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State-by-State Licensure Requirements

State-by-State Licensure Requirements

State licensure requirements can change at any time. Visiting the state licensing boards in the link below will help ensure you have the current information. Students who intend to return to, relocate to, or currently reside in any state other than Illinois need to review the professional licensure disclosures pertaining to their program and consult with the state licensing board in the state. For a complete state by state listing of licensing information, click the link below. This licensing information will be updated annually in August. In the states where the program is listed as “no determination” an email will be sent to prospective students prior to enrollment.

Alabama

Licensing Agency

Alabama Commission on Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Alaska

Licensing Agency Alaska

Commission on Postsecondary Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

American Somoa

Licensing Agency

American Samoa Department of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling* – Undetermined

Teacher Education*

Dietetics* – Undetermined

Psychology* – Undetermined

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Arizona

Licensing Agency

Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Arkansas

Licensing Agency

Arkansas Department of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

California

Licensing Agency

California Postsecondary Education Commission

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Colorado

Licensing Agency

Colorado Department of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Connecticut

Licensing Agency

Connecticut Office of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Delaware

Licensing Agency

Delaware Department of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

District of Columbia

Licensing Agency

District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Florida

Licensing Agency

Florida Department of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Georgia

Licensing Agency

Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Guam

Licensing Agency

Guam Department of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling* – None

Dietetics* – None

Psychology* – None

Teacher Education* – None

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Hawaii

Licensing Agency

Hawaii Postsecondary Education Authorization Program

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Idaho

Licensing Agency

Idaho State Board of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Illinois

Students should contact their home state’s licensing board to obtain the applicable requirements of their home state. Students are responsible for determining whether or not an online distance education program will meet their home state’s requirements for certification, licensure prior to enrollment.

Licensing Agency

Illinois Board of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling

Dietetics

Psychology

Teacher Education

Degree Program NameName of Illinois Agency for Certification or LicensureBenU Contact Person’s Name and Phone Number for Student Questions
B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics (1.)Commission on Dietetic Registration
https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/DietNutrition.asp
(Eligible to take examination for Dietetic Technician, Registered) DTR credential		Dr. Paula Sochacki 630-829-6597 / [email protected]
M.S. Nutrition and Dietetics Internships (1.)Commission on Dietetic Registration
https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/DietNutrition.asp
(eligible to take examination for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) RDN credential		Ms. Nikki DeWalt 630-829-6548 / [email protected]
M.S. Clinical Psychology (1.)National Counselor Examination to become a Licensed Professional
Counselor by National Board for Certified Counselors – https://www.nbcc.org/		Dr. Dianne Moran 630/829-6484 / [email protected]
B.A. in Elementary Education (1.)Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) – https://www.isbe.net/Joyce Jeewek, ISBE Licensure Officer, 630-829-8286 / [email protected]
B.A. in Special Education (1.)Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) – https://www.isbe.net/Joyce Jeewek, ISBE Licensure Officer, 630-829-8286 / [email protected]
B.A. in Education Minor (1.)Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) – https://www.isbe.net/Joyce Jeewek, ISBE Licensure Officer, 630-829-8286 / [email protected]


1. This program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.
Indiana

Licensing Agency

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Iowa

Licensing Agency

Iowa College Student Aid Commission

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Kansas

Licensing Agency

Kansas Board of Regents

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Kentucky

Licensing Agency

Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics* – none

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Louisiana

Licensing Agency

Board of Regents, State of Louisiana

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Maine

Licensing Agency

Maine Department of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Maryland

Licensing Agency

Maryland Higher Education Commission

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Massachusetts

Licensing Agency

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Michigan

Licensing Agency

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Minnesota

Licensing Agency

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics* – none

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Mississippi

Licensing Agency

Mississippi Public Universities

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling8

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Missouri

Licensing Agency

Missouri Department of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Montana

Licensing Agency

Montana University System

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics* – none

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Nebraska

Licensing Agency

Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Nevada

Licensing Agency

Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

New Hampshire

Licensing Agency

New Hampshire Department of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling* – None

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

New Jersey

Licensing Agency

New Jersey Secretary for Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

New Mexico

Licensing Agency

New Mexico Higher Education Department

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

New York

Licensing Agency

New York Office of College and University Evaluation

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

North Carolina

Licensing Agency

College Foundation of North Carolina

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

North Dakota

Licensing Agency

North Dakota State Board of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Ohio

Licensing Agency

Ohio Department of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Oklahoma

Licensing Agency

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Oregon

Licensing Agency

Oregon Office of Degree Authorization

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Pennsylvania

Licensing Agency

Pennsylvania Department of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Puerto Rico

Licensing Agency

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling *

Dietetics* – None

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Rhode Island

Licensing Agency

Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

South Carolina

Licensing Agency

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

South Dakota

Licensing Agency

South Dakota Board of Regents

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Tennessee

Licensing Agency

Tennessee Higher Education Commission

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Texas

Licensing Agency

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology* – none

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Utah

Licensing Agency

Utah System of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Vermont

Licensing Agency

Vermont Agency of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Virgin Islands

Licensing Agency

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling* – none

Dietetics* – none

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Virginia

Licensing Agency

Virginia State Council of Higher Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Washington

Licensing Agency

Washington Student Achievement Council

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

West Virginia

Licensing Agency

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Wisconsin

Licensing Agency

State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling*

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.

Wyoming

Licensing Agency

Wyoming Department of Education

Professional Board Licensure

Counseling* – None

Dietetics*

Psychology*

Teacher Education*

* Benedictine University has not determined if our program meets licensure or certification requirements for this state.