Professional Licensure and Certification
West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU) offers over 50 programs that can lead to professional licensure or certification which are an essential component of the WCU mission in developing graduates to succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
In accordance with the 2019 Federal rule (34 CFR ยง668.43 (a)(5)(v)(A) through (C) , West Chester University is required to disclose information regarding our programs that can lead to professional licensure and certification. The WCU programs that can lead to professional licensure and certification are listed by College in the tabs above. Each program will identify one of two statuses by state:
- Has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification;
- Has determined that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification.
Current Information
WCU has made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification for applicable programs in Pennsylvania. WCU is continually monitoring the status of our program curriculum in other states and will post updates on the tabs above by College.
Additional Information for Online Students
More information on out of state student enrollment in online programs and WCU's participation in SARA is available. More information regarding WCU's Online Education Complaint Process is available.