Federal regulations require institutions disclose whether programs designed or advertised as leading to professional licensure or certification meet States’ educational requirements.
Per federal regulation 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v), for every program designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation, or any program advertised as meeting such requirements, an institution is required to inform whether completion of the program would be sufficient to meet States’ requirements by disclosing:
- A list of States in which a program’s curriculum meets the State educational requirements for licensure or certification
- A list of States in which a program’s curriculum does not meet the State educational requirements for licensure or certification
Per federal regulation 34 CFR 668.43(c), institutions are required to provide direct notifications to current and prospective students:
If an institution makes a determination that a program’s curriculum no longer meets State educational requirements for licensure or certification in a State in which a student who is currently enrolled in such program is located the institution must provide notice to the student within 14 calendar days of making such determination.
If the institution has made the determination that a program’s curriculum does not meet State educational requirements for license or certification in a State in which a prospective student is located, notification must be provided to the student prior to enrollment into the program.
Through reasonable and good faith effort, research has been done to determine whether Case Western Reserve University's academic programs leading to professional licensure or certification meet the educational requirements per State.
For program-specific disclosures and further information concerning educational requirements, current and prospective students are encouraged to visit their program's website.