Professional Licensure Programs & Degrees
Some professions (e.g. speech pathologists, lawyers, teachers, psychologists, etc.) require that you obtain licensure or certification beyond your degree in order to hold a position in that field. Professional Licensure regulations and requirements vary from field to field, and from state to state. Each stateÌýandÌýU.S. territory has an authority, be it public or private, that is responsible for overseeing the licensureÌýrequirements of the various professions in that state.
For students that are considering enrolling in, or are currently enrolled in, a program that leads to professional licensure, ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï strongly recommends you to contact the appropriate department or programÌýto determine the educational requirements and review whether or not the education provided at ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï will allow you to sit for the applicable licensing exam in the state where you are located or intend to later seek employment.Ìý Students should also consider contacting the applicable licensing board to determine any additional requirements, beyond the degree program, that may need to be fulfilled in order to obtain licensure in a particular state as some licensing boards and states may require additional post-graduation examinations or coursework, additional experience, licensing fees, criminal background checks, or other actions prior to you obtaining licensure.
Below, you can review the list of programs that lead to professional licensure as well as those that have not been designed to lead to licensure, but may assist you in achieving a professional licensure or certification in a field later, as well as the states and territories where, upon completion of your degree, you would be eligible for the licensure exam and the contact information of the applicable state regulating agency.
Please note: Licensing requirements are often evolving, and ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï will make every effort to keep this information up to date, however students are encouraged to inquire with the appropriate licensing board in your state (or the state where you intend to practice or work) in order to ask any questions regarding licensure and confirm that you understand the requirements for licensure or reciprocity.
Current and prospective students will be notified directly via email should it be determined they are applying to or enrolled in academic programs that do not meet the educational requirements for licensureÌýin the state in which they are located.ÌýFor this reason, it is important that ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï students update their location should it change while completing their education.ÌýCurrent students can change or update their locationÌýaddress in Ìýthrough their profile and should regularly review their location information for accuracy.
Degree programs in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and Audiology are designed to provide a theoretically and clinically rich learning experience for students planning to work as audiologists or speech-language pathologists in medical, educational, and private practice settings. ÌýStates have varied requirements for practitioners of speech-language pathology and audiology (e.g. additional externship hours,Ìýearning theÌý, etc.)ÌýandÌýstudentsÌýare reminded to contact the applicable licensing board in the state where they are planning on looking for employment.
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The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï has determined that the education provided in the M.A.-SLP program does not meet educational requirements for licensure in the following territories:
Licensure and certification requirements for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants very by state and may include completion of clinical hours in addition to minimum educational requirements (e.g., associate's degree, bachelors degree, etc.). The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SPLA) Certificate will not, by itself, meet the SPLA education requirements in any state where licensure for the field is required. The SPLA Certificate at ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï requires a bachelor's degree and/or completion of other educational prerequisites prior to admission, and provides the clinical experience necessary to compliment a student's prior education required for SPLA certification in Colorado.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï encourages program applicants to contact the applicable state agency below, regardless of whether or not licensure is required, before applying to the certificate program to determine if the clinical experiences provided would be acceptable by the state or territory as a complement to their education in order to pursue licensure and employment.
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- No Information on SPLA certification available
- SPLA and support personnel not regulated, contact state for more information
- SPLA regulated by state department of education or local school boards
- Clinical hours must be completed in KS and supervised by a KS licensed SLP
In order to obtain a license to practice law, you must become admitted to the bar in the jurisdiction in which you plan to work.Ìý The highest court in each state and territory sets the requirements for admission to practice law. The format of the bar exam will vary by jurisdiction, but may include one or more of the following: the Multi-state Bar Exam (MBE), the Multi-state Performance Test (MPT), the Multi-state Essay Exam (MEE), or the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE).Ìý Colorado Law maintains general information regarding the bar examination, the bar admission process, and reciprocity on its website.Ìý The application process for the bar exam typically requires submitting significant background information so your character and fitness to practice law can be assessed, earning a sufficient score on the bar exam, as well as other other requirements. The National Conference of Bar Examiners provides a , which contains a synopsis of each state’s bar admission requirements - including those beyond the educational requirements - and relevant dates.ÌýÌý
Currently, successful completion of the JD or the LLM at the ºÚÁϳԹÏ, College of Law meets the educational requirements to sit for the bar exam in every state and U.S. territory. Additional requirements beyond your education and application deadlines vary from state to state.Ìý You are encouraged to check the information for the state(s) you are interested in becoming licensed in as soon as possible. Ìý
State & Territory Office's of Attorney Admissions:
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The PhD in Psychology at the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï offers doctoral education and training with an optional subplan in clinical psychology, the main goal of which is to train clinical scientists who will produce and apply scientific knowledge in understanding, assessing, preventing, and treating emotional and behavioral problems, and to prepare students for academic and applied research careers.Ìý It has not been designed to train private practitioners.Ìý If private practice is your sole goal, this program may not be the right fit for you.Ìý We are looking for students interested in pursuing a career in academic/research clinical work.Ìý If you have little interest in teaching or research, you might want to consider other programs.
The practice of psychology is regulated at the state level.Ìý Each state licensing authority or board determines the specific educational and training requirements for licensure in their State. The number of clinical and practicum hours vary by state and territory. If you plan on seeking licensure outside of Colorado, please be sure to review the applicable board (below) so that you are able to plan accordingly and obtain the appropriate number of predoctoral hours as required.Ìý Additionally, many states require post-doctoral training as well a additional training and/or examinations beyond the educational requirements.Ìý Please make sure your are aware of any additional licensure requirements.
The ºÚÁϳԹÏ, to the best of its ability, has determined that the curriculum offered in the PhD in Psychology, clinical subplan, meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in each of the states and territories listed below
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The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï has determined that the curriculum offered in the PhD in Psychology, clinical subplan, does not meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in each of the states and territories listed below:
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- BS in Business Administration, Accounting Emphasis; Master of Science in Accounting; Master of Science in Taxation
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure requirements are set s