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
Bachelor of Arts
Linguistics: ASL/English Interpreting Concentration
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Linguistics: ASL/English Interpreting (External Site)
Contact Person: Dana McDaniel
Email: dana.mcdaniel@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
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
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