Professional Licensure by State

Navigating professional licensure requirements is an essential step for students pursuing degrees in fields that require certification or licensing. Each state has unique regulations and standards, making it important to understand how your program aligns with your career goals and licensure needs.

At Kent State University, we are committed to providing transparency and guidance to ensure you are informed about the licensure requirements in your state. Whether you’re advancing your education or entering a new profession, we’re here to support your journey.

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Professional Licensure by State:

Alabama

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Alabama through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Alabama Commission on Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Alabama Board of Architects

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets the state educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Alabama. 

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Alabama State Bar Admissions Office

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. or Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meets state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Alabama.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling

Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners

Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Alabama.

Completion of CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements in Alabama.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Alabama.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetics & Nutritionists

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in the state of Alabama.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Alabama State Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Alabama.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Alabama Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Alabama.

Medical Board

National

American Society for Clinical Pathology

American Medical Technologists

State

Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Alabama State Board of Health Department of Public Health-ADPH

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible for MLS certification in Alabama.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Alabama Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State’s CCNE-accredited Master of Science in Nursing program (concentrations in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) meets educational requirements for national certification in the respective area of study in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Graduate Certificate, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Alabama. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification examination.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Alabama Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration or the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Alabama. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy

Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Physical Therapist license in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Alabama.

Police officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Alabama.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Alabama. 

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Alabama.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of Radiation Control

Alabama does not require state licensure or certification to work as a radiologic technologist.

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S., Radiologic Technology-A.A.S., Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meet requirements in Alabama. 

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Alabama to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Alabama to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Alabama for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

National Board for Respiratory Care

State

Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Alabama.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Alabama.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

American Association of Veterinary State Boards-AAVSB

State

Alabama Veterinary Medical Examiners Board

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Alabama.

Alaska

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Alaska through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation in SARA was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Board of Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Alaska.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Alaska Bar Association

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meets state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Alaska.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) 

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) 

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) 

State

Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners 

Alaska Board of Professional Counselors 

Alaska Marriage and Family Therapists 

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Alaska.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements in Alaska.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. does not meet educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Alaska.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Alaska.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Alaska.

Dietetics Board

National

National Commission on Dietetic Registration 

State

Alaska Board of Dietitians & Nutritionists

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists certification in Alaska.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in the state of Alaska.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Alaska.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the requirements in Alaska.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Alaska.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Alaska.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Alaska State Medical Board 

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Alaska.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

State

Alaska Board of Nursing 

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Alaska.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Alaska.

Completion of Kent State’s CCNE-accredited Master of Science in Nursing program (concentrations in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) meets educational requirements for national certification in the respective area of study in Alaska.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Graduate Certificate, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Alaska. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification examination.

 

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration or the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs do not meet educational requirements in Alaska. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Alaska State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board 

Alaska Division of Corporations, Businesses and Professional Licensing (Athletic Trainers) 

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Alaska.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Physical Therapist license in Alaska.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Alaska.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Alaska.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

The Board of Psychologist and Psychological Examiners 

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Alaska. 

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Alaska. 

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Alaska Department of Health & Social Services (Radiologic Sciences)

Alaska does not require state licensure or certification to work as a radiologic technologist.

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S., Radiologic Technology-A.A.S., Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy programs meet requirements in Alaska.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Alaska to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Alaska to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Alaska State Medical Board 

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Alaska.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Alaska Regulation of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists 

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Alaska.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Alaska.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Alaska Board of Veterinary Examiners 

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Alaska.

Arizona

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Arizona through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation in SARA was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Arizona State Board of Technical Registration

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Arizona.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Arizona Supreme Court

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. or Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate program meets state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Arizona.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Arizona.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements in Arizona.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Arizona.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development and Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Arizona.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Arizona does not require state licensure or certification to work as a dietitian.

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements for a Dietitian license in Arizona.

No license is currently required to practice dietetics in the state of Arizona, therefore, graduates of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program may practice dietetics in this state.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Arizona Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Arizona.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Arizona.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Arizona.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Arizona State Board of Technical Registration (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Arizona.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Arizona Medical Board

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Arizona.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Arizona State Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Arizona.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Master of Science in Nursing, APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meet educational requirements to apply for licenses in Alabama. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam. 

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Arizona.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Arizona Board of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Arizona. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

Arizona Board of Athletic Training

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Arizona.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Arizona.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Arizona.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Arizona.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the exam in Arizona.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements in Arizona.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Special Licensing

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S.Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meet requirements in Arizona.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Arizona to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Arizona to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Arizona for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Arizona State Board of Respiratory Care Examiners

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Arizona.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Arizona Department of Health Services (Speech & Hearing Professionals)

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Arizona.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Arizona.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Arizona.

Arkansas

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Arkansas through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Arkansas Department of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Interior Designers

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Arkansas.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Arkansas State Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. or Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Arkansas.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Arkansas State Board of Examiners Counselors and Marriage-Family Therapist

Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Arkansas.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements in Alabama.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Alabama.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Arkansas.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in the state of Arkansas.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Arkansas Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for license, certification or endorsement in Arkansas.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Arkansas.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Arkansas.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Interior Designers

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Arkansas.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Arkansas State Medical Board

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Arkansas.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Arkansas.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Alabama. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Kent State has not determined whether completion of the ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Arkansas.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Arkansas Office of Long Term Care

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration or the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs do not meet educational requirements in Arkansas. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Arkansas State Medical Board (Occupational Therapy)

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Arkansas.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Arkansas.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Arkansas.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Arkansas.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Arkansas Psychology Board

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Arkansas.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Arkansas.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Arkansas Department of Health (Radiologic Technology)

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S.Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meet requirements in Arkansas.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Arkansas to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Arkansas to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Arkansas for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Arkansas State Medical Board

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Arkansas.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Arkansas.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Arkansas.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Arkansas Veterinary Medical Examining Board

Kent State has not determined whether completion of the AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Arkansas.

California

Kent State University is authorized to operate in California through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

California Architects Board

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in California.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

State Bar of California

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in California.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in California.

Completion of CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements in California.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. does not meet educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in California.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in California.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in California.

 

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

California does not require state licensure or certification to work as a dietitian.

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in California.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to practice dietetics in the state of California.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in California.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in California.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in California.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

California Landscape Architects Technical Committee

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in California.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Medical Board of California

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in California.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

California Board of Registered Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program does not meet educational requirements to apply for an RN license in California.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in California. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in California.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

California Department of Public Health, NHA

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in California. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

California Board of Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Board of California

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in California.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Physical Therapist license in California.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in California.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in California.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

California Board of Psychology

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in California.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in California.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

California Department of Public Health (Radiological Health)

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S.Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meet requirements in California.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in California to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in California to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in California for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Respiratory Care Board of California

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in California.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in California.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in California.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

California Veterinary Medical Board

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in California.

Colorado

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Colorado through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation in SARA was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Colorado Revised Statute 8-40-302 requires students to be covered by workers' compensation insurance while completing an on-ground internship, clinical, or practicum experience.

Licensing Agency

Colorado Department of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Colorado Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Colorado.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Colorado Supreme Court

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Colorado.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Colorado State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners

Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners 

Colorado State Board of Marriage and Family Therapists

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does. not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Colorado.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet the educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Colorado.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. does not meet educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Colorado.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Colorado.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Alabama.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Colorado does not require state licensure or certification to work as a dietitian.

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Colorado.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Colorado.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Colorado Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Colorado.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Colorado.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Colorado.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Colorado Board of Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Colorado.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Colorado Medical Board

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Colorado.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Colorado Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Colorado.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Colorado. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Colorado.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Colorado Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Colorado. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Colorado Office of Occupational Therapy

Colorado State Physical Therapy Board

Colorado Office of Athletic Trainer Registration

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Colorado.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Colorado.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Colorado.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Colorado.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Colorado.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Colorado.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S.Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets requirements in Colorado.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Colorado to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Colorado to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Colorado for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Colorado.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Colorado Office of Speech-Language Pathology Certification

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Colorado.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Colorado.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Colorado.

Connecticut

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Connecticut through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation in SARA was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Connecticut Office of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Connecticut.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Connecticut Bar Examining Committee

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Connecticut.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Connecticut Department of Public Health

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Connecticut.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Connecticut.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. does not meet educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Connecticut.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Connecticut.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Connecticut.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Connecticut Department of Public Health

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Connecticut.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to practice dietetics in the state of Connecticut.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Connecticut State Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Connecticut.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Connecticut.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Connecticut.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Connecticut State Board of Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Connecticut.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Connecticut Medical Examining Board

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Connecticut.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Connecticut.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Connecticut. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Connecticut.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Connecticut State Department of Public Health

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration or the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Connecticut. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Connecticut Department of Public Health (Occupational Therapy)

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Physical Therapists

Connecticut Department of Public Health (Athletic Trainers)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Connecticut.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Connecticut.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Connecticut.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Connecticut.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Connecticut Department of Public Health (Psychologist Licensure)

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Connecticut.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Connecticut.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Connecticut State Department of Public Health

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S.Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Connecticut.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Connecticut to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Connecticut to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Connecticut for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Connecticut State Department of Public Health

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Connecticut.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Connecticut Department of Public Health (Speech and Language Pathology)

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Connecticut.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Connecticut.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Connecticut State Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Connecticut.

Delaware

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Delaware through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Delaware Department of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Delaware Board of Architects

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Delaware.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Delaware Board of Bar Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Delaware.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals (Professional Counselor)

Delaware Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners

Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals (Marriage & Family Therapist)

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Delaware.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Delaware.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Delaware.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Delaware.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Delaware.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Delaware Board of Dietetics/Nutrition

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Delaware.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Delaware.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Delaware Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Delaware.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Delaware.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Delaware.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Delaware Board of Landscape Architecture

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Delaware.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Delaware Board of Medical License and Discipline

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Delaware.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Delaware Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Delaware.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Delaware. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Delaware.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Delaware Division of Professional Regulation

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Delaware. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

State Delaware Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Delaware.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Delaware.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Delaware.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Delaware.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Delaware Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Delaware.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Delaware.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Delaware Office of Radiation Control

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S.Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Delaware.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Delaware to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Delaware to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Delaware for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Delaware.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Delaware Board of Speech Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Delaware,

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Delaware.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Delaware Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Delaware.

Florida

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Florida through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Florida Commission for Independent Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Department of Business and Professional Regulation (Architecture)

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Florida.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Florida Board of Bar Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. or Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meets state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Florida.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Florida.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Florida.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. does not meet educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Florida.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Florida.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Florida.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Florida Department of Health (Dietetic)

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Florida.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Florida.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Florida Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Florida.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Florida.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Florida.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Florida Board of Landscape Architecture

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Florida.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Florida Board of Medicine

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Florida.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Florida Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Florida.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Florida. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Florida.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration or the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Florida. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Florida Board of Physical Therapy

Florida Board of Athletic Training

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Florida.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Florida.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Florida.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Florida.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Florida Board of Psychology

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Florida.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Florida.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Florida Department of Health (Radiologic Technology)

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Florida.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Florida to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Florida to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Florida for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Florida Board of Respiratory Care

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Florida.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Florida.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Florida.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Florida.

Georgia

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Georgia through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Georgia Board of Architects and Interior Designers

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Georgia.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Supreme Court of Georgia Office of Bar Admissions

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Georgia.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Georgia.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Georgia.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. does not meet educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Georgia.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Georgia.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Alabama.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Georgia.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Georgia.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Georgia.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Georgia.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Georgia.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Georgia Board of Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Georgia.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Georgia Composite Medical Board

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Georgia.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Georgia Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Georgia.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Georgia. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Georgia.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Georgia Long-Term Care Facility Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration or the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Georgia. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy

Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Georgia.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Georgia.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Georgia.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Georgia.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Georgia Board of Psychology

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Georgia.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Georgia.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Georgia does not require state licensure or certification to work as a radiologic technologist.

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Georgia.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Georgia to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Georgia to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Georgia for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Georgia Composite Medical Board

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Georgia.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Georgia Board of Speech Language Pathology & Audiology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Georgia.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Georgia.

Hawaii

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Hawaii through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Hawaii Postsecondary Education Authorization Program

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Hawaii.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Hawaii State Judiciary

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Hawaii.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Hawaii.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Hawaii.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Alabama.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Alabama.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Hawaii Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Hawaii.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Hawaii.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Hawaii Teacher Standards Board

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Hawaii.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Hawaii.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Hawaii.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Hawaii.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Medical Licensing)

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Hawaii.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Nursing)

Kent State has not determined whether completion of the CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Hawaii.

Kent State has not determined whether completion of the CCNE-accredited Master of Science in Nursing, APRN Certificates, or the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in Nursing – D.N.P., meets educational requirements to apply for NP or CNS licenses in Hawaii.

Kent State has not determined whether completion of the ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Hawaii.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Hawaii Professional and Vocational Licensing

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Hawaii. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Occupational Therapy)

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Physical Therapy)

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Athletic Trainers)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Hawaii.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for the national Physical Therapy exam in Hawaii.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Hawaii.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Hawaii.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Psychology)

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Hawaii.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Hawaii.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Hawaii Department of Health (Indoor and Radiological Health Branch)

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S.Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Hawaii.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Hawaii to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Hawaii to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Hawaii for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Professional & Vocational Licensing

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Hawaii.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Speech Pathology & Audiology)

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Hawaii.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Hawaii.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Veterinary)

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Hawaii.

Idaho

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Idaho through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Idaho State Board of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Idaho Board of Architectural Examiners

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Idaho.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Idaho State Bar

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Idaho.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Idaho Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists

Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Idaho.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Idaho.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Idaho.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Idaho.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Idaho.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Idaho Board of Medicine

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Idaho.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Idaho.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Idaho State Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Idaho.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Idaho.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Idaho.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Idaho Board of Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Idaho.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Idaho Board of Medicine

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Idaho.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

State of Idaho Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Idaho.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Idaho. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Idaho.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration or the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Idaho. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Idaho State Occupational Therapy Licensure Board

Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board

Idaho Board of Athletic Trainers

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Idaho.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for the National Physical Therapy exam in Idaho.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Idaho.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Idaho.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Idaho Board of Psychologist Examiners

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Idaho.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Idaho.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Idaho.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Idaho to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Idaho to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Idaho for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Idaho Respiratory Care Licensure Board

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Idaho.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Idaho Speech, Hearing and Communication Services Licensure Board

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Idaho.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Idaho.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Idaho.

Illinois

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Illinois through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Illinois Board of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation - Architect Professions

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Illinois.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Illinois.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Illinois.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet education requirements for licensed professional counselor in Illinois.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Illinois.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Illinois.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Illinois.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Dietitian)

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Illinois.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Illinois.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Illinois State Board of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Illinois.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Illinois.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Illinois.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Illinois.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Physicians)

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Alabama.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Illinois.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Illinois. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Illinois.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Illinois. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Occupational Therapy)

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Physical Therapy)

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Athletic Training)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Illinois.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for the National Physical Therapy exam in Illinois.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Illinois.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Illinois.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Clinical Psychology)

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not mees educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Illinois.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Illinois.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Illinois Emergency Management Agency (Medical Radiation Technology Services)

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S.Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Illinois.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Illinois to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Illinois to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Illinois for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Illinois Respiratory Care Board

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Illinois.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology)

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Illinois.

 

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Illinois Veterinary Licensing and Disciplinary Board

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Illinois.

Indiana

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Indiana through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Indiana State Board of Registration for Architects and Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Indiana.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Indiana Judicial Branch, Office of Admissions & Continuing Education

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Indiana.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Indiana.

 Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Indiana.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Indiana.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Indiana.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Indiana.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Indiana Dietitians Certification Board

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Indiana.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Indiana.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Indiana Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Indiana.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Indiana.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Indiana.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Indiana State Board of Registration for Architects and Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Indiana.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Medical Licensing Board of Indiana

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Indiana.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Indiana State Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Indiana.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Indiana. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's has not determined whether completion of the ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Indiana.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Indiana. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee

Indiana Physical Therapy Committee

Indiana Athletic Trainers Board

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Indiana.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for the National Physical Therapy exam in Indiana.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Indiana.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Indiana.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Indiana State Psychology Board

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Indiana.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Indiana.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Indiana State Department of Health (Medical Radiology Service)

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S.Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Indiana.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Indiana to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Indiana to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Indiana for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Indiana Respiratory Care Committee

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Indiana.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Indiana Speech-Language Pathology Audiology Board

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Indiana.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Indiana.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Indiana.

Iowa

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Iowa through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Iowa College Student Aid Commission

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Iowa Professional Licensing Bureau

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Iowa.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Iowa Judicial Branch

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Iowa.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Iowa Board of Behavioral Science

Iowa Board of Social Work

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Iowa.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Iowa.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Iowa.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Iowa.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Iowa.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Iowa Board of Dietetics

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Iowa.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Iowa.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Iowa.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Iowa.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Iowa.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Iowa Professional Licensing Bureau (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Iowa.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Iowa Board of Medicine

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Iowa.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Iowa Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Iowa.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Iowa. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Iowa.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Iowa Bureau of Professional Licensure

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Iowa. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy

Iowa Board of Athletic Training

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Iowa.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Physical Therapist license in Iowa.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Iowa.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Iowa.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Iowa Board of Psychology

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Iowa.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Iowa.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Iowa Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S.Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Iowa.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Iowa to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Iowa to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Iowa for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Iowa Board of Respiratory Care and Polysomnography

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Iowa.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Iowa.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Iowa.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Iowa.

Kansas

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Kansas through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Kansas Board of Regents

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Kansas State Board of Technical Professions

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Kansas.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Kansas Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Kansas.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Kansas.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet education requirements for licensed professional counselor in Alabama.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Kansas.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Kansas.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Kansas.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Kansas Certification and Credentialing Commission (Dietetics)

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Kansas.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Kansas.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Kansas State Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Kansas.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Kansas.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Kansas.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Kansas State Board of Technical Professions (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Kansas.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Kansas Board of Healing Arts

Kansas Board of Healing Arts License Renewals

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Kansas.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State 's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Kansas.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Kansas. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Kansas.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Kansas. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Kansas Board of Healing Arts (Occupational Therapy)

Kansas Board of Healing Arts (Physical Therapy)

Kansas Board of Healing Arts (Athletic Trainer)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Kansas.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Physical Therapist license in Kansas.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Kansas.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Kansas.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Kansas.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Kansas.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Kansas Board of Healing Arts

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Kansas.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Kansas to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Kansas to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Kansas for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Kansas Board of Healing Arts

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Kansas.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (Speech Language Pathology-Audiology)

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Kansas.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Kansas.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Kansas.

Kentucky

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Kentucky through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Kentucky Board of Architects

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Kentucky.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Kentucky Office of Bar Admissions

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Kentucky.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Kentucky Board of Professional Counselors

Kentucky Board of Social Work

Kentucky Board of Licensure of Marriage and Family Therapists

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Kentucky.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Kentucky.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Kentucky.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Kentucky.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Kentucky.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Kentucky.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Kentucky.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Kentucky.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Kentucky.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Kentucky.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Kentucky.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Kentucky.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Kentucky.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Kentucky. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Kentucky.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Kentucky Board of Licensure for Long-Term Care Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Kentucky. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy

Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy

Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure (Athletic Trainer)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Kentucky.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Physical Therapist license in Kentucky.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Kentucky.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Kentucky.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Kentucky.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Kentucky.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Kentucky.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Kentucky to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Kentucky to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Kentucky for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Kentucky.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Kentucky.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Kentucky.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Kentucky.

Louisiana

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Louisiana through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Board of Regents, State of Louisiana

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Louisiana.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Louisiana Supreme Court, Committee on Bar Admissions

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Louisiana.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselor Board of Examiners

Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Louisiana.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Louisiana.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Louisiana.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Louisiana.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Louisiana.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Louisiana.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Louisiana.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Louisiana Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Louisiana.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Louisiana Horticulture Commission (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Louisiana.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Louisiana.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Louisiana.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Louisiana. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Louisiana.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Louisiana Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Louisiana. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (Occupational Therapists)

Louisiana Physical Therapy Board

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (Athletic Trainer)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Louisiana.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Louisiana.

Kent State has not determined whether completion of the CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Louisiana.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Louisiana.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Louisiana.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Louisiana.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S.Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Louisiana.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Louisiana to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Louisiana to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Louisiana for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Louisiana.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Louisiana.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Louisiana.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Louisiana.

Maine

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Maine through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Maine Department of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects & Interior Designers

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Maine.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Maine Board of Bar Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Maine.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Maine Office of Professional and Financial Regulation

Maine Board of Social Work Licensure

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Maine.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Maine.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Maine.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Maine.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Maine.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Maine Board of Licensing Dietetic Practice

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Maine.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Maine.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Maine Department of Education

Completion educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Maine.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Maine.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Maine.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Maine.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Maine.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Maine Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Maine.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Maine. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Maine.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Maine Professional & Financial Regulation

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Maine. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

Maine Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy

State of Maine Professional and Financial Regulation (Athletic Trainers)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Maine.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for the National Physical Therapy exam in Maine.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Maine.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Maine.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Maine.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Maine.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Maine Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S., and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Maine.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Maine to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Maine to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Maine for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Maine Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Maine.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Maine Board of Speech, Audiology & Hearing

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Maine.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Maine.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Maine Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Maine.

Maryland

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Maryland through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Maryland Higher Education Commission

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Maryland Board of Architects

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Maryland.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Maryland State Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Maryland.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists

Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Maryland.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Maryland.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Maryland.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Maryland.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Maryland.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Maryland.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Maryland.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Maryland State Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Maryland.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Maryland Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Maryland.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Maryland Board of Physicians

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Maryland.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Maryland Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Maryland.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Maryland. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Maryland.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Maryland Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate program does not meet educational requirements in Maryland. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Maryland Board of Physicians (Athletic Trainer)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Maryland.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Maryland.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Maryland.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Maryland.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Maryland.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Maryland.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Maryland Board of Physicians (Radiographers)

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Mayland.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Maryland to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Maryland to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Maryland for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Maryland Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners 

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Mayland.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech-Language Pathologists

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Maryland.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Maryland.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Maryland Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Maryland.

Massachusetts

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Massachusetts through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Architects

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Massachusetts.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Massachusetts Board of Bar Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Massachusetts.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Massachusetts.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Massachusetts.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Massachusetts.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Massachusetts.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Massachusetts.

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Massachusetts.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Massachusetts.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Massachusetts Executive Office of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Massachusetts.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Massachusetts.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Massachusetts.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Massachusetts.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Massachusetts.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services (Nursing)

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Massachusetts.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Massachusetts. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Massachusetts.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Nursing Home Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Massachusetts. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Massachusetts.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Massachusetts.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Massachusetts.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Massachusetts.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Massachusetts.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Massachusetts.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Massachusetts Radiation Control Program

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Massachusetts.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Massachusetts to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Massachusetts to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Massachusetts for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Massachusetts.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Massachusetts.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Massachusetts.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Massachusetts.

Michigan

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Michigan through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Michigan.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Michigan Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Michigan.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Michigan Board of Counseling

Michigan Board of Social Work

Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Michigan.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Michigan.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Michigan.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Michigan.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Michigan.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Michigan does not require state licensure or certification to work as a dietitian.

Kent State has not determined whether completion of the ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Michigan.

No license is currently required to practice dietetics in the state of Michigan, therefore, graduates of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program may practice dietetics in this state.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Michigan Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Michigan.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Michigan.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Michigan.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Michigan.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Michigan Board of Medicine

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Michigan.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Michigan Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Michigan.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Michigan. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Michigan.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Michigan Health Professional Licensing

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Michigan. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists

Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Michigan.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Michigan

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Michigan.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Michigan.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Michigan Board of Psychology

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Michigan.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Michigan.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Michigan.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Michigan to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Michigan to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Michigan for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Michigan Board of Respiratory Care

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Michigan.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Michigan.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Michigan.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Michigan.

Minnesota

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Minnesota through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture and Interior Design

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Minnesota.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Minnesota.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

Minnesota Board of Social Work

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Minnesota.

 Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Minnesota.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Minnesota.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Minnesota.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Minnesota.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Minnesota.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Minnesota.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Minnesota.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Minnesota.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Minnesota.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Minnesota.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Minnesota.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Minnesota.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Minnesota. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Minnesota.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Minnesota Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Minnesota. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy

Minnesota Athletic Trainer Registration

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Minnesota.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Minnesota.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Minnesota.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Minnesota.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Minnesota Board of Psychology

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Minnesota.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Minnesota.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Minnesota Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Minnesota.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Minnesota to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Minnesota to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Minnesota for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Minnesota.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Minnesota Department of Health (Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologist)

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Minnesota.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Minnesota.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Minnesota.

Mississippi

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Mississippi through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Mississippi State Board of Architecture

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Mississippi.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Mississippi Board of Bar Admissions

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Mississippi.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Mississippi Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors

Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers & Marriage & Family Therapists (Social Work)

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Mississippi.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Mississippi.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Mississippi.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Mississippi.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Mississippi.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Mississippi State Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Mississippi.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Mississippi.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Mississippi Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Mississippi.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Mississippi.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Mississippi.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Mississippi State Board of Architecture (Landscape Architecture)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Mississippi.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Mississippi.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Mississippi.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Mississippi. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Mississippi.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Mississippi State Board of Nursing Home Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Mississippi. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Mississippi State Department of Health (Occupational Therapy, Athletic Trainer)

Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Mississippi.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Mississippi.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Mississippi.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Mississippi.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Mississippi Board of Psychology

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Mississippi.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Mississippi.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Mississippi State Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Mississippi.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Mississippi to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Mississippi to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Mississippi for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Mississippi State Department of Health - Professional Licensure

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Mississippi.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Mississippi State Department of Health (Audiologists/Speech Pathologists)

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Mississippi.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Mississippi.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Mississippi.

Missouri

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Missouri through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Missouri Department of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Missouri.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Missouri Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Missouri.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors

Missouri Committee for Social Workers

Missouri State Committee for Marital and Family Therapists

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Missouri.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Missouri.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Missouri.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Missouri.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Missouri.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Missouri Committee of Dietitians

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Missouri.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Missouri.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Missouri.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Missouri.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Missouri.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Missouri Division of Professional Registration (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Missouri.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Missouri.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Missouri Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Missouri.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Missouri. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Missouri.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Missouri. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy

Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists

Missouri Athletic Trainer Advisory Committee

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Missouri.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Missouri.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Missouri.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Missouri.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Missouri Committee of Psychologists

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Missouri.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Missouri.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Missouri does not require state licensure or certification to work as a radiologic technologist.

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Missouri.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Missouri to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Missouri to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Missouri for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Missouri Board for Respiratory Care

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Missouri.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Missouri Advisory Commission for Speech-Lang Pathologists & Audiologists

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Missouri.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Missouri.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Missouri Veterinary Medical Board

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Missouri.

Montana

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Montana through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Montana University System

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Montana Board of Architects and Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Montana.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

State Bar of Montana

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Montana.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Montana Board of Behavioral Health

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Montana.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Montana.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Montana.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Montana.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Montana.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Montana Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Montana.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Montana.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Montana Office of Public Instruction

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Montana.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Montana.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Montana.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Montana Board of Architects and Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Montana.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Montana Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Montana.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Montana Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Montana.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Montana. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Montana.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Montana Board of Nursing Home Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Montana. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Montana Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Montana Board of Athletic Trainers

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Montana.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Montana.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Montana.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Montana.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Montana Board of Psychologists

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Montana.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Montana.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Montana Board of Radiologic Technologists

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Montana.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Montana to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Montana to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Montana for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Montana Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Montana.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Montana Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Montana.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Montana.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Montana Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Montana.

Nebraska

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Nebraska through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

State of Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Nebraska.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Nebraska Supreme Court

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Nebraska.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Nebraska.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program meets educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Nebraska.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Nebraska.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Nebraska.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Nebraska.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Nebraska.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Nebraska.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Nebraska Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Nebraska.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Nebraska.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Nebraska.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Nebraska State Board of Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Nebraska.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Nebraska.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Nursing)

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Nebraska.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Nebraska. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Nebraska.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Nebraska Nursing Home Administrator

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Nebraska. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Occupational Therapy)

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Physical Therapy)

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Athletic Training)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Nebraska.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Physical Therapist license in Nebraska.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Nebraska.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Nebraska.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Psychology)

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Nebraska.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Nebraska.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Medical Radiography)

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Nebraska.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Nebraska to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Nebraska to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Nebraska for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (Respiratory Care)

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Nebraska.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology)

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. programs meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Nebraska.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Nebraska.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Nebraska Board of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Nebraska.

Nevada

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Nevada through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Nevada System of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Nevada.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

State Bar of Nevada

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Nevada.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors

Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Nevada.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Nevada.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Nevada.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Nevada.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Nevada.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (Dietitian)

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Nevada.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Nevada.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Nebraska Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Nevada.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Nevada.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Nevada.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Nevada State Board of Landscape Architecture

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Nevada.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Nevada.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Nevada.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Nevada. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Nevada.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Nevada Board of Examiners for Long Term Care Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Nevada. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

State of Nevada Board of Occupational Therapy

Nevada Physical Therapy Board

Nevada State Board of Athletic Trainers

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Nevada.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Nevada.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Nevada.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Nevada.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Nevada.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Nevada.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Nevada does not require state licensure or certification to work as a radiologic technologist.

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Nevada.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Nevada to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Nevada to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Nevada for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Nevada.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Nevada Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensing Board

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Nevada.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Nevada.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Nevada.

New Hampshire

Kent State University is authorized to operate in New Hampshire through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

New Hampshire Department of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

New Hampshire Board of Architects

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in New Hampshire.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

New Hampshire Supreme Court Office of Bar Admissions

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in New Hampshire.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in New Hampshire.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in New Hampshire.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in New Hampshire.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in New Hampshire.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in New Hampshire.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

New Hampshire Board of Licensed Dietitians

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in New Hampshire.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of New Hampshire.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

New Hampshire Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in New Hampshire.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in New Hampshire.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in New Hampshire.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

New Hampshire Board of Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in New Hampshire.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

New Hampshire Board of Medicine

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in New Hampshire.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in New Hampshire.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in New Hampshire. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in New Hampshire.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

New Hampshire Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in New Hampshire. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board

New Hampshire Physical Therapy Governing Board

New Hampshire Athletic Trainers Governing Board

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in New Hampshire.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in New Hampshire.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in New Hampshire.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in New Hampshire.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

New Hampshire Board of Psychologists

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in New Hampshire.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in New Hampshire.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in New Hampshire.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in New Hampshire to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in New Hampshire to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in New Hampshire for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

New Hampshire Office of Licensed Allied Health Professionals

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in New Hampshire.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

New Hampshire Speech Language Pathology Governing Board

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in New Hampshire.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in New Hampshire.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

New Hampshire Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in New Hampshire.

New Jersey

Kent State University is authorized to operate in New Jersey through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

New Jersey State Board of Architects

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in New Jersey.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in New Jersey.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

New Jersey Professional Counselor Examiners Committee

New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners

New Jersey State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in New Jersey.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in New Jersey.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in New Jersey.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in New Jersey.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in New Jersey.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

New Jersey does not require state licensure or certification to work as a dietitian.

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in New Jersey.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of New Jersey.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

State of New Jersey Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in New Jersey.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in New Jersey.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in New Jersey.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in New Jersey.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in New Jersey.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

New Jersey Board of Nursing

New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners (Certified Nurse Midwife)

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in New Jersey.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in New Jersey. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in New Jersey.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

New Jersey Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in New Jersey. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

New Jersey Occupational Therapy Advisory Council

New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

New Jersey Athletic Trainer Advisory Committee

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in New Jersey.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in New Jersey.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in New Jersey.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in New Jersey.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in New Jersey.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in New Jersey.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (Radiation Protection Element)

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in New Jersey.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in New Jersey to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in New Jersey to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in New Jersey for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in New Jersey.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

New Jersey Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in New Jersey.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in New Jersey.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

New Jersey State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in New Jersey.

New Mexico

Kent State University is authorized to operate in New Mexico through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

New Mexico Higher Education Department

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in New Mexico.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in New Mexico.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (Counseling & Therapy Practice, Family & Marriage Therapy)

New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in New Mexico.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in New Mexico.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in New Mexico.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in New Mexico.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in New Mexico.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

New Mexico Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Board

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in New Mexico.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of New Mexico.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

New Mexico Public Education Department

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in New Mexico.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in New Mexico.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in New Mexico.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

New Mexico Landscape Architects Board

Kent State has not determined whether completion of the LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in New Mexico.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

New Mexico Medical Board

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in New Mexico.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in New Mexico.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in New Mexico. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in New Mexico.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

New Mexico Nursing Home Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in New Mexico. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

New Mexico Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy

New Mexico Physical Therapy Board

New Mexico Athletic Trainers Practice Board

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in New Mexico.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in New Mexico.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in New Mexico.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in New Mexico.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

New Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in New Mexico.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in New Mexico.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

New Mexico Environment Department (Radiation Control Bureau)

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in New Mexico.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in New Mexico to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in New Mexico to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in New Mexico for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

New Mexico Respiratory Care Advisory Board

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in New Mexico.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in New Mexico.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in New Mexico.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in New Mexico.

New York

Kent State University is authorized to operate in New York through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

New York State Education Department

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

New York Office of the Professions - Architecture

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in New York.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

New York State Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in New York.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

New York Office of the Professions - Counselor

New York Office of the Professions - Social Work

New York Office of the Professions - Marriage & Family Therapy

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in New York.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in New York.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in New York.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in New York.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in New York.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

New York Office of the Professions - Dietetics

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in New York.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of New York.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

New York State Education Department

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in New York.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in New York.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in New York.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

New York Office of the Professions - Landscape Architect

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in New York.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

New York Office of the Professions - Medicine

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in New York.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

New York Office of the Professions - Nursing

Completion of Kent State’s CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program does not meet educational requirements to apply for an RN license in New York. The Kent State University College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Education and approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing to award the Baccalaureate of Nursing Degree qualifying graduates to apply for licensure in all 50 States. Graduates of this program meet educational eligibility requirements to take the National Certification and Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). For specific state RN licensure, students should contact the States in which they are interested in working. See the National Council of State Boards website for specific information about each state.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) does not meet educational requirements to apply for licenses in New York. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in New York. 

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

New York Nursing Home Administrator Board

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in New York. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

New York Office of the Professions - Occupational Therapy

New York Office of the Professions - Physical Therapy

New York Office of the Professions - Athletic Trainer

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in New York.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in New York

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in New York.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in New York.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

New York Office of the Professions - Psychology

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in New York.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in New York.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

New York State Department of Health - Radiologic Technology

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in New York.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in New York to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in New York to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in New York for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

New York Office of the Professions - Respiratory Care

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in New York.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

New York Office of the Professions - Speech-Language Pathology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in New York.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in New York.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

New York Office of the Professions - Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in New York.

North Carolina

Kent State University is authorized to operate in North Carolina through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

University of North Carolina Board of Governors

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

North Carolina Board of Architecture

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in North Carolina.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Board of Law Examiners of the State of North Carolina

Completion of Kent State's has not determined whether completion of the ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in North Carolina.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors

North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board 

North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure Board

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State 's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in North Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in North Carolina.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in North Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in North Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in North Carolina.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in North Carolina.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of North Carolina.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in North Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in North Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in North Carolina.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in North Carolina.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

North Carolina Medical Board

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in North Carolina.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

North Carolina Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in North Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in North Carolina. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in North Carolina.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

North Carolina Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in North Carolina. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainers Examiners

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in North Carolina.

Kent State has not determined whether completion of CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in North Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in North Carolina.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in North Carolina.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

North Carolina Psychology Board

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in North Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in North Carolina.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

North Carolina does not require state licensure or certification to work as a radiologic technologist.

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in North Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in North Carolina to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in North Carolina to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in North Carolina for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

North Carolina Respiratory Care Board

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in North Carolina.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in North Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in North Carolina.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in North Carolina.

North Dakota

Kent State University is authorized to operate in North Dakota through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

North Dakota University System

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

North Dakota State Board of Architecture

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in North Dakota.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

North Dakota State Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in North Dakota.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners

North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners

North Dakota Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in North Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in North Dakota.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in North Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in North Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in North Dakota.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

North Dakota Board of Dietetic Practice

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in North Dakota.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of North Dakota.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in North Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in North Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in North Dakota.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

North Dakota State Board of Architecture (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in North Dakota.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

North Dakota Board of Medicine

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in North Dakota.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in North Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in North Dakota. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in North Dakota.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in North Dakota. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

North Dakota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

North Dakota Board of Athletic Trainers

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in North Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in North Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in North Dakota.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in North Dakota.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in North Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in North Dakota.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

North Dakota Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in North Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in North Dakota to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in North Dakota to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in North Dakota for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in North Dakota.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in North Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in North Dakota.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

North Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in North Dakota.

Ohio

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Ohio through passage of a charter by the Ohio legislature in 1870.

Licensing Agency

Ohio Department of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Ohio Architects Board

Completion of NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Ohio.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Bar Admissions

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Ohio. In addition, actual work experience hours will also be required.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Ohio.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program meets educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Ohio.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Ohio.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Ohio.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Ohio.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

State Medical Board of Ohio (Dietitian)

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Ohio. Individuals will also need to complete an accredited Dietetic Internship before applying for licensure.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to practice dietetics in the state of Ohio.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Ohio Department of Education

Completion of Kent State's educator licensure programs meet requirements to apply for an educator license or endorsement in Ohio.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Ohio Landscape Architects Board

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Ohio.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

State Medical Board of Ohio

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Ohio.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Ohio Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Ohio.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Ohio. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Ohio.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Ohio Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports

Completion of the Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administration Graduate Certificate programs will lead to licensure in Ohio.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

Completion of Kent State's ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Occupational Therapist license in Ohio.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Ohio.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Ohio.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

State

Tri-C Peace Officer Basic Training Academy: Cleveland, Ohio

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Ohio.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Ohio Board of Psychology

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program meets educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Ohio.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Ohio.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Ohio Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Ohio.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Ohio to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Ohio to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Ohio for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

State Medical Board of Ohio

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Ohio.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. programs meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Ohio.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Ohio.

Oklahoma

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Oklahoma through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Oklahoma Board of Licensed Architects, Landscape Architects, and Registered Interior Designers

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Oklahoma.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Oklahoma Board of Bar Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Oklahoma.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health

Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Oklahoma.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Oklahoma.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Oklahoma.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Oklahoma.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Oklahoma.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Oklahoma Medical Board (Licensed and Provisional Dietitians)

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Oklahoma.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Oklahoma.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Oklahoma State Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Oklahoma.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Oklahoma.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Oklahoma.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Oklahoma Board of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architects, and Registered Interior Designers

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Oklahoma.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Oklahoma.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Oklahoma.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Oklahoma. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Oklahoma.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Long Term Care Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Oklahoma. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Oklahoma Medical Board (Occupational Therapy)

Oklahoma Medical Board (Physical Therapy)

Oklahoma Medical Board (Athletic Trainer)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Oklahoma.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Oklahoma.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Oklahoma.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Oklahoma.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Oklahoma.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Oklahoma.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Oklahoma Medical Board

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Oklahoma.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Oklahoma to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Oklahoma to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Oklahoma for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Oklahoma.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Oklahoma.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Oklahoma.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Oklahoma Veterinary Board

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Oklahoma.

Oregon

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Oregon through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Oregon Office of Degree Authorization

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Oregon.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Oregon.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists

Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Oregon.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Oregon.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Oregon.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Oregon.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Oregon.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Oregon Board of Licensed Dietitians

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Oregon.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Oregon.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Oregon.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Oregon.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Oregon.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Oregon Landscape Architect Board

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Oregon.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Oregon Medical Board

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Oregon.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Oregon State Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Oregon.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Oregon. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Oregon.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Oregon Health Licensing Office

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs meet educational requirements in Oregon. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board

Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board

Oregon Health Authority (Athletic Trainer)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Oregon.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Oregon.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Oregon.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Oregon.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Oregon.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Oregon.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Oregon Board of Medical Imaging

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Oregon.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Oregon to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Oregon to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Oregon for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Oregon Health Licensing Office (Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board)

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Oregon.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Oregon.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Oregon.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Oregon.

Pennsylvania

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Pennsylvania through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Pennsylvania Department of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Pennsylvania State Architects Licensure Board

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Pennsylvania.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Pennsylvania.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Pennsylvania.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Pennsylvania.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Pennsylvania.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Pennsylvania.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Pennsylvania Board of Nursing (Dietitian-Nutritionist)

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Pennsylvania.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Pennsylvania.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Pennsylvania Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Pennsylvania.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Pennsylvania.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Pennsylvania.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

State Board of Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Pennsylvania.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Pennsylvania.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Pennsylvania.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Pennsylvania. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Pennsylvania.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Pennsylvania Department of State for Professional Licensing

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Pennsylvania. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy and Licensure

Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy

Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine (Athletic Trainer)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Pennsylvania.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Pennsylvania.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Pennsylvania.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Pennsylvania.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Pennsylvania.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Pennsylvania.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Pennsylvania.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Pennsylvania to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Pennsylvania to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Pennsylvania for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Pennsylvania.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Pennsylvania.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Pennsylvania.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Rhode Island through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Rhode Island Division of Design Professionals

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Rhode Island.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Rhode Island Supreme Court, Board of Bar Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Rhode Island.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Rhode Island Board of Marriage, Family and Mental Health Therapy

Rhode Island Board of Social Work Examiners

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Rhode Island.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Rhode Island.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Rhode Island.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Rhode Island.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Rhode Island.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Rhode Island Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Rhode Island.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a   Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Rhode Island.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Rhode Island Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Rhode Island.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Rhode Island.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Rhode Island.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

State of Rhode Island Division of Design Professionals (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's has not determined whether completion of the LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Rhode Island.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Rhode Island Department of Health (Physicians)

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Rhode Island.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Rhode Island Department of Health Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Rhode Island.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Rhode Island. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Rhoda Island.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Rhode Island Department of Health for Nursing Home Administration

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Rhode Island. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Rhode Island Department of Health (Occupational Therapy)

Rhode Island Department of Health (Physical Therapy)

Rhode Island Department of Health (Athletic Trainer)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Rhode Island.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Rhode Island.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Rhode Island.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Rhode Island.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Rhode Island Department of Health (Psychology)

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Rhode Island.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Rhode Island.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Rhode Island Department of Health (Radiologic Technology)

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Rhode Island.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Rhode Island to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Rhode Island to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Rhode Island for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Rhode Island Department of Health (Respiratory Care Practitioners Board)

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Rhode Island.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Rhode Island Department of Health (Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology)

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Rhode Island.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Rhode Island Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Rhode Island.

South Carolina

Kent State University is authorized to operate in South Carolina through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in South Carolina.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Supreme Court of South Carolina, Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in South Carolina.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Prof. Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists & Psycho-Educational Spec

South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in South Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in South Carolina.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in South Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in South Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in South Carolina.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

South Carolina Panel for Dietetics

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in South Carolina.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of South Carolina.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

South Carolina State Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in South Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in South Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in South Carolina.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

South Dakota Board of Technical Professions (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in South Carolina.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in South Carolina.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in South Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in South Carolina. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in South Carolina.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs meet educational requirements in South Carolina. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in South Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in South Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in South Carolina.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in South Carolina.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in South Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in South Carolina.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in South Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in South Carolina to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in South Carolina to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in South Carolina for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in South Carolina.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

South Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in South Carolina.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in South Carolina.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in South Carolina.

South Dakota

Kent State University is authorized to operate in South Dakota through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

South Dakota Secretary of State

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

South Dakota Board of Technical Professionals

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in South Dakota.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

South Dakota Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in South Dakota.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists

South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners

Professional Counselor

Completion Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in South Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in South Dakota.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in South Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in South Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in South Dakota.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners (Licensed Nutritionist/Dietitian)

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in South Dakota.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to practice dietetics in the state of South Dakota.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

South Dakota Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in South Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in South Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in South Dakota.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

South Dakota Board of Technical Professions (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in South Dakota.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in South Dakota.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in South Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in South Dakota. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in South Dakota.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

South Dakota Board of Nursing Facility Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in South Dakota. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers) 

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in South Dakota

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in South Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in South Dakota.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in South Dakota.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

South Dakota Board of Psychologist Examiners

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in South Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in South Dakota.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

South Dakota does not require state licensure or certification to work as a radiologic technologist.

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in South Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in South Dakota to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in South Dakota to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in South Dakota for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in South Dakota.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in South Dakota.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in South Dakota.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

South Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in South Dakota.

Tennessee

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Tennessee through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Tennessee Higher Education Commission

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Tennessee.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Tennessee Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Tennessee.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Tennessee Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Pastoral Therapists

Tennessee Board of Social Workers

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Tennessee.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Tennessee.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Tennessee.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Tennessee.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Tennessee.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Tennessee Board of Dietitians/Nutritionist Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Tennessee.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Tennessee.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Tennessee Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Tennessee.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Tennessee.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Tennessee.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Tennessee.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Tennessee.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Tennessee.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Tennessee. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Tennessee.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Tennessee Board of Nursing Home Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Tennessee. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy

Tennessee Board of Athletic Trainers

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Tennessee.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Tennessee.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Tennessee.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Tennessee.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Tennessee Board of Examiners of Psychology

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program meets educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Tennessee.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Tennessee.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Tennessee Department of Health (Health Professional Boards)

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Tennessee.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Tennessee to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Tennessee to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Tennessee for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Tennessee.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Tennessee Board of Communication Disorders and Sciences

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Tennessee.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Tennessee.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Tennessee.

Texas

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Texas through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

*Please note:
Kent State University

  1. is not regulated in Texas under this Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code;
  2. is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
  3. To file a complaints about the program, follow the KSU Administrative Academic Complaint Policy.

Licensing Agency

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Texas.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Texas Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Texas.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Texas Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners

Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Texas.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Texas.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Texas.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Texas.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (Dietitian)

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Texas.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Texas.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Texas Education Agency

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Texas.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Texas.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Texas.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Texas.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Texas Medical Board

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Texas.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Texas Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Texas.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Texas. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Texas.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Texas NF Administrators Licensing and Enforcement

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Texas. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Athletic Trainer)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Texas.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Texas

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Texas.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Texas.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Texas Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Texas.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Texas.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Texas Medical Board

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Texas.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Texas to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Texas to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Texas for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Texas Medical Board - Professional Licensing and Certification Unit

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Texas.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists)

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Texas.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Texas.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Texas.

Utah

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Utah through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Utah Division of Consumer Protection

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Utah Department of Commerce - Architecture

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Utah.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Utah State Bar

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Utah.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Utah Department of Commerce - Social Work

Utah Department of Commerce - Counselor

Utah Department of Commerce - Marriage & Family Therapy

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Utah.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Utah.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Utah.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Utah.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Utah.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Utah Department of Commerce - Certified Dietitian

Completion Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Utah.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Utah.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Utah State Board of Education

Kent State educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Utah.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Utah.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Utah.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Utah Department of Commerce - Landscape Architecture

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Utah.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Utah Department of Health Licensing

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Utah.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Utah Department of Commerce - Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Utah.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Utah. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Utah.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Utah Health Facility Administrator

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Utah. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Utah Department of Commerce - Occupational Therapy

Utah Department of Commerce - Physical Therapy

Utah Department of Commerce - Athletic Trainer

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Utah.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Utah.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Utah.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Utah.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Utah Department of Commerce - Psychology

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Utah.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Utah.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Utah Department of Commerce - Radiologic Technology

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Utah.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Utah to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Utah to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Utah for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Utah Department of Commerce - Respiratory Care

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Utah.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Utah Department of Commerce - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Utah.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Utah.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Utah Department of Commerce - Veterinary

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Utah.

Vermont

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Vermont through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Vermont Agency of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Vermont Secretary of State

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Vermont.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Vermont Office of Attorney Licensing

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Vermont.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Vermont Secretary of State (Professional Regulation) 

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Vermont.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Vermont.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Vermont.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Vermont.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Vermont.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Vermont Secretary of State (Dietitians)

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Vermont.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to practice dietetics in the state of Vermont.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Vermont Agency of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Vermont.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Vermont.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Vermont.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Vermont Secretary of State (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Vermont.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Vermont Board of Medical Practice

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Vermont.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Vermont Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Vermont.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Vermont. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Vermont.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Vermont Office of Professional Regulation

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs meet educational requirements in Vermont. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Vermont Secretary of State (Athletic Trainer)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Vermont.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Vermont.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Vermont.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Vermont.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Vermont.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Vermont.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Vermont Board of Radiologic Technology

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Vermont.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Vermont to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Vermont to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Vermont for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Vermont Office of Professional Regulation

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Vermont.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Vermont Secretary of State (Speech-Language Pathologist)

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Vermont.

Completion of Kent State's CAA- and ACAE-accredited Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for an Audiologist license in Vermont.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Vermont Secretary of State (Veterinary Medicine)

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Vermont.

Virginia

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Virginia through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Virginia State Council of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Virginia.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Virginia Board of Bar Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meets state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Virginia.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Virginia Board of Counseling

Virginia Board of Social Work

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Virginia.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Virginia.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Virginia Board of Health Professions

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Virginia.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Virginia.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Virginia Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Virginia.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Virginia.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Virginia Board of Medicine

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Virginia.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Virginia Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Virginia. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Virginia.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Virginia Department of Health Professions

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs meet educational requirements in Virginia. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Virginia Occupational Therapy Advisory Board

Virginia Board of Physical Therapy

Virginia Athletic Trainers Advisory Board

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Virginia.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Virginia.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Virginia Board of Psychology

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Virginia.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Virginia Board of Medicine

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Virginia to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Virginia to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Virginia for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Virginia Board of Medicine (Advisory Board on Respiratory Therapy)

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Virginia.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Virginia.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Virginia.

Washington

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Washington through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Washington Student Achievement Council

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Washington State Department of Licensing

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Washington.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Washington State Bar Association

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Washington.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Washington State Department of Health

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Washington.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Washington.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Washington.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Washington.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Washington.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Washington State Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Washington.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Washington.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Washington.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Washington.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Washington.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Washington State Department of Licensing (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Washington.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Washington Medical Commission

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Washington.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Washington Nursing Commission

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Washington.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Washington. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Washington.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Washington State Department Health for Nursing Home Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Washington. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Washington State Department of Health (Occupational Therapy)

Washington State Department of Health (Physical Therapy)

Washington State Department of Health (Athletic Trainer)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Washington.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Washington.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Washington.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Washington.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Washington State Department of Health (Psychologist)

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Washington.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Washington.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Washington State Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Washington.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Washington to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Washington to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Washington for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Washington Department of Health (Respiratory Care Program)

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Washington.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Washington Department of Health (Speech-Language Pathologist)

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Washington.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Washington.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Washington State Department of Health (Veterinarian)

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Washington.

West Virginia

Kent State University is authorized to operate in West Virginia through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

West Virginia Board of Architects

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in West Virginia.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

West Virginia Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in West Virginia.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling

West Virginia Board of Social Work

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in West Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in West Virginia.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in West Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in West Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in West Virginia.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in West Virginia.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of West Virginia.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

West Virginia Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in West Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in West Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in West Virginia.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

West Virginia State Board of Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in West Virginia.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

West Virginia Board of Medicine

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in West Virginia.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

West Virginia RN Board

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in West Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in West Virginia. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in West Virginia.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

West Virginia Nursing Home Administrator’s Licensing Board

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in West Virginia. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy

West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy

West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy (Athletic Trainer)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in West Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in West Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in West Virginia.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in West Virginia.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in West Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in West Virginia.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in West Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in West Virginia to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in West Virginia to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in West Virginia for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in West Virginia.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

West Virginia Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in West Virginia.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in West Virginia.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in West Virginia.

Wisconsin

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Wisconsin through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Wisconsin Educational Approval Board

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Wisconsin.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Wisconsin.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Wisconsin.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Wisconsin.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Wisconsin.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Wisconsin.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Wisconsin.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (Dietitian)

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Wisconsin.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Wisconsin.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Wisconsin.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Wisconsin.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Wisconsin.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Wisconsin Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Professional Land Surveyors

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Wisconsin.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Wisconsin.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Wisconsin.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Wisconsin. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Wisconsin.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Wisconsin. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Occupational Therapy)

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Physical Therapy)

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Wisconsin.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Wisconsin.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Wisconsin.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Wisconsin.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Wisconsin.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Wisconsin.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Wisconsin.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Wisconsin to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Wisconsin to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Wisconsin for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioners Examining Council

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Wisconsin.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Hearing and Speech Examining Board)

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Wisconsin.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Wisconsin.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Wisconsin.

Wyoming

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Wyoming through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Wyoming Department of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

Wyoming Board of Architects and Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Wyoming.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

Wyoming Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Wyoming.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Wyoming.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in Wyoming.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Wyoming.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Wyoming.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Wyoming.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

Wyoming Dietetics Licensing Board

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Wyoming.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to practice dietetics in the state of Wyoming.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Wyoming.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Wyoming.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Wyoming.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

Wyoming Board of Architects and Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Wyoming.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

Wyoming Board of Medicine

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Wyoming.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

Wyoming State Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Wyoming.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Wyoming. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Wyoming.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

Wyoming State Board of Nursing Home Administrators

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Wyoming. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

Wyoming Board of Occupational Therapy

Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy

Wyoming Athletic Training Board

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Wyoming.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Wyoming.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Wyoming.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Wyoming.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

Wyoming Board of Psychology

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Wyoming.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Wyoming.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

Wyoming Board of Radiologic Technologists

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Wyoming.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Wyoming to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Wyoming to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Wyoming for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

Wyoming State Board for Respiratory Care

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Wyoming.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

Wyoming State Board of Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Wyoming.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Wyoming.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

Wyoming Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Wyoming.

American Samoa

Kent State University is authorized to operate in American Samoa through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Department of Commerce American Samoa Government

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

Territory

American Samoa Government Dept. of Public Works, Architecture & Engineering Division

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in American Samoa.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

Territory

American Samoa Bar Association

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet educational requirements to work as a paralegal in American Samoa.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

Territory

American Samoa Government Dept. of Human and Social Services

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in American Samoa.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in American Samoa.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in American Samoa.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in American Samoa.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in American Samoa.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

Territory

American Samoa Department of Health 

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in American Samoa.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in American Samoa.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

Territory

American Samoa Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in American Samoa.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in American Samoa.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in American Samoa.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

Territory

American Samoa Government Dept. of Public Works, Architecture & Engineering Division

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in American Samoa.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

Territory

American Samoa Department of Health 

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in American Samoa.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

Territory

American Samoa Department of Health 

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program does not meet educational requirements to apply for an RN license in American Samoa.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) does not meet educational requirements to apply for licenses in American Samoa. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in American Samoa.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

Territory

American Samoa Department of Health 

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in American Samoa. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

Territory

American Samoa Department of Health 

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in American Samoa.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in American Samoa.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in American Samoa.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in American Samoa.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

Territory

American Samoa Department of Health 

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in American Samoa.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in American Samoa.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Territory

American Samoa Department of Health 

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in American Samoa.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in American Samoa to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in American Samoa to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in American Samoa for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

Territory

American Samoa Department of Health 

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in American Samoa.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Territory

American Samoa Department of Health 

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in American Samoa.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in American Samoa.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

Territory

American Samoa Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in American Samoa.

District of Columbia

Kent State University is authorized to operate in the District of Columbia through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

State

District of Columbia Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in the District of Columbia.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

State

District of Columbia Courts Committee on Admissions

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet educational requirements to work as a paralegal in the District of Columbia.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

State

District of Columbia Department of Health

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in the District of Columbia.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in the District of Columbia.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. meets educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in the District of Columbia.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the District of Columbia.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in the District of Columbia.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

State

District of Columbia Department of Health (Dietetics)

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements for a Dietitian license in the District of Columbia.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the District of Columbia.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

State

District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in the District of Columbia.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in the District of Columbia.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in the District of Columbia.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

State

District of Columbia Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in the District of Columbia.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

State

District of Columbia Board of Medicine

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in the District of Columbia.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

State

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in the District of Columbia.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in the District of Columbia. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in the District of Columbia.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

State

District of Columbia DC Health Board of Long-Term Care Administration

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in the District of Columbia. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

State

District of Columbia Department of Health (Occupational Therapy)

District of Columbia Department of Health (Physical Therapy, Athletic Training)

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the District of Columbia.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in the District of Columbia.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in the District of Columbia.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in the District of Columbia.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

State

District of Columbia Department of Health (Psychology Licensing)

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in the District of Columbia.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in the District of Columbia.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State

The District of Columbia does not require state licensure or certification to work as a radiologic technologist.

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S.Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in the District of Columbia.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in the District of Columbia to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in the District of Columbia to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in District of Columbia for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

State

District of Columbia Health Department

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in the District of Columbia.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

State

District of Columbia Department of Health (Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology)

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in the District of Columbia.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in the District of Columbia.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

State

District of Columbia Department of Health (Veterinarians Licensing)

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in the District of Columbia.

Guam

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Guam through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Guam Commission for Educator Certification

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

Territory

Guam Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Guam.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

Territory

Guam Board of Law Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Guam.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

Territory

Guam Board of Social Work

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Guam.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Guam.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Guam.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Guam.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Guam.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

Territory

Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Guam.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Guam.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

Territory

Guam Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Guam.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Guam.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Guam.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

Territory

Guam Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Puerto Rico.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

Territory

Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Guam

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

Territory

Guam Board of Nurse Examiners

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Guam.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Guam. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Guam.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

Territory

Guam Health and Professional Licensing/EMS Office

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Guam. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

Territory

Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Guam

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Guam.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Guam.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Guam.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

Territory

Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Guam.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Guam.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Territory

Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Guam.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Guam to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Guam to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Guam for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

Territory

Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Guam.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Territory

Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Guam.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Guam.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

Territory

Guam Health Professional Licensing/EMS Office

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Guam.

Northern Mariana Islands

Kent State University is authorized to operate in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

CNMI Board of Professional Licensing

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

Territory

CNMI Board of Professional Licensing

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in CNMI.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

Territory

CNMI Board of Professional Licensing

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. and Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in CNMI.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

Territory

CNMI Board of Professional Licensing/Healthcare Professions

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in CNMI.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in CNMI.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in CNMI.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in CNMI.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in CNMI.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

Territory

CNMI Board of Professional Licensing/Healthcare Professions

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in CNMI.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in CNMI.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

Territory

CNMI PSS 

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in CNMI.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in CNMI.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in CNMI.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

Territory

CNMI Board of Professional Licensing

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in CNMI.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

Territory

CNMI Board of Professional Licensing/Healthcare Professions

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in CNMI.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

Territory

CNMI Board of Professional Licensing/Healthcare Professions

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in CNMI.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in CNMI. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in CNMI.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

Territory

CNMI Board of Professional Licensing/Healthcare Professions

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in CNMI. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

Territory

CNMI Board of Professional Licensing/Healthcare Professions

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in CNMI.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in CNMI.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in CNMI.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in CNMI.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

Territory

CNMI Board of Professional Licensing/Healthcare Professions

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in CNMI.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in CNMI.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Territory

CNMI Board of Professional Licensing/Healthcare Professions

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in CNMI.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in CNMI to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in CNMI to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in CNMI for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

Territory

CNMI Board of Professional Licensing/Healthcare Professions

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in CNMI.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Territory

CNMI Board of Professional Licensing/Healthcare Professions

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in CNMI.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in CNMI.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

Territory

CNMI Saipan Humane Society

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in CNMI.

Puerto Rico

Kent State University is authorized to operate in Puerto Rico through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

Puerto Rico Council on Education

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

Territory

Puerto Rico Board of Examiners of Architects and Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in Puerto Rico.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

Territory

Puerto Rico Board of Bar Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. or Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in Puerto Rico.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

Territory

Puerto Rico Professional Social Workers Board

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Puerto Rico.

Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in Puerto Rico.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in Puerto Rico.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Puerto Rico.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Puerto Rico.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

Territory

Puerto Rico Department of Health 

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in Puerto Rico.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Puerto Rico.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

Territory

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in Puerto Rico.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in Puerto Rico.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in Puerto Ric0.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

Territory

Board of Examiners of Architects and Landscape Architects

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in Puerto Rico.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

Territory

Puerto Rico Department of Health 

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in Puerto Rico.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

Territory

Puerto Rico Board of Nursing Examiners

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in Puerto Rico.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in Puerto Rico. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in Puerto Rico.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

Territory

Puerto Rico Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in Puerto Rico. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

Territory

Puerto Rico Department of Health (Occupational Therapy) 

Puerto Rico Department of Health (Physical Therapy) 

Completion of Kent State’s ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Puerto Rico.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in Puerto Rico.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. programs meet educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in Puerto Rico.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in Puerto Rico.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

Territory

Puerto Rico Board of Health (Psychology)

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Puerto Rico.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in Puerto Rico.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Territory

Puerto Rico Department of Health (Radiologists)

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in Puerto Rico.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Puerto Rico to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in Puerto Rico to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in Puerto Rico for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

Territory

Puerto Rico Department of Health (Respiratory Care) 

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Puerto Rico.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Territory

Puerto Rico Department of Health (Speech & Hearing)

Puerto Rico Licensing Requirements (ASHA)

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in Puerto Rico.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in Puerto Rico.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

Territory

Puerto Rico Board of Veterinary Medicine

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Puerto Rico.

Virgin Islands

Kent State University is authorized to operate in the Virgin Islands through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Kent State's approval for institutional participation was granted by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in September 2015.

Licensing Agency

University of the Virgin Islands

Professional Board Licensure

Architect Board

National

National Council on Architectural Registration Boards

Territory

Virgin Islands Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs

Completion of Kent State's NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an architect in the Virgin Islands.

Bar Admission Office

National

National Conference of Bar Examiners

American Bar Association (ABA)

Territory

Virgin Islands Committee of Bar Examiners

Completion of Kent State's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies-B.A. or Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate programs meet state educational requirements to work as a paralegal in the Virgin Islands.

Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

National

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

Territory

Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs

Professional Counselor

Completion of Kent State's Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate and Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate programs meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Counselor license in the Virgin Islands.

 Completion of Kent State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.Ed. program does not meet educational requirements for licensed professional counselor in the Virgin Islands.

Social Work

Completion of Kent State's Social Work-B.S.W. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for ASWB exam in the Virgin Islands.

Completion of Kent State's Human Services-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Social Worker Assistant license, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant I & II, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the Virgin Islands.

Completion of Kent State's Human Development & Family Science-B.S. program meets the educational requirements for Certified Family Life Educator in Virgin Islands.

Dietetics Board

National

Commission on Dietetic Registration

Territory

Virgin Islands Dietitian Licensure Board

No license is currently required to practice dietetics in the Virgin Islands.

Completion of Kent State's ACEND-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program meets educational requirements to apply for a Dietitian license in the Virgin Islands.

Completion of Kent State’s ACEND-accredited Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program meets educational requirements to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in the Virgin Islands.

Educator Licensure or Certification Agencies

National

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)

Territory

Virgin Islands Department of Education

Kent State's educator licensure programs need to be viewed to determine if requirements are met to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in the Virgin Islands.

Completion of Kent State's Art Education-B.F.A. does not meet the educational requirements in the Virgin Islands.

Completion of Kent State's Music Education-B.M. does not meet the educational requirements in the Virgin Islands.

Landscape Architects Board

National

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards

Territory

Virgin Islands Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs (Landscape Architect)

Completion of Kent State's LAAB-accredited Landscape Architecture-M.LA I program meets educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as a landscape architect in the Virgin Islands.

Medical Board

National

American Medical Technologists

Territory

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health (Medical Examiners)

Completion of Kent State's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science-B.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Exam and American Medical Technologists in the Virgin Islands.

Nursing Board

National

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

NCLEX Exam

Territory

Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets educational requirements to apply for an RN license in the Virgin Islands.

Completion of Kent State's CCNE-accredited APRN Certificates (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate) meets educational requirements to apply for licenses in the Virgin Islands. These certificates meet the educational requirements for the national certification exam.

Completion of Kent State's ACEN-accredited Nursing (A.D.N.)-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in the Virgin Islands.

Nursing Home Administrator Board

National

NAB-National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

Territory

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Long-term Care Administration and the Nursing Home Administrators Graduate Certificate programs does not meet educational requirements in the Virgin Islands. Individual license requirements for nursing home administrators and health services executives vary per state and may include a state exam and additional continuing educational hours.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

National

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

Territory

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for an Occupational Therapist license in the Virgin Islands.

Completion of Kent State's CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to sit for National Physical Therapy exam in the Virgin Islands.

Completion of Kent State's CAATE-accredited Athletic Training-M.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for an Athletic Trainer license in the Virgin Islands.

Police Officer, Probation Officer, Loss Prevention, Court Officers

National

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Completion of Kent State's Peace Officers Training Academy Undergraduate Certificate does not meet the requirements in the Virgin Islands.

Psychology Board

National

American Board of Professional Psychology-(ABPP)

Territory

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health (Psychology)

Completion of Kent States APA-accredited School Psychology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in the Virgin Islands.

Completion of Kent State's APA-accredited School Psychology-Ed.S. program does not meet educational requirements to sit for the EPPP exam in the Virgin Islands.

Radiologic Science and Therapy Board

National

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Territory

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's Radiologic Technology-A.T.S.Radiologic Technology-A.A.S. and Radiologic Imaging Sciences-B.R.I.T. concentrations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy, meets educational requirements in the Virgin Islands.

Completion of Kent State's Mammography Undergraduate Certificate meets the educational requirements in the Virgin Islands to be eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State's Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate meets the requirements in the Virgin Islands to complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Completion of Kent State’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Undergraduate Certificate meets requirements in the Virgin Islands for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 

Respiratory Care Board

National

American Association for Respiratory Care

Territory

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's Respiratory Therapy-A.A.S. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in the Virgin Islands.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boards

National

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Territory

U.S. Virgin Islands Speech & Hearing Professionals Board

Completion of Kent State's CAA-accredited Speech-Language Pathology-M.A. program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Speech-Language Pathologist license in the Virgin Islands.

Completion of Kent State's Audiology-Ph.D. program does not meet educational requirements in the Virgin Islands.

Veterinary Board

National

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)

Territory

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health

Completion of Kent State's AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology-A.A.S. program meets educational requirements to apply for licensure as a Veterinary Technician in the Virgin Islands.