Accountant

Degrees

• Accounting, B.S.
• Accounting, M.S.

Current program details

• Accounting, B.S.
• Accounting, M.S.

Location requirements

Overview

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is typically required to become an accountant. Individuals may work in the field without licensure or certifications, but the program meets the Missouri education requirement. Completing certification in a specific field of accounting, such as becoming a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), may improve job prospects.

The master’s in accounting (when coupled with an undergraduate degree in accounting or business) meets the education and licensure requirements for most jurisdictions. Most states require a separate ethics exam and work experience for licensure. Full licensure requires passing four sections of the CPA Exam (MS Aligned Interest Areas) AND work experience. Some jurisdictions may have additional requirements. The CPA Exam is consistent across all jurisdictions, but some jurisdictions have different requirements.

Program director

Leigh Salzsieder

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable)

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Eligibility to enroll

Successful admission into the program.

State licensure requirements

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA,  Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

Anesthesiologist Assistant

Degree

Current program details

Location requirements

Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment

Overview

To become certified, Anesthesiologist Assistants must:

1. Obtain an anesthesia-related master’s degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
2. Pass a national certifying exam administered by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA).
3. Meet minimum standards for clinical hours, types of anesthetics and surgical procedures, and clinical procedures as specified by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA).

Upon receipt of certification, graduates can apply for licensing in states where CAA's can practice.

The purpose of the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) includes ensuring that Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) have the necessary knowledge and skills to practice safely and effectively. For entry level CAAs, the NCCAA verifies academic qualifications with each academic program for certification eligibility and tests knowledge by using a Certification exam. As a prerequisite for certification eligibility and to maintain and protect the strength of the CAA credential, the NCCAA collects a record of clinical experience from student anesthesiologist assistants (SAAs) to verify entry-level clinical standards are met for new CAAs. Clinical hours and experiences are self-reported to the NCCAA via a digital mobile application. The clinical experience record is verified with academic institutions and reviewed to determine certification eligibility. SAAs are required to complete education and clinical training minimums prior to becoming eligible for board certification by examination.

Program director

Lance Carter

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable)

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Eligibility to enroll

Students enrolled in one or more online course without a local address in Missouri on or after July 1, 2024, may not enroll in a licensure or certification program for which the program does not satisfy the educational requirements for employment in an occupation for which the program prepares students, in the state in which the student is located, unless the student attests that they plan to seek employment after graduating in a state in which the program does satisfy the educational requirements for employment in an occupation for which the program prepares students.

State licensure requirements

Anesthesia practices in the states not linked below do not employ Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAA) as part of their anesthesia care team. CAAs in those states cannot be licensed.

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV,  WI, WY

Architect

Degree

Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Current program details

Architecture, B.Arch 

Location requirements

Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment.

Overview

There are typically three main steps to becoming a licensed architect: completing a bachelor’s degree in architecture, gaining relevant experience through a paid internship and passing the Architect Registration Examination.

Program director

Micheal Frisch

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable)

National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

This program is not currently accredited with the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). We are actively pursuing candidacy status with the NAAB for the Bachelor of Architecture degree.

In the United States, many state registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture offered by institutions with U.S. regional accreditation, recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted an eight-year term, an eight-year term with conditions, or a three-year term of initial accreditation, depending on the extent of its conformance with established education standards.

Eligibility to enroll

Successful admission into the program.

State licensure requirements

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Clinical Psychologist

Degree

Psychology, Ph.D. (Clinical emphasis)

Current program details

Psychology, Ph.D. (Clinical emphasis)

Location requirements

Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment

Overview

All states require a license to practice as a clinical psychologist, although the process to obtain licensure may vary between them. Initially, you’ll need to earn your doctoral degree that includes supervised predoctoral practicum hours and a predoctoral internship. Additional requirements include: In addition to the educational requirements for the doctoral degree, many states require post-doctoral professional experience and other requirements after the degree is earned.

Program director

Johanna Nilsson

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable)

American Psychological Association

Eligibility to enroll

Students enrolled in one or more online course without a local address in Missouri on or after July 1, 2024, may not enroll in a licensure or certification program for which the program does not satisfy the educational requirements for employment in an occupation for which the program prepares students, in the state in which the student is located, unless the student attests that they plan to seek employment after graduating in a state in which the program does satisfy the educational requirements for employment in an occupation for which the program prepares students.

State licensing requirements

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Counselor

Degree

Counseling, M.A.

Current program details

Counseling, M.A. 

Location requirements

Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment

Overview

Graduates holding this degree will gain the basic understanding and skills necessary for professional practice as a licensed professional counselor. Licensure as a professional counselor is required for independent practice as a professional counselor. Applying for licensure requires completing an application for licensure, successfully passing the state required counseling exam (e.g., National Counselor Exam), and completion of post-graduate supervised hours. In some states additional requirements may be needed for full licensure. There are other related licenses available (e.g., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Alcohol and Drug Counselor). Students may be interested in pursuing these additional career paths, but the UMKC M.A. Program curriculum does not meet the criteria for these licensures.

Program director

LaVerne Berkel

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable)

Master's in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council

Eligibility to enroll

Students enrolled in one or more online course without a local address in Missouri on or after July 1, 2024, may not enroll in a licensure or certification program for which the program does not satisfy the educational requirements for employment in an occupation for which the program prepares students, in the state in which the student is located, unless the student attests that they plan to seek employment after graduating in a state in which the program does satisfy the educational requirements for employment in an occupation for which the program prepares students.

State licensure requirements

 AL, AK, AR,  AZ, CA, CO,  CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MO, ME, MN, MS, MT, NE, NH, NM, NV,  NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY

Counselor — School

Degree

Counseling, M.A. (School Counseling emphasis)

Current program details

Counseling, M.A. (School Counseling emphasis)

Location requirements

Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment

Overview

Graduates holding the UMKC M.A. Counseling degree with an emphasis in School Counseling will acquire the basic knowledge and skills necessary for professional practice as a certified school counselor. Consult individual states for information on when a license is required to practice as a school counselor.

Program director

Marvalee Collins

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable)

Master's in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Eligibility to enroll

Students enrolled in one or more online course without a local address in Missouri on or after July 1, 2024, may not enroll in a licensure or certification program for which the program does not satisfy the educational requirements for employment in an occupation for which the program prepares students, in the state in which the student is located, unless the student attests that they plan to seek employment after graduating in a state in which the program does satisfy the educational requirements for employment in an occupation for which the program prepares students.

State licensing requirements

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, Guam, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY,  LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

Dentist or Dental Hygienist

Degrees

• Dental Surgery, DDS
• Dental Hygiene, B.S.

Current program details

• Dental Surgery, DDS
• Dental Hygiene, B.S.

Location requirements

UMKC on-campus enrollment

Overview

DDS program: The DDS program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and if successfully completed, meets the educational requirements for dental licensure in each state.

Dental Hygiene program: Dental hygiene is a profession that requires a license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH). Licensure is a means of protecting the health of the public and ensuring critical standards of practice. Licensure is granted by each individual state, and dental hygienists practice in accordance with requirements set by the practice acts of each state. While the process may differ slightly depending on where you live, virtually every state follows a similar set of steps that lead to licensure. Educational requirements are met by an accredited dental hygiene program.

Program director

• DDS program: Liz Kaz
• Dental Hygiene program: Tanya Mitchell

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable)

American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

Eligibility to enroll

Successful admission into the program.

State licensure requirements

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Educator/Teacher

Degrees

• Early Childhood Educator, B.A.
• Elementary Education, B.A.
• Elementary Education, B.A. (Special Education Emphasis)
• Language and Literacy, EdSp and M.A.
• Master of Arts in Teaching, MAT
• Curriculum and Instruction, M.A. (Teaching English as a Second Language Emphasis)

Current program details

• Early Childhood Educator, B.A.
• Elementary Education, B.A.
• Elementary Education B.A. (Special Education Emphasis)
• Language and Literacy, EdSp and M.A.
• Master of Arts in Teaching, MAT
• Curriculum and Instruction, M.A. (Teaching English as a Second Language Emphasis)

Location requirements

Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment with the exception of the Language and Literacy, EdSp and M.A. programs, which are fully online.

Overview

BA and MAT programs: UMKC’s teacher preparation program is approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and holds accreditation with the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP). Students who complete one of our teacher preparation programs are highly recommended to apply for Missouri’s initial certification whether one plans to reside in Missouri or not. Regulations for each state provide licensing options to guarantee access to start who hold a valid initial license from the state a student completed an approved preparation program, and some require licensure in hand from the state in which the teacher preparation program was completed.

UMKC’s B.A. programs lead to licensure as an Early Childhood Educator an Elementary Educator, or as an educator in Mild/Moderate: Cross-Categorial Special Education. The Master of Arts in Teaching is considered an alternative pathway to certification in the state of Missouri, where content knowledge is demonstrated by earning of Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and passing of state content assessment relevant to the certification being sought (see MO CSR 20-400.530-550).

Language and Literacy EdSp and MA programs: Students completing M.A. or Ed.S. degrees in Language & Literacy can qualify for a special reading add-on endorsement in the state of Missouri by completing required courses as part of their degree, provided that they hold an initial teacher certification in Missouri and meet all other endorsement requirements. See MO CSR 20-400.600.

Curriculum and Instruction MA program (TESL Emphasis: Students completing an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages can qualify for an English language learning (K-12) add-on endorsement in the state of Missouri by completing required courses as part of their degree, provided that they hold an initial teacher certification in Missouri and meet all other endorsement requirements. See MO CSR 20-400.600. Completing endorsement coursework requires credit hours in excess of the standard MA in Curriculum and Instruction degree.

Program director

• Brad Martens (for licensure questions)
• Jennifer Waddell (Director of Teacher Education; for questions about B.A. and MAT degrees)
• Candace Schlein (Chair; for questions about Language and Literacy and English Language Learners)

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable)

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The B.A. and MAT programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

Eligibility to enroll

Students enrolled in one or more online course without a local address in Missouri on or after July 1, 2024, may not enroll in a licensure or certification program for which the program does not satisfy the educational requirements for employment in an occupation for which the program prepares students, in the state in which the student is located, unless the student attests that they plan to seek employment after graduating in a state in which the program does satisfy the educational requirements for employment in an occupation for which the program prepares students.

State licensure requirements

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

Engineer

Degree

• Civil Engineering, B.S.
• Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
• Biomedical Engineering, B.S.
• Electrical Computer Engineering, B.S.

Current program details

• Civil Engineering, B.S.
• Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
• Biomedical Engineering, B.S.
• Electrical Computer Engineering, B.S.

Location requirements

Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment.

Overview

State licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) is not required to work in the field of engineering. However, some employment opportunities may require a PE license.

Program director

Coming soon.

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable)

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Engineering Accreditation Commission

Eligibility to enroll

Successful admission into the program.

State licensure requirements

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Lawyer

Degree

Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Current program details

Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.)  

Location requirements

Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment

Overview

The UMKC School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Graduates of the program meet the educational requirements to sit for the Bar Exam.

Program director

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable): American Bar Association (ABA)

Eligibility to enroll

Successful admission into the program.

State licensure requirements

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Music Therapist

Degrees

• Music Therapy, B.A.
• Music: Music Therapy emphasis, M.A.

Current program details

• Music Therapy, B.A.
• Music: Music Therapy emphasis, M.A.

Location requirements

Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment

Overview

Graduates holding this degree (either BA or MA) will gain the basic understanding and skills necessary for the board certification exam (national exam) to practice as a professional music therapist.

Program director

Amy Robertson

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable)

Meets American Music Therapy Association criteria

Eligibility to enroll

Successful admission into the program.

State licensure requirements

States not listed do not have requirements for licensure.

CA, CT, GA, IL, IA, MD, NV, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OK, OR, RI, UT, VA, WA, WI

Nurse/Advanced Nurse

Degrees

• Nursing, BSN
• Nursing, MSN
• Nursing, Advanced Practice Graduate Certificates
• Nursing, DNP

Current program details

• Nursing, BSN
• Nursing, MSN
• Nursing, Advance Practice Graduate Certificates
• Nursing, DNP

Location requirements

The BSN program is campus-based. The Graduate Certificates, MSN and DNP programs are blended (online and on-campus) or fully online, depending on the program.

Overview

BSN program: Graduation with a BSN degree does not guarantee licensure. Students must successfully complete the NCLEX exam and apply for licensure with their state’s Board of Nursing to obtain a license as a registered nurse.

Graduate Certificates, MSN and DNP programs:

Graduates of Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate, MSN or DNP) and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate, DNP or MSN) programs will be prepared to take the certification test to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).

Graduates of Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate, MSNor DNP) programs meet the educational requirements to be eligible for the AGNP national certification exam, through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate, MSN or DNP) programs meet the educational requirements to be eligible for the FNP national certification exam, through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Graduates of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate or MSN) programs meet the educational requirements to be eligible for the NNP National Certification exam (NCC).

Graduates of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate, MSN or DNP) programs are prepared and eligible to sit for national certification as a PMHNP by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Most states require certification from ANCC and often require collaboration with a psychiatrist for prescriptive practice. 

Graduates of Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate, MSN or DNP) programs are prepared for successful completion of the WHNP National Certification exam (NCC). 

Graduates of Nurse Educator (Graduate Certificate or MSN) programs meet the educational requirements to be eligible for the National League for Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Certification exam.

Program directors:

• Graduate Certificates and MSN program director: Nancy Willis-Smith
• DNP program director: Cheri Barber
• BSN program director: Michelle Birdashaw

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable)

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Eligibility to enroll

BSN program: Successful admission into the program.

Graduate Certificates, MSN and DNP programs: The U.S. Department of Education requires direct disclosures of professional licensure or certification information to students based on their locations. UMKC will notify students residing in states below that have been evaluated to have licensing requirements beyond the UMKC program requirements.

State licensing requirements

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, Guam, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Physician

Degree

Medicine, M.D.

Current program details

Medicine, M.D.

Location requirements

Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment

Overview

M.D. licensure is regulated by individual states by each state's medical board. Predetermined qualifications include graduation from medical school, postgraduate training (residency) and passage of comprehensive national medical licensing exams. State boards will also assess an applicant's work history as well as their mental, moral and physical fitness to safely practice medicine. Several state boards utilize the uniform application, which can be found here.

Program director

Coming soon.

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable)

Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)

Eligibility to enroll

Successful admission into the program.

State licensing requirements

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, U.S. Virgin Islands, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Physician Assistant

Degrees

Physician Assistant, MMS

Current program details

Physician Assistant, MMS

Location requirements

Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment

Overview

Individuals need to get licensed in the state(s) in which they want to practice. All states require that PAs graduate from an accredited PA program and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).

Program director

Eric Johnson, MS, PA-C

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable)

Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

Eligibility to enroll

Successful admission into the program.

State licensure requirements

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, U.S. Virgin Islands, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

Pharmacist

Degree

Pharmacy, Pharm.D.

Current program details

Pharmacy, Pharm.D.

Location requirements

Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment

Overview

Graduates of the program take the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® (NAPLEX®). After passing the exam, they can then practice as a generalist pharmacist in a wide array of health-care settings or complete post-graduate residency, fellowship or Ph.D. training.

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable)

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

Eligibility to enroll

Successful admission into the program.

State licensing requirements

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

School Leader

Degree

• Educational Administration, EdSp and M.A. (School [PK-12] Administration Emphasis)

Current program details

• Educational Administration, EdSp and M.A. (School [PK-12] Administration Emphasis)

Location requirements

Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment

Overview

UMKC’s school leader preparation program is approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Students who complete one of our school leader preparation programs are highly recommended to apply for Missouri’s certification whether one plans to reside in Missouri or not. Regulations for each state provide licensing options to guarantee access to start who hold a valid license from the state a student completed an approved preparation program, and some require licensure in hand from the state in which the school leader preparation program was completed.

Program director

• Brad Martens (for licensure questions)
• Hubert Gordon

Program specialized accreditation (if applicable)

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Eligibility to enroll

Successful admission into program

State licensure requirements

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

Social Worker

Degree

Social Work, Master of Social Work (MSW)

Current Program Details

Social Work, Master of Social Work (MSW)

Overview

Licensing across the U.S. for social workers requires a BSW or MSW from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program. A social work degree from UMKC meets this requirement; therefore, a social work degree obtained from UMKC will meet the initial licensing requirements for all 50 states. Each state has additional requirements, including an exam and post-graduate professional experience for LCSW licensure. There is a national exam through the Association of Social Work Boards, but not all states have adopted this.  

Program Director

Amy Simmons

Program Specialized Accreditation (if applicable)

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Eligibility to enroll

Successful admission into program

State licensing requirements

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY