Professional Licensure Disclosures

The LIU Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (PhD) program is designed to prepare graduates for licensure as a psychologist. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for psychologist licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure also requires passage of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), completion of required supervised practicum and internship hours, completion of a postdoctoral supervised experience requirement (which varies by state), and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state board of psychology prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements, as doctoral training requirements, supervised hour requirements, and postdoctoral experience requirements vary significantly by state.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-educational criteria.

The LIU Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN/FNP) program is designed to prepare graduates for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure and board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for FNP licensure/board certification in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Currently, licensure does not require passage of a national FNP board certification examination (AANPCB FNP-C or ANCC FNP-BC) in NYS; however, many employers require a national FNP board certification. Current RN licensure in the state of intended practice and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks, collaborative/practice agreements, prescriptive authority applications, and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state board of nursing prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements, including scope of practice and supervision requirements, which vary significantly by state.

Important Disclaimers:

• Scope of Practice varies significantly by state. States are categorized as Full Practice, Reduced Practice, or Restricted Practice. Students are strongly encouraged to research the scope of practice laws in their intended state of licensure prior to enrollment.
• Prescriptive Authority requirements vary by state and may require additional applications, fees, or agreements beyond APRN licensure.
• Students must hold a current, unrestricted RN license in the state of intended APRN practice.
• A multistate APRN Compact is in development. Students should monitor ncsbn.org for updates on participating states.

The LIU Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program is designed to prepare graduates for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for Marriage and Family Therapist licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure also requires passage of the Marriage and Family Therapy licensing examination administered by the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB), completion of required supervised clinical hours, and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Please note that Marriage and Family Therapist licensure titles and requirements vary significantly by state. Graduates may be eligible for licensure titles such as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or other state-specific titles depending on the state of licensure. Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements, as supervised hour requirements and examination requirements vary significantly by state.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., AMFTRB exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed to prepare graduates for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for RN licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure also requires passage of the NCLEX-RN examination and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks, fingerprinting, and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state board of nursing prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements.

Important Disclaimers:

• Many states participate in the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC), which allows RNs to hold one multistate license. Students should visit the NCSBN website (ncsbn.org) to learn more about compact state privileges.
• New York is not currently a member of the Nursing Licensure Compact. Students seeking licensure in compact states should contact those state boards directly.

The LIU BS/MS in Occupational Therapy program is designed to prepare graduates for occupational therapy licensure. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for occupational therapy licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure also requires passage of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) examination, and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state occupational therapy licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements. Please note that a felony conviction may affect eligibility for the NBCOT examination and subsequent state licensure.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., NBCOT exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is designed to prepare graduates for pharmacist licensure. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for pharmacist licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Pharmacist licensure requires passage of the NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination). Additionally, some states require that the candidate pass a jurisprudence exam (MPJE, UMPJE, or CPJE), or equivalent state law examination, completion of required internship hours, and meeting individual state application requirements, which are the student's responsibility.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements.

The LIU Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is designed to prepare graduates for physical therapy licensure. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for physical therapy licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure also requires passage of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks, jurisprudence examinations, and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state physical therapy licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements, as jurisprudence examination requirements and other state-specific requirements vary by state.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., NPTE exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Physician Assistant Studies program is designed to prepare graduates for PA licensure. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for Physician Assistant licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure also requires passage of the PANCE examination and meeting individual state application requirements, which are the student's responsibility.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., PANCE exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Master of Social Work (MSW) program is designed to prepare graduates for licensed social work practice. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for social work licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure also requires passage of the ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards) licensing examination at the appropriate level, completion of required supervised practice hours, and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks, and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state social work licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements, as licensure titles and requirements vary significantly by state.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program is designed to prepare graduates for speech-language pathology licensure and certification. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for speech-language pathology licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure and/or certification also requires passage of the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology (ETS), completion of required supervised clinical hours (minimum 400 clock hours as required by ASHA), completion of a clinical fellowship year (CFY), and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements, as licensure requirements vary by state.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., PRAXIS exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care program is designed to prepare graduates for respiratory care licensure and/or certification. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for respiratory care licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure and/or certification also requires passage of the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) examinations, including the Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) examination and the Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE) to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential, and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Please note that not all states have enacted respiratory care licensure laws. In states without licensure requirements, NBRC certification is the primary credential recognized by employers. Students planning to seek licensure or practice outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., TMC exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BS) and Master of Business Administration in Accountancy (MBA) accelerated shared credit program is designed to prepare graduates for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for CPA licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

CPA licensure also requires passage of the Uniform CPA Examination administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), completion of required supervised work experience hours, and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Please note that CPA licensure requirements vary by state, including required credit hours in accounting and business courses, work experience requirements, and ethics examination requirements. The LIU MS in Accountancy program is designed to assist students in meeting the 150 credit hour requirement for CPA licensure required in most states. However, students are responsible for ensuring that their total undergraduate and graduate coursework meets the specific accounting and business course requirements of their intended state of licensure.

Students planning to seek CPA licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state board of accountancy prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements.

Disclaimers:

• Most states require completion of 150 semester credit hours of education for CPA licensure. The LIU MS in Accountancy is designed to assist students in meeting this requirement when combined with an undergraduate degree. Students should verify that their combined undergraduate and graduate coursework meets the 150-credit hour requirement in their intended state of licensure.
• Most states have specific requirements for accounting and business course credits within the 150 hour total. Students should verify specific course requirements with the applicable state board of accountancy prior to enrollment.
• All states require passage of all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination. Students should visit the AICPA website at aicpa.org for information on examination eligibility and registration.
• Most states require between one and two years of supervised work experience under a licensed CPA. Students should verify work experience requirements with the applicable state board of accountancy prior to enrollment.
• Most states require passage of the AICPA Ethics Examination or a state-specific ethics examination as a condition of licensure. Students should verify ethics examination requirements with the applicable state board of accountancy prior to enrollment.
• Most states participate in CPA mobility provisions which allow licensed CPAs to practice in other states without obtaining an additional license. Students should visit nasba.org for more information on CPA mobility.
• Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., CPA exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BS) and Master of Science in Accountancy (MS) accelerated shared credit program is designed to prepare graduates for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for CPA licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

CPA licensure also requires passage of the Uniform CPA Examination administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), completion of required supervised work experience hours, and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Please note that CPA licensure requirements vary by state, including required credit hours in accounting and business courses, work experience requirements, and ethics examination requirements. The LIU MS in Accountancy program is designed to assist students in meeting the 150 credit hour requirement for CPA licensure required in most states. However, students are responsible for ensuring that their total undergraduate and graduate coursework meets the specific accounting and business course requirements of their intended state of licensure.

Students planning to seek CPA licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state board of accountancy prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements.

Disclaimers:

• Most states require completion of 150 semester credit hours of education for CPA licensure. The LIU MS in Accountancy is designed to assist students in meeting this requirement when combined with an undergraduate degree. Students should verify that their combined undergraduate and graduate coursework meets the 150 credit hour requirement in their intended state of licensure.
• Most states have specific requirements for accounting and business course credits within the 150 hour total. Students should verify specific course requirements with the applicable state board of accountancy prior to enrollment.
• All states require passage of all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination. Students should visit the AICPA website at aicpa.org for information on examination eligibility and registration.
• Most states require between one and two years of supervised work experience under a licensed CPA. Students should verify work experience requirements with the applicable state board of accountancy prior to enrollment.
• Most states require passage of the AICPA Ethics Examination or a state-specific ethics examination as a condition of licensure. Students should verify ethics examination requirements with the applicable state board of accountancy prior to enrollment.
• Most states participate in CPA mobility provisions which allow licensed CPAs to practice in other states without obtaining an additional license. Students should visit nasba.org for more information on CPA mobility.
• Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., CPA exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science: Clinical Laboratory Science program is designed to prepare graduates for clinical laboratory scientist/medical laboratory scientist licensure and/or certification. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for clinical laboratory scientist licensure and/or certification in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure and/or certification also requires passage of a national certification examination such as those offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or the American Medical Technologists (AMT), and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Please note that not all states have enacted clinical laboratory scientist licensure laws. In states without licensure requirements, national certification is the primary credential recognized by employers. Students planning to seek licensure or practice outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., ASCP exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Master of Arts in Clinical Art Therapy and Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates for licensure in art therapy and/or professional counseling. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for art therapy and/or counseling licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure may require passage of the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) examination for the Registered Art Therapist (ATR) and Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) credentials and/or passage of the National Counselor Examination (NCE) or National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) for counseling licensure, completion of required supervised clinical hours, and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Please note that art therapy licensure laws vary significantly by state. Not all states have enacted specific art therapy licensure laws. In states without art therapy licensure, graduates may be eligible to pursue professional counseling licensure depending on state requirements. Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements.

Disclaimer: Licensure requirements are determined by individual state boards and are subject to change. LIU cannot guarantee that this program meets the requirements for licensure in states other than New York. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm specific educational and post-graduate requirements.

The LIU Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences program is designed to prepare graduates for advanced clinical laboratory scientist licensure and/or certification. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for clinical laboratory scientist licensure and/or certification in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure and/or certification also requires passage of a national certification examination such as those offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or the American Medical Technologists (AMT), and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Please note that not all states have enacted clinical laboratory scientist licensure laws. In states without licensure requirements, national certification is the primary credential recognized by employers. Students planning to seek licensure or practice outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., ASCP exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates for licensure as a professional counselor. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for professional counselor licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure also requires passage of a national counseling examination such as the National Counselor Examination (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) administered by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), completion of required supervised clinical hours, and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Please note that professional counselor licensure titles and requirements vary significantly by state. Graduates may be eligible for licensure titles such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or other state-specific titles depending on the state of licensure.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements, as supervised hour requirements and examination requirements vary significantly by state.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program is designed to prepare graduates for licensure as a psychologist. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for psychologist licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure also requires passage of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), completion of required supervised practicum and internship hours, completion of a postdoctoral supervised experience requirement (which varies by state), and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state board of psychology prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements, as doctoral training requirements, supervised hour requirements, and postdoctoral experience requirements vary significantly by state.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are determined by individual state boards and are subject to change. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., EPPP scores, supervised post-doctoral hours, and background checks).

The LIU Master of Science in Library and Information Science – School Library Media Specialist program is designed to prepare graduates for certification and/or licensure as a School Library Media Specialist. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for School Library Media Specialist certification and/or licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Certification and/or licensure may also require passage of state-required certification examinations, valid teaching certification in some states, completion of required field experience hours, and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks, fingerprinting, and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Please note that School Library Media Specialist certification and licensure requirements vary significantly by state, including required examinations, whether a valid teaching certificate is required, and field experience requirements. Certification granted in New York does not automatically transfer to other states, although many states participate in interstate reciprocity agreements.

Students planning to seek certification and/or licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state department of education or library certification board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN/FNP) program is designed to prepare graduates for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure and board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for FNP licensure/board certification in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Currently, licensure does not require passage of a national FNP board certification examination (AANPCB FNP-C or ANCC FNP-BC) in NYS; however, many employers require a national FNP board certification. Current RN licensure in the state of intended practice and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks, collaborative/practice agreements, prescriptive authority applications, and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state board of nursing prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements, including scope of practice and supervision requirements, which vary significantly by state.

Important Disclaimers:

• Scope of Practice varies significantly by state. States are categorized as Full Practice, Reduced Practice, or Restricted Practice. Students are strongly encouraged to research the scope of practice laws in their intended state of licensure prior to enrollment.
• Prescriptive Authority requirements vary by state and may require additional applications, fees, or agreements beyond APRN licensure.
• Students must hold a current, unrestricted RN license in the state of intended APRN practice.
• A multistate APRN Compact is in development. Students should monitor ncsbn.org for updates on participating states.

The LIU Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates for genetic counseling licensure and/or certification. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for genetic counseling licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure and/or certification also requires passage of the ABGC (American Board of Genetic Counseling) certification examination, and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Please note that not all states have enacted genetic counselor licensure laws. In states without licensure requirements, ABGC certification is the primary credential recognized by employers. Students planning to seek licensure or practice outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., ABGC exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed to prepare graduates for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for RN licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure also requires passage of the NCLEX-RN examination and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks, fingerprinting, and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state board of nursing prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements.

Important Disclaimers:

• Many states participate in the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC), which allows RNs to hold one multistate license. Students should visit the NCSBN website (ncsbn.org) to learn more about compact state privileges.
• New York is not currently a member of the Nursing Licensure Compact. Students seeking licensure in compact states should contact those state boards directly.

The LIU Master of Science and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Professional Program is (MS/RN) designed to prepare graduates for dietitian/nutritionist licensure and eligibility to sit for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) examination to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for dietitian/nutritionist licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure and/or certification also requires passage of the CDR Registration Examination for Dietitians, completion of required supervised practice hours through an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship, and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Please note that not all states have enacted dietitian/nutritionist licensure laws. In states without licensure requirements, RDN certification is the primary credential recognized by employers. Students planning to seek licensure or practice outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., CDRexam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is designed to prepare graduates for physical therapy licensure. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for physical therapy licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure also requires passage of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks, jurisprudence examinations, and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state physical therapy licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements, as jurisprudence examination requirements and other state-specific requirements vary by state.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., NPTE exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for radiologic technology licensure and/or certification. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for radiologic technology licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure and/or certification also requires passage of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination, and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Please note that not all states have enacted radiologic technology licensure laws. In states without licensure requirements, ARRT certification is the primary credential recognized by employers. Students planning to seek licensure or practice outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., ARRT exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Master of Social Work (MSW) program is designed to prepare graduates for licensed social work practice. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for social work licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure also requires passage of the ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards) licensing examination at the appropriate level, completion of required supervised practice hours, and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks, and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state social work licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements, as licensure titles and requirements vary significantly by state.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program is designed to prepare graduates for speech-language pathology licensure and certification. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for speech-language pathology licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Licensure and/or certification also requires passage of the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology (ETS), completion of required supervised clinical hours (minimum 400 clock hours as required by ASHA), completion of a clinical fellowship year (CFY), and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Students planning to seek licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state licensing board prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements, as licensure requirements vary by state.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., PRAXIS exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU School Administrator Preparation programs at Post are designed to prepare graduates for initial or professional school building and/or school district leader certification and/or licensure. LIU has determined that the curricula of the programs listed below meet the educational requirements for school leader certification and/or licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

LIU School Administrator Preparation programs at Post include:

• Administrator, ADV CRT
• Educational Leadership, MS
• School District Business Leader, MSED
• School District Business Leader, ADV CRT

Certification and/or licensure also requires passage of required state teacher certification examinations, completion of required student teaching hours, and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks, fingerprinting, and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Please note that teacher certification and licensure requirements vary significantly by state, including required examinations, subject area endorsements, and grade level authorizations. Certification granted in New York does not automatically transfer to other states, although many states participate in interstate reciprocity agreements.

Students planning to seek certification and/or licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state department of education prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements, including whether the program's content area and grade level align with the intended state's certification structure.

Disclaimer: Licensing requirements are subject to change by state boards. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice to confirm current requirements and any additional non-academic criteria (e.g., exam, fees, and background checks).

The LIU Master of Science in School Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates for certification and/or licensure as a School Counselor. LIU has determined that this program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for School Counselor certification and/or licensure in the states listed in our Professional Licensure Disclosure Table.

Certification and/or licensure may also require passage of state-required certification examinations, completion of required supervised internship hours, valid teaching certification in some states, and meeting individual state application requirements, including but not limited to background checks, fingerprinting, and applicable fees, which are the student's responsibility.

Please note that School Counselor certification and licensure requirements vary significantly by state, including required examinations, supervised hour requirements, and whether a valid teaching certificate is required. Certification granted in New York does not automatically transfer to other states, although many states participate in interstate reciprocity agreements.

Students planning to seek certification and/or licensure outside of New York are strongly encouraged to contact the applicable state department of education prior to enrollment to confirm current requirements.