Professional Licensure Disclosures
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURES
Federal regulations require SMU to disclose whether its academic programs lead to professional licensure. For those programs that lead to licensure, SMU is required to disclose whether the academic program meets U.S. jurisdictions’ educational requirements for licensure (34 § C.F.R. 668.43).
SMU offers several academic programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification. These programs are designed to prepare a student for potential licensure or certification in the State of Texas. These programs may or may not meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. Students planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Texas are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate licensing agency/ board/ entity in the relevant state to seek the most up-to-date information and guidance regarding state licensure or certification requirements in that state. Students should gather full information before beginning an academic program. State licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, and/or jurisprudence exams, in addition to coursework and other educational requirements.
SMU will use the mailing address listed in the student’s permanent record on the first day of the semester to determine the location from which the student will pursue the majority of coursework for that semester. Please note, this may be the same or different than that student’s permanent residence, or legal state of residency. Students who are located in a state for which the academic program does not meet licensure requirements on the first day of the semester will be notified within 14 days of the first day of the semester. Students registering after the first day of the semester will be notified prior to the Census Date.
A list of programs, by school, that may lead to practice in professions requiring licensure follows, along with disclosures about licensure requirements, as determined by the College or School offering these programs.
Cox School of Business
For the BBA in Accounting and the MSA in Accounting, SMU Cox makes every effort to ensure state licensure or certification information is current; however, state requirements may change.
Some state licensing boards require additional requirements beyond education, which may include (but are not limited to): additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of certification/licensure. Make sure you understand and review any additional requirements prior to enrolling in Accounting Degree Programs.
State licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state licensing board. The University will routinely update this page, but we strongly recommend you inquire with the applicable state board to confirm your eligibility for licensure prior to enrolling in BBA in Accounting and MSA Degrees. For any questions regarding licensure, please contact the state/territory agency directly.
Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. For any questions about relocation eligibility, contact the agency where you desire licensure before relocating to ensure that you will be eligible for licensure or reciprocity.
Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements.
If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contact your program advisor. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.
For more information on professional licensure requirements in the field and our accounting programs, please contact Dr. Greg Sommers, MSA Program Director.
Texas State Accountancy Board and Requirements
Texas: Texas State Board of Public Accountancy | To satisfy educational requirements for application to CPA licensure in Texas, individuals must obtain a baccalaureate degree and at least 150 semester hours of education from an accredited college/university. The 150 semester hours must include at least 27 upper division semester hours in accounting (including 2 semester hours of research), 24 semester hours in general business (including 2 semester hours of upper division business communications), and 3 semester hours of a Texas approved Ethics course.
States and US Territories Where SMU Cox Has Made No Determination Regarding Licensure
SMU Cox has not determined whether completion of the BBA in Accounting or MSA programs meet educational requirements to apply for licensure as a CPA in the states or territories listed in the chart below. Information about the Accountancy Board for each of these states is also given and linked below.
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New York |
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Virginia |
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Washington |
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West Virginia |
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Wisconsin |
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Wyoming |
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American Samoa |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands |
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The Freely Associated States (the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau) |
n/a |
Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences
The Southern Methodist University psychological clinical science Ph.D. program is designed to train psychological scientists. Many of our graduates, however, also seek professional licensure and/or certification as psychologists. To this end, students should be aware that the psychological clinical science Ph.D. program at Southern Methodist University is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), and APA accredited programs fulfill the coursework requirements for licensure in most, but not all, states and territories.
Licensing requirements vary by state/territory, and these requirements are always subject to change. Several states require coursework in addition to that required by APA for accreditation. State licensing boards also have requirements beyond educational coursework. State licensing boards also have requirements beyond educational coursework. These requirements may include, but are not limited to: post-graduation examinations or experiences, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, etc. Students who are interested in seeking professional licensure and/or certification after obtaining their Ph.D. should be sure to check on the specific requirements of the state or territory where they wish to seek licensure.
The chart below indicates the states and territories where the SMU psychological clinical science Ph.D. program Meets and Does NOT Meet the coursework requirements for licensure.
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SMU Clinical Psychology |
Meets educational requirements for professional licensure |
Undetermined: A determination has not been made regarding whether these programs meet the educational requirements for professional licensure. |
Does meet the educational requirements for professional licensure. |
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Ph.D. |
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, DC, AS, PR, VI, CNMI, GU |
Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau |
CA, KY, MI, NJ, NY |
Dedman School of Law
SMU Dedman School of Law discloses that the Juris Doctor (J.D.) program fulfills state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure.
National Licensing Boards
American Bar Association
SMU Dedman School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association. Completion of the J.D. degree fulfills the educational requirement for professional licensure in all 50 states and the U.S. territories. Information about all jurisdictions is tracked by the National Conference of Bar Examiners. The National Conference of Bar Examiners, with the American Bar Association, publishes an annual Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements with information on bar admission requirements in all U.S. jurisdictions.
State Licensing Boards
The J.D. and General LL.M programs may lead to a professional license that is required for employment. Professional licensure requirements vary between states, which may affect a student’s ability to apply for a professional license after completion of the J.D. or General LL.M. program. The U.S. Department of Education regulation, 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), requires an institution to disclose whether the program will fulfill educational requirements for licensure for each state. The administrative departments that offer the J.D. and LL.M. programs have made determinations regarding their curriculum in the chart below.
Student Responsibility
Students should contact the appropriate bar admission agency in the state where they intend to work for current information about state licensure requirements before beginning the J.D. or LL.M. program as well as pre-qualifications for licensure such as the need for a criminal background check.
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SMU Dedman School of Law Program |
Meets educational requirements for professional licensure |
Undetermined: A determination has not been made regarding whether these programs meet the educational requirements for professional licensure. |
Does meet the educational requirements for professional licensure. |
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J.D. |
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, 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, DC, PR, VI, CNMI, GU, PW |
American Samoa, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia |
N/A |
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LLM for Foreign Lawyers and General LL.M. |
CA, DC, GA, MA, NY, TX, VT, WA, WI, PW |
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, WV, WY, PR, VI, CNMI, GU, AS, MH, FM |
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Lyle School of Engineering
Although professional licensure may be required for professional practice in some states for certain Engineering fields, Lyle School of Engineering programs are not specifically designed to meet licensure requirements in any state or US territory. For specific information about licensure requirements in Engineering, please contact the relevant Lyle School of Engineering department. Contact information follows.
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DEPARTMENT |
CONTACT |
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Computer Science |
Jia Zhang ( jiazhang@smu.edu) |
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Civil and Environmental Engineering |
Kate Smits (ksmits@smu.edu) |
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Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Mahesh Krishnamurthy (mkrishnamurthy@smu.edu) |
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Mechanical Engineering |
Amin Salehi Khojin (asalehikhojin@smu.edu)
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Operations Research and Engineering Management |
Sila Cetinkaya(sila@smu.edu) |
Simmons School of Education and Human Development
The SMU Simmons School of Education and Human Development has a number of programs that lead to educational certification in the State of Texas. All programs listed are Texas Education Agency (TEA) accredited. These programs conform to TEA standards and are not designed to lead to certification in other states. Information about each program, including the contact for that program, is listed below.
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Teacher Preparation |
Amy Richardson, Ph. D. Director of Teacher Preparation Clinical Associate Professor 214-768-7587
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School Counselor Preparation |
MarioDe La Garza, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC Program Director & Clinical Assistant Professor / SMU Department of Counseling President / Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES) 214.768.5676
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Principal Preparation |
Roxanne Burleson, PhD Associate Clinical Professor Director of K12 EdD in Educational Leadership Education Policy and Leadership Department Simmons School of Education and Human Development Southern Methodist University
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Superintendent Preparation |
Roxanne Burleson, PhD Associate Clinical Professor Director of K12 EdD in Educational Leadership Education Policy and Leadership Department Simmons School of Education and Human Development Southern Methodist University
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Diagnostician Preparation |
Francesca Go, Ph. D. Assistant Dean of Assessment and Accreditation Simmons School of Education and Human Development 372 Annette Simmons Hall 214-768-7712
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Reading Specialist Preparation |
Francesca Go, Ph. D. Assistant Dean of Assessment and Accreditation Simmons School of Education and Human Development 372 Annette Simmons Hall 214-768-7712
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The SMU Counseling program is nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Counseling program leads to licensure only in the State of Texas
Counseling
Mario De La Garza, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC
Program Director & Clinical Assistant Professor / SMU Department of Counseling
President / Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES)
214.768.5676
Meadows School of the Arts
Meadows, Division of Music, Music Therapy Department
The Southern Methodist University Music Therapy B.M. program is designed to train music therapists. Many of our graduates, however, also seek professional licensure and/or certification through the Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT) or licensure in other states. To this end, students should be aware that the Music Therapy B.M. program at Southern Methodist University is a program approved by the American Music Therapy Association and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to fulfill the coursework requirements for licensure or state recognition in those states with such recognition.
Licensing or State recognition requirements vary by state/territory, and these requirements are always subject to change. However, the MT-BC certification from CBMT is the basis for all current state recognition.
Music Therapy State Recognition License, Registry, Certification, Title Protection Summary of Education and Training Requirements
- The applicant is at least 18 years of age.
- The applicant holds a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy, or its equivalent, from a program approved by the American Music Therapy Association or any successor organization within an accredited college or university.
- The applicant successfully completes a minimum of 1,200 hours of clinical training, with at least 180 hours in pre-internship experiences and at least 900 hours in internship experiences, provided that the internship is approved by an academic institution, the American Music Therapy Association or its successor association, or both.
- The applicant provides proof of passing the examination for board certification offered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor organization or provides proof of being transitioned into board certification, and provides proof that the applicant is currently a board certified music therapist.
Music Therapy State Recognition: National Overview
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) collaborate on the State Recognition Operational Plan, a joint national initiative to achieve official state recognition of the music therapy profession and the MT-BC credential required for competent practice.
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California |
Title protection est. in 2019. Practitioners must hold the MT-BC credential |
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Connecticut |
Licensure est. in 2023. Managed by the Department of Public Health. |
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Georgia |
License est. in 2012. Managed by the Secretary of State through an Advisory Council. |
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Illinois |
License est. in 2022. Managed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation through a Music Therapy Advisory Board. |
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Iowa |
Title protection est. in 2021. Practitioners must hold the MT-BC credential. |
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Maryland |
License est. in 2021. Managed by the State Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language-Pathologists, and Music Therapists. https://health.maryland.gov/boardsahs/Pages/licensing.aspx |
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Nevada |
License est. in 2011. Managed by the State Board of Health using a Music Therapy Advisory Group. https://dpbh.nv.gov/Reg/MusicTherapist/MusicTherapists_-_Home/ |
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New Jersey |
License est. in 2020. Managed by the State Board of Creative Arts and Activities Therapies. |
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North Dakota |
License est. in 2011. Managed by the Board of Integrative Health. https://www.ndbihc.org/ |
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Ohio |
License est. in 2023. Overseen by the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board through a Music Therapist Professional Standards Committee. https://cswmft.ohio.gov/get-licensed/music-therapists |
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Oklahoma |
License est. in 2016. Overseen by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision through a Music Therapy Committee. https://www.okmedicalboard.org/music_therapists |
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Oregon |
License est. in 2015. Managed by the Health Licensing Office. http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/PH/HLO/Pages/Board-Music-Therapy-Program.aspx |
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Rhode Island |
Registry est. in 2015. Managed by the Department of Health. http://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=287 |
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Tennessee |
State Certification est. in 2024. Overseen by the Board of Examiners in Psychology through a Music Therapy Advisory Committee. |
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Utah |
State certification est. in 2014. Managed by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. https://dopl.utah.gov/music/ |
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Virginia |
License est. in 2020. Overseen by the Board of Social Work through an Advisory Board on Music Therapy. |
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Washington |
License est. in 2023. Managed by the Department of Health through a Music Therapy Advisory Committee. |
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Wisconsin |
Registry est. in 1998. https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/MusicTherapist/Default.aspx |