Professional Licensure Disclosures
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) offers multiple programs designed to meet educational requirements for a professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation in Tennessee. Completion of an MTSU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure in other U.S. States or territories. Students should be aware that licensing authorities for each state set and enforce their own requirements and standards and that those requirements and standards are subject to change. State requirements may include additional and recurring requirements such as an application, supervision, examination, continuing education, fees, fingerprinting, background check, etc. MTSU has not made a determination whether all of these programs will meet all of the certification requirements of a U.S. state or territory. MTSU recommends that students who are not located in Tennessee or who plan to seek licensure or certification outside the state of Tennessee contact the appropriate licensing agency or board before they enroll in an academic program designed to lead to licensure or certification and discuss their plans with an advisor.
For more information about specific programs, please use the links provided below.
Accounting
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (B.B.A.) and Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) in the Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Completion of the 120-semester hour BBA-Accounting qualifies students to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination in Tennessee. Awarding of a Tennessee CPA license requires 150 semester hours of credit, or 30 credit hours beyond the undergraduate degree. MTSU’s M.Acc. program fulfills the additional 30 semester hour requirement with courses that support successful completion of the CPA exam and enhances accounting and finance career opportunities. In addition, there are other business degree programs in Jones College of Business that could provide the additional 30 credit hours of business courses beyond the undergraduate BBA in Accounting degree. Among these are:
- M.Acc. Accounting
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.B.A. Business Administration, Concrete Industry Management
- M.A. Economics
- M.S. Finance
- M.S. Information Systems
- M.S. Management, Organizational Leadership
- M.S. Management, Supply Chain Management
Students should be aware that licensure requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change. MTSU has not made a determination whether these programs will meet all of the certification requirements of a US state or territory. Students who plan to practice outside the state of Tennessee should consult the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy listing of state certification requirements at https://nasba.org/stateboards/ and discuss their plans with their advisor.
Aerospace
B.S. Aerospace, Flight Dispatch at Middle Tennessee State University is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International and is an approved Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 65 Aircraft Dispatcher school. Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Dispatcher certification is required for degree completion.
B.S. Aerospace, Maintenance Management at Middle Tennessee State Universityis accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International and is an approved Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 147 maintenance technician school. Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant certification is required for degree completion.
B.S. Aerospace, Professional Pilot at Middle Tennessee State University is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International and is an approved Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 141 Flight School. Federal Aviation Administration Pilot certification up to and including the Commercial Multi-engine Certificate with an Instrument Rating is required for degree completion. MTSU’s Professional Pilot curriculum has been authorized by the FAA to certify graduates for up to 500 flight hours toward the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
Athletic Training
B.S. Athletic Training at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and is designed to prepare students for Board of Certification (BOC) exam. MTSU Athletic Training program graduates who pass the BOC exam are eligible to apply for certification as an athletic trainer in the state of Tennessee. Students should be aware that licensure requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change. MTSU has not made a determination whether the BS program will meet all of the requirements of another US state or territory. Students who plan to seek licensure outside the state of Tennessee should consult the National Athletic Trainers Association’s guide to state licensure, certification, and registration at https://members.nata.org/gov/state/regulatory-boards/map.cfm and consult with their advisor concerning their plans for athletic trainer practice in other states. The state of California has no state regulation of athletic training.
The M.S. in Athletic Training at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and is designed to prepare students for Board of Certification (BOC) exam. MTSU Athletic Training program graduates who pass the BOC exam are eligible to apply for certification as an athletic trainer in the state of Tennessee. Students should be aware that licensure requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change. MTSU has not made a determination whether the M.S. program will meet all of the requirements of another US state or territory. Students who plan to seek licensure outside the state of Tennessee should consult the National Athletic Trainers Association’s guide to state licensure, certification, and registration at https://members.nata.org/gov/state/regulatory-boards/map.cfm and consult with their advisor concerning their plans for athletic trainer practice in other states. The state of California has no state regulation of athletic training.
Education
B.S. Agribusiness, Agricultural Education Certification
B.S. Animal Science, Agricultural Education Certification
B.S. Early Childhood Education
B.S. Elementary Education
B.S. Middle Level Education
B.S. Special Education
Ed.D. Assessment, Learning, and Student Success
Ed.S. Administration and Supervision, Instructional Leader Licensure
M.Ed. and Ed.S. Curriculum and Instruction
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction Initial Licensure
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction ESL Initial Licensure
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Licensure
M.Ed. Administration and Supervision, Agricultural Education Leadership
M.Ed. Administration and Supervision, Public School K-12
M.Ed. and Ed.S. Administration and Supervision, Higher Education
M.Ed. Special Education
B.S. Art Education
B.S. Biology Teacher Licensure
B.S. Chemistry, General Science with teacher licensure
B.A./B.S. English with teacher licensure
B.A./B.S Foreign Languages, French and Francophone Studies with teacher licensure
B.A./B.S Foreign Languages, German with teacher licensure
B.A./B.S Foreign Languages, Spanish with teacher licensure
B.S. Geosciences, Earth Science Education
B.S. Global Studies and Human Geography with teacher licensure
B.A./B.S History with teacher licensure
M.L.S. Library Science
M.Ed. Literacy
B.S. Mathematics with teacher licensure
B.M. Music, Instrumental Music Education
B.M. Music, Vocal/General Music Education
B.S. Physical Education
B.S. Physics, Physics Teaching
B.S. Plant and Soil Science, Agricultural Education Certification
B.A./B.S Political Science with teacher licensure
B.S. Theatre with teacher licensure
The Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) College of Education’s teacher licensure preparation programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Tennessee Department of Education. MTSU teacher licensure preparation programs meet the licensure requirements set by the Tennessee Department of Education. Admission to a program does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Additionally, licensing authorities for each state set and enforce their own requirements and standards and those requirements and standards are subject to change. State requirements may include additional and recurring requirements such as an application, supervision, examination, continuing education, fees, fingerprinting, background check, etc.
Prospective and current students in MTSU College of Education’s teacher licensure preparation programs who are located outside the state of Tennessee or who plan to practice outside Tennessee should consult the table below for state-by-state disclosures and licensing board information and must discuss their plans with an advisor. The University updates this table annually to show, for each state and territory, its determination whether this program meets the educational requirement for licensure, does not meet the educational requirement for licensure, or has not been able to make a determination. Additionally, if you take even a casual interest in practicing outside of Tennessee upon graduation, we strongly encourage you to review the licensure and certification requirements for your states of interest.
Graduates of MTSU teacher education programs certified to teach in Tennessee are eligible for certification reciprocity in many states. Reciprocity is not an automatic or complete transfer of certification, thus individuals should consult the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) site at https://www.tn.gov/education/licensing.html and the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) site at https://www.nasdtec.net/page/Interstate as well as the US Department of Education state contacts site https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html for information about any additional state requirements.
Family and Consumer Studies
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Family and Consumer Studies with a concentration in Child Development and Family Studies at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is accredited by the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and approved by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) to prepare students for its Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential. MTSU discloses that graduates of the B.S. Family and Consumer Studies with a concentration in Child Development and Family Studies are eligible to sit for the CFLE exam administered by AAFCS. This is a professional certification awarded by AAFCS and not a state licensure or certification. For more information, see the AAFCS website at NCFR website at https://www.ncfr.org/cfle-certification.
Geosciences
Interior Design
B.S. Interior Design at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more information about NCIDQ Exam eligibility visit: https://www.cidq.org/eligibility-requirements. Currently the state of Tennessee does not require state licensure or certification. https://www.tn.gov/commerce/licensing-regulations.html MTSU has not made a determination whether this program will meet all of the requirements of another U.S. state or territory that requires a state license. Students should be aware that licensure requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change and consult with the licensing board for each state.
Library Science
Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU or University) discloses that the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program meets educational requirements for licensure in Tennessee. Successful completion of the B.S.N. is required to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) that qualifies a B.S.N. graduate for licensure by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has established Uniform Licensure Requirements for all states that include eligibility for or graduation from an NCSBN member board-approved educational program followed by successful completion of the NCLEX.
Admission to a program does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Additionally, licensing authorities for each state set and enforce their own requirements and standards and those requirements and standards are subject to change. Students should be aware that state licensure boards may have additional and recurring requirements such as an application, supervision, examinations, continuing education, fees, fingerprinting, background check, etc. Tennessee participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) through which MTSU B.S.N. graduates who obtain licensure in Tennessee can practice in participating NLC states without obtaining additional licenses.
Prospective and current MTSU Nursing program students who are located outside the state of Tennessee or who plan to practice outside Tennessee should consult the table below for state-by-state disclosures and licensing board information and must discuss their plans with an advisor. Additionally, if you take even a casual interest in practicing outside of Tennessee upon graduation, we strongly encourage you to review the licensure and certification requirements for your states of interest.
The University updates this table annually to show, for each state and territory, its determination whether MTSU’s B.S.N. program meets the educational requirement for licensure, does not meet the educational requirement for licensure, or the University has not yet been able to make a determination. The table also provides links to state licensing boards. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing also publishes a state-by-state guide to professional licensure requirements at https://www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm.
Nutrition and Food Science
The B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science, Nutrition and Wellness Concentration (NFS-Wellness/Nutrition) is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). MTSU discloses that B.S. NFS-Wellness/Nutrition graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Nutrition and Wellness Educator (CNWE) exam administered by AAFCS. This is a professional certification awarded by AAFCS and not a state licensure or certification. For more information, see the AAFCS website at https://www.aafcs.org/credentialing-center/professional-testing.
Physician Assistant Studies
The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MS-PAS) program at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has been granted Accreditation-Provisional status by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). MTSU discloses that the MS-PAS meets the educational requirement to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Students should be aware that, to obtain a Physician Assistant license in any state, an individual must graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program in the US and pass the PANCE exam. Admission to a program does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Additionally, licensing authorities for each state set and enforce their own requirements and standards and those requirements and standards are subject to change. State requirements may include additional and recurring requirements such as an application, supervision, examinations, continuing education, fees, fingerprinting, background check, etc.
Prospective and current students in the MTSU MS-PAS program who are located outside the state of Tennessee or who plan to practice outside Tennessee should consult the table below for state-by-state disclosures and licensing board information and must discuss their plans with an advisor. Additionally, if you take even a casual interest in practicing outside of Tennessee upon graduation, we strongly encourage you to review the licensure and certification requirements for your states of interest.
The University updates this table annually to show, for each state and territory, its determination whether MTSU’s MS-PAS program meets the educational requirement for licensure, does not meet the educational requirement for licensure, or the University has not yet been able to make a determination. The table also provides links to state licensing boards. Students may also consult the PhysicianAssistantEdu website at https://www.physicianassistantedu.org/.
Professional Counseling
Psychology, Clinical
MTSU discloses that Master of Arts in Psychology, Clinical Concentration (M.A. Psychology-Clinical), meets the educational requirements for licensure as a Certified Psychological Assistant by the Tennessee Department of Health. Admission to a program does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Additionally, licensing authorities for each state set and enforce their own requirements and standards and those requirements and standards are subject to change. Students should be aware that state licensure boards may have additional and recurring requirements such as an application, supervision, examinations, continuing education, fees, fingerprinting, background check, etc.
Prospective and current students in MTSU’s M.A. Psychology-Clinical program who are located outside the state of Tennessee or who plan to practice as a Psychological Assistant/Associate/Technician outside Tennessee should consult the table below for state-by-state disclosures and licensing board information and must discuss their plans with an advisor. Additionally, if you take even a casual interest in practicing outside of Tennessee upon graduation, we strongly encourage you to review the licensure and certification requirements for your states of interest.
The University updates this table annually to show, for each state and territory, its determination whether this program meets the educational requirement for licensure, does not meet the educational requirement for licensure, or the University has not been able to make a determination. The table also provides links to state licensing boards. Additionally, the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) publishes a guide to licensure requirements at https://www.asppb.net/page/psybook and a list of boards, statutes, and regulations at https://www.asppb.net/page/BdContactNewPG.
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Psychology, School
Social Work
The Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) program at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU or University) is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). MTSU discloses that the B.S.W. program meets the educational requirement to seek licensure in Tennessee. Admission to a program does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Additionally, licensing authorities for each state set and enforce their own requirements and standards and those requirements and standards are subject to change. State requirements may include additional and recurring requirements such as an application, supervision, examination, continuing education, fees, fingerprinting, background check, etc. States may also have reciprocity agreements for licensed social workers.
Prospective and current students in the MTSU B.S.W. program who are located outside the state of Tennessee or who plan to practice outside Tennessee should consult the table below for state-by-state disclosures and licensing board information and must discuss their plans with an advisor. Additionally, If you take even a casual interest in practicing outside of Tennessee upon graduation, we strongly encourage you to review the licensure and certification requirements for your states of interest.
The University updates this table annually to show, for each state and territory, its determination whether MTSU’s B.S.W. program meets the educational requirement for licensure, does not meet the educational requirement for licensure, or the University has not yet been able to make a determination. The table also provides links to state licensing boards. The Association of Social Work Boards provides a guide to licensure at https://www.aswb.org/ and a list of state licensing boards, statutes, and administrative rules at http://aswbsocialworkregulations.org/licensingWebsitesReportBuilder.jsp.
The Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU or University) is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). MTSU discloses that the M.S.W. program meets the educational requirement to seek licensure in Tennessee. Students should be aware that licensing authorities for each state set and enforce their own requirements and standards and that those requirements and standards are subject to change. State requirements may include additional and recurring requirements such as residency, an application, supervision, examination, continuing education, fees, fingerprinting, background check, etc. States may also have reciprocity agreements for licensed social workers.
Prospective and current students in the MTSU M.S.W. program who are located outside the state of Tennessee or who plan to practice outside Tennessee should consult the table below for state-by-state disclosures and licensing board information and must discuss their plans with an advisor. Additionally, if you take even a casual interest in practicing outside of Tennessee upon graduation, we strongly encourage you to review the licensure and certification requirements for your states of interest.
The University updates this table annually to show, for each state and territory, its determination whether MTSU’s M.S.W. program meets the educational requirement for licensure, does not meet the educational requirement for licensure, or the University has not yet been able to make a determination. The table also provides links to state licensing boards. The Association of Social Work Boards provides a guide to licensure at https://www.aswb.org/ and a list of state licensing boards, statutes, and administrative rules at http://aswbsocialworkregulations.org/licensingWebsitesReportBuilder.jsp.
Non-Credit Courses and Programs
- Ed2Go
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) provides a registration portal for multiple non-credit professional development and CEU courses and programs offered by Ed2Go. Ed2Go provides all course content and instruction. Students in Ed2Go courses do not apply to MTSU, are not admitted to MTSU, and do not pay MTSU tuition or fees. Ed2Go courses may be applicable to a professional license or certificate as noted in the “about certification” section of course webpages. MTSU recommends that individuals contact the appropriate state or national licensing agency or board before registering in a course or program that leads to licensure or certification.
- EMT/Basic and Advanced EMT
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) offers Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training programs that meet the educational requirements to sit for the examinations required for national certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and that meet the educational requirements for initial Emergency Medical Technician and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Tennessee. Admission to a program does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Additionally, licensing authorities for each state set and enforce their own requirements and standards, and those requirements and standards are subject to change. State requirements may include additional and recurring requirements such as an application, supervision, examination, continuing education, fees, fingerprinting, background check, etc.
MTSU has not made a determination whether the EMT Training program will meet the educational requirements of another US state or territory. MTSU recommends that students who plan to seek licensure outside the state of Tennessee contact the appropriate licensing agency. Students who move from one state to another during their enrollment in these programs must notify MTSU for licensure disclosure information. The table below provides links to state licensing boards. The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians publishes a map with contact information for state EMS agencies at https://www.nremt.org/resources/state-ems-offices.
Those who complete an MTSU EMT Training program and gain licensure in Tennessee are eligible for certification reciprocity in many states. Reciprocity is not an automatic or complete transfer of certification, thus individuals should consult the Emergency Medical Services site at https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ems-board/ems-board/licensure.html#reciprocity and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians site at https://www.nremt.org/rwd/public/document/replica for information about reciprocity and the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.
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