Professional Licensure Disclosure
COEHNS - Nursing:lpn-to-bsn/indexFind out about professional licensure before beginning an academic program at Frostburg State University (FSU).
Requirements for professional licensure in fields such as accounting, education, nursing , and psychology vary from state to state. The Frostburg State University academic programs listed below are designed to meet Maryland's licensure requirements and may not meet requirements from other states. Before beginning any academic program that leads to licensure, FSU highly recommends that you contact the appropriate state licensing board where you wish to seek licensure to determine whether the program you are considering will meet that state's licensing requirements.
Completion of an FSU degree program does not guarantee employment in any profession. Prior to enrollment, students are responsible for confirming all education, testing, and licensing requirements in their chosen field.
Criminal Background Information: Some states' laws require a criminal background check and may disqualify an individual from obtaining licensure if the individual has been convicted of certain crimes. If you have a criminal background, please check with the appropriate state licensing board where you wish to work for more information.
Accounting Programs
FSU currently offers a BS/BA in Accounting and a combined BS/MBA Option in Accounting. These programs are designed to help prepare students to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam and/or obtain initial licensure as a Certified Public Accountant in Maryland. To sit for the CPA Exam in Maryland, a candidate is required to have successfully completed 120 credits toward an accounting degree. Many other states, however, require candidates to successfully complete 150 credits prior to sitting for the CPA Exam.
To obtain initial licensure as a CPA in Maryland and most other states, a candidate is required to have successfully completed 150 credits. Maryland has additional requirements to obtain initial licensure as a CPA, not all of which can be fulfilled through education. Learn more about Maryland's requirements for initial licensure . Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in their state.
Degrees or Credits from Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions or Third Party Non-Educational Facilities/Businesses: FSU may accept undergraduate degrees or transfer credit on a case-by-case basis from a non-regionally accredited institution that is accredited by a national accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or from third party non-educational facilities/business. The Maryland Board of Public Accountancy, however, may not accept such degrees or credit as meeting the education requirements to sit for the CPA Exam and/or to obtain initial licensure as a CPA in Maryland, including credits that were ACE-evaluated or accepted by another school or university. Contact the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy to learn more about Maryland's education requirements for initial licensure and credits that may not be accepted by the Board . Licensing boards in other states may not accept such credit or degrees. Please contact the appropriate state board for more information.
Degrees or Credits from Institutions Outside of the United States: FSU may accept undergraduate degrees or transfer credit on a case-by-case basis from institutions outside of the United States. The Maryland Board of Public Accountancy, however, may not accept such degrees or credit as meeting the education requirements to sit for the CPA Exam and/or to obtain initial licensure as a CPA in Maryland. Contact the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy to determine how to seek evaluation of foreign transcripts. The Maryland Board of Public Accountancy only accepts evaluations of foreign transcripts from the NASBA International Evaluation Service . Licensing boards in other states may not accept such credit or degrees. Please contact the appropriate state board for more information regarding evaluation of foreign transcripts.
State Licensing Board Information:
- Maryland
Maryland is FSU's home state. FSU’s undergraduate and graduate program s meet the education requirements to sit for the CPA Exam. Frostburg’s graduate program meets the education requirements to obtain initial licensure in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Maryland Board of Public Accountancy
500 North Calvert Street, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202-3651
Phone: 410-230-6258
Fax: 410-333-6314
E-mail: DLOPLPublicAccountancy-DLLR@maryland.gov - Pennsylvania
Although FSU is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether FSU's accounting programs meet this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a CPA in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland CPA license is eligible to obtain licensure as a CPA from this state's board.
Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy
One Penn Center
2601 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: 717-783-1404
Fax: 717-705-5540
E-mail: st-accountancy@pa.govMailing Address:
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649 - Virginia
Although FSU is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether FSU's accounting programs meet this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a CPA in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland CPA license is eligible to obtain licensure as a CPA from this state's board.
9960 Maryland Drive, Suite 402
Henrico, VA 23233
Phone: 804-367-8505
Fax: 804-527-4409
E-mail: boa@boa.virginia.gov - West Virginia
Although FSU is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether FSU's accounting programs meet this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a CPA in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland CPA license is eligible to obtain licensure as a CPA from this state's board.
West Virginia Board of Accountancy
405 Capitol Street, Suite 908
Charleston, WV 25301-1744
Phone: 304-558-3557
Fax: 304-558-1325 - All other states
For all states not listed above, please request licensure information by calling (301)687-3107.
Education Programs
Master of Arts in Teaching
Frostburg currently offers a Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary and Master of Arts in Teaching –Secondary . These program s are designed to prepare students for initial certification in Maryland. Learn more about Maryland's requirements for initial licensure . While FSU teacher programs provide reciprocity for licensure in other states, students are advised to contact the appropriate state department of education for additional requirements . In particular, students seeking licensure in another state should confirm that the specific subject area they wish to pursue is available for licensure in that state.
Degrees or Credits from Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions: For some programs, FSU may accept undergraduate degrees or transfer credit on a case-by-case basis from a non-regionally accredited institution that is accredited by a national accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Maryland State Department of Education may not accept undergraduate degrees or credit from non-regionally accredited institutions as meeting the education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in Maryland. Licensing boards in other states may not accept such credit or degrees. Accordingly, FSU does not accept undergraduate degrees or transfer credit from non-regionally accredited institutions for students enrolling in the Masters of Art in Teaching program. Contact the Maryland State Department of Education to learn more about Maryland's education requirements for initial licensure .
Department of Defense Schools
If a student resides in a state in which FSU is not currently accepting students and the student is eligible to complete the program's field and clinical requirements at a Department of Defense Education Activity school, the student may e-mail us to discuss options for enrollment in the MAT program.
State Licensing Board Information
- Maryland
Maryland is FSU's home state. FSU's MAT programs meet the education requirements to obtain initial licensure in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Division of Educator Effectiveness
CertificationMaryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
Phone: 410-767-0406
E-mail: info.msde@maryland.gov - Pennsylvania
Although FSU is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether FSU's MAT programs meet this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board.
Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality
Pennsylvania Department of Education
607 South Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: 717-783-6466
Fax: 717-231-4071 - Virginia
Although FSU is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether FSU's MAT programs meet this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board.
Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
Virginia Department of Education
James Monroe Building
101 North 14th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-225-2022
E-mail: licensure@doe.virginia.govMailing Address:
Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218 - West Virginia
Although FSU is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether FSU's MAT programs meet this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a teacher in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board.
West Virginia Department of Education
Office of Certification and Professional Preparation
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Building 6, Room 304
Charleston, WV 25305
Toll-Free: 800-982-2378
Phone: 304-558-7010 - All Other States
For all states not listed above, please request licensure information by calling (301)687-3107.
Master of Education Degree
Frostburg currently offers a Master of Education (M.Ed.), with concentrations in Curriculum and Instruction , Educational Leadership , Literacy Education , Interdisciplinary , School Counseling , and Special Education . Educational Leadership, Literacy Education, and School Counseling concentrations are designed to prepare students as a Specialist or Administrator/Supervisor in Maryland. The Special Education program prepares teachers for an endorsement in special education. Learn more about Maryland's requirements for licensure . While FSU teacher programs provide reciprocity for licensure in other states, students are advised to contact the appropriate state department of education for additional requirements.
Degrees or Credits from Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions: For some programs, FSU may accept undergraduate degrees or transfer credit on a case-by-case basis from a non-regionally accredited institution that is accredited by a national accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Maryland State Department of Education may not accept undergraduate degrees or credit from non-regionally accredited institutions as meeting the education requirements in Maryland. Licensing boards in other states may not accept such credit or degrees. Accordingly, FSU does not accept undergraduate degrees or transfer credit from non-regionally accredited institutions for students enrolling in the Master of Education program. Contact the Maryland State Department of Education to learn more about Maryland's education requirements for licensure .
Department of Defense Schools
If a student resides in a state in which FSU is not currently accepting students and the student is eligible to complete the program's field and clinical requirements at a Department of Defense Education Activity school, the student may e-mail us to discuss options for enrollment in the M .Ed. program.
State Licensing Board Information
- Maryland
Maryland is FSU's home state. FSU's M.Ed. program meets the education requirements to obtain endorsements in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Division of Educator Effectiveness
CertificationMaryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
Phone: 410-767-0406
E-mail: info.msde@maryland.gov - Pennsylvania
Although FSU is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether FSU's M.Ed. program meets this state's education requirements to obtain specialty licensure in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a specialist or administrator from this state's board.
Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality
Pennsylvania Department of Education
607 South Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: 717-783-6466
Fax: 717-231-4071 - Virginia
Although FSU is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether FSU's M.Ed. program meets this state's education requirements to obtain specialty licensure in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a specialist or administrator from this state's board.
Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
Virginia Department of Education
James Monroe Building
101 North 14th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-225-2022
E-mail: licensure@doe.virginia.govMailing Address:
Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218 - West Virginia
Although FSU is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether FSU's M.Ed. program meets this state's education requirements to obtain specialty licensure in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a specialist or administrator from this state's board.
West Virginia Department of Education
Office of Certification and Professional Preparation
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Building 6, Room 304
Charleston, WV 25305
Toll-Free: 800-982-2378
Phone: 304-558-7010 - All other states
For all states not listed above, please request licensure information by calling (301)687-3107.
Post-Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership
Frostburg currently offers a Post-Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership; an advanced certificate aligned with the standards set forth by the Maryland State Department of Education for Administrator I endorsement. Learn more about Maryland's requirements for licensure. While FSU teacher programs provide reciprocity for licensure in other states, students are advised to contact the appropriate state department of education for additional requirements.
Degrees or Credits from Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions: For some programs, FSU may accept undergraduate degrees or transfer credit on a case-by-case basis from a non-regionally accredited institution that is accredited by a national accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Maryland State Department of Education may not accept undergraduate degrees or credit from non-regionally accredited institutions as meeting the education requirements in Maryland. Licensing boards in other states may not accept such credit or degrees. Accordingly, FSU does not accept undergraduate degrees or transfer credit from non-regionally accredited institutions for students enrolling in the Master of Education program. Contact the Maryland State Department of Education to learn more about Maryland's education requirements for licensure.
Department of Defense Schools
If a student resides in a state in which FSU is not currently accepting students and the student is eligible to complete the program's field and clinical requirements at a Department of Defense Education Activity school, the student may e-mail us to discuss options for enrollment in the M.Ed. program.
State Licensing Board Information
State Licensing Board Information:
- Maryland
Maryland is FSU's home state. FSU's M.Ed. program meets the education requirements to obtain endorsements in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Division of Educator Effectiveness at Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
Phone: 410-767-0406
E-mail: info.msde@maryland.gov - Pennsylvania
Although FSU is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether FSU's M.Ed. program meets this state's education requirements to obtain specialty licensure in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a specialist or administrator from this state's board.
Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality at Pennsylvania Department of Education
607 South Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: 717-783-6466
Fax: 717-231-4071 - Virginia
Although FSU is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether FSU's M.Ed. program meets this state's education requirements to obtain specialty licensure in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a specialist or administrator from this state's board.
Division of Teacher Education and Licensure at Virginia Department of Education
James Monroe Building
101 North 14th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-225-2022
E-mail: licensure@doe.virginia.govMailing Address:
Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218 - West Virginia
Although FSU is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether FSU's M.Ed. program meets this state's education requirements to obtain specialty licensure in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a specialist or administrator from this state's board.
West Virginia Department of Education, Office of Certification and Professional Preparation
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Building 6, Room 304
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: 304-558-7010 / 800-982-2378 - All other states
For all states not listed above, please request licensure information by calling (301)687-3107.
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership Degree
Frostburg’s Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership program does not lead to initial professional licensure in the field of education. Please consult with the applicable state board for more information.
Healthcare Programs
Frostburg State University offers degree programs for nurses and prospective nurses at many career stages, with options for first-year college students, community college transfers and current RNs, as well as MSN programs for nurse practitioners or for nurses interested in teaching or administration.
To find out what Frostburg State University has to offer in online RN-BSN nursing programs, visit the link below:
Undergraduate Nursing Programs
Students who need to complete clinicals in a state other than Maryland must obtain approval from the Department of Nursing.
Please view an important professional licensure and clinical requirement disclosure from the FSU Department of Nursing.
Graduate Nursing Programs
To find out what Frostburg State University has to offer in online and blended MSN nursing programs, visit the links below:
- Family Nurse Practitioner (Blended/Hybrid)
- Leadership and Management (Online)
- Nurse Educator (Online)
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Blended/Hybrid)
- Physician Assistant Program
Please view an important professional licensure and clinical requirement disclosure from the FSU Department of Nursing.
State Licensing Board Information
Frostburg State University’s Department of Nursing Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) specialties and programs are approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing, and graduates of those programs are eligible for APRN certification in their specialties in Maryland. Frostburg State University’s Department of Nursing has not sought approval of its APRN specialties and programs in any other US jurisdiction. However, APRN licensure may be available to graduates through the state’s licensure by endorsement process. Frostburg State University’s Department of Nursing has not been denied approval of its APRN education program(s) by any board of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Degree
Frostburg’s undergraduate psychology program does not lead to initial professional licensure in the field of mental health. You must pursue a graduate or doctoral program or take additional coursework after obtaining a bachelor's degree to seek licensure. Please consult with the applicable state board for more information.
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology Degree
Frostburg State currently offers the Master of Science in Counseling Psychology program , which is designed to prepare students to obtain initial licensure as a professional counselor and to take the National Counselor Exam (NCE). To sit for the NCE and be able to obtain a graduate professional counselor license, an applicant must complete a minimum of 60 semester hours and obtain a master ’ s degree from an accredited college. Further information on licensure as a professional counselor can be found online.
- Maryland
Maryland is FSU's home state. FSU's M.S. in Counseling Psychology program meets the education requirements to obtain initial licensure in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure.
Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: (410) 764-2400 - Pennsylvania
Although FSU is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether FSU's M.S. in Counseling Psychology program meets this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a professional counselor in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland graduate professional counselor license is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board.
State Board of Psychology
Pennsylvania Department of State
One Penn Center
2601 N. 3rd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 783-7155
Fax: (717) 787-7769Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649 - West Virginia
Although FSU is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether FSU's M.S. in Counseling Psychology program meets this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a professional counselor in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland graduate professional counselor license is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board.
Virginia Board of Counseling
9960 Maryland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
Phone: (804) 367-4610
Fax: (804) 767-6225West Virginia
Although FSU is offering distance education in compliance with this state's laws, licensing decisions are made on an individual candidate basis. Accordingly, we cannot confirm whether FSU's M.S. in Counseling Psychology program meets this state's education requirements to obtain initial licensure as a professional counselor in this state. Check with this state's board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for initial licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland graduate professional counselor license is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state's board.
West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling
815 Quarrier Street, Suite 212
Charleston, WV 25301
Toll-Free: (800) 520-3852
Phone: (304) 558-5494
Fax: (304) 558-5496 - All other states
For all states not listed above, please request licensure information by calling (301)687-3107.
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies Degree
FSU’s Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MMS-PAS) program is designed to help prepare students to practice medicine as a Physician Assistant (PA) and pass the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) exam. The certification exam is required by all states for initial licensure. The program is open to students who have completed their Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university within the United S tates. Additionally, prospective students must meet all of the requirements as outlined on the program website and apply through the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA).
Bachelor of Science in Social Work Degree
Our undergraduate social work program does not lead to initial professional licensure in the field of social work . You must pursue a graduate or doctoral program or take additional coursework after obtaining a bachelor's degree to seek licensure. Please consult with the applicable state board for more information.
Engineering Programs
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree
None of our undergraduate engineering programs lead to initial professional licensure in the field of engineering. You must pursue a graduate or doctoral program or take additional coursework after obtaining a bachelor's degree to seek licensure. Please consult with the applicable state board for more information.