Professional Licensure Disclosures

Colorado Christian University is dedicated to providing prospective and current students with clear, accurate, and transparent information about its academic programs and related professional licensure requirements. CCU offers several programs designed to lead to professional licensure in the state of Colorado, and some programs also prepare students to sit for national licensure examinations.

Licensure requirements vary by profession and by state, territory, or district. Depending on the jurisdiction, requirements may include specific coursework, a minimum number of clinical hours, accreditation standards, examinations, or additional post-graduate experience. Because these requirements differ significantly, students are strongly encouraged to review the licensure requirements for the state, territory, or district in which they intend to seek licensure.

Understanding Professional Licensure Programs

A professional licensure program in an academic program designed to meet the educational requirements for a license or certification required for employment in a regulated profession.

While CCU provides educational preparation, each jurisdiction’s licensing board makes the final determination regarding an individual’s eligibility to be licensed based on the rules and regulations in effect at the time of application. CCU cannot guarantee licensure or certification in any state, territory, or district.

Federal Disclosure Requirement

In accordance with 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v), institutions are required to disclose whether their academic programs meet the educational requirements for professional licensure in each state, territory, or district.

CCU reviews licensure alignment information annually. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, licensure determinations are made solely by state licensing boards. The University cannot guarantee attainment of licensure or certification in any field or jurisdiction.

Current and prospective students will be notified if it is determined that a program does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in the state, territory, or district where the student intends to be licensed.

Important Information for Students

Students who intend to pursue professional licensure should:

• Review CCU’s professional licensure disclosures to determine whether a program meets the educational requirements in their intended state, territory, or district of licensure.
• Understand that completion of a degree program is typically only one component of overall licensure eligibility

Additional state requirements may include:

• Supervised clinical or professional experience
• Post-graduation or national examinations
• Background checks or finger printing
• Additional coursework
• Application and licensing fees

Because jurisdictions may change licensure regulations and requirements at any time, students are responsible for verifying the most current requirements directly with the appropriate licensing agency.

Distance Learning Considerations

Students enrolled in distance education learning programs, whether residing in another state or participating in education activities outside of Colorado, are subject to state authorization and professional licensure regulations applicable to their location.

CCU notifies students if the licensure program they intend to pursue does not meet the educational requirements, or if the requirements are unknown, based on CCU's location policy.

Students are responsible for notifying CCU of any change in physical address while enrolled. Relocating or changing the state of intended licensure during a program may impact:

• Eligibility to continue in the program
• Eligibility for licensure eligibility in a new state
• Authorization requirements for distance education

Students should carefully consider how relocation may impact their professional licensure. Because requirements vary widely by state, territory, or district, students pursuing programs that lead to licensure should review CCU’s state licensure disclosures and contact the appropriate licensing agency before applying or enrolling.

Licensure Disclosures by Program and State

As part of the application process, all students must acknowledge their understanding of CCU’s licensure requirements. For distance learning licensure programs, students must complete a form confirming they intend to seek licensure in an eligible state, territory, or district. Students planning to pursue licensure in non-eligible ("does not meet") states cannot be admitted to distance learning programs. Students applying to on-campus programs must complete an attestation form acknowledging that our program may not fulfill requirements for out-of-state licensure. All programs are designed to meet the requirements for licensure in Colorado. Additionally, students who change their major to a licensure program will also need to complete an attestation form to confirm eligibility to pursue the licensure program in their state, territory, or district of intended licensure.

College of Adult and Graduate Studies

College of Undergraduate Studies

Questions?

If you have questions after reviewing the information provided, please contact the appropriate academic department, your enrollment counselor, or academic advisor.

While CCU faculty and staff will make every effort to provide accurate guidance regarding whether your program is designed to prepare you for the applicable licensing examination, licensure requirements vary by state, territory, or district, and may change over time. Students are strongly encouraged to consult the relevant licensing board to confirm current requirements and any additional steps that may apply. Successful completion of a program at CCU does not guarantee licensure, certification, or employment, and the University is not responsible if a student is unable to qualify for licensure in any jurisdiction.