Professional Licensure Disclosures

SARA Requirements: Professional Licensure Disclosure

It’s important to note that while SARA does not directly address professional licensing board approval for programs leading to state licensing in fields such as nursing, teacher education, etc., it does require that participating institutions like ours provide proper notification to students. This notification is about whether our courses and programs will meet the professional licensure requirements in the states where our students are located. This requirement is in alignment with federal regulations.

Professional Licensure/ Certification at Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) (www.msche.org). The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Board of Regents in New York State (NYS) grants professional licensure/certificates to qualified candidates. Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York is an institutional member of the Council for the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). NC-SARA membership does not grant reciprocity or exempt Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York from state professional licensing/certification requirements.

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York’s academic programs are designed to meet the accreditation and licensure/certification requirements. We are dedicated to preparing our students to apply for licensure/certification exams in the State of New York. As a result, licensing/certification requirements in New York may be recognized as sufficient to obtain licensure/certification in any other state. Before enrolling in an academic program leading to licensure/certification, check with your state education department for specific requirements. You may consult the NC-SARA State Authorization Guide for additional state information on licensure/certification.

Programs Leading to Licensure/Certification

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York makes no representations regarding whether a particular program will qualify a graduate for employment in any specific career position. Applicants are responsible for checking with the licensing agency in their home state for specific requirements and investigating expectations for any agency or employer with which they may seek employment.

Education

The School of Education has three approved ONLINE degree programs:

• BA Early Childhood Special Education
• BA Childhood Education
• BA Childhood Special Education

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York Education programs lead to New York State Teacher Certification and have been designed to meet the accreditation and licensure/certification requirements and prepare students to apply for licensure/certification exams in the State of New York. As a result, licensing/certification requirements in New York may need to be recognized as sufficient to obtain licensure/certification in any other state. According to the New York State Education Department (NYSED), “N.Y. State has interstate contracts with more than 30 other states and jurisdictions for classroom teaching certificates.” Those wishing to teach in states other than New York should check with that state’s education department for information on each state’s reciprocity agreement with N.Y. and any additional courses or exams required by that state.