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.
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Graduate Degrees:
- Clinical Psychology
- Teaching
- Nursing – Certified Nurse Practitioner (Family Nurse Practitioner)
- Physician Assistant
- Social Work
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 December 14, 2023.
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 December 14, 2023. 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 December 14, 2023.
Department Contact
Christina Erickson, PhD
Chair, Social Work
ericksoc@augsburg.edu
612-330-1439
Graduate Degrees
Clinical Psychology
The Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program at Augsburg University trains students to function effectively as health service psychologists. There are currently two PsyD programs housed in the department. The Augsburg University/Argosy Teachout PsyD program is ‘accredited, inactive’ by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA). The PsyD program for non-teachout, non-Argosy University students is APA-accredited, on contingency, through December 8, 2026.
Minnesota: Both Augsburg’s APA-accredited, inactive teachout PsyD program and the APA-accredited on contingency PsyD program for new students meet educational requirements for psychologist licensure in Minnesota as established by the MN Board of Psychology. Requirements beyond degree completion must also be met, including but not limited to: passage of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), one year of supervised post-doctoral practice, and passage of the Minnesota Professional Responsibility Exam.
Other Jurisdictions (AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, Northern Mariana Islands, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, Virgin Islands, WA, WI, WY): Augsburg University has determined that its PsyD programs meet educational requirements for licensure in these jurisdictions. Requirements beyond the completion of the degree must also be met, including but not limited to: passage of national or regional examinations, completion of supervised practice, completion of additional training, and background checks.
Other Jurisdictions (CA, TX, VA, WV): Augsburg University has determined that its PsyD programs do not meet educational requirements for licensure in these jurisdictions. Additional coursework beyond the completion of Augsburg University’s PsyD must be completed in order to meet educational requirements for licensure in these states. Requirements beyond the completion of educational requirements must also be met for licensure, including but not limited to: passage of national or regional examinations, completion of supervised practice, completion of additional training, and background checks.
Other Jurisdictions (American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, KY, MA, Puerto Rico, Republic of Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau): Augsburg University has not made a determination whether its PsyD programs meet educational requirements for psychology licensure in these jurisdictions. While graduation from an APA-accredited program is required in several jurisdictions to be eligible for licensure, requirements vary widely.
Across all jurisdictions, only state licensing boards can make the final determination of licensure eligibility. Students are responsible for checking with their state licensing boards to confirm requirements and eligibility. Be sure to check with the appropriate licensing agency in your jurisdiction to verify requirements prior to beginning any course of study. As requirements may change, check requirements on a regular basis.
This information is accurate as of December 14, 2023.
Department Contact
Abby Hughes-Scalise, Psy.D., L.P.
Program Director, Clinical Psychology
hughessc@augsburg.edu
612-330-1559
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 December 14, 2023. 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)
Augsburg University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Practitioner program is focused on nursing leadership and integrative primary care of families across cultures and care settings. Augsburg University’s Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Minnesota: Augsburg’s DNP-FNP faculty have determined that the DNP-FNP graduate program meets educational requirements for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse in Minnesota.
Other Jurisdictions (AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Puerto Rico, Republic of Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau): Augsburg University has determined that its DNP-FNP graduate program meets educational requirements for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse in these jurisdictions.
Across all jurisdictions, only state licensing boards can make the final determination of licensure eligibility. Students are responsible for checking with their state licensing boards to confirm requirements and eligibility. Be sure to check with the appropriate licensing agency in your jurisdiction to verify requirements prior to beginning any course of study. As requirements may change, check requirements on a regular basis. This information is accurate as of December 14, 2023.
Department Contact
Michelle Ullery, DNP-FNP
Program Director, Nursing
ullery@augsburg.edu
612-330-1207
Physician Assistant
Augsburg University’s PA program is designed to prepare students to practice in primary care with a focus on underserved, underrepresented, and marginalized communities. Augsburg University’s PA program is accredited by ARC-PA.
Minnesota: Augsburg’s PA program has determined its graduate program in PA Studies meets educational requirements for licensure in Minnesota.
Other Jurisdictions (AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, American Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands): Augsburg University has determined that its PA program meets educational requirements for PA licensure in these jurisdictions.
Other Jurisdictions (Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, or the Republic of the Marshall Islands): Augsburg University has determined that its PA program does not meet educational requirements for licensure in these jurisdictions.
Across all jurisdictions, only state licensing boards can make the final determination of licensure eligibility. Students are responsible for checking with their state licensing boards to confirm requirements and eligibility. Be sure to check with the appropriate licensing agency in your jurisdiction to verify requirements prior to beginning any course of study. As requirements may change, check requirements on a regular basis.
This information is accurate as of December 14, 2023.
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 December 14, 2023.
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 and AL, AK, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, Northern Mariana Islands, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, Virgin Islands, WA, WI, WY | CA, TX, VA, WV | American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, KY, MA, Puerto Rico, Republic of Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau |
| 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 Minnesota |
|
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 | All states | NA | NA |
| Physician Assistant | All states | NA | NA |
| Social Work (Undergraduate) | MN | NA | All States Except Minnesota |
| Social Work (Graduate) | MN | NA | All States Except Minnesota |