Piedmont University offers programs of study, both at the undergraduate and graduate level, that may lead to professional licensure within the state of Georgia. Specific requirements for licensure vary among states; students are encouraged to fully understand the requirements of their home state prior to enrollment in Piedmont’s programs.
Piedmont University is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), a voluntary multi-state agreement designed to provide oversight of postsecondary distance education. For Piedmont, membership in NC-SARA is managed by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC). Membership in NC-SARA does not preclude Piedmont students from professional licensing requirements in other states, which may differ from requirements in the state of Georgia.
Students seeking licensure in other states should review closely the academic requirements of the Piedmont program and directly contact the applicable licensure board(s) in their home state to determine efficacy. Licensure boards may require internships or field experiences that differ from what is required as a part of the Piedmont program. It is the responsibility of the student completing the licensure program to confirm with the licensing board(s) in their home state the extent to which the Piedmont program fulfils that state’s licensing requirements. Piedmont shall not be held liable if the student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification.
Licensure information for fully online programs is provided below. We continue to work to confirm whether our programs meet specific state licensure requirements. Additional information will be added to this page as it becomes available.
If you have questions about a specific program, please contact the dean or department chair for more information.
| Program | Professional Agency | Program Webpage | Determination |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Georgia Board of Nursing | Nursing | The degree does apply out of state. Graduates must apply to the respective state’s board of nursing. Piedmont will confirm the degree was conferred, and the number of clinical hours completed. |
| Education Programs Bachelor’s Degree Art Education Drama Education Elementary Education Middle Grades Education Music Education Secondary Education Special Education Master of Arts in Teaching Art Education Elementary Education Middle Grades Education Music Education Secondary Education Special Education Master of Arts Art Education Elementary Education Middle Grades Education Music Education Secondary Education Special Education Master of Education School Counseling Education Specialist Art Education Curriculum & Instruction Music Education Educational Leadership Doctor of Education Curriculum & Instruction Educational Leadership Non-Degree Certification-Only Art Education Drama Education Educational Leadership Elementary Education Middle Grades Education Music Education School Counseling Secondary Education Special Education Professional Endorsements Autism Gifted (In-Field) Instructional Coaching Dyslexia | Georgia Professional Standards Commission | College of Education | The following are member states of the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement who have signed reciprocity agreements with Georgia: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Master of Science in Athletic Training | Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers | Athletic Training | A student may apply for this licensure once they both hold a degree from an accredited master of science in athletic training program and have passed their board examination. The degree earned at Piedmont (in addition to a passing board examination) can be applied to licensure in every US state except California and Hawaii. |
| Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists Further information on state requirements for licensure can be found via the National Board for Certified Counselors at www.nbcc.org/search/stateboarddirectory. | Clinical and Mental Health Counseling | The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Piedmont University leads to licensure within the state of Georgia via the Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists. The required course work at Piedmont University also meets the educational requirements of many other states across the United States. These states include: Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming |
| Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology | Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology | Speech Language Pathology | The Master's in Speech Language Pathology Program at Piedmont University prepares students to obtain licensure within the state of Georgia via the Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. The required course work and clinical training experiences at Piedmont University also meet the educational requirements of all other states across the United States. For additional resources regarding state requirements for licensure, information may be found via the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology website as well as via the American Speech Language Hearing Association Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Certification website. |