Professional Licensure Disclosures
Hardin-Simmons University is a member of the (NC-SARA) which allows us to provide distance learning programs and courses to residents of states other than Texas. NC-SARA membership, however, does not grant reciprocity or exempt us from state professional licensing board requirements. As a result, licensing requirements in Texas may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license or participate in learning placements requiring or leading to licensure in any other state.
Students’ Responsibility
Students should review the specific academic requirements for the program in which they are enrolling, including those related to practicums or internships and pre-qualifications for licensure such as the need for a criminal background check. We highly recommend that students contact the applicable licensure boards in their state of residence or in the state where they intend to obtain a license before beginning an academic program that results in licensure and prior to beginning any internship or practicum. Many licensure boards have additional requirements beyond successful degree completion to obtain a license. Please be advised that state laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time. Changes in requirements can impact the program’s ability to meet educational requirements for licensure. It is the responsibility of the student completing the licensure program to check with the licensing boards in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements. Hardin-Simmons University shall not be held liable if the student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction or cannot obtain a practicum or internship location.
State Licensing Boards
The curriculum for programs at Hardin-Simmons University customarily leading to licensure have been designed to prepare students to apply for licensure exams in the State of Texas. The licensure boards in each state are responsible for establishing the requirements for licensure or certification for that state. Students who intend to return or move to any state other than Texas need to review the professional licensure disclosures pertaining to their program and consult with the professional licensing board of the relevant state. The state professional licensing boards make the ultimate decision as to whether an individual will be eligible to sit for licensure based on the rules and regulations in place at the time the individual submits their application for licensure.