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Professional Licensure Information and Disclosure

Pursuant to 34 C.F.R. § 600.9, William Penn University is required to disclose consumer information regarding our curricular programs that “foreseeably lead” to careers requiring state licensure. This regulation requires William Penn University to determine whether or not our licensure-related programs satisfy the educational requirements for professional licensure in the states where our prospective students are located.

Accordingly, we are required to disclose for each program that leads to licensure whether:

  1. the program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in a specific state;
  2. the program does not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure in a specific state;
  3. we have not determined whether our program meets a particular state’s educational requirements.

This policy is in accordance with federal code amendment 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v) effective as of July 1, 2020 and the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) rules listed in the NC-SARA Manual 22.1.

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)

State and federal law require colleges and universities to be authorized to offer online degree programs for students in states other than their own. To help oversee the delivery of postsecondary distance education, the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) has established comparable national standards for the interstate offering of distance-education courses and programs. The state of Iowa participates in SARA and William Penn University is an approved SARA institution through the Midwestern Higher Education Compact. This approval allows William Penn University to accept students and deliver online education to students who reside in other NC-SARA participating states. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. The terms and conditions of SARA can be found in SARA Policies and Standards.

For Online or distance-education students, the state agency depends on the student’s state of residence.

William Penn University’s Professional Licensure Disclosure

William Penn University’s academic programs have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in Iowa. Students who intend to return or move to any state other than Iowa need to review the professional licensure disclosures pertaining to their program and consult with the appropriate state professional licensing board. These boards make the ultimate decision as to whether an individual is eligible to sit for licensure based on the rules and regulations in place at the time the individual submits their application for licensure.

William Penn University makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee that successful completion of the degree or certificate program will permit or guarantee that a state board or licensing agency will accept a graduate’s application for licensure. No statement made at any time by any member of the William Penn faculty or any other representative of William Penn shall be deemed to be such a representation, warranty, or commitment.

Education

The Teacher Education Program at William Penn University provides coursework which meets the criteria approved for certification by the State of Iowa Department of Education.

For all other states, William Penn University’s curriculum does not meet the educational requirements for licensure. If you are seeking an education license in another state, learn about the additional requirements and or reciprocity with the Iowa License here and how William Penn University, “meets”, “does not meet,” or is “not yet determined”.

An individual desiring licensure in a state other than Iowa should contact the Department of Education in that state as soon as possible and request certification requirements. By learning early what courses are needed for other states’ certification, individuals can plan to meet those requirements by taking the appropriate courses.

William Penn University Contact: Dana Oswald, Licensure Official – oswaldd@wmpenn.edu

Nursing

William Penn University offers both the Pre-licensure and RN-BSN nursing programs leading to a nursing degree for which professional practice requires a license or certification by state, local, or professional boards.

The Pre-licensure program and the RN-BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The curricula in these programs have been designed to be consistent with recognized professional and national standards, as well as the standards set forth by the Iowa Board of Nursing licensing boards, governing each of these disciplines.

The requirements of the state boards and licensing agencies vary over time and from state to state. William Penn has not determined licensure requirements in all 50 states. Therefore, William Penn University recommends that Nursing Boards are taken in the State of Iowa prior to transferring this licensure to another state.  Students may access state licensing contact information through the NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory.

William Penn University makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee that successful completion of the degree or certificate program will permit or guarantee that any other state board or licensing agency will accept a graduate’s application for licensure. No statement made at any time by any member of the William Penn University faculty or any other representative of William Penn University shall be deemed to be such a representation, warranty, or commitment.

More information: 

NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory

U.S. Department of Education – State Contacts