Professional Licensure Disclosures
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
NC-SARA does not grant reciprocity nor exemption of licensing board approval for any courses or programs leading to professional licensure. Students enrolling in programs leading to certification and licensure are required to share their local address as part of the admissions process. This address indicates the student’s physical location when completing their academic program and must be verified as part of their enrollment checklist. While Catawba College programs have been designed to meet North Carolina requirements for professional licensure, students whose local address is outside of North Carolina may be ineligible for licensure in other states. Prior to beginning a course of study, students may consult with the academic department offering the program to receive individualized assessment and advice regarding their state’s requirements for licensure.
Catawba College’s curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure in North Carolina. Students seeking licensure outside of North Carolina are encouraged to review the requirements for other states: State-by-State Licensing Board Contact Information – Education
Through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement, educators may obtain some form of authorization to legally teach in another state or jurisdiction, including the following:
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
|---|---|
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Alaska |
Alabama |
This list was updated last in June 2024 and will be reviewed annually based on the current National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement. If you currently live or intend to practice in a state other than North Carolina, please contact the Assistant Provost for Catawba Online and Graduate Programs for specific evaluation and direct disclosure about your state.
For information regarding licensure programs in Teacher Education, please contact:
Dr. Kimberly Creamer, Dean of Education
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704.637.4462
kcreamer14@catawba.edu
Catawba College’s curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure in North Carolina. Students seeking licensure outside of North Carolina are encouraged to review the requirements for other states: State-by-State Licensing Board Contact Information – Education
Through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement, educators may obtain some form of authorization to legally teach in another state or jurisdiction, including the following:
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
|---|---|
|
Alaska |
Alabama |
This list was updated last in June 2024 and will be reviewed annually based on the current National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement. If you currently live or intend to practice in a state other than North Carolina, please contact the Assistant Provost for Catawba Online and Graduate Programs for specific evaluation and direct disclosure about your state.
For information regarding licensure programs in Teacher Education, please contact:
Dr. Kimberly Creamer, Dean of Education
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704.637.4462
kcreamer14@catawba.edu
Catawba College’s curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure in North Carolina. Students seeking licensure outside of North Carolina are encouraged to review the requirements for other states: State-by-State Licensing Board Contact Information – Education
Through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement, educators may obtain some form of authorization to legally teach in another state or jurisdiction, including the following:
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
|---|---|
|
Alaska |
Alabama |
This list was updated last in June 2024 and will be reviewed annually based on the current National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement. If you currently live or intend to practice in a state other than North Carolina, please contact the Assistant Provost for Catawba Online and Graduate Programs for specific evaluation and direct disclosure about your state.
For information regarding licensure programs in Teacher Education, please contact:
Dr. Kimberly Creamer, Dean of Education
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704.637.4462
kcreamer14@catawba.edu
Catawba College’s curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure in North Carolina. A Residency License (RL) in North Carolina allows qualified individuals to begin teaching while completing licensure requirements. The Residency License is a one-year license that can be renewed twice, for up to a three-year licensure cycle.
Currently, Catawba College serves Residency Licensure candidates seeking a Birth-Kindergarten license (full program online).
Catawba also provides the culminating coursework (internship and seminar courses) leading to licensure for graduates of Catawba College who completed the major in Elementary Education, Special Education, Middle Grades Education or the minor in Secondary Education or Special Subjects (with their content area major) but did not complete student teaching prior to graduation. Once these candidates are employed for a Residency Licensure position and have met the necessary requirements, they can reapply for admittance to the Residency Licensure program at Catawba College to complete the remaining courses for licensure.
Students seeking licensure outside of North Carolina are encouraged to review the requirements for other states: State-by-State Licensing Board Contact Information – Education
Catawba College’s curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure in North Carolina. Students seeking licensure outside of North Carolina are encouraged to review the requirements for other states: State-by-State Licensing Board Contact Information – Education
Through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement, educators may obtain some form of authorization to legally teach in another state or jurisdiction, including the following:
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
|---|---|
|
Alaska |
Alabama |
This list was updated last in June 2024 and will be reviewed annually based on the current National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement. If you currently live or intend to practice in a state other than North Carolina, please contact the Assistant Provost for Catawba Online and Graduate Programs for specific evaluation and direct disclosure about your state.
For information regarding licensure programs in Teacher Education, please contact:
Dr. Kimberly Creamer, Dean of Education
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704.637.4462
kcreamer14@catawba.edu
Catawba College’s curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure in North Carolina. Students seeking licensure outside of North Carolina are encouraged to review the requirements for other states: State-by-State Licensing Board Contact Information – Education
Through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement, educators may obtain some form of authorization to legally teach in another state or jurisdiction, including the following:
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
|
Alaska |
Alabama |
Catawba College’s curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure in North Carolina. Students seeking licensure outside of North Carolina are encouraged to review the requirements for other states: State-by-State Licensing Board Contact Information – Education
Through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement, educators may obtain some form of authorization to legally teach in another state or jurisdiction, including the following:
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
|---|---|
|
Alaska |
Alabama |
This list was updated last in June 2024 and will be reviewed annually based on the current National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement. If you currently live or intend to practice in a state other than North Carolina, please contact the Assistant Provost for Catawba Online and Graduate Programs for specific evaluation and direct disclosure about your state.
For information regarding licensure programs in Teacher Education, please contact:
Dr. Kimberly Creamer, Dean of Education
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704.637.4462
kcreamer14@catawba.edu
Catawba College’s curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure in North Carolina. Students seeking licensure outside of North Carolina are encouraged to review the requirements for other states: State-by-State Licensing Board Contact Information – Education
Through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement, educators may obtain some form of authorization to legally teach in another state or jurisdiction, including the following:
|
Program Meets |
Program Does Not Meet |
|---|---|
|
Alaska |
Alabama |
This list was updated last in June 2024 and will be reviewed annually based on the current National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement. If you currently live or intend to practice in a state other than North Carolina, please contact the Assistant Provost for Catawba Online and Graduate Programs for specific evaluation and direct disclosure about your state.
For information regarding licensure programs in Teacher Education, please contact:
Dr. Kimberly Creamer, Dean of Education
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704.637.4462
kcreamer14@catawba.edu
The Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy program meets the educational requirements for program graduates to be eligible to sit for a national certification examination administered by the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Education (NCTRC). Students must pass the NCTRC to become licensed recreational therapists in the state of North Carolina. Completion of the degree does not automatically result in certification and licensure in any state, including North Carolina.
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
|---|---|
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Certification: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Nevada Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
Licensure: District of Columbia New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina Oklahoma Utah
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For information regarding the Recreational Therapy program, please contact:
Dr. Jim Hand, Dean of Health Sciences and Human Performance
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704.637.4455
jwhand@catawba.edu
Catawba College offers the BSN Pre-Licensure degree, approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON). Nursing students complete a curriculum that is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation standards, and the NCBON education rules and procedures.
Catawba College's program meets the educational requirements to sit for the National Council of Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses in all 50 states. Students seeking licensure outside of North Carolina are encouraged to review the requirements for other states: State-by-State Licensing Board Contact Information – Nursing
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
|---|---|
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Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Nevada Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
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This list was updated last in June 2024 and will be reviewed annually. If you currently live or intend to practice in a state other than North Carolina, please contact the Assistant Provost for Catawba Online and Graduate Programs for specific evaluation and direct disclosure about your state.
For information regarding Nursing programs, please contact:
Dr. Jim Hand, Dean of Health Sciences and Human Performance
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704.637.4455
jwhand@catawba.edu
Catawba College's RN-BSN program requires applicants to hold an existing RN license prior to entrance into the program. It meets educational requirements to award a BSN in all fifty states.
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
|---|---|
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Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Nevada Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
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This list was updated last in June 2024 and will be reviewed annually. If you currently live or intend to practice in a state other than North Carolina, please contact the Assistant Provost for Catawba Online and Graduate Programs for specific evaluation and direct disclosure about your state.
For information regarding Nursing programs, please contact:
Dr. Jim Hand, Dean of Health Sciences and Human Performance
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704.637.4455
jwhand@catawba.edu
For information regarding the Bachelor of Business Administration program, please contact:
Dr. Imran Chowdhury, Dean of Ketner School of Business
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704.637.4405
ichowdhu23@catawba.edu
CPA licensure requires students to pass the CPA exam and complete a total of 150 credit hours. Completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Accounting program will fulfill the 120-credit hour requirement to sit for the CPA exam but does not allow program graduates to be eligible for CPA licensure. Students may choose to take additional undergraduate credits to reach the 150 credit hours requirement, but these additional classes are not a requirement of the Bachelor of Arts in Accounting program. Completion of the degree does not automatically result in certification and licensure in any state, including North Carolina.
For information regarding the Bachelor of Arts, Accounting program, please contact
Dr. Imran Chowdhury, Dean of Ketner School of Business
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 637-4405
ichowdhu23@catawba.edu
CPA licensure requires students to pass the CPA exam and complete a total of 150 credit hours. Students who complete the Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Accounting Concentration program need to complete one additional upper-division accounting course to meet the requirements to sit for the CPA exam. To meet the educational eligibility of CPA licensure, students may elect to take additional undergraduate credits or pursue a graduate degree to attain 150 required credit hours. Completion of the degree does not automatically result in certification and licensure in any state, including North Carolina, as successful completion of the CPA exam is required.
For information regarding the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program, please contact:
Dr. Imran Chowdhury, Dean of Ketner School of Business
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704.637.4405
ichowdhu23@catawba.edu
Accredited by CACREP and built with today's needs in mind, the Catawba Master of Health Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling provides a comprehensive curriculum. You’ll prepare for the National Counselor Exam (NCE) by earning a qualifying degree, along with gaining the clinical hours and practical skills needed to service today's mental health needs. Catawba College’s curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure in North Carolina. Students seeking licensure outside of North Carolina are encouraged to review the requirements for other states: State-by-State Licensing Board Contact Information – Counseling
Catawba College’s curriculum meets the educational requirements to legally practice in the following states:
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
|---|---|
|
Alabama |
Arkansas |
This list was updated last in June 2024 and will be reviewed annually. If you currently live or intend to practice in a state other than North Carolina, please contact the Assistant Provost for Catawba Online and Graduate Programs for specific evaluation and direct disclosure about your state.
For information regarding the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, please contact:
Dr. Jim Hand, Dean of Health Sciences and Human Performance
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704.637.4455
jwhand@catawba.edu
The MS degree program in Exercise Science at Catawba College currently meets the standards and educational requirements to sit for the Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification exam through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA). This certification is recognized in all 50 states as well as internationally. Completion of the degree does not result in obtaining the CSCS certification without passing the examination, administered by the NSCA.
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Nevada Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
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For information regarding Exercise Science programs, please contact:
Dr. Jim Hand, Dean of Health Sciences and Human Performance
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704.637.4455
jwhand@catawba.edu
