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Professional Licensure
What is a professional licensure program?
A Professional Licensure Program (PLP) is an academic program offered by an institution of higher learning designed, marketed and/or advertised to meet the educational requirements for a specific license or certification required for employment in an occupation.
What is a professional licensure disclosure?
A professional licensure disclosure is a regulation of the U. S. Department of Education requiring all colleges and universities to communicate publicly and directly to prospective and current students about academic programs, whether offered face-to-face or online: (1) that will or will not fulfill educational requirements for specific professional licensure required for employment in that field; and (2) that meet or do not meet the education requirements for licensure for each state and U.S. territory.
Bethel University is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) which allows us to provide distance learning programs (both online and in the form of supervised field experiences) and coursework to residents of states other than Minnesota. NC-SARA membership, however, does not grant reciprocity or exempt us from state professional licensing requirements. As a result, licensing and/or certification requirements in Minnesota may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license in other states.
The curricula for programs leading to licensure at Bethel University are designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in the state of Minnesota and to prepare students to apply for licensure examinations and/or certification. Each state and territory may have different professional licensure and certification requirements. Examples of other licensure requirements include professional examinations, background checks, years of work experience, fingerprinting, etc. Students who intend to return or move to any state other than Minnesota need to review the professional licensure disclosures pertaining to their program and consult with the state professional licensing board. The state professional licensing boards make the ultimate decision as to whether or not an individual will be eligible to sit for licensure based on the rules and regulations in place at the time the individual submits their application for licensure.
Per the U.S. Department of Education regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), we are obligated to disclose whether or not Bethel programs will meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in any of the US states or territories. The information below reflects, to the best of our knowledge, accurate information about each of our licensing programs.
Location Policy (Link TBD)
In addition, U.S. Department of Education regulation 34 CFR §600.9(c)(1)(A-C) requires that institutions must develop a policy and process for determining the location of the student, including at the time of initial enrollment in a program and when there is any change of location as indicated by the formal receipt of information from the student.
Professional Licensure Programs
Business
Education
Health Sciences
Social Sciences
- Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate
- Counseling (M.A)
- Marriage and Family Therapy (M.A.)
- Senior Care Leadership and Administration Certificate
- Social Work (BSW)
- Social Work (MSW)
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Business
* Accounting and Finance (B.S.)
The B.S. in Accounting and Finance degree at Bethel University is designed to help prepare students to seek careers in the field of Accounting. Bethel's degree meets the required credit hours (150 credits) for taking the Certified Public Accountant exam while gaining content knowledge to prepare for the exam and obtaining accounting and business-related credits typically required to become eligible for CPA licensure in must jurisdictions. Educational requirements for CPA licensure vary by state and each student's situation will be different depending on their educational history.
Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), we have determined that our curriculum meets educational requirements for becoming credentialed as a Certified Public Accountant in Minnesota. Please refer to the full list of determinations (Link TBD) regarding all fifty states as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands for anyone wishing to become a U.S. Certified Public Accountant.
Questions about licensure?
Be sure to check with the appropriate licensing agency (Link TBD) in your state to verify requirements prior to beginning any course of study. Check requirements regularly as they may change. Additional information about CPA certification may also be found through organizations such as the National Association of State Boards of Accounting or the American Institute of CPAs.
For questions about Bethel University's Accounting programs and their relationship to professional licensure, please contact the following individuals:
B.A. in Accounting and Fianance
Bruce Olsen, MBA
Associate Professor of Business
bruce-olsen@bethel.edu
Education
Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), we have determined that the listed programs meet the educational requirements to become a licensed teacher in the state of Minnesota. For all remaining states, we have not yet made a determination in this regard. Individuals can search for specific state information via the U.S. Department of Education ({+}https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html+
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This information is accurate as of July 1, 2020. This professional licensure information pertains to the following degree Teacher Preparation Programs:
- Academic Behavioral Strategist License, K-12
- Autism Spectrum Disorders License
- Business Education, 5-12
- Comm Arts & Lit 5-8 Endorsement
- Developmental Disabilities License
- Director of Special Education License
- Education K-12 (M.A.)
- Ed.D in K12 Education - Principal
- Ed.D in K12 Education - Superintendent
- Ed.D in K12 Education - Director of SPED
- Emotional and Behavioral Disorders License
- General Science Education, 5-8
- K-12 Principal License
- Elementary Education, K-6
- Math Education, 5-8 Endorsement
- Math Education, 5-12
- Music Education, K-12 Vocal
- Music Education, K-12 Instrumental
- Preprimary, Age 3 - Grade 6
- Science Education, 5-8 Endorsement
- Science Education Chemistry, 9-12
- Science Education Life Science, 9-12
- Science Education Physics, 9-12
- Social Studies Education, 5-8 Endorsement
- Spanish Education, K-12
- Special Education (B.A./M.A.)
- Superintendent License
- Teaching (M.A.)
- English as a Second Language, K-12
- Teacher Coordinator Work-based Learning License
- Teachers of Computer, Keyboarding, and Related Technology Applications License
- Visual Arts Education, K-12
- Work-based Learning License
Health Sciences
* Nursing (BSN)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is intended to prepare students to take the NCLEX licensure exam to become Registered Nurses. This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. First time RN licensing is referred to as licensure by examination. Every state requires students to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), after they have completed their registered nursing educational requirements. Minnesota is not currently a member of the[ Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC|https://www.ncsbn.org/compacts/nurse-licensure-compact.page]); however, many surrounding states are a part of NLC. Under the NLC, nurses can practice in other NLC states without having to obtain additional licenses.
Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), we have determined that our curriculum meets educational requirements for becoming licensed as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota. Please refer to the full list of determinations (Link TBD) regarding all fifty states as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands for anyone wishing to become a U.S. Registered Nurse.
Questions about licensure?
Be sure to check with the appropriate licensing agency (Link TBD) in your state to verify requirements prior to beginning any course of study. Check requirements regularly as they may change. Additional information about Nursing licensure may also be found through organizations such as the National Council fo State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
For questions about any of Bethel University's Nursing programs and their relationship to professional licensure, please contact the following individuals:
Nursing Department
Diane Dahl, Ph.D.
Dean of Nursing
diane-dahl@bethel.edu
* Post-Baccalaureate Nursing (BSN)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is intended to prepare students to take the NCLEX licensure exam to become Registered Nurses. This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. First time RN licensing is referred to as licensure by examination. Every state requires students to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), after they have completed their registered nursing educational requirements. Minnesota is not currently a member of the[ Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC|https://www.ncsbn.org/compacts/nurse-licensure-compact.page]); however, many surrounding states are a part of NLC. Under the NLC, nurses can practice in other NLC states without having to obtain additional licenses.
Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), we have determined that our curriculum meets educational requirements for becoming licensed as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota. Please refer to the full list of determinations (Link TBD) regarding all fifty states as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands for anyone wishing to become a U.S. Registered Nurse.
Questions about licensure?
Be sure to check with the appropriate licensing agency (Link TBD) in your state to verify requirements prior to beginning any course of study. Check requirements regularly as they may change. Additional information about Nursing licensure may also be found through organizations such as the National Council fo State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
For questions about any of Bethel University's Nursing programs and their relationship to professional licensure, please contact the following individuals:
Nursing Department
Diane Dahl, Ph.D.
Dean of Nursing
diane-dahl@bethel.edu
* Nurse-Midwifery (M.S.)
The Master of Science in Nurse-Midwifery program is intended to prepare students to take the American Midwifery Certification Board Examination to become a Certified Nurse Midwife. This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Accrediation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME). It is also approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), we have determined that our curriculum meets educational requirements for becoming licensed as a Nurse Midwife in Minnesota. Please refer to the full list of determinations (Link TBD) regarding all fifty states as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands for anyone wishing to become a U.S. Nurse Midwife.
Questions about licensure?
Be sure to check with the appropriate licensing agency (Link TBD) in your state to verify requirements prior to beginning any course of study. Check requirements regularly as they may change. Additional information about Nurse-Midwife licensure may also be found through organizations such as the Midwives Alliance of North America.
For questions about Bethel University's Nurse-Midwifery program and their relationship to professional licensure, please contact the following individuals:
Nurse-Midwifery Department
Katrina Wul, M.S.N
Program Director - Nurse Midwifery
katrina-wu@bethel.edu
* Physician Assistant (M.S.)
The Master of Science in Physician Assistant program is intended to prepare students to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) to become a Certified Physician Assistant. This program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), we have determined that our curriculum meets educational requirements for becoming licensed as a Physician Assistant in Minnesota. Please refer to the full list of determinations (Link TBD) regarding all fifty states as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands for anyone wishing to become a U.S. Physician Assistant.
Questions about licensure?
Be sure to check with the appropriate licensing agency (Link TBD) in your state to verify requirements prior to beginning any course of study. Check requirements regularly as they may change. Additional information about Physician Assistant licensure may also be found through organizations such as the the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA).
For questions about Bethel University's Physician Assistant program and their relationship to professional licensure, please contact the following individuals:
Physician Assistant Department
Christy Hanson, Ed.D., PA-C
Program Director - Physician Assistant
c-hanson@bethel.edu
Social Sciences
* Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate
The Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate program is intended to prepare students to take the Minnesota Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam which is required to become a licensed Alohol and Drug Counselor in the State of Minnesota. After receiving a passing score on the exam, individuals can apply for licensure through the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy to become a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), we have determined that our curriculum meets educational requirements for becoming licensed as a Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Minnesota. Please refer to the full list of determinations (Link TBD) regarding all fifty states as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands for anyone wishing to become a U.S. Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Questions about licensure?
Be sure to check with the appropriate licensing agency (Link TBD) in your state to verify requirements prior to beginning any course of study. Check requirements regularly as they may change. Additional information about Alcohol and Drug Counselor licensure may also be found through organizations such as addictions.couselors.com.
For questions about any of Bethel University's alcohol and drug counseling program and their relationship to professional licensure, please contact the following individuals:
Alcohol and Drug Counseling Department
Mary Michener, Ed. D.
Program Director - Alcohol and Drug Counseling
mary-michener@bethel.edu
* Counseling (M.A)
The Master of Arts in Counseling program is intended to prepare students to take the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE) which is required to become a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Minnesota. After receiving a passing score on the exam, individuals can apply for licensure through the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy to become a Professional Counselor. Individuals can also work towards becoming licensed as a Professional Clinical Counselor. This license requires additional hours of post master's clinical practice. Information about this license type can be found through the Minnesota Board of Behavior Health and Therapy.
Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), we have determined that our curriculum meets educational requirements for becoming licensed as a Professional Counselor in Minnesota. Please refer to the full list of determinations (Link TBD) regarding all fifty states as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands for anyone wishing to become a U.S. Professional Counselor.
Questions about licensure?
Be sure to check with the appropriate licensing agency (Link TBD) in your state to verify requirements prior to beginning any course of study. Check requirements regularly as they may change. Additional information about the Professional Counselor licensure may also be found through organizations such as American Counseling Association.
For questions about any of Bethel University's Counseling program and their relationship to professional licensure, please contact the following individuals:
Counseling Department
Amy Evans, Ph.D.
Program Director - M.A. in Counseling
ale42385@bethel.edu
* Marriage and Family Therapy (M.A.)
The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy is intended to prepare students to take the Marriage and Family Therapy National Examination which is required to become a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) in the State of Minnesota. After receiving a passing score on the exam, individuals can apply for licensure through the[ Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy|https://mn.gov/boards/marriage-and-family/new-applicants/applications/] to become a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Individuals can also work towards becoming licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). This license requires additional hours of post master's clinical practice. Information about this license type can be found through the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.
Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), we have determined that our curriculum meets educational requirements for becoming licensed as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota. Please refer to the full list of determinations (Link TBD) regarding all fifty states as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands for anyone wishing to become a U.S. Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.
Questions about licensure?
Be sure to check with the appropriate licensing agency (Link TBD) in your state to verify requirements prior to beginning any course of study. Check requirements regularly as they may change. Additional information about the Associate Marriage and Family Therapist licensure may also be found through organizations such as Association of Marital & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards.
For questions about any of Bethel University's Marriage and Family Therapy program and their relationship to professional licensure, please contact the following individuals:
Marriage and Family Therapy Department
Herb Grant, Ph.D.
Program Director - M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy
h-grant@bethel.edu
* Senior Care Leadership and Administration Certificate
Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), we have determined that our Senior Care Leadership and Administration Certificate curriculum meets educational requirements for professional licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) in Minnesota. For all remaining states, we have not yet made a determination in this regard. This information is accurate as of July 1, 2020. Individuals can search for specific state information via the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards ({+}https://www.nabweb.org/state-licensure-requirements+).
* Social Work (BSW)
The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is intended to prepare students to take the Association of Social Work Boards Licensing Exam which is required to become a licensed Social Worker in the State of Minnesota. After receiving a passing score on the exam, individuals can apply for licensure through the Minnesota Board of Social Work to become a licensed Social Worker.
Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), we have determined that our curriculum meets educational requirements for becoming licensed as a Social Worker in Minnesota. Please refer to the full list of determinations (Link TBD) regarding all fifty states as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands for anyone wishing to become a U.S. Social Worker.
Questions about licensure?
Be sure to check with the appropriate licensing agency (Link TBD) in your state to verify requirements prior to beginning any course of study. Check requirements regularly as they may change. Additional information about the Social Worker licensure may also be found through organizations such as Association of Social Work Boards.
For questions about any of Bethel University's Social Work program and their relationship to professional licensure, please contact the following individuals:
Social Worker Department
Eydie Shypulski, D.Min
Department Chair - Social Work
eydie-shypulski@bethel.edu
* Social Work (MSW)
The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is intended to prepare students to take the Association of Social Work Boards Master's Licensing Exam which is required to become a licensed Graduate Social Worker in the State of Minnesota. After receiving a passing score on the exam, individuals can apply for licensure through the Minnesota Board of Social Work to become a licensed Graduate Social Worker. Individuals can also work towards becoming licensed as an Independent Social Worker (LISW) and as an Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW . This licenses requires additional hours of post master's clinical practice and other requirements. Information about this license type can be found through the Minnesota Boad of Social Work.
Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), we have determined that our curriculum meets educational requirements for becoming licensed as an Graduate Social Worker in Minnesota. Please refer to the full list of determinations (Link TBD) regarding all fifty states as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands for anyone wishing to become a U.S. Graduate Social Worker.
Questions about licensure?
Be sure to check with the appropriate licensing agency (Link TBD) in your state to verify requirements prior to beginning any course of study. Check requirements regularly as they may change. Additional information about the Graduate Social Worker licensure may also be found through organizations such as Association of Social Work Boards.
For questions about any of Bethel University's Social Work program and their relationship to professional licensure, please contact the following individuals:
Social Worker Department
Eydie Shypulski, D.Min
Department Chair - Social Work
eydie-shypulski@bethel.edu