Degree programs at St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University that are intended to result in professional licensure and certification are designed to meet the educational requirements for the state of Minnesota.
Per the U.S. Department of Education regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) we are obligated to disclose whether or not St. Kate’s programs will meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in any of the US states or territories. The information below reflects, to the best of our knowledge, accurate information about each of our licensing programs.
We encourage ´ºÓêÖ±²¥s who may live out-of-state or intend to test or apply for licensure or certification outside of Minnesota to: (1) share this with college representatives and program officials, and (2) review the state educational requirements on the relevant licensing body’s website. St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University will work collaboratively to ensure that all ´ºÓêÖ±²¥s stay apprised and informed regarding educational requirements for licensing eligibility wherever they may live.
The information below is accurate as of June 26, 2024.
School of Humanities, Arts and Sciences
Education
Education licensure programs are designed to meet Minnesota state standards and DO NOT lead to licensure in other states. Licensure information for other states can be reviewed . However, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥s enrolling from states outside MN are required to submit an attestation on admission that they understand these licensing limitations and that expresses their intent to pursue licensure in Minnesota.
- Education, Bachelor’s Degree
- Early Childhood Education with Licensure (BS)
- Early Childhood Education with Licensure (with previous Early Childhood Montessori Credential) (BS)
- Education, Graduate Degree
- Elementary Education (K-6) w/Montessori Elementary Credential
- Secondary (K-12) School Library Media Specialist
- Education, Bachelor’s Certificate
- Pre-Primary Endorsement (MN license adds 3-6 to current license)
Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences
Health Sciences
St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ School of Health Sciences programs (except Dietetics) meet the educational requirements for licensure eligibility in the field. Licensure programs include those seen below:
- Occupation Therapy, Associate’s & Graduate Degrees
- Physical Therapy, Associate’s, Bachelor’s & Graduate Degree
- Radiography, Associate’s Degree
- Dietetics
- Graduate degree DOES meet educational requirements in any state
- Bachelor’s Degree DOES NOT meet educational requirements in any state
- Radiation Therapy, Bachelor’s Degree
- Respiratory Care, Bachelor’s Degree
- Sonography, Bachelor’s Degree
- Physicians Assistant, Graduate Degree
- Social Work, Bachelor’s & Graduate Degree
- Meets educational requirements in all 50 states. Some states require post-degree supervised professional hours to be eligible for licensure. For more information .
School of Nursing
Nursing
Initial Nursing Licensure Programs
- Nursing BSN
- Registered Nurse Licensure
- Nursing, MSN
- MSN - Entry Level Program: Registered Nurse Licensure
St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University has confirmed that its BSN and MSN licensure nursing programs listed below meet the educational requirements for licensure in all states and territories except Oregon and American Samoa. Students are encouraged to review details of the process to become licensed as a nurse in the state they intend to work ).
Advanced Nursing Licensure Programs
- Nursing, DNP
- DNP: Nurse Practitioner Options and Second-Certificate Students: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure (APRN)
St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University has confirmed that its Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure programs are designed to meet licensure requirements in the state of Minnesota and also conform to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) APRN Consensus Model. Not all state nursing licensure agencies have adopted the NCSBN requirements. Students can explore state licensure requirements in the state they intend to work .