欧宝体育 has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements
欧宝体育 is approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, commonly known as NC-SARA, provides a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. For more information about .
欧宝体育 is approved to offer programs that may lead to licensure or certification in New York. However, licensure requirements vary from state to state. If you are planning on seeking licensure or certification outside of New York, it is highly recommended you contact the appropriate licensing board where you plan to be licensed prior to starting the academic program.
Complaint Policies and Procedures
If you have any complaints or concerns about distance education courses as regulated by SARA, please first follow Daemen鈥檚 institutional complaint procedure. Please note that students must first file a complaint with 欧宝体育 before escalating the complaint to external entities. Additional information on complaint procedures and accredited programs can be found in the .
Following the completion of the internal process, or if no resolution is reached, a student may appeal to New York State because 欧宝体育 is approved to participate in NC-SARA through the institution鈥檚 home state. A student may appeal the institution鈥檚 decision to the within two years of the incident about which the complaint is made. Please note that SARA policies do not cover complaints related to grades or student conduct violations.
The NC Sara website outlines the as a resource for students.
Professional Licensure and Certification Requirements
Institutions providing distance education are required to identify programs that lead to licensure or certification and provide information about requirements. Requirements can vary by profession and state. Prospective and current students are encouraged to research the requirements in their current or intended state of residence to ensure that their intended enrollment in a program will meet the requirements of their state鈥檚 licensing agency. A list of academic programs offered by 欧宝体育 which lead to licensure or certification is listed below.
Accounting Program
The Professional Accountancy program at 欧宝体育 is registered with the New York State Board of Accountancy and meets the 150-hour requirement to sit for the CPA exam. However, licensure requirements for the CPA may differ in other states. 欧宝体育 cannot guarantee that graduates of the Professional Accountancy program who pass the CPA exam will be accepted for licensure in other states. Students who intend to work as a CPA in a state other than New York should check with that state to determine the appropriate requirements. Additional licensure information can be found on the . Their links you to state and territory requirements. Additional information can also be found on the New York State Department of Education鈥檚 Office of the Professions website for .
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program
The ABA master鈥檚 degree and advanced certificate programs at 欧宝体育 are registered programs with the New York Education Department and fulfill the educational requirements for licensure in behavior analysis in New York. Completion of the ABA coursework at 欧宝体育 prepares students to take the national Board Certified Behavior Analyst examination.
It has been specifically determined that the ABA curriculum at 欧宝体育 meets the State educational requirements for licensure or certification in the following states: NY, AL, AK, AZ, CT, HI, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NV, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI.
At this time, no determination has been made as to whether the ABA curriculum at 欧宝体育 meets the State educational requirements for licensure or certification in the following states: AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, ME, MN, NE, NH, NM, PA, SC, WV, and WY.
Additional Behavior Analyst's US licensure information can be found on the . Additional information can also be found on the New York State Department of Education鈥檚 Office of the Professions website for .
Education Program
The Education programs at 欧宝体育 are approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Additionally, we are currently pursuing accreditation through the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Students who complete any of the Education programs at 欧宝体育 and pass the New York State Teacher Certification Examination are eligible for certification in the state of New York and in the state of New Jersey. However, licensure/certification requirements may differ in other states. 欧宝体育 cannot guarantee that graduates of our Education programs who pass the New York certification exams will be accepted for licensure in other states.
Additional licensure information for Teacher Education can be found in the . Additional information can also be found on the New York State Department of Education鈥檚 Office of Teaching Initiatives website for .
Nurse Practitioner Program
The master鈥檚 level Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) program at 欧宝体育 is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Students who successfully complete the NP program are automatically licensed in New York state. The curriculum in the NP program prepares students to sit for either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification exam or for the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) certification exam. These are both nationally recognized certification exams. However, licensure requirements for Nurse Practitioners may differ in other states. 欧宝体育 cannot guarantee that graduates of the Nurse Practitioner program will be accepted for licensure in other states without additional requirements.
Additional licensure information for Nursing can be found in the . Additional information can also be found on the New York State Department of Education鈥檚 Office of the Professions website for.
Physical Therapy Program
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at 欧宝体育 is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Students who complete the PT program are prepared to take the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for licensure. Passing the exam permits license reciprocity across all 50 states. This certification is recognized in all 50 states. Additional information can also be found on the New York State Department of Education鈥檚 Office of the Professions website for .
Physician Assistant Program
The Physician Assistant (PA) program at 欧宝体育 is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Students who complete the PA program are prepared to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) for certification. After passing the PANCE exam, graduates of the PA program are issued NCCPA certification. Additional information can also be found on the New York State Department of Education鈥檚 Office of the Professions website for .
Social Work Program
Licensing for social workers in the United States requires a BASW or MSW from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program. The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) and the Master of Social Work (MSW) programs at 欧宝体育 are accredited by CSWE. As such, a Social Work degree from 欧宝体育 will meet this initial licensing requirement for all fifty states.
Students who complete a social work program at 欧宝体育 are eligible to take an entry-level Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Examination as offered in their state based on their degree (BSW or MSW). Each state has its own additional requirements for social work licensure which may include an ASWB Examination, post-graduate professional experience, demonstration of good moral character, and/or specific expertise. 欧宝体育 cannot guarantee that graduates of the Social Work program who pass the licensure exam will be accepted for licensure in all states.
For more information on state-by-state licensure requirements for social workers, please refer to the.
Additional licensure information for Social Work can also be found in the . This certification is recognized in all 50 states. Additional information can also be found on the New York State Department of Education鈥檚 Office of the Professions website for .