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PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE

South College offers several programs leading to professional licensure within the State of Tennessee. Several

programs leading to professional licensure are also offered in Georgia, Florida, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

Several graduate programs/courses are offered in an online/hybrid format and students may live in a variety of

states. States vary in what professions they require to be licensed and how licensure functions, with some states

requiring only registration. Some states require an individual to graduate from an approved or accredited

program. Others require an individual to “meet [the] certification requirements of a national organization.” A

It is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by post-secondary institutions based in

another state. SARA covers all interstate placements in clinical or practica situations among SARA member

states, no matter the nature of the main program. However, some such placements may also be subject to the

rules of professional licensing boards, in which case the placement must also meet such requirements. For the

most current information regarding the members of SARA, please visit the below: http://nc-sara.org/state-

actions/state-actions-regarding-sara. For more information about SARA, please visit http://www.nc-sara.org/.

Important Note for Prospective Students: If considering an academic program that leads to a professional

license in your planned state of residence, it is highly recommended that you first seek guidance from the

appropriate licensing agency in that state BEFORE beginning the academic program located outside that state. It

is the student’s responsibility to contact the appropriate licensing board to confirm whether a South College

requirements rules and regulations. Students are responsible for determining whether the South College program

will meet their home states’ requirements for certification, licensure, or other credential.

RELOCATION TO ANOTHER STATE - Students who consider moving to another state during their enrollment

at South College must consult with their academic advisor and the financial aid department prior to this move in

order to discuss the consequences of this move. Consideration of these consequences is very important and could

include loss of eligibility for federal student aid or, if applicable, rescheduling of clinical or other rotations if the

move is to a state in which the institution is not authorized. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the

appropriate licensing board in his/her home state to confirm whether a South College program will meet the

requirements for licensure in that state.

LICENSING DISCLOSURES

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professional licensing boards make the final decision as to whether or not an individual is eligible for licensure

based on the requirements in place at the time the application for licensure is submitted.

Some state licensing boards require additional items outside of education, which may include, but are not limited

to, additional examinations or experience, payment of associated fees, criminal background checks, reference

checks, fingerprint submissions, drug screen, evidence of specific content such as ethics or completion of

required course, etc. Continuing education may also be required to maintain certification/licensure. Students

must make certain to review and understand any additional requirements prior to enrolling in a program.

State licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state agency. South College will

routinely update this page, but students are strongly recommended to contact the applicable state board to

confirm eligibility for licensure prior to enrolling in a program.

Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact eligibility requirements for licensure.

requirements in the identified states and US Territories, Does NOT Meet the requirement in these states and US

Territories, or Undetermined if the program has not yet determined if the curriculum requirements are met for

these states and US Territories.

The below information was updated as of requirements published as of May 2024.

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Doctor of Pharmacy

Pharmacists must be licensed by the state in which they intend to practice. Licensure laws and regulations for

Pharmacists vary from state to state. Statutory and regulatory requirements for initial licensure and license

renewal can be found at each state’s Board of Pharmacy website. A reference for each state Board of Pharmacy

https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/mpje/. Graduation from an

ACPE-accredited program is a requirement for licensure in all 50 states and U.S. jurisdictions. The South

College School of Pharmacy program is accredited by ACPE. We work diligently with all students in preparation

for licensure/certification examinations, however, graduation does not guarantee a passing score.

Students participating in clinical learning experiences outside of Tennessee must comply with each state’s rules

for intern licensure. The South College School of Pharmacy Office of Clinical Education requires that students

attain intern licensure prior to any out of state learning experiences. Information on intern licensure

requirements can be found at each state’s Board of Pharmacy website.

SCSOP does not operate, control or endorse any information, products or services provided by third parties

through the Internet. We are not responsible for the content and performance of these websites. Use of linked

websites is strictly at the visitor’s risk, including any risks associated with destructive viruses.

Completion of the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for

registration or licensure as a pharmacist in each of the states and territories listed below, unless otherwise noted.

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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Licensure as a Physical Therapist is regulated by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy while

individual states are typically overseen by a State Board of Physical Therapy. All 50 states and several US

a license and practice as a Physical Therapist. The South College DPT program in Knoxville is a CAPTE

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*Link Disclaimer: The South College MSN and Post-Graduate Certificate program webpages provide links to

websites operated by other parties, both private and public. The links are provided for the visitor’s convenience

only. You are subject to the linked website’s privacy policy when you leave the program webpages. The presence

of a link does not imply any endorsement of the material on the websites or any association with the website’s

third parties through the Internet. We are not responsible for the content and performance of these websites. Use

of linked websites is strictly at the visitor’s risk, including any risks associated with destructive viruses.

Completion of the Master of Science in Nursing or a Post-Graduate Certificate program meets educational

requirements to apply for registration or licensure for the applicable concentration/specialty area in each of the

states and territories listed below, unless otherwise noted.