State Licensure Determinations

Serves as a determination of meeting national/state licensure exams. 

Note: It does not mean SU enrolls in all states. 

College/School Of: Arts and Sciences
Program Name Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 
National Licensure Required for Employment Graduates may sit for the National Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board for Certified Counselors 
Curriculum Meets State Licensure Requirements* Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia 
Curriculum Does Not Meet the State Requirements for Licensure* N/A 
No Determination Curriculum Meets the State Licensure Requirements*

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming

 

College/School Of: Business
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Accounting to Master of Science in Accounting
National Licensure Required for Employment The determination is based on this program leading to the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Examination.  Graduates are eligible for employment in accounting positions not requiring the CPA.
Curriculum Meets State Licensure Requirements* Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin 
Curriculum Does Not Meet the State Requirements for Licensure* Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texes, West Virginia, and Wyoming 
No Determination Curriculum Meets the State Licensure Requirements* District of Columbia, Iowa, Massachusetts, New York, and Oregon 

 

College/School Of: Business
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Accounting 
National Licensure Required for Employment The determination is based on this program leading to the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Examination.  Graduates are eligible for employment in accounting positions not requiring the CPA. 
Curriculum Meets State Licensure Requirements* Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming 
Curriculum Does Not Meet the State Requirements for Licensure* Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin 
No Determination Curriculum Meets the State Licensure Requirements*

District of Columbia, Iowa, Massachusetts, New York, and Oregon 

 

College/School Of: Business
Program Name Master of Science in Accounting 
National Licensure Required for Employment The determination is based on this program leading to the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Examination.  Graduates are eligible for employment in accounting positions not requiring the CPA.
Curriculum Meets State Licensure Requirements* Alaska,  Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming 
Curriculum Does Not Meet the State Requirements for Licensure* Alabama, North Carolina, and Oklahoma 
No Determination Curriculum Meets the State Licensure Requirements* District of Columbia, Iowa, Massachusetts, New York, and Oregon 

 

College/School Of: Health Processions
Program Name Anesthesia Science (MMSc) degree program (Anesthesiologist Assistant Program) 
National Licensure Required for Employment Graduation from a CAAHEP/ARC-AA accredited anesthesiologist assistant program permits students to sit for the national certification exam administered by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA). The National Commission's charter includes assuring the public that certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAA) meet basic standards related to fund of knowledge and application of that knowledge to the duties of practicing as a certified anesthesiologist assistant.   
Curriculum Meets State Licensure Requirements* ALL - Alabama, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Vermont, and Wisconsin regulate AA practice through state licensure.  In states that have delegatory practice, the facility credentialing department require graduation from CAAHEP Accredited program and successful passage of the NCCAA exam. 
Curriculum Does Not Meet the State Requirements for Licensure* N/A 
No Determination Curriculum Meets the State Licensure Requirements* N/A 

 

College/School Of: Health Professions 
Program Name Master of Science in Physician Assistant 
National Licensure Required for Employment Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc. 
Curriculum Meets State Licensure Requirements* All
Curriculum Does Not Meet the State Requirements for Licensure* N/A 
No Determination Curriculum Meets the State Licensure Requirements* N/A 

 

College/School Of: Health Professions
Program Name Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant and Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant 
National Licensure Required for Employment Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for Occupational Therapy Assistants administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy which leads to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).  Additional state requirements may apply 
Curriculum Meets State Licensure Requirements* Associate of Science = Florida and South Carolina

Associate of Applied Science = Virginia 
Curriculum Does Not Meet the State Requirements for Licensure* N/A 
No Determination Curriculum Meets the State Licensure Requirements* N/A 

 

College/School Of: Health Professions
Program Name Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant and Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant 
National Licensure Required for Employment CAPTE accreditation of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program satisfies state educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, students graduating from CAPTE-accredited physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, refer to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website at www.fsbpt.org
Curriculum Meets State Licensure Requirements* All

South University Offerings are:

Associate of Applied Science = Virginia

Associate of Science = Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas
Curriculum Does Not Meet the State Requirements for Licensure* N/A 
No Determination Curriculum Meets the State Licensure Requirements* N/A 

 

College/School Of: Nursing and Public Health 
Program Name Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
National Licensure Required for Employment Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing must pass the National Council Licensure Examination Registered Nurse 
(NCLEX-RN) in order to obtain licensure and begin practice as a registered nurse. 
Curriculum Meets State Licensure Requirements* All
Curriculum Does Not Meet the State Requirements for Licensure* N/A 
No Determination Curriculum Meets the State Licensure Requirements* N/A 

 

College/School Of: Pharmacy
Program Name Doctor of Pharmacy 
National Licensure Required for Employment Graduation from our ACPE accredited program allows graduates to sit for the NAPLEXÓ, MPJEÓ and any additional state licensing exams.  The North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEXÓ) measures a candidate's knowledge of the practice of pharmacy. The MPJE®, or Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination®, combines federal- and state-specific questions to test the pharmacy jurisprudence knowledge of prospective pharmacists. It serves as the pharmacy law examination in participating jurisdictions.
Curriculum Meets State Licensure Requirements* All
Curriculum Does Not Meet the State Requirements for Licensure* N/A 
No Determination Curriculum Meets the State Licensure Requirements* N/A 

 Note: This chart represents states where our curriculum meets the state requirements, however, is not intended to imply that South University enrolls all students from all states. For specific information regarding enrolling, please contact the location you are interested in attending.