Out of State Licenses and Certification
General Licensure Information
In accordance with local legislature and guidance from the National Council for State Authorization and Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), Central Washington University makes every effort to determine whether or not programs resulting in professional licensure or certification are recognized outside of Washington State.
For both in- and out-of-state students, this is meant to be an informational process that may inform and impact degree, licensure, and practice decisions but it should not be considered unilateral legal advice.Both resident and non-resident students are encouraged to review the determinations and directory information below and to contact their local authority, as well as the CWU academic department offering the licensure, for more information at any time.
Students may also want to be familiar with the general terms relevant to the university's determinations before proceeding:
Reciprocity and Out-of-State Determination Definitions
Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosures
Determinations for various licenses and states are included in the links below for student review.
Students are encouraged to be proactive in reviewing local and national requirements for their chosen practice as certification and licensure requirements vary by state and over time.
Certified Child Life Specialist
Child Development Certification
Career and Technical Education Certification
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Paramedic Certification and Registration
School Psychologist State Certification
Current and prospective students may also request this determination information at any time via email or paper copy by contacting Online@cwu.edu.
Potential Changes in Requirements & Relocation
Licensure information is reviewed and updated by Central Washington University annually. Students who plan to pursue licensure outside of Washington state should be aware that state licensure requirements are subject to changes at various times dependent upon state. While a program may originally meet the educational requirements for licensure, changes in requirements could impact the program's ability to meet any new educational requirements. We recommend students to always check with their state licensure board or authorizing body to confirm licensure requirements.
Prospective and current students should keep in mind that licensing and authorization requirements vary by state and that relocating during the course of a program to another state could impact whether that student can continue in the course, meet the eligibility requirements of that state, and/or receive financial aid funding. If students are considering relocating, they should contact their program director and/or faculty advisor to check for authorization and licensure eligibility requirements.
Non-Determinations and Additional Information
If a program intended to end in a student's professional licensure or certification is not listed above, Central Washington University has not made a determination regarding that license's out-of-state reciprocity. Out-of-State students are encouraged to check relevant local licensure and certification requirements. Other licensure requirements may include professional examinations, background checks, work hour allotment and experience fingerprinting requirements, etc.
Prospective and current student and faculty members can request a review and determinations for their program by contacting Online@cwu.edu.
Localized Program Directories
The contact information below has been identified by the National Council for State Authorization and Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) as relevant to local state authorization and recognition requirments for students per field. Students are encouraged to contact their local support staff at any time for assistance.
Teacher Education Program Directory
Students are also encouraged to find general information regarding the disclosure process on the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements Directory Webpage
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