Licensure programs
In order to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations 34 CFR 668.14(b)(32)(ii) and 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v), all programs at the University of Missouri-Kansas City 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 states 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 UMKC programs (on-campus and distance education)
If you live outside the state of Missouri and are considering enrolling in any 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 System makes every effort to ensure licensure information is current; however, licensure regulations are always subject to change.
Look up your state’s licensure or certification requirements and licensure board contacts.
Licensure Determination & Board Contact Information
Enrollment
Licensure Programs may enroll any student located: in the state of Missouri, a state for which it meets the educational requirements for eligibility for licensure, or outside the United States. Licensure Programs may not enroll Distance Education Students located in a state that the University has determined it does not meet such requirements or it has not determined whether the program will meet such requirements without an attestation that the Distance Education Student intends to seek licensure and employment in a specific state for which the Licensure Program meets the educational requirements for eligibility for licensure.
Attestation
The attestation process should document a comprehensive process of education and advisement relating to a student’s intent moving from the state they currently reside to another state for the purposes of seeking employment. Whether the attestation is maintained as a hardcopy or in electronic format, it must be accessible at the request from a University auditor or Department of Education compliance official.
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.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City student complaint policy
- 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 SARA Complaint Process.
Missouri NC-SARA portal entity contact:
Joshua Fischer
Program Specialist
Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
301 W. High Street, P.O. Box 1469
Jefferson City, MO 65101-1469
573-751-2361
Fax: 573-781-6635
info@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 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-Kansas City is in compliance with California regulations.
For students residing in the state of Colorado:
The Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act requires unpaid student interns to be covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Students may not provide their own workers’ compensation insurance. Prior to beginning a field experience at a Colorado facility, you should work with your internship coordinator to ensure that Colorado workers’ compensation insurance requirements are met.
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 – Kansas City. UMKC is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. UMKC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Please utilize the process indicated above for complaint resolution.
International students
If you are an international student interested in enrolling in University of Missouri-Kansas City 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-Kansas City will be recognized.
International students should contact the State Authorization Office for assistance in addressing these issues before enrolling in UMKC online programs.