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.
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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