Professional licensure and certification requirements often vary from state to state. Therefore, students enrolled or considering enrollment in Caldwell University academic programs that lead to obtaining professional licensure should be aware if the program does or does not meet professional licensure or certificate requirements in the state where, as a graduate, the student plans to practice their profession. It is highly recommended that prospective students contact the appropriate licensing agency to seek information and additional guidance before beginning a program.

Relocating during the course of a program to another state may impact if the student can remain in the program and meet the state licensure requirements after graduation. Prior to relocation, please contact your program coordinator to discuss authorization and licensure eligibility requirements.

To assist students and applicants review the information below:

Accounting: Caldwell University’s accounting programs meet the educational requirements for students to sit for the CPA exam in NJ and become a licensed CPA. All the requirements for NJ licensure are posted at NJCPA.org. CU cannot guarantee that our programs meet the educational requirements in other states. Read about each state’s requirements for CPA licensure at AICPA.org.

Applied Behavior Analysis: Completing Caldwell University’s Master of Arts program in Applied Behavior Analysis fulfills the coursework and experiential requirements for an individual to sit for the exam for the national Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential (www.bacb.com). However, to acquire a license in New Jersey as a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), an individual must first earn their BCBA certification. Next, they can apply for NJ licensure through the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs by visiting https://newjersey.mylicense.com/eGov/Login.aspx. Those individuals wishing to acquire licensure to practice as a behavior analyst in another state must directly apply for licensure in that state (if that state requires a license to practice).

Clinical Laboratory Science: Caldwell University’s joint BS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences with Rutgers School of Health Professions Medical Laboratory Science Program meets the professional licensing requirements of the following 11 states: CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, ND, NV, NY, TN, and WV. At this time, all states not listed above do not require professional licensure to practice within the profession. Read more about state requirements for licensure at ASCLS.org.

Counseling and Art Therapy: Caldwell University’s Masters-level programs in the Counseling Department include Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Art Therapy Concentration, and post-graduate Art Therapy program. These programs prepare graduates for entry level practice in their fields but the graduate also must meet the laws and regulations in their jurisdiction where they wish to practice.  Sometimes counselors and art therapists have title protection, meaning that they must hold a license to practice in that State to be able to work.

For New Jersey, Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Art Therapy Concentration meet the educational requirements for entry-level as CACREP-accredited programs. The School Counseling program meets the requirement for certification as a school counselor in New Jersey and may meet the requirements for licensure as a mental health counselor with careful advisement. The Post-Graduate program in Art Therapy meets the requirements for entry-level licensing in Art Therapy in New Jersey as a CAAHEP-accredited program and may meet the requirements for licensure as a counselor with careful advisement.

If the student resides outside of New Jersey or is seeking to work outside of New Jersey following graduation, the following resources are available:

For the profession of counseling, the American Counseling Association has a resource page HERE or contact the state’s licensing board for your state of interest.

More information on school counselor licensure in every state is available at ASCA.org or contact the state department of education in your state of interest. Note that sometimes a teaching certificate may be required to become a school counselor.

The American Art Therapy Association has a resource for licensing  HERE. or contact the state’s licensing board for your state of interest.

The University cannot guarantee that our programs meet educational requirements in other states and that there could be specific requirements for completing internship requirements. In some states, additional coursework is needed to be eligible for licensure or certification after graduation. The possibilities can be discussed during the admissions process with the admissions officer and the program coordinator.

Membership in NC-SARA does not recognize nor currently support reciprocity for state licensing educational requirements.

Education: Caldwell University’s undergraduate and graduate programs in education leading to state certification meet educational requirements for certification in NJ. CU cannot guarantee that our programs meet educational requirements in other states. The U.S. Department of Education website lists the contact information for every state and territory education department. The Education Commission of the States posts information on Teacher License Reciprocity.

Nursing: Caldwell University’s Undergraduate Nursing program, BSN in Nursing, meets state educational requirements for professional licensure in 40 states. At this time, we cannot determine if our program meets the requirements in AL, AZ, HI, IL, MI, MS, NC, TN, VA, and/or WY.

Caldwell’s University Graduate Nursing program, MSN in Population Health, meets state educational requirements for professional licensure in 43 states. At this time, we cannot determine if our program meets the requirements in MD, MO, VA, WA, WI and/or WY. In NH, while the educational requirements are met, additional contact hours are required.

To view the contact information for every state board of nursing, please visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.