Professional Licensure

The US Department of Education regulations and NC-SARA policies require that Reinhardt University disclose to students whether a program leading to professional licensure or certification meets the educational requirements in all US states and territories. There are two kinds of disclosures that an institution must provide: direct and public. Direct disclosures must be distributed to prospective and current students when a student is located in a state where Reinhardt does not meet (or has been unable to determine if it meets) the educational requirements for licensure. The University has a Student Location Policy and Professional Licensure Disclosure Policy that determines where and when a direct disclosure is distributed. Public disclosures must be available to all students, and this site serves as Reinhardt’s public disclosure repository. Current students also receive a notification every semester as part of the institution’s regular Higher Education Act disclosures.

All of Reinhardt’s programs that lead to licensure are designed to meet the educational requirements of regulatory authorities in the state of Georgia. While program curricula often meet the requirements of states outside of Georgia, statutes and regulations about licensure vary widely. Many state regulatory bodies recognize only educational credentials from accredited institutions. Information on Reinhardt University’s accreditation can be found here.

Students should understand that educational requirements are just one part of licensure or certification in a profession. Applicants are often required to demonstrate passage of national exams, have applicable work or clinical experience, complete background checks, and pay required fees, etc. Each state board, department, or agency has the ultimate authority and discretion to determine whether professional licensure or certification will be issued.