State Regulatory Authorizations & Licensure Disclosures
Program Licensure Directory
Bluefield University offers degree programs that prepare students for professional licensure and certification requirements in the state of Virginia. BU programs may allow graduates to be eligible for licensure in other states. Students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact the state’s licensure entity where they intend to practice. This information is provided per U.S. Federal Regulations, 34 CFR § 668.50 (2016 Rules), 34 CFR § 668.43 (2019 Rules), and in compliance with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Manual.
Professional licensure and certification requirements vary by state and the type of licensure or certification the student is seeking may have additional requirements beyond earning a certificate or degree. Students planning to live and practice outside of Virginia will need to review the requirements for that state. Information on how to research requirements for other states is provided below in the program section.
Licensure disclosure information is updated annually. The information below is accurate as of 4/23/2024.
School of Education Programs
As a member of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), Virginia has full reciprocity for licensed teachers with Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, and Oklahoma. Other states may have additional requirements. Visit the NASDTE website at https://www.nasdtec.net/ to locate the certification or licensure site for each state.
Bachelor of Science in Biology Education
Meets requirements in Virginia | Outside of Virginia visit the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification at https://www.nasdtec.net/.
Bachelor of Science in Business Education
Meets requirements in Virginia | Outside of Virginia visit the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification at https://www.nasdtec.net/.
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Meets requirements in Virginia | Outside of Virginia visit the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification at https://www.nasdtec.net/.
Bachelor of Arts in English Education
Meets requirements in Virginia | Outside of Virginia visit the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification at https://www.nasdtec.net/.
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
Meets requirements in Virginia | Outside of Virginia visit the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification at https://www.nasdtec.net/.
Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Meets requirements in Virginia | Outside of Virginia visit the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification at https://www.nasdtec.net/.
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
Meets requirements in Virginia | Outside of Virginia visit the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification at https://www.nasdtec.net/.
Master of Arts in Counseling (School Counseling)
Meets requirements in Virginia | Outside of Virginia visit the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification at https://www.nasdtec.net/.
Information on national certification requirements for school counselors can be found at www.schoolcounselor.org/.
Master of Arts in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling)
Meets educational requirements for licensure as a professional counselor in Virginia (Additional requirements include supervised practice hours and a passing score on the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination) | Outside of Virginia visit the National Board for Certified Counselors (https://nbcc.org/directory).
School of Nursing Programs
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Meets educational requirements in Virginia | Outside of Virginia visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) at https://www.ncsbn.org/.
Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
Meets educational requirements in Virginia | Outside of Virginia visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) at https://www.ncsbn.org/.
Master of Science in Nursing – (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
Meets educational requirements in Virginia | Outside of Virginia visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) at https://www.ncsbn.org/.