Licensure Programs
In order to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations, all programs at the University of Missouri - Columbia designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation, or is advertised as meeting such requirements, must provide information regarding whether completion of that program would be sufficient to meet the licensure requirements for employment in an occupation for which the program prepares students, in the state in which the student is located. (See University of Missouri System Licensure Programs Policy.) In addition, the U.S. Department of Education regulations state that Distance Education students may only enroll in Licensure Programs where it has been determined by the University that license requirements are met in the state where the student is located or where the student attests they will seek employment.
All Mizzou Programs (On-Campus) and Distance Education
If you live outside the state of Missouri and are considering enrolling in an online program that leads to a professional licensure, the University of Missouri System strongly recommends that you inquire with the applicable licensing board in your state or the state in which you intend to work to determine the most up-to-date information regarding state licensure requirements prior to enrolling in any academic program. The University of Missouri - Columbia makes every effort to ensure licensure information is current, however, licensure regulations are always subject to change.
Student complaint resolution
Students enrolled in distance education courses who have a complaint about a course or experience should follow the complaint policy for their respective home institution.
Allegations of criminal offenses or alleged violations of a State’s general-purpose laws may be made directly to the relevant State agencies.
If a student living in a state that is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is not satisfied with the outcome of the institutional process for handling complaints, the complaint (except for complaints about grades or student conduct violations) may be appealed, within two years of the incident, to the Missouri SARA Portal Entity: the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development.
Please review the NC-SARA Complaint Process.
Missouri NC-SARA Portal Entity Contact:
Joshua Fischer
Program Specialist
Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
P.O. Box 1469
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1469
573-751-2361
Joshua.Fischer@dhewd.mo.gov
For students residing in the state of California, please contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs for complaints:
California Department of Consumer Affairs Consumer Information Center
1625 North Market, Suite N-112
Sacramento, CA 95834
833-942-1120
California Department of Consumer Affairs’ Public Comments, Complaints and Suggestions Form
Disclosures
For students residing in the state of Texas:
Residents of the state of Texas are eligible to enroll in online programs at the University of Missouri System institutions. The University of Missouri – Columbia, is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. The University of Missouri - Columbia is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Please utilize the process indicated above for complaint resolution.
For students residing in the state of California:
The California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education does not regulate out-of-state public institutions. Therefore, no action is required and the University of Missouri-Columbia is in compliance with California regulations.
International Students
If you are an international student interested in enrolling in University of Missouri - Columbia online programs, please note: Your home country may regulate distance education provided to students in its jurisdiction and may charge additional taxes, withholdings or fees to students enrolled in online distance education programs. International students are advised to understand and be apprised of the rules, regulations, and requirements related to online distance education programs in their country of residence.
In addition, some countries may not formally recognize foreign online degrees and certificates, which may have implications for students who later seek to enroll in other educational programs, or for those who seek employment with that country’s government or other employers requiring specific credentials. International students are advised to review these requirements prior to enrollment. If you’re considering enrolling in an online program that leads to a professional license, contact the appropriate professional licensing board in your country of residence or the country where you intend to work in order to determine whether an online degree or certificate from the University of Missouri - Columbia will be recognized.
International students should contact the State Authorization Coordinator for assistance in addressing these issues before enrolling in University of Missouri - Columbia online programs.