Professional Licensure/Certification

Slippery Rock University (SRU) offers various programs that can lead to professional licensure and/or certification as evidence of fulfilling the University’s mission to ensure the economic mobility of our graduates and enhancing the quality of life for our learners and our region.

SRU is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), an agreement among members that establishes national standards for interstate postsecondary distance education. Membership in SARA does not cover regulations regarding professional licensure and certification in reciprocating states, districts, and territories.

Slippery Rock University is required under the 2019 Federal rule (34 CFR §668.43 (a)(5)(v)(A) through (C) , to disclose information regarding our programs that can lead to professional licensure and certification. Each program leading to licensure and/or certification must determine if:

· The curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification; or

· The curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification.

Current Information

SRU has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure and/or certification for applicable programs in Pennsylvania.

The university is continually monitoring the status of program curriculum in other states.

If you have questions regarding a program leading to licensure and/or certification in a state/territory outside of Pennsylvania, please contact Samantha Kelly.

If you are considering a program that leads to licensure/certification, or that you believe leads to licensure/certification, and plan to seek licensure/certification outside of Pennsylvania, we recommend seeking guidance from the appropriate licensing agency PRIOR enrolling in the academic program. Licensure requirements by occupation and state can be found at CareerOneStop.