Learn About University of Southern Maine Programs Requiring Licensure or State Authorization

On this page, you will find a list of programs at the University of Southern Maine in which students may seek state authorization or licensure upon graduation from the program.

Individual programs must disclose whether completion of a licensure or certification program meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state in which the student lives or intends to reside. Visit an individual program page to find contact information and learn more about the program’s licensure and state authorization requirements.


University of Southern Maine Programs by Degree/Program Type:


American Sign Language (ASL)/English Interpreting

View all University of Maine System ASL/English Interpreting programs that require licensure or certification.

Bachelor of Arts

Linguistics: ASL/English Interpreting Concentration

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Linguistics: ASL/English Interpreting (External Site)
Contact Person: Jeanne Heil
Email:
jeanne.heil@maine.edu

License: ASL Interpreter
License Website: State of Maine Office of Professional and Financial Regulation: American Sign Language Interpreters (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine


Business

View all University of Maine System Business programs that require licensure or certification.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Accounting

Program Website: University of Southern Maine School of Business (External Site)
Contact Person: Stephen Hansen
Email:
stephen.c.hansen@maine.edu

License: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
License Website:
 National Association of State Boards of Accountancy: How to Get Licensed (External Site)
Additional Information:
Maine requirements may also apply in other states. CPA requirements: variation between states (External Site).
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Certificate

Accounting Certificate

Program Website: University of Southern Maine School of Business (External Site)
Contact Person: Donald Ladd
Email: 
donald.ladd@maine.edu

License: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
License Website:
 National Association of State Boards of Accountancy: How to Get Licensed (External Site)
Additional Information:
Maine requirements may also apply in other states. CPA requirements: variation between states (External Site).
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine


Education

View all University of Maine System Education programs that require licensure or certification.

Bachelor of Arts

Counseling: School Counseling Concentration

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Counselor Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: 
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: State of Maine School Counselor Certification (075)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification & Credentialing (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Elementary Education (K-8)

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Elementary Education Major (K-8) (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email:
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: State of Maine K-8 General Education Certification (020)
License Website:
Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Foreign Language Teacher Education (K-12)

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Undergraduate Teacher Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Linda Evans
Email: 
linda.evans@maine.edu

License: State of Maine World Language Teacher Certification (WL)
License Website:
Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Secondary Teacher Education (7-12)

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Undergraduate Teacher Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email:
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: State of Maine 7-12 English Teacher Certification (100S), State of Maine 7-12 Social Studies Teacher Certification (200S), State of Maine 7-12 Mathematics Teacher Certification (300S), State of Maine 7-12 Physical Science Teacher Certification (350S), State of Maine 7-12 Life Science Teacher Certification (395S)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Art Education (K-12)

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Art Department (External Site)
Contact Person: Kelly Hrenko
Email: 
hrenko@maine.edu

License: State of Maine K-12 Art Teacher Certification (620)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification Requirements (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: 
Only accepted in Maine

Bachelor of Music

Music Education (K-12)

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Music Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Michelle Kaschub
Email: mkaschub@maine.edu

License: State of Maine K-12 Music Teacher Certification (614) 
License Website:
Maine Department of Education Certification & Credentialing webpage (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Bachelor of Science

Elementary Education (5-8)

University: University of Southern Maine
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Elementary Education Major (K-8) (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email:
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: State of Maine 5-8 English Teacher Certification (100M), State of Maine 5-8 Social Studies Teacher Certification (200M), State of Maine 5-8 Mathematics Teacher Certification (300M) orState of Maine 5-8 Sciences Teacher Certification (340M)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Secondary Teacher Education (7-12)

University: University of Southern Maine
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Undergraduate Teacher Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email:
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: State of Maine 7-12 Life Science Teacher Certification (395S), State of Maine 7-12 Physical Science Teacher Certification (350S)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) or Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)

Literacy Education

University: University of Southern Maine
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Literacy Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email:
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: State of Maine Literacy Specialist Certification (092)
License Website:
Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Graduate Certificate

Applied Behavior Analysis

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Educational Psychology (External Site)
Contact Person: Jamie Pratt
Email: 
jamie.pratt1@maine.edu

License: Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) Certification
License Website: Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) (External Site) 
Additional Information: 
The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified University of Southern Maine’s courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Credential is recognized nationally; however, over 31 states have passed laws to license or otherwise regulate practitioners of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Doctorate

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Program Website: Contact program lead for more information
Contact Person: Jamie Pratt
Email: jamie.pratt1@maine.edu

License: State of Maine School Psychologist Certification (093) – Program graduates also are eligible to apply for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential through the National School Psychology Certification Board via the application process for graduates of non-NASP-approved programs. Program graduates who complete an acceptable post-doctoral internship in psychology also may be eligible to apply for licensure as a psychologist through the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
License Website:
Maine Department of Education Certification & Credentialing (External Site), National Association of School Psychologists National Certification (External Site) and Maine State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (External Site)
Additional Information:
Program graduates are eligible to apply for the School Psychologist-Doctoral Certificate (093) under Pathway four eligibility criteria. This credential allows the holder to serve as a school psychologist and deliver services on a contractual or employment basis to children from birth to grade 12 who are eligible to be enrolled in educational units, special education programs and approved private schools in Maine. Program graduates also are eligible to apply for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential via an application process for graduates of non-NASP-approved programs. Currently, 33 states explicitly acknowledge, recognize, or accept the NCSP credential as either meeting or partially meeting requirements for the state school psychologist credential. In addition, nine states consider the maintenance of the NCSP as satisfying renewal requirements for the state credential. Lastly, program graduates who complete an acceptable post-doctoral internship in psychology may be eligible to apply for state licensure as a psychologist through the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Master of Science

Educational Psychology with a Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis

Program Website: Contact program lead for more information
Contact Person: Jamie Pratt
Email: 
jamie.pratt1@maine.edu

License: Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) Certification
License Website:
Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) (External Site) 
Additional Information:
The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified University of Southern Maine’s courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Credential is recognized nationally; however, over 31 states have passed laws to license or otherwise regulate practitioners of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Unknown

Educational Psychology with a Concentration in School Psychology

Program Website: Contact program lead for more information
Contact Person: Jamie Pratt
Email:
jamie.pratt1@maine.edu

License: State of Maine School Psychologist Certification (093) – Program graduates also are eligible to apply for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential through the National School Psychology Certification Board via the application process for graduates of non-NASP-approved programs.
License Website:
Maine Department of Education Certification & Credentialing (External Site) and National Association of School Psychologists National Certification (External Site)
Additional Information:
Program graduates are eligible to apply for the School Psychologist-Specialist Certificate (093) under Pathway four eligibility criteria. This credential allows the holder to serve as a school psychologist and deliver services on a contractual or employment basis to children from birth to grade 12 who are eligible to be enrolled in educational units, special education programs and approved private schools in Maine. Program graduates also are eligible to apply for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential via an application process for graduates of non-NASP-approved programs. Currently, 33 states explicitly acknowledge, recognize or accept the NCSP credential as either meeting or partially meeting requirements for the state school psychologist credential. In addition, nine states consider the maintenance of the NCSP as satisfying renewal requirements for the state credential.
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Special Education – Pre-Service (Teaching Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities)

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Special Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email:
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: State of Maine Teacher of Students with Disabilities (K-8) Teacher Certification (282E), State of Maine Teacher of Students with Disabilities (7-12) Teacher Certification (282S)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Master of Science in Education

Literacy Specialist

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Literacy Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email:
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: State of Maine Literacy Specialist Certification (092)
License Website:
Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Educational Leadership

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Educational Leadership Program (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email:
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: State of Maine Building Administrator Certification (040), State of Maine Assistant Building Administrator Certification (045), State of Maine Curriculum Coordinator Certification (078)
License Website:
Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Teaching and Learning (MTL) – Extended Teacher Education Program (ETEP)

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Extended Teacher Education Program (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email:
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: State of Maine K-8 General Education Certification (020), State of Maine 7-12 English Teacher Certification (100S), State of Maine 7-12 Social Studies Teacher Certification (200S), State of Maine 7-12 Mathematics Teacher Certification (300S), State of Maine 7-12 Life Science Teacher Certification (395S), State of Maine 7-12 Physical Science Teacher Certification (350S), State of Maine World Language Teacher Certification (WL)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Masters in Teaching Leadership ESL (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email:
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: State of Maine K-12  English as a Second Language Teacher Certification (660)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine


Engineering

View all University of Maine System Engineering programs that require licensure or certification.

Bachelor of Science

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Engineering webpage (External Site)
Contact person: Carlos Luck
Email: carlosl@maine.edu

License: Professional Engineer
License/Certification Website: National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying website (External Site)
Additional Information: Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers (External Site); No national certification.
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Accepted in many states, but reciprocity conditions vary. Contact program lead for additional information

Mechanical Engineering

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Engineering webpage (External Site)
Contact person: Carlos Luck
Email: carlosl@maine.edu

License: Professional Engineer
License/Certification Website: National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying website (External Site)
Additional Information: Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers (External Site); No national certification.
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Accepted in many states, but reciprocity conditions vary. Contact program lead for additional information


Health – Nursing and Medicine

View all University of Maine System Health – Nursing and Medicine programs that require licensure or certification.

Bachelor of Science

Nursing

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Undergraduate Nursing Programs (External Site)
Contact Person: Brenda Petersen
Email: 
brenda.petersen@maine.edu

License: National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) for State Licensure as Registered Nurse
License Website:
National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) and Other Exams (External Site)
Additional Information: 
State of Maine Licensing (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Certificate of Advanced Study

Nursing

Program Website: University of Southern Maine School of Nursing Master’s and Graduate Certificate Programs (External Site)
Contact Person: Brenda Petersen
Email: 
brenda.petersen@maine.edu

License: Advanced Practice Nurse (APN-c) Certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and/or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
License Website: National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) and Other Exams (External Site), Certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) (External Site) and/or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Doctor of Nurse Practice

Nursing

Program Website: University of Southern Maine School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (External Site)
Contact Person: Brenda Petersen
Email: 
brenda.petersen@maine.edu

License: Contact program lead for more information
Any known states in which license is not accepted: 
Only accepted in Maine

Master of Science

Athletic Training

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Department of Exercise, Health and Sports Sciences – Athletic Training Program (External Site)
Contact Person: Dominique Ross
Email: dominique.ross@maine.edu

License: Athletic Trainer
License Website: State Maine Athletic Trainers Program (External Site)
Additional Information: The program prepares students to sit for the national Board of Certification exam, which is required for licensure in all states.
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Nursing

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Master’s and Graduate Nursing Programs (External Site)
Contact Person: Brenda Petersen
Email: 
brenda.petersen@maine.edu

License: Advanced Practice Nurse (APN-c) Certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and/or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
License Website: National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) and Other Exams (External Site), Certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) (External Site) and/or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Nursing (Online)

Program Website: University of Southern Maine School of Nursing Master’s and Graduate Certificate Programs (External Site)
Contact Person: Brenda Petersen
Email: 
brenda.petersen@maine.edu

License: Contact program lead for more information
Any known states in which license is not accepted: 
Only accepted in Maine


Health – Rehabilitation

View all University of Maine System Health – Rehabilitation programs that require licensure or certification.

Certificate of Graduate Study

Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C)

Program Website: Master of Science in Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren

Email:
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C)
License Website: Muskie School’s Center for Learning: Maine’s Resource for Adult Mental Health Workforce Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Master of Science

Athletic Training

Program Website: Contact program lead for more information
Contact Person: Dominique Ross
Email: dominique.ross@maine.edu

License: Athletic Trainer
License Website: State Maine Athletic Trainers Program (External Site)
Additional Information: The program prepares students to sit for the national Board of Certification exam, which is required for licensure in all states.
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration

Program Website: Counselor Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email:
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
License Website: Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Counseling: Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration

Program Website: Master of Science in Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email:
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
License Website:
Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CVE) Certification, Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Counseling: School Counseling Concentration

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Counselor Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email:
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: Certification in School Counseling
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification & Credentialing (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

 
Counseling: Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Counselor Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email:
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
License Website: Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Occupational Therapy

Program Website: University of Southern Maine Master of Occupational Therapy website (External Site)
Contact Person: Tammy Bickmore
Email: tammy.bickmore@maine.edu

License: State License
License Website: American Occupational Therapy Association – State Occupational Therapy Statutes and Regulations (External Site)
Additional Information: Certification through successful passing of the national examination administered by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (External Site) is required for licensure in all states.
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine


Social Work

View all University of Maine System Social Work programs that require licensure or certification.

Bachelor of Arts

Social Work

Program Website: University of Southern Maine School of Social Work (External Site)
Contact Person: Jeanette Andonian
Email: jeanette.andonian@maine.edu

License: Social Worker Licensure
License Website: State Board of Social Worker Licensure (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Master of Social Work

Social Work

Program Website: University of Southern Maine School of Social Work (External Site)
Contact Person: Jeanette Andonian
Email: jeanette.andonian@maine.edu

License: Social Worker Licensure
License Website: State Board of Social Worker Licensure (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine