Professional Licensure Disclosure

Yeshiva University (YU) offers several programs qualifying students educationally for professional licensure within New York State. States vary in what professions they require to be licensed and how licensure functions. Some states require an individual to graduate from an approved program. Others require an individual to meet the certification requirements of a national organization or a professional accreditor. A specific amount of training can also be required as well as passage of an exam based on a state requisite exam score. Often, licensed professionals must complete continuing education on an annual basis.

State Authorization

YU is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), which allows the University to provide distance learning programs (both online and in the form of supervised field experiences) and coursework to residents of states other than New York. NC-SARA membership, however, does not grant reciprocity or exempt graduates of YU programs from the professional licensing requirements of other states. As a result, licensing requirements in New York may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license in any other state.

Relocation

Relocating to another state while a student is enrolled in a YU program may impact whether that student can remain in the program, meet the state licensure requirements, and/or continue to receive financial aid funding. Prior to considering relocation, students should contact their program advisors to discuss how their relocation across state lines may affect their licensure eligibility requirements. 

International Students

Prior to enrolling in any program at Yeshiva University (YU), prospective students living and/or working outside of the United States should confirm with the appropriate certifying agency whether successful completion of any degree program at YU will meet the credentialing requirements of the country in which they intend to seek employment.

Students’ Responsibility

Students should review the specific academic requirements for the program in which they are enrolling, including those related to practicum/internship as well as pre-qualifications for licensure, such as the need for a criminal background check. Yeshiva University highly recommends that students contact 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 and prior to beginning any internship/practicum. Many licensure boards have additional requirements beyond successful degree completion to obtain a license. Keep in mind that state laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time. Changes in requirements can impact the YU program's ability to meet educational requirements for licensure. It is the responsibility of all students completing a licensure program to check with the licensing board(s) in their states of residence or in the states in which they intend to obtain a license for the most up-to-date information and requirements. YU shall not be held liable if the student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction or cannot obtain a practicum/internship location.

More information can be found here: https://www.yu.edu/nc-sara-professional-licensure