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HEOA DISCLOSURES
Program Statistics
State Licensure Information for PCOM Programs
PCOM academic programs meet curricular requirements for state licensure as described
below. Please review the information for your program for additional details.
Applied Behavior Analysis (MS)
The
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the MS degree and board certification
in behavior analysis by national standards established by the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board (BACB). The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified specific
courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified
Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants
will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take
the examination. Students who complete the degree will have the coursework required
for Board Certification in Behavior Analysis and may be eligible for specific licensure
in all 50 states based on the academic curriculum. The program meets the requirements
for the behavior specialist license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (LBS).
Students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed and
each state has differing licensure requirements regarding licensing as a behavior
specialist and/or behavior analyst. Students who are seeking licensure outside of
Pennsylvania should refer to each state’s licensing board’s website.
The
Association for Behavior Analysis International has a helpful resource for navigating
state and interstate licensure
Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
The
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the PsyD degree by national
standards established by the American Psychological Association (APA). Students who
complete the degree will be eligible for licensure in all 50 states based on the academic
curriculum.
Specifically, the academic curriculum meets state licensing requirements in: Alabama,
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding state jurisprudence
exams, number of postdoctoral training hours, APA-accredited internship mandate, continuing
education credits, etc. Students who are seeking licensure outside of Pennsylvania
should refer to each state’s licensing board’s website.
The
APA has a helpful resource for navigating state and interstate licensure
.
Educational Specialist in School Psychology (MS/EdS)
In combination, the
MS/EdS programs
are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) as an approved Institute
of Higher Education (IHE) for the school psychology certification program. The MS/EdS
is also approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Students
who complete the degree will be eligible for certification in the State of Pennsylvania
and be eligible to be credentialed as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).
The NCSP credential is currently recognized in 35 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona,
Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska,
Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington, as meeting the
requirements for the state school psychologist credential.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and individual state certification requirements may vary. Students who are seeking
certification outside of Pennsylvania should refer to each state’s Department of Education
website.
PCOM has NOT made a determination of certification eligibility based on academic curriculum
in: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island,
Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
The
National Association of School Psychologist website has a helpful resource for navigating
state and interstate licensure.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®)
Students enrolled in the EdS School Psychology program may also earn the MS School
Psychology with specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis program once all criteria
are met. The MS School Psychology meets all curricular requirements for the conferral
of the MS degree and board certification in behavior analysis by national standards
established by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). The Association for
Behavior Analysis International has verified specific courses toward the coursework
requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board
Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional
requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. Students
who complete the degree will have the coursework required for Board Certification
in Behavior Analysis and may be eligible for specific licensure in all 50 states based
on the academic curriculum.
The program meets the requirements to become a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS)
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students should be aware that following graduation,
employment is not guaranteed and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding
licensing as a behavior specialist. Students should refer to each state’s licensing
board’s website.
The
Association for Behavior Analysis International has a helpful resource for navigating
state and interstate licensure
.
Medical Laboratory Science (MS)
The
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the M.S. Medical Laboratory
Science degree by national standards established by the National Accrediting Agency
of Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). Students who complete the degree will be
eligible to sit for the certification examination both through American Society of
Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and American Medical Technologists (AMT) based on the academic
curriculum in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado,
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North
Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South
Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West
Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
However, students should be aware that each state has differing licensure requirements
regarding certifications, licensure, additional education requirements, etc. Students
who are seeking licensure outside of Pennsylvania and Georgia should refer to each
state’s licensing board’s website.
PCOM has not made a determination of eligibility for the following states: California,
New York.
The
American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science
has a helpful resource for navigating state and interstate licensure.
Mental Health Counseling (MS)
The
Mental Health Counseling (MHC) program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the Master of Science degree
by national standards established by the Middle States accrediting agency. The Mental
Health Counseling program at PCOM meets the academic curriculum requirements to be
eligible for licensure in Alabama, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa,
Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Hampshire,
Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, and Wyoming.
Students can select specific PCOM electives in order to meet academic curriculum requirements
to be eligible for licensure in Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island,
Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed and
each state has differing licensure requirements regarding state licensing exams, the
number of postgraduate clinical hours, continuing education credits, curricular requirements
and supervisor requirements. Students should refer to each state’s licensing board’s
website in case the state requires additional licensing requirements.
PCOM has NOT made a determination of whether the Mental Health Counseling program
meets state licensing requirements in: Arkansas, California, Indiana, Nevada, Kentucky,
North Carolina, New Mexico, Texas, Maine, and Ohio.
The
American Counseling Association also has a helpful resource for navigating state and
interstate licensure
.
Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
The
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the DO degree by national
standards established by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the Commission
on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). Students who complete the degree will
be eligible for licensure in all 50 states based on the academic curriculum.
Specifically, the academic curriculum meets state licensing requirements in: Alabama,
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding number of attempts to
pass board exams, residency training hours, continuing education credits, etc. Students
who are seeking licensure outside of Pennsylvania and Georgia should refer to each
state’s licensing board’s website.
The
AOA has a helpful resource for navigating state and interstate licensure
.
Pharmacy (PharmD)
The
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the PharmD degree by national
standards established by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Students
who complete the degree will be eligible for licensure in all 50 states based on the
academic curriculum.
Specifically, the academic curriculum meets state licensing requirements in: Alabama,
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding internship/externship
hours, state specific law exams, and prescription compounding exams. Students who
are seeking licensure outside of Georgia should refer to each state’s licensing board’s
website.
The
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy is a helpful resource for navigating state
and interstate licensure
.
The following three (3) states require additional internship/externship hours for
licensure: South Dakota (an additional 260 hours), Vermont and Arkansas (an additional
500 hours).
The following 46 states have no additional internship/externship hours required: Alabama,
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,
Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,
Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,Utah, Virginia, Washington,
West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
PCOM does not have information regarding additional state licensure requirements in
North Carolina.
Physician Assistant Studies (PA)
The
Physician Assistant Studies (PA) program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the master of science degree
by national standards established by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education
for the Physician Assistants (ARC-PA). Students who complete the degree will be eligible
for licensure in all 50 states based on the academic curriculum.
Specifically, the academic curriculum meets state licensing requirements in: Alabama,
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding physician supervision,
prescribing practices, etc. Students who are seeking licensure outside of Pennsylvania
and Georgia should refer to each state’s licensing board’s website.
The
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) has a helpful resource for navigating
state and interstate licensure
.
Physical Therapy (DPT)
The
Doctor of Physical Therapy program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the Doctor of Physical Therapy
(DPT) degree by national standards established by the Commission on Accreditation
in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Students who complete the degree will be eligible
for licensure in all 50 states based on the academic curriculum.
Specifically, the academic curriculum meets state licensing requirements in: Alabama,
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding submission of transcripts,
jurisprudence assessments, criminal background checks, professional liability insurance
coverage, and other conditions. Students who are seeking licensure outside of Georgia
should refer to each state’s licensing board’s website.
The
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) has helpful resources for navigating
state and interstate licensure
.
School Psychology (PsyD)
The
Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology (PsyD) program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the PsyD degree by national
standards established by the American Psychological Association (APA). Students who
complete the degree will be eligible for:
Psychologist Licensure
Students who complete the degree will be eligible for licensure as a psychologist
in all 50 states based on the academic curriculum.
Specifically, the academic curriculum meets state licensing requirements in: Alabama,
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding state jurisprudence
exams, number of postdoctoral training hours, APA accredited internship mandate, continuing
education credits, etc. Students who are seeking licensure outside of Pennsylvania
should refer to each state’s licensing board’s website.
The
APA has a helpful resource for navigating state and interstate licensure.
School Psychology Certification
The PsyD School Psychology Program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
(PDE) as an approved Institute of Higher Education (IHE) for the school psychology
certification program. The PsyD Program is also accredited by the National Association
of School Psychologists (NASP). Students who complete the degree will be eligible
for certification in the State of Pennsylvania and be eligible to be credentialed
as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).
The NCSP credential is currently recognized in 35 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona,
Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska,
Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington, as meeting the
requirements for the state school psychologist credential.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and individual state certification requirements may vary. Students who are seeking
certification outside of Pennsylvania should refer to each state’s Department of Education
website.
PCOM has NOT made a determination of certification eligibility based on academic curriculum
in: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island,
Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
The
National Association of School Psychologists has a helpful resource for navigating
state certification
.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®)
Students enrolled in the PsyD School Psychology program may also earn the MS School
Psychology with specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis The MS School Psychology
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the MS degree and board certification
in behavior analysis by national standards established by the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board (BACB). The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified specific
courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified
Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants
will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take
the examination. Students who complete the degree will have the coursework required
for Board Certification in Behavior Analysis and may be eligible for specific licensure
in all 50 states based on the academic curriculum.
The program meets the requirements to become a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS)
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students should be aware that following graduation,
employment is not guaranteed and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding
licensing as a behavior specialist. Students should refer to each state’s licensing
board’s website.
The
Association for Behavior Analysis International has a helpful resource for navigating
state and interstate licensure
.
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HEOA DISCLOSURES
Program Statistics
State Licensure Information for PCOM Programs
PCOM academic programs meet curricular requirements for state licensure as described
below. Please review the information for your program for additional details.
Applied Behavior Analysis (MS)
The
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the MS degree and board certification
in behavior analysis by national standards established by the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board (BACB). The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified specific
courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified
Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants
will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take
the examination. Students who complete the degree will have the coursework required
for Board Certification in Behavior Analysis and may be eligible for specific licensure
in all 50 states based on the academic curriculum. The program meets the requirements
for the behavior specialist license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (LBS).
Students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed and
each state has differing licensure requirements regarding licensing as a behavior
specialist and/or behavior analyst. Students who are seeking licensure outside of
Pennsylvania should refer to each state’s licensing board’s website.
The
Association for Behavior Analysis International has a helpful resource for navigating
state and interstate licensure
Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
The
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the PsyD degree by national
standards established by the American Psychological Association (APA). Students who
complete the degree will be eligible for licensure in all 50 states based on the academic
curriculum.
Specifically, the academic curriculum meets state licensing requirements in: Alabama,
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding state jurisprudence
exams, number of postdoctoral training hours, APA-accredited internship mandate, continuing
education credits, etc. Students who are seeking licensure outside of Pennsylvania
should refer to each state’s licensing board’s website.
The
APA has a helpful resource for navigating state and interstate licensure
.
Educational Specialist in School Psychology (MS/EdS)
In combination, the
MS/EdS programs
are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) as an approved Institute
of Higher Education (IHE) for the school psychology certification program. The MS/EdS
is also approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Students
who complete the degree will be eligible for certification in the State of Pennsylvania
and be eligible to be credentialed as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).
The NCSP credential is currently recognized in 35 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona,
Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska,
Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington, as meeting the
requirements for the state school psychologist credential.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and individual state certification requirements may vary. Students who are seeking
certification outside of Pennsylvania should refer to each state’s Department of Education
website.
PCOM has NOT made a determination of certification eligibility based on academic curriculum
in: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island,
Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
The
National Association of School Psychologist website has a helpful resource for navigating
state and interstate licensure.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®)
Students enrolled in the EdS School Psychology program may also earn the MS School
Psychology with specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis program once all criteria
are met. The MS School Psychology meets all curricular requirements for the conferral
of the MS degree and board certification in behavior analysis by national standards
established by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). The Association for
Behavior Analysis International has verified specific courses toward the coursework
requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board
Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional
requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. Students
who complete the degree will have the coursework required for Board Certification
in Behavior Analysis and may be eligible for specific licensure in all 50 states based
on the academic curriculum.
The program meets the requirements to become a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS)
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students should be aware that following graduation,
employment is not guaranteed and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding
licensing as a behavior specialist. Students should refer to each state’s licensing
board’s website.
The
Association for Behavior Analysis International has a helpful resource for navigating
state and interstate licensure
.
Medical Laboratory Science (MS)
The
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the M.S. Medical Laboratory
Science degree by national standards established by the National Accrediting Agency
of Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). Students who complete the degree will be
eligible to sit for the certification examination both through American Society of
Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and American Medical Technologists (AMT) based on the academic
curriculum in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado,
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North
Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South
Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West
Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
However, students should be aware that each state has differing licensure requirements
regarding certifications, licensure, additional education requirements, etc. Students
who are seeking licensure outside of Pennsylvania and Georgia should refer to each
state’s licensing board’s website.
PCOM has not made a determination of eligibility for the following states: California,
New York.
The
American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science
has a helpful resource for navigating state and interstate licensure.
Mental Health Counseling (MS)
The
Mental Health Counseling (MHC) program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the Master of Science degree
by national standards established by the Middle States accrediting agency. The Mental
Health Counseling program at PCOM meets the academic curriculum requirements to be
eligible for licensure in Alabama, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa,
Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Hampshire,
Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, and Wyoming.
Students can select specific PCOM electives in order to meet academic curriculum requirements
to be eligible for licensure in Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island,
Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed and
each state has differing licensure requirements regarding state licensing exams, the
number of postgraduate clinical hours, continuing education credits, curricular requirements
and supervisor requirements. Students should refer to each state’s licensing board’s
website in case the state requires additional licensing requirements.
PCOM has NOT made a determination of whether the Mental Health Counseling program
meets state licensing requirements in: Arkansas, California, Indiana, Nevada, Kentucky,
North Carolina, New Mexico, Texas, Maine, and Ohio.
The
American Counseling Association also has a helpful resource for navigating state and
interstate licensure
.
Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
The
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the DO degree by national
standards established by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the Commission
on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). Students who complete the degree will
be eligible for licensure in all 50 states based on the academic curriculum.
Specifically, the academic curriculum meets state licensing requirements in: Alabama,
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding number of attempts to
pass board exams, residency training hours, continuing education credits, etc. Students
who are seeking licensure outside of Pennsylvania and Georgia should refer to each
state’s licensing board’s website.
The
AOA has a helpful resource for navigating state and interstate licensure
.
Pharmacy (PharmD)
The
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the PharmD degree by national
standards established by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Students
who complete the degree will be eligible for licensure in all 50 states based on the
academic curriculum.
Specifically, the academic curriculum meets state licensing requirements in: Alabama,
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding internship/externship
hours, state specific law exams, and prescription compounding exams. Students who
are seeking licensure outside of Georgia should refer to each state’s licensing board’s
website.
The
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy is a helpful resource for navigating state
and interstate licensure
.
The following three (3) states require additional internship/externship hours for
licensure: South Dakota (an additional 260 hours), Vermont and Arkansas (an additional
500 hours).
The following 46 states have no additional internship/externship hours required: Alabama,
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,
Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,
Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,Utah, Virginia, Washington,
West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
PCOM does not have information regarding additional state licensure requirements in
North Carolina.
Physician Assistant Studies (PA)
The
Physician Assistant Studies (PA) program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the master of science degree
by national standards established by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education
for the Physician Assistants (ARC-PA). Students who complete the degree will be eligible
for licensure in all 50 states based on the academic curriculum.
Specifically, the academic curriculum meets state licensing requirements in: Alabama,
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding physician supervision,
prescribing practices, etc. Students who are seeking licensure outside of Pennsylvania
and Georgia should refer to each state’s licensing board’s website.
The
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) has a helpful resource for navigating
state and interstate licensure
.
Physical Therapy (DPT)
The
Doctor of Physical Therapy program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the Doctor of Physical Therapy
(DPT) degree by national standards established by the Commission on Accreditation
in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Students who complete the degree will be eligible
for licensure in all 50 states based on the academic curriculum.
Specifically, the academic curriculum meets state licensing requirements in: Alabama,
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding submission of transcripts,
jurisprudence assessments, criminal background checks, professional liability insurance
coverage, and other conditions. Students who are seeking licensure outside of Georgia
should refer to each state’s licensing board’s website.
The
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) has helpful resources for navigating
state and interstate licensure
.
School Psychology (PsyD)
The
Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology (PsyD) program
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the PsyD degree by national
standards established by the American Psychological Association (APA). Students who
complete the degree will be eligible for:
Psychologist Licensure
Students who complete the degree will be eligible for licensure as a psychologist
in all 50 states based on the academic curriculum.
Specifically, the academic curriculum meets state licensing requirements in: Alabama,
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding state jurisprudence
exams, number of postdoctoral training hours, APA accredited internship mandate, continuing
education credits, etc. Students who are seeking licensure outside of Pennsylvania
should refer to each state’s licensing board’s website.
The
APA has a helpful resource for navigating state and interstate licensure.
School Psychology Certification
The PsyD School Psychology Program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
(PDE) as an approved Institute of Higher Education (IHE) for the school psychology
certification program. The PsyD Program is also accredited by the National Association
of School Psychologists (NASP). Students who complete the degree will be eligible
for certification in the State of Pennsylvania and be eligible to be credentialed
as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).
The NCSP credential is currently recognized in 35 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona,
Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska,
Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington, as meeting the
requirements for the state school psychologist credential.
However, students should be aware that following graduation, employment is not guaranteed
and individual state certification requirements may vary. Students who are seeking
certification outside of Pennsylvania should refer to each state’s Department of Education
website.
PCOM has NOT made a determination of certification eligibility based on academic curriculum
in: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island,
Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
The
National Association of School Psychologists has a helpful resource for navigating
state certification
.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®)
Students enrolled in the PsyD School Psychology program may also earn the MS School
Psychology with specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis The MS School Psychology
meets all curricular requirements for the conferral of the MS degree and board certification
in behavior analysis by national standards established by the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board (BACB). The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified specific
courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified
Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants
will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take
the examination. Students who complete the degree will have the coursework required
for Board Certification in Behavior Analysis and may be eligible for specific licensure
in all 50 states based on the academic curriculum.
The program meets the requirements to become a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS)
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students should be aware that following graduation,
employment is not guaranteed and each state has differing licensure requirements regarding
licensing as a behavior specialist. Students should refer to each state’s licensing
board’s website.
The
Association for Behavior Analysis International has a helpful resource for navigating
state and interstate licensure
.
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