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Professional Licensure Disclosure

Per U.S. Federal Regulations, §668.43 (2020 Rule), and in compliance with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) Manual version 21.1, Seton Hall University provides the following information for programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification.

College of Arts and Sciences

  1. Professional programs leading to licensure.
    Both the Bachelor and Master of Social Work
  2. Do the programs meet state licensure in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands?
    Our BSW and MSW programs are currently accredited by The Council for Social Work Education (CSWE). The MSW program meets licensure requirements in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

College of Nursing

  1. Professional programs leading to licensure.
    Both the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing.
  2. Do the programs meet state licensure in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands?
    The Bachelor of Science in Nursing meets the licensure requirements for all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia. The curricula of Seton Hall's Master of Science in Nursing NP tracks and Post Master’s Certificate Programs meet requirements for the MSN degree in all majors and meet or exceed the requirements of national credentialing organizations such as the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP), American Association of Critical Care Nursing (AACN), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), National Certification Corporation (NCC) and Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). Upon graduation, students are qualified to sit for the appropriate certification examination and/or state licensure. For additional information related to state requirement equivalencies, current and prospective students may visit www.shu.edu/documents/Out-of-State-Requirements.pdf. Students are advised to verify the educational and licensure requirements for the appropriate state or territory.

School of Law

  1. Professional programs leading to licensure.
    The Juris Doctorate.
  2. Do the programs meet state licensure in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands?
    The American Bar Association (ABA) section on Legal Education and Admission to the Bar is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the national accrediting agency for programs leading to the J.D. All state supreme courts recognize ABA-approved law schools as meeting the legal education requirements to qualify for the bar examination. Seton Hall Law School is an ABA-approved law school, thus, a J.D. degree from Seton Hall Law School enables a student to sit for the bar exam in all 50 states. Candidates may also sit for the bar in Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

School of Health and Medical Sciences

  1. Professional programs leading to licensure.
    • Athletic Training Entry-Level M.S.
    • Occupational Therapy Entry-Level M.S.
    • Physical Therapy Entry-Level Professional Doctorate, DPT
    • Physician Assistant M.S.
    • Speech-Language Pathology M.S.
  2. Do the programs meet state licensure in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands?
    The School of Health and Medical Sciences’ (SHMS) academic programs listed below prepare eligible students to meet the requirements for licensure and/or certification in the State of New Jersey. Professional licensure and certification regulations vary from state to state, and such academic programs may not prepare students to meet the requirements for licensure and/or certification in every state. Each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands have the right to establish their own licensure requirements. Therefore, students are advised to verify the educational and licensure requirements for the appropriate state or territory and may do so by utilizing the links to the national licensing organizations for each program below.

School of Diplomacy and International Relations

  1. Professional programs leading to licensure.
    The School of Diplomacy and International Relations does not offer any degree programs that lead to professional licensure.

Stillman School of Business

  1. Professional programs leading to licensure.
    BSBA in Accounting, MS in Accounting, MS in Professional Accounting, and the MBA with a concentration in Accounting.
  2. Do the programs meet state licensure in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands?
    Graduates of these programs satisfy the educational requirements for CPA licensure in the State of New Jersey. Because CPA licensure requirements differ for every state, we encourage students to refer to specific state board information (https://nasba.org/stateboards).

College of Human Development, Culture, and Media

  1. Professional programs leading to licensure.
    Undergraduate Education and Master’s in Education, Master’s in Instructional Design and Technology, Master’s in Special Education, Master’s in Counseling, Master’s in School Counseling, and Master’s in School Psychology.
  2. Do the programs meet state licensure in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands?
    All of Seton Hall’s licensure programs are approved by the New Jersey Department of Education as well as meeting the standards for respective accreditation agencies such as CAEP, APA and COAMFTE. Completion of a Seton Hall University Educator Preparation Program leads to a college recommendation for New Jersey Teacher Certification. New Jersey is a member of the National Association of State Director of Teacher Education and Certification. The interstate agreement, arranged by NASDTEC, is a collection of over 50 individual agreements by states and Canadian provinces. The agreement outlines which types of educator certificates (teachers, administrators, service personnel, or career/technical), and which particular styles of certifications (titles, fields, etc.) will be accepted. The educator may have to complete additional requirements, such as coursework, assessments, or classroom experience, before receiving a full professional certificate in the new state. Therefore, students are advised to verify the educational and licensure requirements for the appropriate state or territory.

    NJDOE Approved Certification/Preparation programs
    1. MA Principal/Supervisor/Chief School Administrator
    2. Executive MA of EDS in Education Leadership, Management and Policy for Principal/Supervisor
    3. Elementary Education (K-6) Undergraduate
    4. Secondary Education (K-12) Undergraduate
    5. Elementary Education (K-6) Graduate
    6. Secondary Education (K-12) Graduate
    7. TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate Graduate
    8. TSOD (Special Education) Certification Graduate
    9. SLMS (School Library Media Specialist) Certificate Graduate
    10. ASLMS (Associate School Library Media Specialist) Certificate Graduate
    11. School Counselor
    12. School Psychologist
      APA Approved (American Psychological Association)
    13. Professional Counseling

Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology

  1. Professional programs leading to licensure.
    Programs of study offered by the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology are ecclesiastical in nature and do not lead to professional licensure.