Professional Licensure Disclosure Statements
Winston-Salem State University academic programs prepare students to sit for licensure in North Carolina. Requirements for licensure vary from one profession to another and from state to state; therefore, WSSU does not guarantee academic programs which fulfill North Carolina licensure requirements will satisfy the criteria of professional licensure boards in other states or territories.
If you are interested in professional licensure, please consult with the coordinator of the degree program in which you intend to apply prior to beginning that academic program in order to determine whether the program meets licensure requirements. The U.
In accordance with 34 CFR § 668.43(a)(5)(v), Winston-Salem State University provides the following information for programs which may lead to professional licensure or certification. The U.S. Department of Education provides information about most licensed professions by states.
The National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredits the Medical Laboratory Science program. The American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the American Medical Technologists (AMT) offer clinical laboratory science certification examinations recognized in all fifty US states. There are currently 11 states with laboratory personnel licensure (California, Hawaii, Florida, New York, North Dakota, Tennessee, Louisiana, Nevada, West Virginia, Montana, Georgia). Puerto Rico also has licensure. The components of the law vary state-to-state and CLS graduates planning to locate in a state with licensure, should contact that state for specific information for the state’s laboratory practice act. The MLS program meets educational requirements for all states except California and New York. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018.
Department of Medical Laboratory Science
New Sciences Building Room 321
601 S Martin Luther King Jr. Dr,
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Lelita Roberts-McKelvin, MAED/CI, MT(ASCP)
Coordinator, CLS Distance Learning
336-750-8708
mckelvinl@wssu.edu
The Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®). ACOTE® accredited Occupational Therapy programs satisfy the states’ educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. Students graduating from an ACOTE® accredited Occupational Therapy educational program are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification exam and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the AOTA State Licensure web page.
Department of Occupational Therapy
601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
F.L. Atkins, 437A
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Ms. Phyllis Franks
Graduate Services Coordinator
(336) 750-3174
frankspj@wssu.edu
The Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health Sciences offers the Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree plan which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Winston-Salem State University DPT graduates meet all education requirements for licensure through the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) in all states and territories. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.
Department of Physical Therapy
601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
F.L. Atkins, 330
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Dr. Judy Foxworth
Interim Chair
(336) 750-2190
foxworthj@wssu.edu
The Rehabilitation Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Program (CACREP) and meets educational requirements for all states except the following: California, Florida, New York, and Ohio. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory.
Department of Rehabilitation Counseling
601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Anderson Center, Room C024C
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Dr. Yolanda Edwards
Chair & Professor Rehabilitation Counseling
(336) 750-2586
edwardsyo@wssu.edu
The Division of Nursing satisfies the professional licensure and/or certification requirements in North Carolina and prepares students to sit for these examinations. However, requirements in other states may be different. If you are considering a nursing degree that leads to licensure and/or certification, please note that WSSU may or may not be able to advise whether a program meets requirements outside of North Carolina or in states outside the compact designation. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the NC-SARA Prof. Lic. Directory.
Division of Nursing
601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
F.L. Atkins, 208
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Dr. Teresa Tyson
Interim Program Chair, Nursing
336-750-2273
Current graduates meet educational requirements to apply for certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Certification and licensure by the state of North Carolina. Students should consult with the licensing boards of NJ, OK, NH, and UT regarding specific requirements for those states. The WSSU Therapeutic Recreation Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Park, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT).
These disclosures do not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny an application. Additionally, these disclosures do not account for changes in state law or regulation that may affect an application for licensure that occurs after these disclosures have been made. Students should check the Professional Licensure material before registering for classes each session for the most up-to-date information.
Winston-Salem State University is a member of the National Council State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC- SARA) which allows the university to provide distance learning programs (both online and learning placements) and coursework to students located in states other than North Carolina. Membership does not grant reciprocity or exemption from state professional licensing requirements. Licensing requirements in North Carolina may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license in other states.
WSSU shall not be held liable if a student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction.
For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to this ATRA webpage.
Department of Therapeutic Recreation
601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
F.L. Atkins, 402
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Jo Ann Coco-Ripp
Associate Professor & Chair Therapeutic Recreation
(336) 750-3459
rippjc@wssu.edu
Winston-Salem State University’s Bachelors of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and meets the educational requirements for all states except the following: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington. For more specific information related to state requirements for social work practice certification/licensure at the bachelor's level visit the Association for Social Work Boards (ASWB) web site. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the NC-SARA Prof. Lic. Directory.
Social Work
601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
A.H. Anderson Center C017
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Douglas Bates
Assistant Professor Social Work
(336) 750.2694
batesds@wssu.edu
The Educator Preparation programs of CASBE are recognized by the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and are therefore represented in the NC interstate agreement with the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC). The agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. An individual who completes an approved Educator Preparation program at WSSU is eligible to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction including all 50 states, District of Columbia, Guam, Ontario and the Department of Defense. While each state/entity may affirm the credentials earned by a WSSU program completer in Educator Preparation, the educator may have to complete additional requirements, such as coursework, assessments, or classroom experience, before receiving a full professional certificate in the new state. Visit the U.S. Department of Education's State Contact web page for the contact information of the appropriate education entity in each state.
This recognition applies to our undergraduate and graduate teacher licensure programs in Birth through Kindergarten, Elementary Education, Special Education, Middle Grades Education, Music Education, Secondary English Education, Secondary Math Education, and Health and Physical Education.
Teaching Licensure
601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
A.H. Anderson Center 104C
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Jamilla T. Shepperson, M.S.
Faculty of Education Licensure Officer
shepperj@wssu.edu
336-750-2554
