All programs, regardless of modality, are required to provide general (public) and direct (individual) disclosures to students in programs that lead to licensure or certification. This rule applies to educational programs that are either:
Designed to meet education requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation
Licensure disclosure information is updated annually. The information below is accurate as of Oct. 8, 2021.
VCU program disclosures
Select a VCU unit below to see general program disclosures for its respective programs:
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Arts with a concentration in art 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 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Bachelor of Music with a concentration in music 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 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Bachelor of Science in 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 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (traditional and accelerated) 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The post-master's Certificate in Educational Leadership 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The post-master's Certificate in Reading Specialist 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Doctor of Dental Surgery 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Doctor of Medicine program 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice with concentrations in psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Doctor of Pharmacy program 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics 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's curriculum does or does not satisfy applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories. Additionally, the table indicates states where licensure is not required. A licensure in medical physics is only required in Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Texas..
If you have questions about the program’s current curriculum or satisfaction of a specific requirement, please reach out to the program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Master of Art 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 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Master of Education in Counselor Education with a concentration in school counseling 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Master of Education in Educational Leadership with a concentration in 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 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Master of Education in Reading 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Master of Education in 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 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The M.S. in Genetic Counseling 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's curriculum does or does not satisfy applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories. Additionally, the table indicates states where licensure is not offered.
A licensure in genetic counseling is not offered in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and U.S. Minor Outlying Islands.
If you have questions about the program’s current curriculum or satisfaction of a specific requirement, please reach out to the program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Master of Science in Gerontology may lead to licensure and certification in assisted living administration. 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Master of Science in Medical Physics 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's curriculum does or does not satisfy applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in U.S. states and territories. Additionally, the table indicates states where licensure is not required. A licensure in medical physics is only required in Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Texas.
If you have questions about the program’s current curriculum or satisfaction of a specific requirement, please reach out to the program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Master of Nursing with a concentration in psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Master of Social Work program 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.
The Master of Teaching 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 program contact provided on the program website for assistance.