State Certification
The academic programs listed below are designed to meet the educational requirements for specific licensing or certification, or to prepare students to participate in licensing or certification examinations required for employment in specific occupations.
| Program | Delivery Method | Academic Level | Program Meets Requirements in | LCU has not determined if program meets requirements in | Program Does Not Meet Requirements in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training Emphasis Fast Track | Face-to-Face | Undergraduate | Texas | States other than TX* | |
| Educator Certification Programs, Early Childhood Education (grades EC-6) | Face-to-Face | Undergraduate | Texas | States other than TX** | |
| Educator Certification Programs, Middle School Education (grades 4-8) | Face-to-Face | Undergraduate | Texas | States other than TX** | |
| Educator Certification Programs, Secondary Education (grades 7-12) | Face-to-Face | Undergraduate | Texas | States other than TX** | |
| Educator Certification Programs, All-Level Education (grades EC-12) | Face-to-Face | Undergraduate | Texas | States other than TX** | |
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | Face-to-Face | Undergraduate | Texas | States other than TX | |
| Master of Accounting | Face-to-Face | Graduate | Texas | States other than TX | |
| Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling with emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Online | Graduate | Texas | States other than TX | |
| Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling with emphasis in Marital, Couples, and Family Therapy | Online | Graduate | Texas | States other than TX | |
| Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling with emphasis in School Counseling | Online | Graduate | Texas | States other than TX** | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Hybrid | Graduate | Texas | States other than TX** | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with emphasis in Special Education | Hybrid | ||||
| Educational Diagnostic Certification | Hybrid | Graduate | Texas | States other than TX** | |
| Secondary Education Certification | Hybrid | Graduate | Texas | States other then TX** | |
| Principal Certification | Hybrid | Graduate | Texas | States other than TX** | |
| Superintendent Certification | Hybrid | Graduate | Texas | States other than TX** | |
| Special Education (CORE) | Hybrid | Graduate | Texas | States other than TX** |
The academic programs listed above are designed to meet the educational requirements for specific licensing or certification exams required for employment in specific occupations. The programs offered by LCU are designed to meet the educational requirements for licensing or certification in the state of Texas specifically, although they may meet requirements in other states as well.
If, at the time application to a program listed above, a prospective student is located in a state other than Texas, LCU will notify the applicant of the status of the program with regard to the requirements in that state before the prospective student enrolls in theprogram. The home address on the admissions application will be used to determine student location. Students in educator certification programs will also be asked to disclose intention to seek certification in a state other than Texas before enrolling in the program.
If LCU is unable to determine whether a program meets the educational requirements for a specific state, the applicant will be provided with contact information for licensing or certification in the state as required by state authorization and reciprocity agreements (NC-SARA). Information about educational requirements for licensure and certification by state may be obtained through the Professional Licensure Directory (available from NC-SARA). Please refer to the following sites for licensure and certification information by program type.
- Counseling
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Teacher Education
*LCU has an affiliation with the Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC) School of Health Professions (SHP) allowing outstanding athletic training students an opportunity to apply for provisional admission to the TTUHSC SHP Master of Athletic Training program after completion of the LCU program requirements. Students successfully completing both programs (at LCU and TTUHSC) would be eligible to sit for both the state licensing and national certification athletic trainer examinations.
** College of Education Director of Certification will provide additional information for students in undergraduate Educator Certification, Graduate Education Certification, and Graduate School Counseling programs who are interested in seeking educator certification in a state other than Texas.
National Certification
| Program | Delivery Method | Academic Level | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Nursing (MSN) – Educational Leadership | Hybrid | Graduate | MSN programs prepare students for national certifications which are accepted in any state. RN Licensure is required for admission to MSN programs, and licensure to practice in another state requires either compact licensure (for bordering states), or an application for licensure in that state. |
| MS Nursing (MSN) – Family Nurse Practitioner | Hybrid | Graduate | MSN programs prepare students for national certifications which are accepted in any state. RN Licensure is required for admission to MSN programs, and licensure to practice in another state requires either compact licensure (for bordering states), or an application for licensure in that state. |