91视频 is required to comply with other states鈥� laws regarding the delivery of online programs and courses.
State authorization is a legal issue regarding an educational institution鈥檚 adherence to the requirements necessary to secure authorization to offer instruction and other educational endeavors outside of their home state. Every state has the authority to regulate which postsecondary institutions offer education within its boundaries, including online programs and courses. State authorization compliance is a federal regulatory program (Higher Education Act of 2008, Amended 2010) that requires all institutions of higher education, as a condition of receiving funding for federal financial aid, to be authorized in and by each state in which they offer educational activities.
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Notice for Students Outside the State of North Carolina
Admission of applicants located outside the state of North Carolina to an online degree or certificate program or individual online course offered by 91视频 Pembroke is dependent upon 91视频 Pembroke's ability to secure authorization from the applicant's state of location, if such authorization is required.
91视频 Pembroke has been approved by the state of North Carolina to participate in the . NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. Institutions that are members of NC-SARA are authorized to provide online education to students from all NC-SARA member states. Forty-nine states (all except California) currently participate in NC-SARA. NC-SARA operates under the authority of four regional education compacts: the Midwestern Higher Education Compact, the New England Board of Higher Education, the Southern Regional Board and the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. North Carolina is one of 16 states in the compact.
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Institutional and Professional Licensure Disclosure Information for Enrolled and Prospective Students: 91视频 Pembroke's degree programs meet the professional licensure and/or certification requirements for North Carolina and prepare students to sit for exams. However, requirements for other states may differ. If you are considering a degree program that may, would, could or potentially lead to a professional license and/or certification, please note that 91视频 Pembroke may or may not be able to advise whether a program meets the educational requirements for states other than North Carolina. Prior to enrolling in a degree program, please discuss this important topic with the director of your program of interest.
NC-SARA membership, however, does not grant reciprocity or exempt us from state professional licensure requirements. As a result, licensing and certification requirements in North Carolina may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license or certification in any other state.
91视频 Pembroke cannot determine the applicability of program coursework to satisfy licensing requirements outside of North Carolina. Our programs and coursework are designed to meet the license and certification requirements of entities within North Carolina. Therefore, the College of Education only accepts in-state students for the initial licensure programs.
| Program | Contact | Program Disclosures | Licensing Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academically-Intellectually Gifted (K-12) | Dr. Karen Granger | Program Disclosures | |
| Advanced School Counseling for Post Secondary Success Graduate Certificate | Dr. Jonathan Ricks | Program Disclosures | |
| (BS & MAT) Art Education | Dr. Naomi Lifschitz-Grant | Program Disclosures | |
| (BS) Birth-Kindergarten (BK) | Dr. LeaAnna Fernandez | Program Disclosures | |
| (MAT and add-on licensure) Birth-Kindergarten/Preschool (BK) | Dr. Sandra Plata-Potter | Program Disclosures | |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Dr. Whitney Akers | Program Disclosures | |
| (BA) Elementary Education (K-6th) | Dr. Kelly Barber | Program Disclosures | |
| (MAT & MA) Elementary Education (K-6th) | Dr. Kelly Ficklin | Program Disclosures | |
| (BA) English Education (6th-9th, 9th-12th) | Dr. Joe Sweet | Program Disclosures | |
| (MAT & MA) English Education (6th-9th, 9th-12th) | Dr. Joe Sweet | Program Disclosures | |
| Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling | Dr. Stephanie Robinson | Program Disclosures | |
| Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy | Dr. Jonathan Ricks | Program Disclosures | |
| (BS & MAT) Health-Physical Education (K-12) | Dr. Thomas Trendowski | Program Disclosures | |
| (BA) Mathematics Education (6th-9th, 9th-12th) | Dr. Melissa Edwards | Program Disclosures | |
| (MAT & MA) Mathematics Education (6th-9th, 9th-12th) | Dr. Hillary Sessions | Program Disclosures | |
| Professional School Counseling (K-12) | Dr. Jonathan Ricks | Program Disclosures | |
| Post Master's Certificate for Licensure in Professional School Counseling (K-12) | Dr. Jonathan Ricks | Program Disclosures | |
| Post Master's Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Dr. Whitney Akers | Program Disclosures | |
| School Administration (MSA) | Dr. Camille Goins | Program Disclosures | |
| (MA) School Social Work (K-12) | Dr. Denise Presnell | Program Disclosures | |
| (BA) School Social Work (K-12) | Dr. Denise Presnell | Program Disclosures | |
| (BA) Science Education (6th-9th, 9th-12th) | Ms. Hannah Clayton | Program Disclosures | |
| (MAT & MA) Science Education (6th-9th, 9th-12th) | Dr. Rita Hagevik | Program Disclosures | |
| (MAT & MA) Social Studies Education (6th-9th, 9th-12th) | Dr. Serina Cinnamon | Program Disclosures | |
| (BA) Social Studies Education (6th-9th, 9th-12th) | Dr. Serina Cinnamon | Program Disclosures | |
| (MAT) Spanish Education (K-12) | Dr. Cecilia Ana Lara | Program Disclosures | |
| (BA) Special Education: General Curriculum | Dr. Keri Sullivan | Program Disclosures | |
| (MAT) Special Education: General Curriculum | Dr. Marisa Scott | Program Disclosures |
| Program | Contact | Program Disclosures | Licensing Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work License or Certification Type: School Social Work |
Dr. Denise Presnell | Program Disclosures | |
| Master of Social Work with Emphasis on Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery
License or Certification Type: Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) |
Dr. Shannon Cousineau | Program Disclosures | |
| Masters of Social Work with Emphasis on School Social Work License or Certification Type: School Social Worker |
Dr. Denise Presnell | Program Disclosures | |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Ronnie Tunstall, MSN, RN | Program Disclosures | |
| Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Educator Track |
Dr. Deborah Hummer | Program Disclosures | |
| Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Prevention and Population Health Track |
Dr. Deborah Hummer | Program Disclosures | |
| Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Nurse Leader Track |
Dr. Deborah Hummer | Program Disclosures | |
| Master of Science in Occupational Therapy | Dr. Jose Rafols | Program Disclosures | |
| Master of Social Work License or Certification Type: Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) |
Dr. Shannon Cousineau | Program Disclosures | |
| Master of Social Work License or Certification Type: School Social Worker |
Dr. Shannon Cousineau | Program Disclosures |
A student's ability to participate in an internship, clinical, or other field experience depends on the individual state's authorization requirements and 91视频 Pembroke's authorization status with that state.
Before engaging in any internship, clinical or other field experience outside of North Carolina, please check to see if 91视频 Pembroke is authorized for such experiences in that state.
