Professional Licensure Programs
Towson University offers various programs (which are listed below) that meet the degree requirements for professional licensure/certification in Maryland.
Individuals may be able to graduate from one of TU's programs then go to another state and be eligible for professional licensure/certification if they meet all of the other requirements besides the degree. However, TU is unable to guarantee this. States may include additional requirements for professional licensure/certification beyond the educational requirements. These additional requirements may include examinations, work experience, security background checks, and other requirements specific to that state. In some cases, there exists reciprocity agreements between Maryland and other states. These agreements allow individuals who hold a professional licensure/certification in one state to earn professional license/certification in another state, subject to meeting state-specific requirements. Most states have policies to extend reciprocity for certain professional licenses/certifications, but few states provide full reciprocity for all fully licensed/certified professionals from other states.
The programs listed below are designed to meet professional licensure/certification requirements in Maryland only and may not meet requirements from other states or jurisdictions. Federal regulations 34 CFR 668.14(b)(32) governing professional licensure/certification programs require institutions to disclose whether they "Meet or "Do not Meet" the licensure/certification requirements of each state, territory, or district. At this time, TU is "Unable to Determine" whether the degree programs listed below meet the degree requirements for professional licensure/certification in any state or jurisdiction other than Maryland.
Since the requirements for professional licensure/certification vary across states and states frequently change their professional licensure/certification regulations with limited notification, before begining any academic program, TU highly recommends that applicants/potential students contact the appropriate state licensing board where they wish to seek professional licensure/certification to determine whether the intended program will meet that state's requirements.
Completion of a TU 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.
Licensure Programs Disclosures
College of Business and Economics
Accounting (B.S.)
Accounting and Business Advisory Services (M.S.)
These programs are designed to help prepare students to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam and obtain initial licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Maryland. To sit for the CPA Exam in Maryland, a candidate is required to have earned a baccalaureate degree or higher in accounting or its substantial equivalent from an accredited college or university. Many other states, however, require candidates to successfully complete 150 credits prior to sitting for the CPA Exam.
To obtain initial licensure as a CPA in Maryland and most other states, a candidate is required to have successfully completed 150 credits. Maryland has additional requirements to obtain initial licensure as a CPA, not all of which can be fulfilled through education. Learn more about .
At this time, TU is "Unable to Determine" whether the degree programs listed above meet the degree requirements for professional licensure/certification in any state/jurisdiction other than Maryland. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in their state.
College of Health Professions
Athletic Training (M.S.)
Audiology (Au.D.)
Nursing (B.S.)
Occupational Therapy (M.S.)
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (O.T.D.)
Physical Education (B.A./B.S.)
Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.)
Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)
At this time, TU is "Unable to Determine" whether the degree programs listed above meet the degree requirements for professional licensure/certification in any state/jurisdiction other than Maryland.
College of Liberal Arts
Psychology (M.A.) (Clinical area of concentration)
Psychology (M.A.) (Counseling area of concentration)
Psychology (M.A.) (School Psychology area of concentration) & School Psychology (C.A.S.)
At this time, TU is "Unable to Determine" whether the degree programs listed above meet the degree requirements for professional licensure/certification in any state/jurisdiction other than Maryland.
College of Education
TU's education programs are designed to meet Maryland licensure requirements. At this time, TU is "Unable to Determine" whether the degree programs listed below meet the degree requirements for professional licensure/certification in any state/jurisdiction other than Maryland. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state. In particular, students seeking licensure in another state should confirm that the specific subject area they wish to pursue is available for licensure in that state.
Bachelor Programs
Art Education
Dance Education
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood/Special Education Integrated
Elementary Education
Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education/Special Education
English Education
French Education
Mathematics Education
Middle School Education
Music Education
Physical Education
Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Earth-Space Science, and Physics)
Social Studies/History Education
Spanish Education
Special Education (Elementary/Middle and Secondary/Adult)Art Education.
State Education Licensing Agencies
| STATE | LICENSING AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 50 North Ripley Street P.O. Box 302101 Montgomery, AL 36104 (334) 694-4900 abn@abn.alabama.gov |
| Alaska | 801 West 10th Street, Suite 200 Juneau, AK 99811 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 110500 Juneau, AK 99811-0500 (907) 465-2831 Fax: (907) 465-2441 tcwebmail@alaska.gov |
| Arizona | 1740 W. Adams, Suite 3008 Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 542-5709 Fax: (602) 542-1253 kevin.lamountain@azppse.gov |
| Arkansas | 4 Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 682-4475 Johnny.Key@arkansas.gov |
| California | 1430 N Street Sacramento, CO 95814-5901 (916)-319-0800 |
| Colorado | 201 E. Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-6600 Fax: (303) 830-0793 anthes_k@cde.state.co.us |
| Connecticut | Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 503 Hartford, CT 6103 (860) 713-6969 Fax: (860) 707-1980 teacher.cert@ct.gov |
| Delaware | The Townsend Building 401 Federal Street, Suite 2 Dover, DE 19901 (302) 735-4000 DDOE@doe.k12.de.us |
| District of Columbia | 1200 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 442-5885 (202) 442-5026 lewis.ferebee@dc.gov |
| Florida | 325 West Gaines Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 (800) 445-6739 commissioner@fldoe.org |
| Georgia | 200 Piedmont Ave, Suite 1702, West Tower Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 232-2500 askdoe@gadoe.org |
| Hawaii | 650 Iwilei Road, Suite 268 Honolulu, HI 96817 (808) 586-2600 htsb@hawaii.gov |
| Idaho | 650 West State Street Boise, ID 83702 (208) 332-6800 Fax: (208) 334-2228 info@sde.idaho.gov |
| Illinois | 100 W. Randolph, Suite 14-300 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 814-2220 |
| Indiana | South Tower, Suite 600 115 W. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 232-9010 licensinghelp@doe.in.gov |
| Iowa | 400 E 14th Street Des Moines, IA 50319 (515) 725-0101 larry.bice@iowa.gov |
| Kansas | 900 SW Jackson St. Topeka, KS 66612 (785) 296-2288 mmiller@ksde.org |
| Kentucky | 300 Sower Blvd Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-5789 Fax: (502) 564-9484 KDElicensure@education.ky.gov |
| Louisiana | Division of Educator Licensure P.O. Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70904 (877) 453-2721 |
| Maine | 23 State House Station Augusta, ME 4333 (207) 624-6603 Fax: (207) 624-8637 cert.doe@maine.gov |
| Maryland | 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 767-0100 |
| Massachusetts | Office of Educator Licensure 75 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 2148 (781) 338-6600 Fax: (617) 727-1627 boe@doe.mass.edu |
| Michigan | 608 W. Allegan Street P.O. Box 30008 Lansing, MI 48909 (833)633-5788 Fax: (517) 355-4565 schneiderm@michigan.gov |
| Minnesota | 1500 Highway 36 West Roseville, MN 55113 (651) 582-8200 mde.commissioner@state.mn.us |
| Mississippi | P.O. Box 771 Jackson, MS 39205 (601) 359-3513 teachersupport@mdek12.org |
| Missouri | 205 Jefferson St Jefferson City, MO 65101 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 (573) 751-4212 certification@dese.mo.gov |
| Montana | P.O. Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501 (406) 444-2580 cert@mt.gov |
| Nebraska | 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509 (402) 471-2295 Fax: (402) 471-0117 matt.blomstedt@nebraska.gov |
| Nevada | (Two Locations) 700 E. Fifth Street Carson City, NV 89701 2020 E. Flamingo Rd., Ste 210 Las Vegas, NV 89119 (775) 687-9115 (702) 486-6458 Fax: (702) 486-6450 license@doe.nv.gov |
| New Hampshire | 101 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 3301 (603) 271-2409 Fax: (603) 271-6702 Cert.Info@doe.nh.gov |
| New Jersey | 1 John Fitch Way 10th Floor P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 8625 (609) 376-3500 Fax: (518) 473-0114 Lamont.Repollet@doe.nj.gov |
| New Mexico | 300 Don Gaspar, Room 101 Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 827-5821 Fax: (505) 827-1449 licensureunit@state.nm.us |
| New York | New York State Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, 5N EB Albany, NY 12234 (518) 474-3901 Fax: (401) 222-1272 |
| North Carolina | 301 N. Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 807-3300 information@dpi.nc.gov |
| North Dakota | 2718 Gateway Avenue, Suite 204 Bismarck, ND 58503 (701) 328-9647 espbinfo@nd.gov |
| Ohio | 25 South Front Street Columbus, OH 43215 (877) 644-6338 contact.center@education.ohio.gov |
| Oklahoma | 2500 North Lincoln Blvd OKC, OK 73105 (405) 521-3301 Fax: (405) 521-6205 SDEservicedesk@sde.ok.gov |
| Oregon | 250 Division St. NE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-3586 Fax: (503) 378-4448 contact.tspc@oregon.gov |
| Pennsylvania | 333 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17126 (717) 783-6788 |
| Puerto Rico | P.O. Box 190759 San Juan, PR 919 (787) 759-2000 Fax: (787) 282-6017 |
| Rhode Island | 255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 2903 (401) 222-8893 Fax: (802) 828-2465 EQAC@ride.ri.gov |
| South Carolina | 1429 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 734-8500 info@ed.sc.gov |
| South Dakota | 800 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-3134 certification@state.sd.us |
| Tennessee |
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| Texas | 1701 N. Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701 (512) 463-9734 Fax: (512) 463-9007 sboesupport@tea.texas.gov |
| Utah | 250 E 500 S Salt Lake City, UT 84114 (801) 538-7740 Fax: (801) 538-7973 licensing@schools.utah.gov |
| Vermont | 1 National Life Drive, Davis 5 Montpelier, VT 5641 (802) 828-2390 Fax: (802) 828-6430 diane.lafaille@vermont.gov |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1834 Kongens Gade 00850 St.Thomas, VI 802 (340) 774-0100 Fax: (340) 773-1095 |
| Virginia | James Monroe Building 101 N. 14th Street Richmond, VA 23218 (800) 292-3820 Patty.Pitts@doe.virginia.gov |
| Washington | Old Capitol Building 600 Washington Street SE Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 725-6275 PESB@k12.wa.us |
| West Virginia | 1900 Kanawha Blvd, Suite 700 East Charleston, WV 25303 (304) 558-7010 Fax: (304) 558-7843 rhagerma@k12.wv.us |
| Wisconsin | 125 S. Webster Street Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3390 dpistatesuperintendent@dpi.wi.gov |
| Wyoming | 1920 Thomes Ave. Suite 100 Cheyenne, WY 82001 (307) 777-7291 Fax: (307) 777-8718 wyoptsb@wyo.gov |