Professional Licensure Information
Professional licensure refers to an official process, usually administered at the state level, that is required by law for an individual to practice a specific profession. Licensure may require formal postsecondary education, passage of a licensure examination, and/or completion of qualifying work experience. All of the University of Louisville’s programs designed to lead to professional licensure meet the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Kentucky. Federal regulations prohibit institutions from enrolling students in a program designed to lead to licensure unless the program meets educational requirements for licensure:
in the state where the student is located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, OR
in the state where a student attests that they intend to seek employment.
On this page, we provide resources to help students determine whether our programs meet educational requirements for licensure in other US states and territories. To review this information, select or search for the program in the boxes below.
The University of Louisville makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for programs is current; however, licensure regulations are frequently revised. Licensure information is reviewed and updated on this site in the fall term (typically between September and November) each year. Changes in state requirements after the review period could impact the University of Louisville’s determination of whether the program meets educational requirements in a particular state. Students should check with their state licensure board to confirm licensure requirements. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, specific topical trainings, etc. There may be different paths to earning a license available depending on the program you choose. More information about licensure options is available in our Pathways to Licensure Infographic (pdf). (695 KB)
Prospective and current students should keep in mind that because licensing and authorization requirements vary by state, relocating during the course of a program to another state could impact whether a student meets eligibility requirements. Students should notify their program advisor and check authorization and licensure eligibility requirements if they relocate to another state during the course of a program.
State-by-state determinations for each program leading to professional licensure offered by the University of Louisville are available at 2024-25 UofL Licensure Determinations (pdf). (345 KB)
Please select the academic area you are interested in for more information about programs that lead to licensure or certification.