As required by federal regulations in 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v) and in compliance with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) Manual, the University of Illinois Springfield indicates for each State whether the curriculum of the following programs meets or does not meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in that State. This disclosure does not guarantee any State licensure or certification authority will approve or deny your application for licensure. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in State requirements that may have occurred after it was updated, as noted by program below. Current and prospective students are encouraged to contact their State’s licensure authority or review the University of Illinois State Authorization Licensing and Complaint Information page for all licensure and certification requirements pertaining to their State. These public licensure disclosures also address requirements found in 38 CFR Part 21 relating to veterans’ education benefits.
State Licensure Information by Program
Accounting, BA
This program provides foundational knowledge for students preparing to sit for the CPA exam. Additional coursework and professional experience may be required to obtain the CPA license.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure Agency
Last updated April 3, 2025
Accounting, MA
This program provides foundational knowledge for students preparing to sit for the CPA exam. Additional coursework and professional experience may be required to obtain the CPA license.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure Agency
Last updated April 3, 2025
Athletic Training, MAT
Students graduating from the MATR program are eligible to sit for the credentialing examination for athletic trainers and are eligible for licensure in most states.
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
Last updated April 2, 2025
Chief School Business Officer Certificate
Last updated April 3, 2025
Educational Leadership, MAE
For prospective students seeking licensure in states other than Illinois, please contact the School of Education for further guidance.
Last updated April 3, 2025
Education Elementary, BA
For prospective students seeking licensure in states other than Illinois, please contact the School of Education for further guidance.
Last updated April 3, 2025
Education Middle Grades Science, BA
For prospective students seeking licensure in states other than Illinois, please contact the School of Education for further guidance.
Last updated April 3, 2025
Education Middle Grades English, BA
For prospective students seeking licensure in states other than Illinois, please contact the School of Education for further guidance.
Last updated April 3, 2025
Education Middle Grades Social Science, BA
For prospective students seeking licensure in states other than Illinois, please contact the School of Education for further guidance.
Last updated April 3, 2025
Education Middle Grades Math, BA
For prospective students seeking licensure in states other than Illinois, please contact the School of Education for further guidance.
Last updated April 3, 2025
Education Secondary English, BA
For prospective students seeking licensure in states other than Illinois, please contact the School of Education for further guidance.
Last updated April 3, 2025
Education Secondary History, BA
For prospective students seeking licensure in states other than Illinois, please contact the School of Education for further guidance.
Last updated April 3, 2025
Education Secondary Math, BA
For prospective students seeking licensure in states other than Illinois, please contact the School of Education for further guidance.
Last updated April 3, 2025
Human Development Counseling
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
For prospective students seeking licensure in states other than Illinois, please contact the Human Development Counseling program for further guidance.
Last updated April 3, 2025
Human Development Counseling (School Counseling Concentration)
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
For prospective students seeking licensure in states other than Illinois, please contact the Human Development Counseling program for further guidance.
Last updated April 3, 2025
Medical Laboratory Science, BS
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science
Last updated April 9, 2024
Principal Endorsement
For prospective students seeking licensure in states other than Illinois, please contact the School of Education for further guidance.
Last updated April 3, 2025
Secondary Education Minor
A minor in Secondary Education when paired with a degree in Political Science, Sociology/Anthropology, Chemistry, Biology, Math, English, or History, can lead to licensure at the secondary level.
For prospective students seeking licensure in states other than Illinois, please contact the School of Education for further guidance.
Last updated April 3, 2025
Social Work, BSW
The Social Work, BSW program provides foundational knowledge for students seeking licensure as a social worker. Additional coursework and/or professional experience is required for licensure in most states including Illinois.
Council on Social Work Education
Last updated April 3, 2025
Superintendent Endorsement
For prospective students seeking licensure in states other than Illinois, please contact the School of Education for further guidance.
Last updated April 3, 2025