Augsburg University Professional Licensure Disclosures - Academics

The degree programs at Augsburg University that are intended to result in professional licensure and certification are designed to meet the educational requirements for the state of Minnesota.

Per the U.S. Department of Education regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) we are obligated to disclose whether or not Augsburg’s programs will meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in any of the U.S. states or territories. To the best of our knowledge, the following information accurately reflects the requirements applicable for each of our licensing programs.

We encourage students who may live out-of-state or intend to test or apply for licensure or certification outside of Minnesota to: (1) share this with college representatives and program officials, and (2) review the state educational requirements on the relevant licensing body’s website. Augsburg University will work collaboratively to ensure that all students stay apprised and informed regarding educational requirements for licensing eligibility wherever they may live.

Disclaimers

Students are reminded that state requirements are subject to change, and students are responsible for contacting the appropriate agency or board to confirm requirements and ensure program compatibility prior to beginning any course of study. Only licensing agencies or boards can determine whether a student’s program of study has met requirements. Augsburg University cannot guarantee an individual’s attainment of any professional licensure or certification, in any field, in any jurisdiction.

Completing an academic program is typically only one aspect of meeting professional licensure requirements. Many states require that individuals meet additional requirements in order to qualify for licensure, including but not limited to additional coursework and training, supervised clinical experiences, and successful passage of state or national exams. Other licensure requirements may include background checks, years of work experience, fingerprinting requirements, etc. State laws, regulations, and policies governing professional licensure may change at any time.

Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degrees:

Accounting
Education
Social Work

Graduate Degrees:

Clinical Psychology
Teaching
Nursing – Certified Nurse Practitioner (Family Nurse Practitioner)
Physician Assistant
Social Work

Summary Table

Bachelor’s Degrees

Accounting

A student graduating from our bachelor’s program meets Minnesota’s standards for course work in upper division accounting and business core courses. A candidate would still need to complete an additional 22 hours of coursework to meet the overall 150 credit hours requirement. We have not made a determination for all remaining states in this regard. This information is accurate as of September 22, 2022.

Department Contact

Jeanne Boeh, Ph.D.
Chair, Business Administration
boeh@augsburg.edu
612-330-1760

Education

Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) we have determined that the listed programs meet the educational requirements to become a licensed teacher in the state of Minnesota. For all remaining states, we have not yet made a determination in this regard. This information is accurate as of September 22, 2022. This professional licensure information pertains to the following bachelor’s degree Teacher Preparation Programs.

Undergraduate

K-6 Elementary Education
K-12 Special Education: Academic & Behavioral Strategist
K-12 English as a Second Language
5-8 General Science Stand-Alone
5-12 Communication Arts & Literature
5-12 Health Education
5-12 Mathematics Education
5-12 Social Studies
9-12 Chemistry
9-12 Life Science
9-12 Physics
K-12 Music Education Instrumental
K-12 Music Education Vocal
K-12 Physical Education
K-12 Visual Arts

Endorsements

5-8 Middle School Communication Arts & Literature
5-8 Middle School Mathematics
5-8 Middle School Science
5-8 Middle School Social Studies

Department Contact

Erin Moore
Unit Leader, Education
mooree2@augsburg.edu
612-330-1508

Social Work

The Bachelors of Social Work course of study is intended to meet the educational requirements to become a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Minnesota. Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) we have determined that our curriculum meets educational requirements for professional licensure in Minnesota. Students must pass a Minnesota Board of Social Work state licensing exam. We have not made a determination for all remaining states in this regard. This information is accurate as of September 22, 2022.

Department Contact

Christina Erickson, PhD
Chair, Social Work
ericksoc@augsburg.edu
612-330-1439

Graduate Degrees

Clinical Psychology

The Clinical Psychology PsyD Program at Augsburg University is completing a teachout program for former Argosy University students only. This teachout program is APA-accredited, inactive, and as an APA-accredited program, this program meets educational requirements for psychologist licensure in Minnesota as established by the Minnesota Board of Psychology. Eligibility for psychologist licensure in MN requires completion of a doctoral degree, passage of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), one year of supervised practice, and passage of the Minnesota Professional Responsibility Exam. At this time, Augsburg is unable to determine whether the PsyD teachout program meets educational requirements for psychology licensure in any jurisdiction outside of Minnesota.

At this time, for new students or any student not enrolled in the Argosy teachout program, Augsburg is unable to determine whether its PsyD program meets educational requirements in psychology licensure in Minnesota or any in other jurisdiction outside of Minnesota.

Department Contact

Margit Berman, Ph.D.
Program Director, Clinical Psychology
berman@augsburg.edu
612-330-1502

Teaching

Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) we have determined that the listed programs meet the educational requirements to become a licensed teacher in the state of Minnesota. For all remaining states, we have not yet made a determination in this regard. This information is accurate as of March 1, 2021. This professional licensure information pertains to the following bachelor’s degree Teacher Preparation Programs.

Graduate

K-6 Elementary Education
K-12 Special Education: Academic & Behavioral Strategist
K-12 English as a Second Language
5-8 General Science Stand-Alone
5-12 Communication Arts & Literature
5-12 Health Education
5-12 Mathematics Education
5-12 Social Studies
9-12 Chemistry
9-12 Life Science
9-12 Physics
K-12 Music Education Instrumental
K-12 Music Education Vocal
K-12 Physical Education
K-12 Visual Arts

Endorsements

5-8 Middle School Communication Arts & Literature
5-8 Middle School Mathematics
5-8 Middle School Science
5-8 Middle School Social Studies
K-12 Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Department Contact

Erin Moore
Unit Leader, Education
mooree2@augsburg.edu
612-330-1508

Nursing – Certified Nurse Practitioner (Family Nurse Practitioner)

Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) we have determined that our DNP curriculum meets educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the state of Minnesota. For all remaining states, we have not yet made a determination in this regard. Additionally, Minnesota does not participate in the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact. This information is accurate as of September 22, 2022.

Department Contact

Lisa VanGetson, DNP/FNP
Program Director, Nursing
vangetso@augsburg.edu
507-272-2528

Physician Assistant

Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) we have determined that our curriculum meets educational requirements for professional licensure as a Physician Assistant in all 50 states. This determination was informed by a review of state licensing requirements and information from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. This information is accurate as of September 22, 2022

Department Contact

Vanessa Bester, EdD, PA-C
Program Director, PA
besterva@augsburg.edu
612-330-1660

Social Work

The Master of Social Work course of study is intended to meet the educational requirements to become a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in the state of Minnesota. Per the U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) we have determined that our curriculum meets educational requirements for professional licensure in Minnesota. Students must pass a Minnesota Board of Social Work state licensing exam. We have not made a determination for all remaining states in this regard. This information is accurate as of September 22, 2022.

Department Contact

Christina Erickson, PhD
Chair, Social Work
ericksoc@augsburg.edu
612-330-1704

Augsburg University Degree Program	Program Meets Educational Requirements for Licensure Eligibility or Other Regulations in These States	Program Does Not Meet Educational Requirements for Licensure Eligibility or Other Regulations in These States	States for Which the University Has Not Determined if Program Meets Licensing Requirements
Accounting (Undergraduate)	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Clinical Psychology (Graduate)	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Education (Undergraduate)	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Elementary Education – K-6	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
K-12 Special Education: Academic & Behavioral Strategist	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
K-12 English as a Second Language	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
5-8 General Science Stand-Alone	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
5-12 Communication Arts & Literature	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
5-12 Health Education	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
5-12 Mathematics Education	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
5-12 Social Studies	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
9-12 Chemistry	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
9-12 Life Science	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
9-12 Physics	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
K-12 Music Education Instrumental	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
K-12 Music Education Vocal	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
K-12 Physical Education	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
K-12 Visual Arts	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Endorsement: 5-8 Middle School Communication Arts & Literature	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Endorsement: 5-8 Middle School Mathematics	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Endorsement: 5-8 Middle School Science	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Endorsement: 5-8 Middle School Social Studies	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Education (Graduate)	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Elementary Education – K-6	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
K-12 Special Education: Academic & Behavioral Strategist	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
K-12 English as a Second Language	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
5-8 General Science Stand-Alone	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
5-12 Communication Arts & Literature	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
5-12 Health Education	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
5-12 Mathematics Education	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
5-12 Social Studies	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
9-12 Chemistry	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
9-12 Life Science	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
9-12 Physics	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
K-12 Music Education Instrumental	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
K-12 Music Education Vocal	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
K-12 Physical Education	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
K-12 Visual Arts	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Endorsement: 5-8 Middle School Communication Arts & Literature	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Endorsement: 5-8 Middle School Mathematics	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Endorsement: 5-8 Middle School Science	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesot
Endorsement: 5-8 Middle School Social Studies	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Endorsement: Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Certified Nurse Practitioner – Family Nurse Practitioner	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Physician Assistant	All states	NA	NA
Social Work (Undergraduate)	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota
Social Work (Graduate)	MN	NA	All States Except Minnesota

Disclaimers

Student Responsibility

Beyond Graduation

Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degrees

Accounting

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Education

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Social Work

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Graduate Degrees

Clinical Psychology

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Teaching

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Nursing – Certified Nurse Practitioner (Family Nurse Practitioner)

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Physician Assistant

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Social Work

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