Learn About University of Southern Maine Programs Requiring Licensure or State Authorization
On this page, you will find a list of programs at the University of Southern Maine in which students may seek state authorization or licensure upon graduation from the program.
Individual schools and programs must disclose whether completion of a licensure or certification program meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state in which the student lives or intends to reside. Students who will be living on campus or in Maine are considered to be located in Maine for the purpose of meeting the licensure requirements for a given program. If your intention is to work in a state other than Maine upon graduation, the University of Maine System strongly encourages you to check into the licensure requirements in those states. Visit an individual program page to find contact information and learn more about the program’s licensure and state authorization requirements.
University of Southern Maine Programs by Degree/Program Type:
American Sign Language (ASL)/English Interpreting
Bachelor of Arts
Linguistics: ASL/English Interpreting Concentration
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Linguistics: ASL/English Interpreting (External Site)
Contact Person: Jeanne Heil
Email: jeanne.heil@maine.edu
License: ASL Interpreter
License Website: State of Maine Office of Professional and Financial Regulation: American Sign Language Interpreters (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Education
View all University of Maine System Education programs that require licensure or certification.
Bachelor of Arts
Elementary Education (K-8)
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Elementary Education Major (K-8) (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: kiwarren@maine.edu
License: State of Maine K-8 General Education Certification (020)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Foreign Language Teacher Education (K-12)
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Undergraduate Teacher Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Linda Evans
Email: linda.evans@maine.edu
License: State of Maine World Language Teacher Certification (WL)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Secondary Teacher Education (7-12)
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Undergraduate Teacher Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: kiwarren@maine.edu
License: State of Maine 7-12 English Teacher Certification (100S), State of Maine 7-12 Social Studies Teacher Certification (200S), State of Maine 7-12 Mathematics Teacher Certification (300S), State of Maine 7-12 Physical Science Teacher Certification (350S), State of Maine 7-12 Life Science Teacher Certification (395S)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Art Education (K-12)
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Art Department (External Site)
Contact Person: Kelly Hrenko
Email: hrenko@maine.edu
License: State of Maine K-12 Art Teacher Certification (620)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification Requirements (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Bachelor of Music
Music Education (K-12)
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Music Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Michelle Kaschub
Email: mkaschub@maine.edu
License: State of Maine K-12 Music Teacher Certification (614)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification & Credentialing webpage (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Education (5-8)
University: University of Southern Maine
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Elementary Education Major (K-8) (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: kiwarren@maine.edu
License: State of Maine 5-8 English Teacher Certification (100M), State of Maine 5-8 Social Studies Teacher Certification (200M), State of Maine 5-8 Mathematics Teacher Certification (300M) orState of Maine 5-8 Sciences Teacher Certification (340M)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Secondary Teacher Education (7-12)
University: University of Southern Maine
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Undergraduate Teacher Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: kiwarren@maine.edu
License: State of Maine 7-12 Life Science Teacher Certification (395S), State of Maine 7-12 Physical Science Teacher Certification (350S)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Special Education
Literacy Education
University: University of Southern Maine
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Literacy Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: kiwarren@maine.edu
License: State of Maine Literacy Specialist Certification (092)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: ME, CT, MA, NH, RI, VT, AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, DE,FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WV, WI, WY, DC
Graduate Certificate
Applied Behavior Analysis
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Educational Psychology (External Site)
Contact Person: Jamie Pratt
Email: jamie.pratt1@maine.edu
License: Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) Certification
License Website: Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) (External Site)
Additional Information: The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified University of Southern Maine’s courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Credential is recognized nationally; however, over 31 states have passed laws to license or otherwise regulate practitioners of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Doctorate
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Program Website: School Psychology (External Site)
Contact Person: Jamie Pratt
Email: jamie.pratt1@maine.edu
License: State of Maine School Psychologist Certification (093) – Program graduates also are eligible to apply for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential through the National School Psychology Certification Board via the application process for graduates of non-NASP-approved programs. Program graduates who complete an acceptable post-doctoral internship in psychology also may be eligible to apply for licensure as a psychologist through the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification & Credentialing (External Site), National Association of School Psychologists National Certification (External Site) and Maine State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (External Site)
Additional Information: Program graduates are eligible to apply for the School Psychologist-Doctoral Certificate (093) under Pathway four eligibility criteria. This credential allows the holder to serve as a school psychologist and deliver services on a contractual or employment basis to children from birth to grade 12 who are eligible to be enrolled in educational units, special education programs and approved private schools in Maine. Program graduates also are eligible to apply for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential via an application process for graduates of non-NASP-approved programs. Currently, 33 states explicitly acknowledge, recognize, or accept the NCSP credential as either meeting or partially meeting requirements for the state school psychologist credential. In addition, nine states consider the maintenance of the NCSP as satisfying renewal requirements for the state credential. Lastly, program graduates who complete an acceptable post-doctoral internship in psychology may be eligible to apply for state licensure as a psychologist through the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Master of Science
Counseling: School Counseling Concentration
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Counselor Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: kiwarren@maine.edu
License: State of Maine School Counselor Certification (075)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification & Credentialing (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Educational Psychology with a Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
University: University of Southern Maine
Program Website: Applied Behavior Analysis (External Site)
Contact Person: Jamie Pratt
Email: jamie.pratt1@maine.edu
License: Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) Certification
License Website: Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) (External Site)
Additional Information: The MS in Educational Psychology with a Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis program at the University of Southern Maine offers an Association for Behavior Analysis International Verified Course Sequence, which meets the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. The program also meets the degree and coursework requirements for eligibility to apply for licensure in states that regulate the practice of behavior analysis. Applicants for licensure in these states may need to meet additional requirements for supervised experience, professional development, and/or examinations in order to qualify.
Any known states in which the license is accepted: All states except NY.
Educational Psychology with a Concentration in School Psychology
Program Website: Contact program lead for more information
Contact Person: Jamie Pratt
Email: jamie.pratt1@maine.edu
License: State of Maine School Psychologist Certification (093) – Program graduates also are eligible to apply for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential through the National School Psychology Certification Board via the application process for graduates of non-NASP-approved programs.
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification & Credentialing (External Site) and National Association of School Psychologists National Certification (External Site)
Additional Information: Program graduates are eligible to apply for the School Psychologist-Specialist Certificate (093) under Pathway four eligibility criteria. This credential allows the holder to serve as a school psychologist and deliver services on a contractual or employment basis to children from birth to grade 12 who are eligible to be enrolled in educational units, special education programs and approved private schools in Maine. Program graduates also are eligible to apply for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential via an application process for graduates of non-NASP-approved programs. Currently, 33 states explicitly acknowledge, recognize or accept the NCSP credential as either meeting or partially meeting requirements for the state school psychologist credential. In addition, nine states consider the maintenance of the NCSP as satisfying renewal requirements for the state credential.
Any known states in which the license is accepted: The Program meets the educational requirements for initial state licensure/certification in ME, CT, NH, RI, and VT.
Special Education – Pre-Service (Teaching Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities)
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Special Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: kiwarren@maine.edu
License: State of Maine Teacher of Students with Disabilities (K-8) Teacher Certification (282E), State of Maine Teacher of Students with Disabilities (7-12) Teacher Certification (282S)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: All states except Co, NH, and VA.
Master of Science in Education
Literacy Specialist
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Literacy Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: kiwarren@maine.edu
License: State of Maine Literacy Specialist Certification (092)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: ME, AL, AZ, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MS, MO, MT, NV , NC, ND, OH, OR, SD, TX, WA, WV, WY.
Educational Leadership
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Educational Leadership Program (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: kiwarren@maine.edu
License: State of Maine Building Administrator Certification (040), State of Maine Assistant Building Administrator Certification (045), State of Maine Curriculum Coordinator Certification (078)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted (Principal): All states except DC, CT, MN, TN.
Any known states in which license is accepted (Special Education Administration): ME, AL, AK, AZ, CO, DE, FL, HI, ID, IN, IA, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MS, MO, MT, NEB, NEV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY.
Teaching and Learning (MTL) – Extended Teacher Education Program (ETEP)
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Extended Teacher Education Program (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: kiwarren@maine.edu
License: State of Maine K-8 General Education Certification (020), State of Maine 7-12 English Teacher Certification (100S), State of Maine 7-12 Social Studies Teacher Certification (200S), State of Maine 7-12 Mathematics Teacher Certification (300S), State of Maine 7-12 Life Science Teacher Certification (395S), State of Maine 7-12 Physical Science Teacher Certification (350S), State of Maine World Language Teacher Certification (WL)
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
TESOL Initial PreK-12 ESOL Certification (online)
Program Website: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Initial PreK-12 ESOL Certification | Online (External Site)
Contact Person: Kathleen McGovern
Email: kathleen.mcgovern@maine.edu
Any known states in which the license is accepted: ME, AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MO, MT, NV, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WV, WY.
Health – Nursing and Medicine
Bachelor of Science
Nursing
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Undergraduate Nursing Programs (External Site)
Contact Person: Brenda Petersen
Email: brenda.petersen@maine.edu
License: National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) for State Licensure as Registered Nurse
License Website: Maine State Board of Nursing (External Site); National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) and Other Exams (External Site)
Additional Information: The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) (External Site) allows nurses to apply for multi-state licensure to practice in other NLC states/territories without obtaining additional licenses.
Any known states in which the license is accepted: ME, AL, AZ, AR, AS, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WV.
Certificate of Advanced Study
Nursing
University: University of Southern Maine
Program Website: University of Southern Maine School of Nursing Master’s and Graduate Certificate Programs (External Site)
Contact Person: Brenda Petersen
Email: brenda.petersen@maine.edu
License: Advanced Practice Nurse (APN-c) Certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and/or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
License website: Maine State Board of Nursing (External Site); American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) (External Site) and/or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine. The Certificates of Advanced Study lead to eligibility for national certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and/or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Master of Science
Athletic Training
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Department of Exercise, Health and Sports Sciences – Athletic Training Program (External Site)
Contact Person: Dominique Ross
Email: dominique.ross@maine.edu
License: Athletic Trainer
License Website: State Maine Athletic Trainers Program (External Site)
Additional Information: The program prepares students to sit for the national Board of Certification exam, which is required for licensure in all states.
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Nursing
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Master’s and Graduate Nursing Programs (External Site)
Contact Person: Brenda Petersen
Email: brenda.petersen@maine.edu
License: Advanced Practice Nurse (APN-c) Certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and/or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
License Website: Maine State Board of Nursing (External Site); American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) (External Site) and/or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Health – Rehabilitation
Certificate of Graduate Study
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C)
Program Website: Master of Science in Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: kiwarren@maine.edu
License: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C)
License Website: Muskie School’s Center for Learning: Maine’s Resource for Adult Mental Health Workforce Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Master of Science
Athletic Training
Program Website: Contact program lead for more information
Contact Person: Dominique Ross
Email: dominique.ross@maine.edu
License: Athletic Trainer
License Website: State Maine Athletic Trainers Program (External Site)
Additional Information: The program prepares students to sit for the national Board of Certification exam, which is required for licensure in all states.
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration
Program Website: Counselor Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: kiwarren@maine.edu
License: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
License Website: Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Counseling: Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration
Program Website: Master of Science in Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: kiwarren@maine.edu
License: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
License Website: Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CVE) Certification, Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Accepted in all states except CA, FL, MD, and MN
Counseling: School Counseling Concentration
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Counselor Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: kiwarren@maine.edu
License: Certification in School Counseling
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification & Credentialing (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Counseling: Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Counselor Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email:kiwarren@maine.edu
License: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
License Website: Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure (External Site)
Any known states in which license is accepted: Only accepted in Maine
Occupational Therapy
Bachelor’s degree- Occupational Therapy Assistant
Master’s in Occupational Therapy
Doctorate Entry Level Occupational Therapy
Program Website: https://usm.maine.edu/occupational-therapy/ (External Site)
Contact person: Susan Noyes
Email: susan.noyes@maine.edu
License: Occupational Therapist
License Website: American Occupational Therapy Association – State Occupational Therapy Statutes and Regulations (External Site)
Additional Information: Certification through successful passing of the national examination administered by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (External Site) is required for licensure in all states.
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Social Work
View all University of Maine System Social Work programs that require licensure or certification.
Bachelor of Arts
Social Work
Program Website: University of Southern Maine School of Social Work (External Site)
Contact Person: Jeanette Andonian
Email: jeanette.andonian@maine.edu
License: Social Worker Licensure
License Website: State Board of Social Worker Licensure (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine
Master of Social Work
Social Work
Program Website: University of Southern Maine School of Social Work (External Site)
Contact Person: Jeanette Andonian
Email: jeanette.andonian@maine.edu
License: Social Worker Licensure
License Website: State Board of Social Worker Licensure (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine