Professional Licensure Disclosures
The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, specifically 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) and 34 CFR 668.43 (c), require disclosures by institutions regarding educational requirements for programs leading to professional licensure or certification, regardless of modality.
The information on this page was developed to inform students and other stakeholders about the UMKC programs that lead to professional licensure or certification. Programs omitted from this list are not intended to lead to professional licensure or certification. Since professional licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state, disclosures posted on this website can be used to confirm if programs offered by UMKC meet the educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification within and outside the state of Missouri.
UMKC will review state licensure requirements annually to ensure the most up-to-date information. Students are encouraged to consult state licensure requirements directly. State licensure information sites are provided when available.
The UMKC Catalog evaluates any program that is designed to meet specific state licensure requirements and the program’s status as of July 1 annually. Additional information is available at Licenses and Disclosures.
Many licensing and certifying boards require more than successful degree completion to obtain a license or certification. Please be advised that state laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time, which can impact the program's ability to meet educational requirements for licensure or certification.
Disclosures Based on Student Location
The U.S. Department of Education requires direct disclosures of professional licensure or certification information to students based on their locations.
Relocating to another state prior to completing a program may affect state licensure requirements. Prior to considering relocation, students are advised to contact their programs to discuss licensure and certification eligibility requirements. Following relocation, students must update their addresses in Pathway. UMKC will not consider a student to have relocated until the update has been completed in Pathway.
Please see the information below if you are a prospective or current UMKC student interested in pursuing professional licensure after graduation. UMKC strongly recommends that students review the applicable licensure board(s) in their state of residence or in the state where they intend to obtain a license before beginning an academic program that results in licensure or certification and prior to beginning any practicum/internship.
Enrollment
Licensure Programs may enroll any student located: in the state of Missouri, a state for which it meets the educational requirements for eligibility for licensure, or outside the United States. Licensure Programs may not enroll Distance Education Students located in a state where the university has determined it does not meet such requirements or it has not determined whether the program will meet such requirements without an attestation that the Distance Education Student intends to seek licensure and employment in a specific state for which the Licensure Program meets the educational requirements for eligibility for licensure.
Attestation
You will be asked to clarify your goals and confirm that the UMKC program meets your educational and career goals (for example, your intent on moving from the state you currently reside in to another state for the purposes of seeking employment). If UMKC’s program does meet your goals, you will be asked to complete an attestation document prior to enrolling in courses. If you would like to speak with an advisor, please see the catalog for contact information.
Licensure Authorities
Licensure questions are common regarding the following list of career options. Click on the career you're interested in to learn more about our related programs and review the state licensure authorities for each state.
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. Leigh Salzsieder The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Successful admission into the program. 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 Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment To become certified, Anesthesiologist Assistants must: 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. Lance Carter Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 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. 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. 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LaVerne Berkel Master's in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council 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. 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Marvalee Collins Master's in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 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. AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, 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 UMKC on-campus enrollment 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. American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Successful admission into the program. 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 Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment BA programs: UMKC's program leads to licensure as an Early Childhood Educator (B.A.), and although licensure is not always necessary to work in early childhood settings, our program is designed to prepare for the license. A license is required for employment as a teacher. In Missouri, this is one example of an initial license that is a requirement for those seeking add-on endorsements (reading, TESOL) or advanced licenses (principal). UMKC's program leads to licensure as an Elementary Educator (B.A.), and although licensure is not always necessary to work in early childhood settings, our program is designed to prepare for the license. A license is required for employment as a teacher. In Missouri, this is one example of an initial license that is a requirement for those seeking add-on endorsements (reading, TESOL) or advanced licenses (principal). EdSp and MA programs: For Language and Literacy (EdSp and M.A.), students can qualify for a special reading add-on endorsement. Students must already have a license to teach to be eligible for the add-on in a K-12 setting; endorsement not required in other settings. See MO CSR 20-400.600. MAT program: For the Master of Arts in Teaching, students meet requirements for licensure in one of the following areas depending on specific courses taken: Middle school (5-9) language arts, mathematics, science, social science; Secondary school (7-12) English, mathematics, social science, chemistry, biology, earth science, physics; or K-12 art, French, Spanish or German. The MAT is considered an alternative pathway to certification where content knowledge is demonstrated by earning a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and passing a state content assessment relevant to certification being sought. See MO CSR 20-400.530-550. NA Successful admission into the program. 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 Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment. 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. Coming soon. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Engineering Accreditation Commission Successful admission into the program. 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 Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.) Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment 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 specialized accreditation (if applicable): American Bar Association (ABA) Successful admission into the program. 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 Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment 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. Amy Robertson Meets American Music Therapy Association criteria Successful admission into the program. 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 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. 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. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) 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. 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 Medicine, M.D. Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment 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. Coming soon. Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Successful admission into the program. 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, MMS Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment 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). Eric Johnson, MS, PA-C Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Successful admission into the program. 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 Pharmacy, Pharm.D. Primarily UMKC on-campus enrollment 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. Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Successful admission into the program. 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Anesthesiologist Assistant
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Architect
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Clinical Psychologist
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Counselor
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Counselor — School
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Dentist or Dental Hygienist
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Educator/Teacher
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Engineer
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Lawyer
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Music Therapist
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Nurse/Advanced Nurse
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Physician
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Physician Assistant
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Pharmacist
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Social Worker
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Social Work, Master of Social Work (MSW)
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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.
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