This resource is intended to help students, applicants, and prospects better understand the connection that many UCF programs have to state-regulated professional licensure or certification. While specific requirements can and often do vary by state, typically, requirements include earning a degree or other educational credential in the field from an institution and program that meet certain eligibility requirements in that state (e.g., accredited status). To be eligible to apply for licensure or certification, graduates must often meet additional criteria such as passing a state or national exam, working in field for a minimum period of time, and/or completing a certain number of clinical hours.
The UCF programs listed below provide preparation for practicing in fields in which state-regulated professional licensure or certification may be available. If your career plans include pursuing state-regulated licensure or certification in your chosen field, it is important to become educated on the credentialing requirements of the state in which you hope to practice. This page serves as a starting point to help connect you to this information. Clicking on the program of interest below will open a PDF detailing additional information about the preparation provided by the program.
In some instances, the university is not able to confirm whether or not the program meets educational eligibility requirements in a particular state. The PDF disclosure also has contact information for program personnel who can help answer specific questions in this regard and who will do their best to connect you to the credentialing requirements of the state in which you intend to practice. Additionally, contact information for associated state licensing boards is provided at the bottom of this page.
College of Arts and Humanities
College of Business Administration
Accounting (BSBA)
Accounting (MSA)
College of Community Innovation and Education
Early Childhood Development and Education (BS) Education Pre-Kindergarten Primary (PK-3)
Elementary Education (BS)
Exceptional Student Education (BS)
Secondary Education (BS)
Teacher Education (BS)
Counselor Education (MA) Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Counselor Education (MA) School Counseling
Counselor Education (MEd) School Counseling
Education (EdS) School Counseling
Educational Leadership (EdS)
Educational Leadership (MEd)
Elementary Education (MA)
Exceptional Student Education K-12 (MA)
Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy (MA)
Reading Education (MEd)
School Psychology (EdS)
Teacher Education (MAT)
Autism Spectrum Disorders (Graduate Certificate)
ESOL Endorsement K-12 (Graduate Certificate)
Reading Education (Graduate Certificate)
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Aerospace Engineering (BS)
Civil Engineering (BS)
Computer Engineering (BS)
Construction Engineering (BS)
Electrical Engineering (BS)
Environmental Engineering (BS)
Industrial Engineering (BS)
Materials Science and Engineering (BS)
Mechanical Engineering (BS)
College of Health Professions and Sciences
Kinesiology (BS) Sport and Athletic Coaching
Communication Sciences and Disorders (MA)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Master of Athletic Training (MAT)
Master of Social Work (MSW)
College of Medicine
Medical Laboratory Sciences (BS)
Medical Doctor (MD)
College of Nursing
Nursing (BSN)
Nursing (BSN) Accelerated Second Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Family Nurse Practitioner
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate)
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate)
Family Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate)
College of Science
Clinical Psychology (MA) Applied Pre-Licensure/Non-Thesis Track
Clinical Psychology (PhD)