Professional Licensure Disclosure and Outcomes

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Roberts Wesleyan University has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). The Professional Licensure Disclosure and Outcomes requirement pertains to federal regulations under 34 CFR §668.14 and §668.43, which govern institutional disclosures for students, particularly in programs leading to professional licensure or certification. These regulations are meant to ensure transparency for prospective and enrolled students regarding whether an educational program meets the licensure requirements in different U.S. states.

Per U.S. Federal Regulations and in compliance with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) Manual version 24.2, Roberts Wesleyan University provides the following information for programs which may lead to professional licensure or certification.  Students may reference the NC-SARA’s Professional Licensure resources, including the Professional Licensure Directory and Frequently Asked Questions.

Given that licensure and certification are controlled by individual governmental bodies in all 50 US states and that every jurisdiction may impose its own unique requirements, we cannot guarantee that the specific training we provide will meet the criteria for licensure in any individual state other than New York. As such, Roberts Wesleyan University has made no determination that our licensure and certification programs meet requirements in any other state or territory. This disclosure does not guarantee that any particular state certification or licensure authority will approve or deny your application. Roberts Wesleyan University will make every reasonable effort to help you navigate this process. For information regarding licensure in another state, enrolled and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact that State’s licensing body to review all certification and licensure requirements.

Roberts Wesleyan University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the IACBE (located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA).

Our accounting program is registered with the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Combined with the Master's of Strategic Leadership curriculum in our 4+1 program, students will meet the educational requirement to potentially sit for the C.P.A. examination. Click here for more information about the C.P.A. track at Roberts.

Students seeking C.P.A. certification within another state should review the educational requirements of their respective state to ensure that the curriculum at Roberts meets the specific state educational requirements.

Teacher Education Programs

Roberts Wesleyan University's teacher education programs are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Pursuant to §52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, the educator preparation programs offered by Roberts Wesleyan University are considered to be continuously accredited to meet the New York State requirement that all such programs maintain continuous accreditation.

In preparation for the next accreditation cycle, the Department of Teacher Education regularly reviews and revises key assessments to measure students’ growth and determine program effectiveness in several areas. Teacher candidates will achieve Roberts Wesleyan University’s measures of excellence in educational settings through challenging academics, self-reflection, and rich clinical experiences.

More information on teacher certification in New York State can be found through the NYS Office of Teaching Initiatives (OTI) website. If you seek certification outside of New York State, you may be required to take state-specific tests or fulfill other requirements to achieve licensure. Please contact your state department of education for more information about licensure.

Department of Teacher Education NC-SARA Professional Licensure Disclosure

Licensure Pass Rates

Social Work Programs

Our BSW and MSW programs are accredited by the Council for Social Work Education (CSWE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CSWE and CHEA require all accredited schools of social work to post their student assessment data on their university's website. These reports are updated every other year and provide benchmarks for the achievement of the core competencies associated with our BSW and MSW programs. A degree from RWU's MSW program provides the educational requirement for both LMSW and LCSW licensure in New York State. More information on social work licensure in New York State can be found through the NYS Office of the Professions website. For further information regarding social work licensure in a different state, please contact that state's Department of Education.

Department of Social Work NC-SARA Professional Licensure Disclosure

Licensure Pass Rates

Psychology Programs

The graduate programs in School Psychology and Doctor of Psychology are approved by the New York State Board of Regents.

The graduate program in School Psychology is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and leads to certification in New York state, with eligibility in many other states, and National certification through NASP. More information on NYS certification in School Psychology can be found through the NYS Office of Teaching Initiatives (OTI) website. 

The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree in Clinical/School Psychology, which leads to eligibility for licensure in New York, is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). We are also currently a Doctoral Program Associate (DPA) member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral & Internship Centers (AAPIC).

For more information regarding psychology licensure/certification in your state, please consult your state Department of Education.

Department of Psychology NC-SARA Professional Disclosure

Licensure Pass Rates - PsyD

Medical Technology Program 

Students who complete our B.S. in Medical Technology are eligible to take the board of registry exam given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Passage of the exam results in national board certification.   Students are also eligible for licensure through the New York State (N.Y.S.) Education Department Office of the Professions.  For more information regarding licensure in your state, please consult your state department of education.

Occupational Therapy Program

The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652- AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

Occupational Therapy NC-SARA Professional Disclosure

Licensure Pass Rates

Nursing Programs

The baccalaureate and masters programs in nursing at Roberts Wesleyan University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org) and registered by New York State.

Every state requires registration and licensure to practice nursing. Upon completion of the undergraduate nursing program at Roberts Wesleyan, graduates have met the education requirements to take the national licensing exam, NCLEX-RN.  Additionally, graduates are eligible to apply for a license to practice as an R.N. in New York State.  To determine the registration and licensure requirements for a specific state, please contact the Board of Nursing for that state.

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Licensure Requirements.

Roberts Nursing Traditional BS, RN-BS, and MS Family Nurse Practitioner Programs registered with the New York State Education Department and currently meet the requirements only in New York State:

Registered Professional Nursing - New York State Office of the Professions

Nurse Practitioners New York State Office of the Professions

At this time, we have not made a determination that these programs meet all the other State educational requirements for licensure or certification. We are committed to providing wholistic student support and complying with federal regulations. During the enrollment process, we work with students to determine the state where they seek licensure/certification and collaborate with them to identify requirements via the appropriate State Board of Nursing.

School of Nursing NC-SARA Professional Disclosure

Licensure Pass Rates