Authorization & Academic Approval by State
As an accredited online University, Franklin offers online degree programs in every U.S. state and territory. Federal and state regulations require that all institutions of higher education comply with existing state laws regarding distance learning. As these regulations are continuously evolving, Franklin University makes every effort to maintain compliance. As a condition of Franklin University’s authority to offer its programs to state residents, several postsecondary education agencies require the publication of certain consumer information. For information about Franklin University's institutional and specialized accreditation, please click here.
Franklin University holds a Certificate of Authorization from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Franklin University's Certificate of Authorization includes programs offered at other off-site locations.
Ohio Department of Higher Education
25 S. Front St.
Columbus, OH 43215-3414
Phone: (614) 466-6000
https://www.ohiohighered.org/
Dates of Authorization: February 4, 2009 through December 31, 2028
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
Franklin University has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). The University has been a participating member since September 14, 2015. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary education. Institutions that are members of SARA are authorized to provide online education to students from all SARA member states. States and institutions that choose to become members of SARA operate under a set of policies and standards that are overseen by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements and administered by four regional higher education compacts. For more information about the SARA initiative and the progress of state and institutional membership, please visit https://nc-sara.org/
This institution is also authorized by:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street, 12th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126
Illinois Board of Higher Education
1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333
Springfield, IL 62701
Wisconsin Educational Approval Program - Department of Safety and Professional Services
4822 Madison Yards Way
P.O. Box 8366
Madison, WI 53705
Franklin University offers online degree programs in every U.S. state and territory. Academic programs may not be approved in every state. Click on the State Authorization map link below to view the program you wish to complete. Students may be unable to continue their enrollment if they relocate to a state where their program of study is not approved. Please contact your academic advisor to verify program availability.
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Professional Licensure Information
Professional designations such as "licensed," "registered," and "certified" are a type of formal acknowledgment of competence in a given occupation or profession and may or may not be required for employment in a given field. These designations are typically conveyed to a person by a regulatory body or professional association, and individuals must complete various requirements to become eligible to receive and maintain the designation. Eligibility for professional designations varies by occupation and location, and often involves more than successful degree completion (such as submitting an application, passing an examination, paying an entrance/application fee, or providing evidence of work experience). Some professional designations do not require degree completion to obtain.
Please see below for more information. Please note: Not all professional licensure programs are open for enrollment in every state, please see the State Authorization Map above for program availability.
Professional Licensure Programs
A professional license is typically regulated by state laws and is required for graduates of these programs to practice, to use the professional designation in their title, and/or gain employment in certain occupations.
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Franklin University's Master of Science in Nursing program's Family Nurse Practitioner Track is designed to prepare students for a career as a licensed advanced practice registered nurse.
National Certification
Graduates of the FNP track of Franklin University's MSN program are eligible to apply to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner certification examinations offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
State Licensure
Requirements for advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) licensure vary by state and may involve more than successful degree completion. Graduates who apply for licensure may need to satisfy other requirements, such as passing an examination to obtain certification from a national agency, completing an application, pay a fee, and holding an active RN license in the state. States also have varying requirements and scope of practice restrictions for APRNs to prescribe medications that are separate from requirements to obtain an advanced practice nursing license. Educational requirements for APRN licensure can include specifications for the applicant's type of academic degree, type of educational institution where the academic program was completed, and curriculum content within the academic program. Some states offer multiple pathways to APRN licensure, including accepting the results of a national certification exam, or recognizing a license earned in another state. The lists below pertain only to the educational requirements to obtain an initial state license as an advanced practice nurse. Alternative pathways to licensure and additional requirements, other than educational, are not considered in these lists.
Franklin University makes every effort to ensure the information provided on educational requirements for licensure is accurate and up-to-date; however, these requirements are subject to change at any time. Students who will be seeking licensure as an advanced practice nurse are strongly encouraged to visit the associated agency website (linked in the lists below) in the state in which they intend to practice to review all requirements to obtain licensure.
Kansas (Board of Nursing) |
Kentucky (Kentucky Board of Nursing) |
Maryland (Maryland Board of Nursing) |
New York (Office of the Professions) |
South Dakota (South Dakota Board of Nursing) |
Utah (Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing) |
American Samoa | Pennsylvania (State Board of Nursing) |
California (California Board of Registered Nursing) | Puerto Rico (Board of Licensing & Medical Discipline) |
Guam | U.S. Virgin Islands |
Montana (Board of Nursing) | Vermont (Vermont State Board of Nursing) |
New Hampshire (New Hampshire Board of Nursing) | Marshall Islands |
New Jersey (New Jersey Board of Nursing) | Federated States of Micronesia |
New Mexico (New Mexico Board of Nursing) | Republic of Palau |
Master of Science in Accounting
Depending on the student’s undergraduate program, Franklin University’s Master of Science in Accounting can provide the foundational knowledge to prepare graduates to pursue licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). While CPA licensure is not required to work as an accountant, there are some accounting duties that can only be completed by an accountant who holds active CPA designation.
State Licensure
Requirements for CPA certification vary by state and may involve more than successful degree completion. Graduates who apply for CPA certification may need to satisfy other requirements such as completing an application, passing applicable sections of the Uniform CPA Exam, passing a state-required ethics exam, and providing evidence of work experience. Educational requirements for CPA certification can include specifications for the applicant’s type of academic degree, type of educational institution where the academic program was completed, and curriculum content within the academic program. States have varying requirements for the number of semester credit hours needed to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam, as well as for CPA certification. This may include minimum semester hour requirements in specific accounting and/or business content areas such as business law, marketing, finance, auditing, taxation, management/cost accounting, not-for-profit accounting, etc. Additional coursework beyond accounting and business related subjects may be required in some states.
Applicants for CPA certification must have earned 150 semester credit hours at the college level. Depending on the student’s prior education, completion of Franklin University’s Master of Science in Accounting program may meet the educational requirements for certification. As the calculation of applicable credit hours is unique to each student, the University cannot determine if completion of the Master of Science in Accounting program will provide graduates with the required minimum number of semester credit hours to be eligible to apply for CPA certification in a given state.
Franklin University makes every effort to ensure the information provided on educational requirements for licensure is accurate and up-to-date; however, these requirements are subject to change at any time. Students who will be seeking licensure as a CPA are strongly encouraged to visit the associated agency website (linked in the lists below) in the state in which they intend to practice to review all requirements to obtain licensure.
Educator Preparation Programs
Franklin University's Bachelor of Science and post-baccalaureate educator preparation programs are designed to prepare students for careers as licensed teachers.
State Licensure
Requirements for teacher licensure vary by state and may involve more than successful degree completion. Graduates who apply for a license may need to satisfy other requirements, such as passing an examination, completing an application, and submitting to a background check. Some states have different processes and requirements for applicants who have completed their academic program in a different state.
Educational requirements for teacher licensure can include specifications for the applicant's type of academic degree, type of educational institution where the academic program was completed, and curriculum content within the academic program. Some states offer multiple pathways to teacher licensure, including recognizing a license earned in another state or providing options for qualified professionals who wish to transition into the education field. The lists below pertain only to the educational requirements to obtain an initial state teaching license. Alternative pathways to licensure and additional requirements, other than educational, are not considered in these lists.
Franklin University makes every effort to ensure the information provided on educational requirements for licensure is accurate and up-to-date; however, these requirements are subject to change to any time. Students who will be seeking licensure as a teacher are strongly encouraged to visit the associated agency website (linked in the lists below) in the state in which they intend to teach to review all requirements to obtain licensure.
Please note: Students enrolled in the University's educator preparation programs are only approved to participate in field experiences and/or student teaching in the state of Ohio.
Bachelor of Science in Primary Education
Ohio (Ohio Department of Education) |
Alabama (Alabama State Department of Education) | Kansas (Kansas State Department of Education) | Oklahoma (Oklahoma State Department of Education) |
California (Commission on Teacher Credentialing) | Kentucky (Education Professional Standards Board) | Oregon (Teacher Standards and Practices Commission) |
Colorado (Colorado Department of Education) | Louisiana (Department of Education) | Texas (Texas Education Agency) |
Florida (Florida Department of Education) | Missouri (Department of Elementary & Secondary Education) | Utah (Utah State Board of Education) |
Idaho (Idaho State Department of Education) | Nebraska (Nebraska Department of Education) | Virginia (Virginia Department of Education) |
Illinois (Illinois State Board of Education) | Nevada (State of Nevada Department of Education) | |
Iowa (Iowa Board of Educational Examiners) | New Jersey (State of New Jersey Department of Education) |
Post-Baccalaureate Primary Education
Ohio (Ohio Department of Education) |
Alabama (Alabama State Department of Education) | Kansas (Kansas State Department of Education) | Oklahoma (Oklahoma State Department of Education) |
California (Commission on Teacher Credentialing) | Kentucky (Education Professional Standards Board) | Oregon (Teacher Standards and Practices Commission) |
Colorado (Colorado Department of Education) | Louisiana (Department of Education) | Texas (Texas Education Agency) |
Florida (Florida Department of Education) | Missouri (Department of Elementary & Secondary Education) | Utah (Utah State Board of Education) |
Idaho (Idaho State Department of Education) | Nebraska (Nebraska Department of Education) | Virginia (Virginia Department of Education) |
Illinois (Illinois State Board of Education) | Nevada (State of Nevada Department of Education) | |
Iowa (Iowa Board of Educational Examiners) | New Jersey (State of New Jersey Department of Education) |
Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education (4-9)
Ohio (Ohio Department of Education) |
Alabama (Alabama State Department of Education) | Kentucky (Education Professional Standards Board) | Oklahoma (Oklahoma State Department of Education) |
California (Commission on Teacher Credentialing) | Louisiana (Department of Education) | Oregon (Teacher Standards and Practices Commission) |
Idaho (Idaho State Department of Education) | Missouri (Department of Elementary & Secondary Education) | Texas (Texas Education Agency) |
Illinois (Illinois State Board of Education) | Nebraska (Nebraska Department of Education) | Utah (Utah State Board of Education) |
Iowa (Iowa Board of Educational Examiners) | Nevada (State of Nevada Department of Education) | Virginia (Virginia Department of Education) |
Kansas (Kansas State Department of Education) | New Jersey (State of New Jersey Department of Education) |
Post-Baccalaureate Middle Childhood Education
Ohio (Ohio Department of Education) |
Alabama (Alabama State Department of Education) | Kentucky (Education Professional Standards Board) | Oregon (Teacher Standards and Practices Commission) |
California (Commission on Teacher Credentialing) | Louisiana (Department of Education) | Texas (Texas Education Agency) |
Idaho (Idaho State Department of Education) | Missouri (Department of Elementary & Secondary Education) | Utah (Utah State Board of Education) |
Illinois (Illinois State Board of Education) | Nebraska (Nebraska Department of Education) | Virginia (Virginia Department of Education) |
Iowa (Iowa Board of Educational Examiners) | Nevada (State of Nevada Department of Education) | |
Kansas (Kansas State Department of Education) | Oklahoma (Oklahoma State Department of Education) |
Bachelor of Science in Adolescence to Young Adult Education (7-12)
Ohio (Ohio Department of Education) |
Alabama (Alabama State Department of Education) | Kentucky (Education Professional Standards Board) | Oregon (Teacher Standards and Practices Commission) |
California (Commission on Teacher Credentialing) | Louisiana (Department of Education) | Texas (Texas Education Agency) |
Idaho (Idaho State Department of Education) | Missouri (Department of Elementary & Secondary Education) | Utah (Utah State Board of Education) |
Illinois (Illinois State Board of Education) | Nebraska (Nebraska Department of Education) | Virginia (Virginia Department of Education) |
Iowa (Iowa Board of Educational Examiners) | Nevada (State of Nevada Department of Education) | |
Kansas (Kansas State Department of Education) | Oklahoma (Oklahoma State Department of Education) |
Post-Baccalaureate Adolescence to Young Adult Education
Ohio (Ohio Department of Education) |
Alabama (Alabama State Department of Education) | Kentucky (Education Professional Standards Board) | Oregon (Teacher Standards and Practices Commission) |
California (Commission on Teacher Credentialing) | Louisiana (Department of Education) | Texas (Texas Education Agency) |
Idaho (Idaho State Department of Education) | Missouri (Department of Elementary & Secondary Education) | Utah (Utah State Board of Education) |
Illinois (Illinois State Board of Education) | Nebraska (Nebraska Department of Education) | Virginia (Virginia Department of Education) |
Iowa (Iowa Board of Educational Examiners) | Nevada (State of Nevada Department of Education) | |
Kansas (Kansas State Department of Education) | Oklahoma (Oklahoma State Department of Education) |
Bachelor of Science in Intervention Specialist: Mild to Moderate (K-12)
Ohio (Ohio Department of Education) |
Alabama (Alabama State Department of Education) | Kentucky (Education Professional Standards Board) | Oregon (Teacher Standards and Practices Commission) |
California (Commission on Teacher Credentialing) | Louisiana (Department of Education) | Texas (Texas Education Agency) |
Idaho (Idaho State Department of Education) | Missouri (Department of Elementary & Secondary Education) | Utah (Utah State Board of Education) |
Illinois (Illinois State Board of Education) | Nebraska (Nebraska Department of Education) | Virginia (Virginia Department of Education) |
Iowa (Iowa Board of Educational Examiners) | Nevada (State of Nevada Department of Education) | |
Kansas (Kansas State Department of Education) | Oklahoma (Oklahoma State Department of Education) |
Post-Baccalaureate Intervention Specialist: Mild to Moderate
Ohio (Ohio Department of Education) |
Alabama (Alabama State Department of Education) | Kentucky (Education Professional Standards Board) | Oregon (Teacher Standards and Practices Commission) |
California (Commission on Teacher Credentialing) | Louisiana (Department of Education) | Texas (Texas Education Agency) |
Idaho (Idaho State Department of Education) | Missouri (Department of Elementary & Secondary Education) | Utah (Utah State Board of Education) |
Illinois (Illinois State Board of Education) | Nebraska (Nebraska Department of Education) | Virginia (Virginia Department of Education) |
Iowa (Iowa Board of Educational Examiners) | Nevada (State of Nevada Department of Education) | |
Kansas (Kansas State Department of Education) | Oklahoma (Oklahoma State Department of Education) |
Optional/Industry Professional Certifications/Designations
Optional/industry professional certifications/designations are not required by states for graduates to be employed in their field. Eligibility for these professional designations varies by occupation and location, and often involves more than successful course or degree completion (such as submitting an application, paying an entrance/application fee, or providing evidence of work experience). An overview of some of the option/industry professional certifications/designations that can be pursued by students enrolled at Franklin University are listed below.
If you are considering applying to one of these programs, please select the program below for more information regarding optional/industry professional certifications/designations.
Certified Management Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program at Franklin University satisfies the educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to apply to sit for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) professional accounting certification exams. Please note, requirements for CMA and/or CIA certification may involve more than successful degree completion. Graduates who apply to sit for the CMA or CIA professional accounting certification exams may need to satisfy additional requirements, such as completing an application, paying an entrance/application fee, and providing evidence of work experience.
Certified Public Accountant
All U.S. states and territories require Certified Public Accountant (CPA) professional accounting certification applicants to complete 150 credit hours of coursework. Franklin University’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting program alone does not satisfy this education requirement for graduates to be eligible to apply for CPA certification. If you are interested in applying for CPA certification, please contact your academic advisor to discuss additional coursework available to fulfill the 150 credit hour requirement.
Additional requirements for CPA professional accounting certification vary by state and may involve more than successful degree completion. Graduates who apply for CPA certification may need to satisfy other requirements, such as completing an application, passing a state-required ethics exam, and providing evidence of work experience.
Franklin University makes every effort to ensure the information provided above is accurate and up-to-date. However, as certification requirements are subject to change at any time, students who will be seeking CMA and/or CIA professional accounting certification are strongly encouraged to regularly check with the certification boards linked above to confirm certification requirements. Students interested in obtaining CPA professional accounting certification should check with the applicable state accountancy board to confirm certification requirements. Contact information for state accountancy boards can be found on the American Institute of CPAs website.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Forensics program at Franklin University satisfies the educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to apply to sit for the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) professional certification exam. Please note, requirements for CFE certification may involve more than successful degree completion. Graduates who apply to sit for the CFE professional certification exam may need to satisfy additional requirements, such as completing an application, paying an entrance/application fee, and providing evidence of work experience.
Franklin University makes every effort to ensure the information provided above is accurate and up-to-date. However, as certification requirements are subject to change at any time, students who will be seeking CFE professional certification are strongly encouraged to regularly check with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners to confirm certification requirements.
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program curriculum provides a foundation that with further study and specific exam review, can prepare students to pursue various cybersecurity-related certifications.
In addition to studying test preparation materials and successfully passing an exam, students may need to satisfy additional requirements, such as completing an application, paying a fee, and/or providing evidence of work experience, to obtain the certification.
As certification requirements are subject to change at any time, students who will be seeking any of these certifications are strongly encouraged to regularly check with the organizations linked below to confirm requirements.
Network+ from CompTIA
Security+ from CompTIA
CySA+ from CompTIA
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) from (ISC)²
Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) from EC-Council
Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
The Bachelor of Science in Financial Planning program at Franklin University satisfies the educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to apply to sit for the Certified Financial PlannerTM (CFP®) certification exam. Please note, requirements for CFP® certification may involve more than successful degree completion. Graduates who apply to sit for the CFP® certification exam may need to satisfy additional requirements, such as completing an application, paying an entrance/application fee, and providing evidence of work experience.
Franklin University makes every effort to ensure the information provided above is accurate and up-to-date. However, as certification requirements are subject to change at any time, students who will be seeking CFP® certification are strongly encouraged to regularly check with the the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards to confirm certification requirements.
Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Internal Auditor
The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Accounting program at Franklin University satisfies the educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to apply to sit for the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) professional accounting certification exams. Please note, requirements for CFE and/or CIA certification may involve more than successful degree completion. Graduates who apply to sit for the CFE or CIA professional accounting certification exams may need to satisfy additional requirements, such as completing an application, paying an entrance/application fee, and providing evidence of work experience.
Certified Public Accountant
All U.S. states and territories require Certified Public Accountant (CPA) professional accounting certification applicants to complete 150 credit hours of coursework. Franklin University’s Bachelor of Science in Forensic Accounting program alone does not satisfy this education requirement for graduates to be eligible to apply for CPA certification. If you are interested in applying for CPA certification, please contact your academic advisor to discuss additional coursework available to fulfill the 150 credit hour requirement.
Additional requirements for CPA professional accounting certification vary by state and may involve more than successful degree completion. Graduates who apply for CPA certification may need to satisfy other requirements, such as completing an application, passing a state-required ethics exam, and providing evidence of work experience.
Franklin University makes every effort to ensure the information provided above is accurate and up-to-date. However, as certification requirements are subject to change at any time, students who will be seeking CFE and/or CIA professional accounting certification are strongly encouraged to regularly check with the certification boards linked above to confirm certification requirements. Students interested in obtaining CPA professional accounting certification should check with the applicable state accountancy board to confirm certification requirements. Contact information for state accountancy boards can be found on the American Institute of CPAs website.
Franklin University's Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (HIM) program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Therefore, graduates of Franklin University's HIM program are eligible to sit for the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification exam.
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program curriculum provides a foundation that with further study and specific exam review, can prepare students to pursue various cybersecurity-related certifications.
In addition to studying test preparation materials and successfully passing an exam, students may need to satisfy additional requirements, such as completing an application, paying a fee and/or providing evidence of work experience, to obtain the certification.
As certification requirements are subject to change at any time, students who will be seeking any of these certifications are strongly encouraged to regularly check with the organizations linked below to confirm requirements.
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) from (ISC)²
Certified Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)²
Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) from EC-Council
EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES) from EC-Council
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) from EC-Council
Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
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