Out-of-State Students

Important Notice

The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) is a voluntary agreement among member states and U.S. territories that authorizes colleges and universities to offer online degree programs in states other than their own. In accordance with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission guidelines, Tennessee State University is an approved NC-SARA institution.

Check for Your State

Please check the NC-SARA State Map to determine if your State of residence is an approved SARA State. Note that if your state of residence is not approved then you will be unable to enroll in any online programs offered by Tennessee State University.

Professional Licensure Disclosures

Many educational programs offered by Tennessee State University lead to professional licensure within the State of Tennessee and in other states. Students should be aware that licensure and certification requirements are subject to change and vary by program and from state to state:

Program Name	Does the program curriculum lead to professional licensure that will meet the licensing requirements in all 50 states and territories?	Additional Information
Cardiorespiratory Care Science	Yes	See College of Health Sciences Professional Licensure Information Sheet
Dental Hygiene	Yes	See College of Health Sciences Professional Licensure Information Sheet
Health Information Management	Yes – Certified Professionals	See College of Health Sciences Professional Licensure Information Sheet
Nursing	No	It is recommended that prospective or current students who are not Tennessee residents or who plan to seek licensure or certification outside the state of Tennessee contact the appropriate licensing agency or board prior to enrollment in this program as well as discuss their plans with an advisor.
Occupational Therapy	Yes	See College of Health Sciences Professional Licensure Information Sheet
Physical Therapy	Yes	See College of Health Sciences Professional Licensure Information Sheet
Psychology	Not Yet Determined	It is recommended that prospective or current students who are not Tennessee residents or who plan to seek licensure or certification outside the state of Tennessee contact the appropriate licensing agency or board prior to enrollment in this program as well as discuss their plans with an advisor.
Teacher Education	No	The Teacher Education program’s curriculum solely addresses the licensure / certification requirements for the State of Tennessee. Ce rtification reciprocity varies from state to state and may encompass additional coursework/licensure exams.
Speech & Hearing Science	Yes	See College of Health Sciences Professional Licensure Information Sheet

Licensing agencies or boards also may have requirements in addition to an earned degree. The Professional Licensure Resource page of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) provides a listing of licensing agencies for Counseling, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Teacher Education, as well as a searchable directory for additional areas of study.