PC Professional Licensure Disclosures
In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education, Presbyterian College provides information on relevant programs leading to professional licensure and certification. Presbyterian College offers programs that lead to professional licensure or certification within the state of South Carolina that may be recognized in other states. Please note that professional licensure requirements may vary from state to state. Some states may require graduation from an approved program, while others may request compliance with requirements from national organizations. Specific amounts of training and/or passage of a state exam may be required for licensure or certification.
If you are participating in a course or program that leads to professional certification and/or licensure and intend on participating in a clinical or field experience or applying for certification and/or licensure outside of South Carolina, contact the program chair or director for additional information.
Presbyterian College cannot provide verification of an individual’s ability to meet licensure or certification requirements unrelated to its educational programming. Such individual determinations are made by state licensing boards, and are fact-specific determinations.
This disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny your application. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in state law or regulation that may affect your application for licensure and occur after this disclosure has been made. Enrolled students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact their State’s licensure entity to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice.
Disclosures Based on Student Location
The U.S. Department of Education requires direct disclosures of professional licensure or certification information to students based on their location. Presbyterian College determines the location of students based on the information given by the student during registration. Students relocating to another state prior to completing a program may experience a change in state licensure or certification requirements. Prior to relocation, students should connect with their program lead/chair to discuss the impact of their relocation on their licensure or certification requirements. Should a student choose to relocate prior to completing a program, an updated address must be filed with the Registrar’s office. Until an update form has been received, Presbyterian College will not consider a student to have relocated.
Guidance for Students in Licensure of
Certification Programs
- Prospective students residing outside of the United States should confirm with the appropriate licensing or certifying agency whether the completion of the program will meet the requirements for licensure or certification in the country in which they intend to seek employment.
- Prospective and current students should review the requirements of the program (i.e. practicum, internships, and pre-qualifications such as a background check) prior to enrolling.
- Students should contact the applicable licensure board(s) in the state in which they reside or that which they intend to obtain a license or certification before starting a relevant program and before starting a practicum or internship.
- Note that many licensing and certifying boards require more than program/degree completion to obtain a license or certification.
- State laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time and can impact the program’s ability to meet educational requirements for licensure or certification.
Programs that Lead to Licensure or Certification
The curriculum for all certification areas both state and national meet the licensing requirements by the federal guidelines and South Carolina State Department of Education. The current licensure areas offered at Presbyterian College (Early Childhood (NAEYC), Elementary (ACEI), Middle Level (AMLE), Secondary English (NCTE), Secondary Math (NCTM), Secondary Social Studies (NCSS), Special Education (CEC) and PK-12 English Language Learners (TESOL) follow the federal and state degree and certification standards for preparing teaching professionals. For further information please follow this link:
https://www.presby.edu/about/accreditation/caep-annual-reporting-measures/
In order to practice pharmacy in the United States, pharmacists must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy school and pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX). Additionally, many states require pharmacists to complete the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) to ensure they have a comprehensive understanding of pharmacy law. Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) is responsible for creating, updating and overseeing both the NAPLEX and MPJE exams. For more information on pharmacy licensing requirements, please visit https://nabp.pharmacy/
In alignment with the rigorous standards established by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), the Doctoral Occupational Therapy Program at Presbyterian College delivers a lock-step curriculum grounded in evidence-based practice. Through integrated classroom instruction and hands-on community engagement, our students are comprehensively prepared to complete two 12-week Level II Fieldwork experiences, followed by a Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE).
Upon successful completion of all academic coursework, fieldwork requirements, and the DCE, students are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Fulfillment of these requirements culminates in the awarding of an entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree.
In order to practice as a Physician Assistant, students must complete an
ARC-PA accredited program, pass the certification exam (PANCE) and
apply for a license in the state/territory of practice. By virtue of ARC
accreditation, Presbyterian College offers a curriculum necessary for
certification and licensure in all 50 states. Click here
(https://www.aapa.org/advocacy-central/state-advocacy/state-
licensing/list-of-licensing-boards/) for a complete list of licensing boards
and licensing requirements in all 50 states and US Territories.