Northland offers several programs that lead to professional licensure and/or certification necessary for employment in the state of Minnesota and/or North Dakota.
If you are a student or prospective student interested in an academic program that may lead to professional licensure or certification, you should be aware of certain policies or information important for your success.
Northland Community & Technical College offers several programs that lead to professional licensure and/or certification necessary for employment in the state of Minnesota and/or North Dakota. States vary in what professions they require to be licensed and in how licensure functions. Some states require an individual to graduate from an approved program while others require an individual to meet the certification requirements of a national organization. As a result of such differences, completion of a program may not meet the licensure or certification requirements in certain states.
If you are planning to seek employment in another state, it is important to know the specific licensure or certification requirements of that state before enrolling in a program. Students should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state in which they plan to seek employment to determine requirements and ensure program compatibility. Alternatively, you may contact the Northland personnel with direct oversight of the academic program you are interested in for licensure and certification requirements.
Northland is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), which allows colleges to offer distance learning programs and coursework to residents in states other than Minnesota. NC-SARA membership does not grant reciprocity or exempt members from state professional licensing requirements. As a result, licensing requirements in Minnesota may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license in any other state. You can learn more by visiting https://nc-sara.org/. If you are planning to enroll in one of Northland’s fully online program options, please visit our Online Program and Degree Licensure and Disclosures
Per U.S. Department of Education Code of Federal Regulations (Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a)(5)(v)) we must disclose whether Northland programs will meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in any U.S. state or territory. Northland makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure or certification is current; however, state requirements may change. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, jurisprudence exams, training, etc. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Minnesota, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program.
If you have questions regarding any program not listed on this page, please contact Jodi Stauss, Dean of Health, Public Services, & Technical Programs.
If you are interested in enrolling in one of the programs listed below but the state you intend to seek licensure is listed under the “does not meet” or “no determination” headings, you may contact that states licensing board and/or Jodi Stauss, Dean of Health, Public Services, & Technical Programs. Northland makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure or certification is current; however, state requirements may change. Northland will update this information annually. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, jurisprudence exams, training, etc.
Page last updated on December 15, 2021 11:59 am