
OK Oklahoma Occupational Therapists Committee X    
OR Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board X    
PA Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy X    
PR Norma Torres Delgado, Executive Director Office of Regulations & Certification of Health Professionals, Department of Health Call Box 10200 Santurce, PR 00908-0200 X    
RI Rhode Island Department of Health X    
SC South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy X    
SD South Dakota Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners  X    
TN Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy X    
TX Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners X    
UT Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing X    
VT Vermont Office of Professional Regulation X    
VA Virginia Board of Medicine X    
VI Virgin Islands     X
WA Washington State Department of Health X    
WV West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy X    
WI Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services X    
WY Wyoming Board of Occupational Therapy  X    
Physician Assistant Studies (MS)

Pennsylvania: Additional Curricular Requirements (Not Fully Covered Within the NDMU PA Studies Program Curriculum, as stipulated below):
1. (Child Abuse CE) - "All health-related licensees/certificate holders and funeral directors are considered “mandatory reporters” under section 6311 of the Child Protective Services Law (23 P.S. § 6311).
2. (Opioid CE) - "Section 9.1(a) of ABC-MAP* requires that all prescribers or dispensers, as defined in Section 3 of ABC-MAP, applying for licensure/approval complete at least 4 hours of Board-approved education consisting of 2 hours in pain management or the identification of addiction and 2 hours in the practices of prescribing or dispensing of opioids.  

Michigan: "Human Trafficking Training – Beginning April 23, 2021, completion of a one-time training to identify victims of human trafficking is required for an individual seeking licensure that meets the standards of Administrative Rule 338.6103.Implicit Bias Training– Beginning June 1, 2022, completion of 2 hours of implicit bias training within the 5 years immediately preceding issuance of the license or registration is required. This requirement does not apply to applicants for re-licensure."

Louisiana: The required curriculum (below) is not included within the Notre Dame of Maryland University PA Studies Program Curriculum:
Online Education Course and Quiz
Take and successfully complete the Online Education Course and Quiz. This course will review the Rules pertaining to the practice of physician assistants in the state of Louisiana. Instructions and enrollment key will be provided upon receipt of application.

New York: For a program for the training of physician assistants to be determined substantially equivalent to a licensure qualifying or accredited program, it must include: at least 32 semester hours of classroom work; and 40 weeks (1,600 clock hours) of supervised clinical training.
Infection Control and Barrier Precautions:
Every practicing physician assistant must complete approved coursework or training appropriate to the professional's practice in infection control and barrier precautions.

Puerto Rico: Current Laws in Puerto Rico Do Not Allow for PA Practice:
https://www.aapa.org/news-central/2017/02/puerto-rico-final-frontier-pa-licensure/

(Additional information may be obtained in the Physician Assistant academic program office)

State/
Territory		 State Licensure Site Meet Do Not Meet N/A
AL Alabama Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission X    
AK X    
AS American Samoa      
AZ Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants X    
AR X    
CA X    
CO Colorado Medical Board: Physician Assistant Licensing Requirements X    
CT Connecticut Physician Assistant Licensure X    
DE Delaware Physician Assistant Licensure X    
DC X    
FL Florida Board of Medicine - Licensing and Registration X    
GA X    
GU GUAM Requirements for Physician Assistant X    
HI X    
ID Idaho Board of Medicine X    
IL Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation X    
IN PLA: Physician Assistant Home (in.gov) X    
IA IOWA Board of Physician Assistants X    
KS Kansas Board of Healing Arts X    
KY X    
LA Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners   X  
ME X    
MD Maryland Board of Physicians X    
MP   CNMI Board Of Professional Licensing / Health Care Professions Licensing Board      
MA Massachusetts Board of Registration of Physician Assistants X    
MI   X  
MN Minnesota Board of Medical Practice X    
MS Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure X    
MO Missouri Advisory Commission for Physician Assistants X    
MT X    
NE Nebraska DEPT. of Health and Human Services X    
NV Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners X    
NH New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification X    
NJ New Jersey Physician Assistant Advisory Committee X    
NM New Mexico Medical Board - Physician Assistant Licenses X    
NY New York State Education Department Office of the Professions   X  
NC North Carolina Medical Board - Full Applications for Physician Assistants X    
ND Practitioners - ND Board of Medicine (ndbom.org) X    
OH State Medical Board of Ohio | Physician Assistant X    
OK Oklahoma Physician Assistants X    
OR Oregon Medical Board X    
PA   X  
PR Puerto Rico   x  
RI State of Rhode Island Department of Health X    
SC South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners X    
SD South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners X    
TN X    
TX Texas Medical Board X    
UT Utah Department of Commerce Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing X    
VT Vermont Board of Medical Practice X    
VA Virginia Board of Medicine X    
VI X    
WA Washington Medical Commission | Applications and Forms X    
WV West Virginia Board of Medicine PA Application X    
WI State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services X    
WY Wyoming Board of Medicine X    
Psychology (BA)

Note: No undergraduate program is eligible for professional licensure

State/Territory State Licensure Site Meet Do Not Meet N/A
AL Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology     X
AK Alaska Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners     X
AS American Samoa Department of Education     X
AZ Arizona Psychologist Application for Exam and/or Licensure     X 
AR Arkansas Psychology Board     X
CA California Board of Psychology     X
CO Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners     X
CT Connecticut Psychologist Licensure     X
DE Delaware Board of Examiners of Psychologists     X
DC District of Columbia Psychology Licensing     X
FL Florida Board of Psychology     X
GA Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists     X
GU Guam Department of Education     X
HI Hawaii Board of Psychology     X 
ID Idaho Board of Psychologist Examiners     X 
IL Illinois Division of Professional Regulation     X 
IN Indiana Professional Licensing Agency     X
IA Iowa Board of Psychology     X
KS Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board     X
KY Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology     X
LA Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists     X
ME Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists     X
MD Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists     X
MP Northern Mariana Islands     X
MA Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists     X
MI Michigan Board of Psychology     X
MN Minnesota Board of Psychology     X 
MS Mississippi Board of Psychology     X
MO Missouri Committee of Psychologists     X
MT Montana Board of Psychologists     X
NE Nebraska Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services     X
NV Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners     X
NH New Hampshire Board of Psychologists     X
NJ New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners     X
NM New Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners     X
NY New York Office of the Professions - Psychology     X
NC North Carolina Psychology Board     X
ND North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners     X
OH Ohio Board of Psychology     X
OK Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists     X
OR Oregon Board of Psychology     X
PA Pennsylvania Professional Licensing     X
PR Puerto Rico Psychologist Examiner's Board     X
RI Rhode Island Board of Psychology     X
SC South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology     X
SD South Dakota Board of Examiners of Psychologists     X
TN Tennessee Board of Examiners of Psychology     X
TX Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council     X
UT Utah Board of Psychology     X
VT Vermont Office of Professional Regulation - Psychologist Examiners     X
VA Virginia Board of Psychology     X
VI Virgin Islands Department of Education     X
WA Washington Examining Board of Psychology     X
WV West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists     X
WI Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services - Psychology     X
WY Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board     X
Radiological Science (BS)

The Radiological Science BS program, in the Women's College, has several partnerships to align BS coursework with the Radiological Science admissions requirements. Admission is not guaranteed, but we work to improve the chances for successful admission. Contact the School of Arts, Sciences & Business advising office for more information.

American Society for Radiologic Technologists

State/Territory State Licensure Site Meet Do Not Meet N/A
  American Society of Radiologic Technologist       
AL Does not license personnel      
AK American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
AS American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
AZ American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
AR American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
CA American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
CO American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
CT American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
DE American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
DC No License Required      
FL American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
GA No License Required X    
GU Unable to determine if requirements are met   X  
HI American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
ID American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
IL American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
IN American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
IA American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
KS American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
KY American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
LA American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
ME American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
MD American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
MP Unable to determine if requirements are met   X  
MA American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
MI American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
MN American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
MS American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
MO No License Required      
MT American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
NE American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
NV No License Required X    
NH American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
NJ American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
NM American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
NY American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
NC No License Required      
ND American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
OH American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
OK American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
OR American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
PA No License Required      
PR Unable to determine if requirements are met   X  
RI American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
SC American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
SD No License Required      
TN American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
TX American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
UT American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
VT American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
VA American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
VI Unable to determine if requirements are met   X  
WA American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
WV American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
WI American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
WY American Society of Radiologic Technologist X    
School of Education Programs (BA)

Teacher license reciprocity allows educators who hold a teaching license in one state to earn a license in another state, subject to meeting state-specific requirements. Most states have policies in place to extend reciprocity for certain teachers, and a few states provide full reciprocity for all fully licensed teachers from other states.

It is the student’s responsibility to check the state teaching licensure requirements for the state they wish to seek employment. Notre Dame of Maryland University has not determined each state, territory or the District of Columbia’s licensure reciprocity or alignment with its Maryland curriculum.

Below, we provide students links to each state’s teacher licensure profile and directory. Please use these resources to see a 50-state comparison of teacher licensure reciprocity and links to additional information.

For additional information, visit the Education Commission of the States.

Guam: GCEC understands the importance of digitizing the modernizing the application process for convenience and efficiency.
We are glad to report that a new online application process is a work in progress and will be ready in the next couple months. 
You may access all current forms, including the application, as PDFs at this time.

State/Territory State Licensure Site Meet Do Not Meet N/A
AL Alabama State Board of Education X    
AK Alaska Department of Education & Early Development X    
AS American Samoa Department of Education X    
AZ Arizona Department of Education X    
AR Arkansas Department of Education X    
CA California Department of Education X    
CO Colorado Department of Education X    
CT Connecticut State Department of Education X    
DE Delaware Department of Education X    
DC District of Columbia Public Schools X    
FL Florida Department of Education X    
GA Georgia Professional Standards Commission X    
GU Guam Commission for Educator Certification X    
HI Hawaii Teacher Standards Board X    
ID Idaho State Department of Education X    
IL Illinois State Board of Education X    
IN Indiana Department of Education X    
IA Iowa Department of Education X    
KS Kansas State Department of Education X    
KY Kentucky Division of Educator Preparation, Assessment & Internship X    
LA Louisiana Department of Education X    
ME Maine Department of Education X    
MP Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Island, Public School System Board of Education X    
MD Maryland State Department of Education X    
MA Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education X    
MI Michigan Department of Education X    
MN Minnesota Department of Education X    
MS Mississippi Department of Education X    
MO Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education X    
MT Montana Office of Public Instruction X    
NE Nebraska Department of Education X    
NV State of Nevada Department of Education X    
NH New Hampshire Department of Education X    
NJ New Jersey Department of Education X    
NM New Mexico Public Education Department X    
NY New York State Education Department X    
NC North Carolina Department of Public Instruction X    
ND North Dakota Education Standards & Practices Board X    
OH Ohio Department of Education X    
OK Oklahoma State Department of Education X    
OR Oregon Teacher Standards & Practices Commission X    
PA Pennsylvania Department of Education X    
PR Puerto Rico State Department of Education X    
RI Rhode Island Department of Education X    
SC South Carolina Department of Education X    
SD South Dakota Department of Education X    
TN Tennessee Department of Education X    
TX Texas Education Agency X    
UT Utah State Board of Education X    
VT State of Vermont Agency of Education X    
VA Virginia Department of Education X    
VI The Virgin Islands Department of Education X    
WA Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board X    
WV West Virginia Department of Education X    
WI Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction X    
WY Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board X    
School of Nursing Programs (BSN and MSN)

Notre Dame of Maryland University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is fully approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. NDMU BSN graduates are eligible to take the National Council on Licensing Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN). Contact the School of Nursing if a specific State Board of Nursing requires documentation that you are eligible to register for the NCLEX-RN examination.

Notre Dame of Maryland University has not made a determination of whether the Nursing curriculum meets educational licensure requirements of other states, territories or the District of Columbia unless listed below.

A link to a list of all states/jurisdictions where the institution has not made a determination of whether the curriculum meets educational requirements is listed below through the National Council for State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website. Students may use this online resource to check licensure requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in a Nursing occupation. A link to this resource is provided below, as well as a link to all 50 states licensure boards. 

Notre Dame of Maryland has determined Registered Nurse licensure requirements align with the Notre Dame of Maryland’s School of Nursing’s program of study for the following states and the District of Columbia.

Delaware: The state of Delaware requires applicants to complete a board-approved registered nursing program. 

District of Columbia: The District of Columbia requires applicants to complete a board-approved nursing program and to register for the NCLEX exam with Pearson Vue. 

New Jersey: The state of New Jersey requires applicants to complete a board-approved registered nursing program. 

Pennsylvania: The state of Pennsylvania requires applicants to complete a board-approved nursing program. 

Virginia: The state of Virginia requires applicants to have a high school education or GED plus a degree or diploma from a state-approved nursing program. 

West Virginia: The state of West Virginia requires applicants to complete a board-approved registered nursing program

State/
Territory		 State Licensure Site Meet Do Not Meet N/A
AL Alabama Board of Nursing X    
AK Alaska Board of Nursing X    
AS American Samoa Board of Nursing X    
AZ Arizona Board of Nursing X    
AR Arkansas Board of Nursing X    
CA California Board of Registered Nursing X    
CO Colorado Board of Nursing X    
CT Connecticut Department of Public Health X    
DE Delaware Board of Nursing X    
DC District of Columbia Board of Nursing X    
FL Florida Board of Nursing X    
GA Georgia Board of Nursing X    
GU Guam Board of Nurse Examiners X    
HI Hawaii Board of Nursing X    
ID Idaho Board of Nursing X    
IL Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation X    
IN Indiana Professional Licensing Agency X    
IA Iowa Board of Nursing X    
KS Kansas Board of Nursing X    
KY Kentucky Board of Nursing X    
LA Louisiana State Board of Nursing X    
ME Maine Board of Nursing X    
MP Northern Mariana Islands Board of Nursing X    
MD Maryland Board of Nursing X    
MA Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing X    
MI Michigan Bureau of Community & Health Systems X    
MN Minnesota Board of Nursing X    
MS Mississippi Board of Nursing X    
MO Missouri Board of Nursing X    
MT Montana Board of Nursing X    
NE Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services X    
NV Nevada Board of Nursing X    
NH New Hampshire Board of Nursing X    
NJ New Jersey Board of Nursing X    
NM New Mexico Board of Nursing X    
NY New York Office of the Professions X    
NC North Carolina Board of Nursing X    
ND North Dakota Board of Nursing X    
OH Ohio Board of Nursing X    
OK Oklahoma Board of Nursing X    
OR Oregon Board of Nursing X    
PA Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing X    
PR Puerto Rico Office Department of Health X    
RI Rhode Island Department of Health X    
SC South Carolina Labor Licensing Regulation X    
SD South Dakota Board of Nursing X    
TN Tennessee Board of Nursing X    
TX Texas Board of Nursing X    
UT Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing X    
VT Vermont Office of Professional Regulation X    
VA Virginia Department of Health Professions X    
VI Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure X    
WA Washington Nursing Commission X    
WV West Virginia RN Board X    
WI Wisconsin Board of Nursing X    
WY Wyoming State Board of Nursing X    
School of Pharmacy Program (Doctor of Pharmacy)

Licensure Requirements Laws in all states, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, require applicants for licensure to:

  1. be of good moral character;
  2. be 21 years of age;
  3. have graduated from an ACPE-accredited first professional degree program of a University or school of pharmacy; and
  4. have passed an examination given by the board of pharmacy.

All states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands use the North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). All jurisdictions require candidates for licensure to have a record of practical experience or internship training acquired under the supervision and instruction of a licensed practitioner. Some states, including Maryland, accept the training completed during a formal academic program.

Publications concerning the NAPLEX licensure examination and internship experience are available from NABP. For further information regarding licensure, please contact the Maryland Board of Pharmacy.

State/Territory State Licensure Site Meet Do Not Meet N/A
AL Alabama Board of Pharmacy X    
**AK Alaska Board of Pharmacy X    
AS       X
AZ Arizona Board of Pharmacy X    
AR Arkansas Board of Pharmacy X    
CA California Board of Pharmacy X    
CO Colorado Board of Pharmacy X    
CT Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy X    
DE Delaware Board of Pharmacy X    
**DC District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy X    
FL Florida Board of Pharmacy X    
GA Georgia Board of Pharmacy X    
GU Guam Board of Examiners for Pharmacy X      
HI Hawaii Board of Pharmacy X    
ID Idaho State Board of Pharmacy X    
IL Illinois Board of Pharmacy X    
IN Indiana Board of Pharmacy X    
IA Iowa Board of Pharmacy X    
KS Kansas Board of Pharmacy X    
KY Kentucky Board of Pharmacy X    
LA Louisiana Board of Pharmacy X    
ME Maine Board of Pharmacy X    
MP Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands X    
MD Maryland Board of Pharmacy X    
MA Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy X    
MI Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing X    
MN Minnesota Board of Pharmacy X    
MS Mississippi Board of Pharmacy X    
MO Missouri Board of Pharmacy X    
MT Montana Board of Pharmacy X    
NE Nebraska Professions & Occupations Licensing X    
NV Nevada State Board of Pharmacy X    
NH New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy X    
NJ New Jersey Board of Pharmacy X    
NM New Mexico Board of Pharmacy X    
NY New York Office of the Professions X    
NC North Carolina Board of Pharmacy X    
ND North Dakota Board of Pharmacy X    
OH Ohio Board of Pharmacy X    
OK Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy X    
OR Oregon Board of Pharmacy X    
PA Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy X    
PR Puerto Rico Board of Pharmacy X    
RI Rhode Island Healthcare Licensing X    
SC South Carolina Board of Pharmacy X    
SD South Dakota Board of Pharmacy X    
TN Tennessee Board of Pharmacy X    
TX Texas Board of Pharmacy X    
UT Utah Board of Pharmacy X    
VT Vermont Office of Professional Regulation: Pharmacy X    
VA Virginia Board of Pharmacy X    
VI Virgin Islands Board of Pharmacy X    
WA Washington Pharmacy Commission X    
WV West Virginia Board of Pharmacy X    
**WI Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board X    
WY Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy X    

**Special compliance procedures for NAPLEX and/or MPJE licensure**

To be a licensed pharmacist, the graduate needs to take both NAPLEX (knowledge) and MPJE (law) at a minimum cost of $890. Below is a breakdown of the cost for both:

NAPLEX ($620 total)
A non-refundable $100 application fee
A $520 examination fee​

Additional Fees:

  • Jurisdiction Processing Fee: If you are seeking licensure in certain jurisdictions, including the District of Columbia, an additional non-refundable $85 processing fee applies. ​
  • Score Transfer Fee: If you plan to transfer your NAPLEX score to additional states, the fee is $105 per jurisdiction starting June 2, 2025. ​

MJPE ($270 total minimum)

A non-refundable $100 fee per jurisdiction
A $170 fee per jurisdiction​

Sociology Minor

Note: The Sociology minor is not eligible for professional licensure in Social Work.

Association of Social Work Boards

Guam
Guam Board of Social Work/Health Professional Licensing Office
Department of Public Health & Social Services   

State/Territory State Licensure Site Meet Do Not Meet N/A
AL Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners     X
AK Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners     X
AS American Samoa Department of Human & Social Services     X
AZ Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners     X
AR Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board     X
CA California Board of Behavioral Sciences     X
CO Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners     X
CT Connecticut State Department of Health     X
DE Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners     X
DC District of Columbia Department of Health     X
FL Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling     X
GA Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists     X
GU Guam Board of Social Work     X
HI Hawaii Professional & Vocational Licensing Division     X
ID Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners     X
IL Illinois Division of Professional Regulation     X
IN Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Behavioral Health and Human Services     X
IA Iowa Board of Social Work     X
KS Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board     X
KY Kentucky Board of Social Work     X
LA Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners     X
ME Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure     X
MD Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners     X
MP Health Care Professions Licensing Board     X
MA Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers     X
MI Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs     X
MN Minnesota Board of Social Work     X
MS Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists     X
MO Missouri Committee for Social Workers     X
MT Montana Board of Behavioral Health     X
NE Nebraska Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services     X
NV State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers     X
NH New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice     X
NJ New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners     X
NM New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners     X
NY New York Office of the Professions: Social Work     X
NC North Carolina Social Work Certification & Licensure Board     X
ND North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners     X
OH Ohio Social Work Licensing Requirements     X
OK Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers     X
OR Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers     X
PA Pennsylvania Department of Professional Licensing     X
PR Board of Examiners of Social Work Professionals of Puerto Rico     X
RI Rhode Island Department of Health     X
SC South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners     X
SD South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners     X
TN Tennessee Board of Social Workers     X
TX Texas Department of State Health Services     X
UT Utah State Social Worker Licensing Board     X
VT Vermont Social Work Licensing Requirements     X
VA Virginia Board of Social Work     X
VI U.S. Virgin Islands Board of Social Workers' Licensure     X
WA Washington State Department of Health     X
WV West Virginia Board of Social Work     X
WI Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services     X
WY Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board     X
Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares advanced practice nurses to manage care for individuals of all ages in primary care settings. With caring at the center of nursing practice, the student will learn to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions with consideration for the whole person. Beyond managing disease, the program emphasizes wellness coaching to reduce the risk for chronic diseases linked to lifestyle choices.    

State /
Territory		 National Licensure Site National Link Meet Do Not Meet N/A
  American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (AANPCB) AANPCB      
  American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification Program (ANCC) ANCC      
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**State Practice Environment**

Full Practice
State practice and licensure laws permit all NPs to evaluate patients; diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests; and initiate and manage treatments, including prescribing medications and controlled substances, under the exclusive licensure authority of the state board of nursing. This is the model recommended by the National Academy of Medicine, formerly called the Institute of Medicine, and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Reduced Practice
State practice and licensure laws reduce the ability of NPs to engage in at least one element of NP practice. State law requires a career-long regulated collaborative agreement with another health provider in order for the NP to provide patient care, or it limits the setting of one or more elements of NP practice.

Restricted Practice
State practice and licensure laws restrict the ability of NPs to engage in at least one element of NP practice. State law requires career-long supervision, delegation or team management by another health provider in order for the NP to provide patient care.

State Practice Information
You need to know all the details about NP practice in your state—from signature authority to the number of CE hours required for licensure and beyond. With your AANP membership, you can access quick reference guides on your state to inform yourself and your patients.

 

Master of Science Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (A-GNP)

The Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (A-GNP) program prepares advanced practice nurses to manage care for adolescents through older adults in primary care settings. With caring at the center of nursing practice, the student will learn to promote health, prevent illness, and manage acute and chronic conditions with consideration for the whole person. Beyond managing disease, the program emphasizes wellness coaching to reduce the risk for chronic diseases linked to lifestyle choices.      

State /
Territory		 National Licensure Site National Link Meet N/A
  American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (AANPCB) AANPCB    
  American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification Program (ANCC) ANCC    
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 **State Practice Environment**

Full Practice
State practice and licensure laws permit all NPs to evaluate patients; diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests; and initiate and manage treatments, including prescribing medications and controlled substances, under the exclusive licensure authority of the state board of nursing. This is the model recommended by the National Academy of Medicine, formerly called the Institute of Medicine, and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Reduced Practice
State practice and licensure laws reduce the ability of NPs to engage in at least one element of NP practice. State law requires a career-long regulated collaborative agreement with another health provider in order for the NP to provide patient care, or it limits the setting of one or more elements of NP practice.

Restricted Practice
State practice and licensure laws restrict the ability of NPs to engage in at least one element of NP practice. State law requires career-long supervision, delegation or team management by another health provider in order for the NP to provide patient care.

State Practice Information
You need to know all the details about NP practice in your state—from signature authority to the number of CE hours required for licensure and beyond. With your AANP membership, you can access quick reference guides on your state to inform yourself and your patients.

Additional Resources

NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory