Schools and Program Determinations | State Authorization (NC-SARA)
School of Education and Human Development
The teacher education, administration licensure, principal licensure, and endorsement programs at the School of Education and Human Development, do not meet educational requirements for licensure in states other than Colorado. This is true for educator preparation programs in all states as each state has unique requirements such as an extra course or exam.
If you are seeking licensure in a state other than Colorado, it is strongly recommended you review the requirements below for the state in which you intend to seek employment and contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state.
The Clinical Mental Health program prepares those interested in providing mental health counseling to a wide range of diverse clients in settings such as mental health centers, private practices, substance abuse centers, hospitals, correctional facilities, and hospice services. Licensure requirements can change at any time; therefore, students are encouraged to contact the applicable licensing board in the state where they are hoping to be employed.
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| States/Territories | Licensing Board |
| American Samoa | |
| California | Board of Behavioral Sciences |
The Couple and Family Therapy program prepares relational therapists who value inclusion and prize diversity such that they are prepared to offer a continuum of mental health services across a variety of settings for the benefit of the community and society. Graduates treat mental and emotional disorders, while promoting optimum relational health through a systemic, holistic approach. Licensure requirements can change at any time; therefore, students are encouraged to contact the applicable licensing board in the state where they are hoping to be employed.
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The School Counseling program prepares advocates for adolescents and children to become competent school counselors who value inclusion and diversity in their communities. Graduates help meet the high demand for qualified counseling professionals as the commitment to addressing mental health in schools intensifies and counselors take on expanded roles. Licensure requirements can change at any time; therefore, students are encouraged to contact the applicable licensing board in the state where they are hoping to be employed.
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| States/Territories | Licensing Board |
| Delaware | Delaware Department of Education |
| Georgia | Georgia Professional Standards Commission |
| Idaho | Idaho State Department of Education |
| Illinois | Illinois State Board of Education |
| Iowa | Iowa Board of Educational Examiners |
| Kansas | Kansas State Department of Education |
| Maine | Maine Department of Education |
| Nebraska | Nebraska Department of Education |
| New York | New York State Education Department |
| North Dakota | North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board |
| Oregon | Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Department of Education |
| South Carolina | South Carolina State Department of Education |
| Tennessee | Tennessee Department of Education |
| Texas | Texas Education Agency |
| Virginia | Virginia Department of Education |
| Wyoming | Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board |
| American Samoa | America Samoa Department of Education |
| Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico Department of Education |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Virgin Islands Department of Education |
The School Psychology Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program offers comprehensive, supervised training and a solid foundation in school psychological theory and clinical practices. Licensure requirements can change at any time; therefore, students are encouraged to contact the applicable licensing board in the state where they are hoping to be employed.
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| States/Territories | Licensing Board |
| Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico Department of Education |
No Licensure Required
| States/Territories | Licensing Board |
| American Samoa | America Samoa Department of Education |
| Guam | Guam Education Board |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System Bwughos St., Susupe PO BOX 501370 Saipan, MP 96950 Phone: (670) 237-3027 Fax: (670) 664-3711 |
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The Clinical Health Psychology PhD mission is to train Scientist-Practitioners who receive a generalist-training in clinical psychology, and who acquire additional knowledge and skill in health psychology and behavioral medicine.
The Clinical Health Psychology PhD program at the University is an APA accredited program that is compliant with national standards to prepare students to practice clinical psychology. However, the practice of psychology is regulated at the state
level. State licensing authorities determine specific educational and training requirements for licensure in their state. Of note, most States require post-doctoral training as well as examinations beyond pre-doctoral educational and training
requirements. As such, a PhD degree in Clinical Psychology is not sufficient, in and of itself, to meet licensure requirements in most states. However, our program does meet the pre-doctoral training requirements for most states as indicated
below. Licensure requirements can change at any time; therefore, students are encouraged to contact the applicable licensing board in the state where they are hoping to be employed.
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| States/Territories | Licensing Board |
| California | California Board of Psychology |
College of Architecture and Planning
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program at the University has evolved to become one of the strongest planning programs in the United States. We offer a hands-on, real-world oriented program that uses Colorado as our classroom and engages students with top planning/design professionals and the community.
Currently, New Jersey and Puerto Rico are the only state/territory requiring a professional license to practice as an urban planner. Licensure requirements can change at any time; therefore, students are encouraged to contact the applicable licensing board in the state where they are hoping to be employed.
- CU Denver meets New Jersey requirements.
- CU Denver does not meet Puerto Rico requirement.
The Master of Architecture at CU Denver prepares students for entry into the architecture profession and licensure. Our mission is to lead in the discovery, communication and application of knowledge in the discipline of architecture by integrating theory and practice. In this collaborative educational model, environmental, economic, social, cultural, aesthetic and ethical concerns are fundamental.
The Master of Architecture meets the degree requirements for licensure in every state where a graduate degree is required or listed as one of many requirements to sit for a licensure exam.
You can find the specific licensure information here: https://architecturelicense.us/licensure-state-requirements
The Master of Landscape Architecture at CU Denver prepares students to address current and future problems and challenges in local, regional, and global contexts. An issues-based approach ensures that students will be exposed to and participate in the development of new responses to emergent and ongoing crises and opportunities, emphasizing environmental and social justice as a key element for the design of livable, sustainable, and resilient places and landscapes.
The Master of Landscape Architecture meets the degree requirements for licensure in every state where a graduate degree is required or listed as one of many requirements to sit for a licensure exam.
You can find the specific licensure information here: https://www.clarb.org/apply-for-licensure/view-licensure-requirements
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