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 requirements for licensure vary from state to state. The table below indicates whether the program does, does not, or has not determined if its curriculum satisfies 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. Crystal Wynn crwynn@vsu.edu 

The Bachelor's 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 does, does not, or has not determined if its curriculum satisfies 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. Crystal Wynn crwynn@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, Does Not Meet Requirements, or is Undetermined if its curriculum satisfies 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. Jimmie Fedrick, jfedrick@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, Does Not Meet Requirements, or is Undetermined if its curriculum satisfies 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 VSU, Department of Social Work, Dr. Gwendolyn Thornton, gthornton@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, Does Not Meet Requirements, or is Undetermined if its curriculum satisfies 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. Bernice Carson, BCarson@vsu.edu.

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

American Samoa
Requirements for licensure in Psychology could not be determined. Students should contact the U.S. Department of Education to determine whether the program meets requirements for licensure in American Samoa.

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, Does Not Meet Requirements, or is Undetermined if its curriculum satisfies 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. Trina Spencer, tspencer@vsu.edu.

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

American Samoa
The American Samoa Department of Education requires prospective educators to complete an American Samoa approved program. Prospective educators may not complete a program that is out of state. In addition, educators may not transfer a license from another state using any pathway. For this reason, Virginia State University’s programs do not meet any of the educational prerequisites for licensure in the field of education in American Samoa. Those interested in teaching within American Samoa should visit the Department of Education website.

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, Does Not Meet Requirements, or is Undetermined if its curriculum satisfies 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. Trina Spencer, tspencer@vsu.edu.

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

American Samoa
The American Samoa Department of Education requires prospective educators to complete an American Samoa approved program. Prospective educators may not complete a program that is out-of-state. In addition, educators may not transfer a license from another state using any pathway. For this reason, Virginia State University’s programs do not meet any of the educational prerequisites for licensure in the field of education in American Samoa. Those interested in teaching within American Samoa should visit the Department of Education website.

The Master of Education, with a concentration in Educational Administration & 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, Does Not Meet Requirements, or is Undetermined if its curriculum satisfies 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. James Norman, jnorman@vsu.edu.  

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

American Samoa
The American Samoa Department of Education requires prospective educators to complete an American Samoa approved program. Prospective educators may not complete a program that is out-of-state. In addition, educators may not transfer a license from another state using any pathway. For this reason, Virginia State University’s programs do not meet any of the educational prerequisites for licensure in the field of education in American Samoa. Those interested in teaching within American Samoa should visit the Department of Education website.

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, Does Not Meet Requirements, or is Undetermined if its curriculum satisfies 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. Trina Spencer, tspencer@vsu.edu.

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

American Samoa
The American Samoa Department of Education requires prospective educators to complete an American Samoa approved program. Prospective educators may not complete a program that is out of state. In addition, educators may not transfer a license from another state using any pathway. For this reason, Virginia State University’s programs do not meet any of the educational prerequisites for licensure in the field of education in American Samoa. Those interested in teaching within American Samoa should visit the Department of Education website.

The Master of Education, Counselor 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, Does Not Meet Requirements, or is Undetermined if its curriculum satisfies 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. Brian Maiden, bmaiden@vsu.edu.  

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

American Samoa

The American Samoa Department of Education requires prospective educators to complete an American Samoa approved program. Prospective educators may not complete a program that is out of state. In addition, educators may not transfer a license from another state using any pathway. For this reason, Virginia State University’s programs do not meet any of the educational prerequisites for licensure in the field of education in American Samoa. Those interested in teaching within American Samoa should visit their Department of Education website.