Appalachian State programs that lead to a professional license or certificate are intended to prepare a student for potential licensure or certification in North Carolina. Appalachian State programs meet the relevant academic requirements for the licensure or certification board/agencies in North Carolina.
Appalachian programs are making reasonable attempts to make determinations, please continue to check back for updates. Review the professional licensure disclosures status by state for your intended program. The State Disclosure spreadsheets indicate:
- Meets - curriculum meets state educational requirements
- Does Not Meet - curriculum does not meet state educational requirements
- No Determination - the program has made no determination if the curriculum meets educational requirement in the state
If you are planning to seek a professional license or certification outside North Carolina, it is important for you to know the specific requirements of the state in which you intend to apply for licensure or certification. Licensure requirements vary from one profession to another and state-to-state.
Prior to enrollment, contact the appropriate licensing body to determine whether the professional licensure certificate or program meets the requirements for licensure in the state which you intend to practice.
National Licensing Boards & State Professional Licensing Agencies
| Profession | National Licensing Body |
|---|---|
| Accounting | National Association of State Boards of Accountancy |
| Addiction Counseling | Addiction-Counselors |
| Athletic Training | Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling | National Board for Certified Counselors |
| Dietetics-Nutrition | Commission on Dietetic Registration |
| Geology | National Association of State Boards of Geology |
| Library Science | American Library Association |
| Marriage and Family Therapy | American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy |
| Music Therapy | Certification Board for Music Therapists |
| Nursing | National Council of State Boards of Nursing |
| School Counseling | American Counseling Association |
| Psychology | The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards |
| Social Work | Association of Social Work Boards |
| Speech-Language Pathology | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association |
| Teaching | U.S. Department of Education |
| Veterinary Technology | American Association of Veterinary State Boards |
Professional Licensing Program Contacts
If you need additional information, you should email or call the appropriate program contact.
