VSU Professional Licensure Disclosures

The Graduate Certificate in Food and Nutrition Science with a concentration in (ACEND Dietetic Internship) may lead to licensure and certification. Please be aware that licensure requirements vary by state. The table below indicates whether the program Meets Requirements or Does Not Meet Requirements for satisfying applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories.

If you have questions about the program’s current curriculum or satisfaction of a specific requirement, please reach out to the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Ms. Amanda Bianco, at abianco@vsu.edu.  

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Dietetics may lead to licensure and certification. Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The table below indicates whether the program Meets Requirements or Does Not Meet Requirements for satisfying applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories.

If you have questions about the program’s current curriculum or satisfaction of a specific requirement, please reach out to the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Dr. Patricia Lynch, at plynch@vsu.edu.

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) may lead to licensure and certification. Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The table below indicates whether the program Meets Requirements or Does Not Meet Requirements for satisfying applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories.

If you have questions about the program's current curriculum or satisfaction of a specific requirement, please reach out to the VSU Department of Social Work, Dr. Brittany Short, at bshort@vsu.edu.

View the Social Work Licensure Board Spreadsheet to obtain contact information for each state’s licensure board.

The Master of Social Work (MSW) may lead to licensure and certification. Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The table below indicates whether the program Meets Requirements or Does Not Meet Requirements for satisfying applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories.

If you have questions about the program's current curriculum or satisfaction of a specific requirement, please reach out to the VSU Department of Social Work, Dr. Sade Younger, at syounger@vsu.edu.

View the Social Work Licensure Board Spreadsheet to obtain contact information for each state’s licensure board.

The Doctorate in Health Psychology, with a concentration in Clinical Health and Behavioral or Community Health Sciences (BCHS), may lead to licensure and certification. Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The table below indicates whether the program Meets Requirements or Does Not Meet Requirements for satisfying applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories.

If you have questions about the program's current curriculum or satisfaction of a specific requirement, please reach out to the VSU Department of Psychology, Dr. Shedrick D. McCall, at smccall@vsu.edu.

View the Psychology Licensure Board Spreadsheet to obtain contact information for each state’s licensure board.

The Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, with a concentration in Elementary Education or Special Education, may lead to licensure and certification. Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The table below indicates whether the program Meets Requirements or Does Not Meet Requirements for satisfying applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories.

If you have questions about the program's current curriculum or satisfaction of a specific requirement, please reach out to the VSU Department of Teaching and Learning, Dr. C. Adrainne Thomas, at cathomas@vsu.edu.

View the Education Licensure Board Spreadsheet to obtain contact information for each state’s licensure board.

• The American Samoa Department of Education requires prospective educators to complete a program approved within American Samoa. Programs completed outside of American Samoa are not accepted, and licensure cannot be obtained through reciprocity or transfer from another state. For this reason, Virginia State University’s programs do not meet the educational requirements for licensure in the field of education in American Samoa. Individuals seeking licensure in American Samoa should consult the American Samoa Department of Education for additional information.

The Bachelor of Science, Education, with a concentration in Elementary PreK–6, Special Education, or Middle School Education, may lead to licensure and certification. Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The table below indicates whether the program Meets Requirements or Does Not Meet Requirements for satisfying applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories.

If you have questions about the program's current curriculum or satisfaction of a specific requirement, please reach out to the VSU Department of Teaching and Learning, Dr. C. Adrainne Thomas, at cathomas@vsu.edu.

View the Education Licensure Board Spreadsheet to obtain contact information for each state’s licensure board.

• The American Samoa Department of Education requires prospective educators to complete a program approved within American Samoa. Programs completed outside of American Samoa are not accepted, and licensure cannot be obtained through reciprocity or transfer from another state. For this reason, Virginia State University’s programs do not meet the educational requirements for licensure in the field of education in American Samoa. Individuals seeking licensure in American Samoa should consult the American Samoa Department of Education for additional information.

The Master of Education, with a concentration in Educational Administration and Supervision, may lead to licensure and certification. Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The table below indicates whether the program Meets Requirements or Does Not Meet Requirements for satisfying applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories.

If you have questions about the program's current curriculum or satisfaction of a specific requirement, please reach out to the VSU College of Education, Department of Educational Leadership, Dr. Tracy Walker, at twalker@vsu.edu.

View the Education Licensure Board Spreadsheet to obtain contact information for each state’s licensure board.

• The American Samoa Department of Education requires prospective educators to complete a program approved within American Samoa. Programs completed outside of American Samoa are not accepted, and licensure cannot be obtained through reciprocity or transfer from another state. For this reason, Virginia State University’s programs do not meet the educational requirements for licensure in the field of education in American Samoa. Individuals seeking licensure in American Samoa should consult the American Samoa Department of Education for additional information.

The Master of Education, Special Education, may lead to licensure and certification. Please be aware that requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The table below indicates whether the program Meets Requirements or Does Not Meet Requirements for satisfying applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories.

If you have questions about the program's current curriculum or satisfaction of a specific requirement, please reach out to the VSU College of Education, Department of Teaching and Learning, Dr. C. Adrainne Thomas, at cathomas@vsu.edu.

View the Education Licensure Board Spreadsheet to obtain contact information for each state’s licensure board.

• The American Samoa Department of Education requires prospective educators to complete a program approved within American Samoa. Programs completed outside of American Samoa are not accepted, and licensure cannot be obtained through reciprocity or transfer from another state. For this reason, Virginia State University’s programs do not meet the educational requirements for licensure in the field of education in American Samoa. Individuals seeking licensure in American Samoa should consult the American Samoa Department of Education for additional information.

The Master of Education, Counselor Education, may lead to licensure and certification. Please be aware that licensure requirements vary by state. The table below indicates whether the program Meets Requirements or Does Not Meet Requirements for satisfying applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories.

If you have questions about the program's current curriculum or satisfaction of a specific requirement, please reach out to the VSU College of Education, Department of Counselor Education, Dr. Alishea Rowley at asrowley@vsu.edu.

View the Education Licensure Board Spreadsheet to obtain contact information for each state’s licensure board.

• The American Samoa Department of Education requires prospective educators to complete a program approved within American Samoa. Programs completed outside of American Samoa are not accepted, and licensure cannot be obtained through reciprocity or transfer from another state. For this reason, Virginia State University’s programs do not meet the educational requirements for licensure in the field of education in American Samoa. Individuals seeking licensure in American Samoa should consult the American Samoa Department of Education for additional information.