School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences - Professional Licensure

Federal regulations and NC-SARA policy require that the University of Pittsburgh publicly disclose whether programs leading to professional licensure or certification meet the educational requirements of the state where the student enrolling is located.

This disclosure applies to all program modalities including in-person, online, or hybrid. 

Please see the Professional Licensure Disclosures page for more details.  

It has been determined that the below programs lead to professional licensure. Click on the program to see the educational requirement determinations. 

BS in Emergency Medicine

The BS in Emergency Medicine is an in-person program and MEETS the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania [to be confirmed]. Students interested in acquiring a professional license outside the state of Pennsylvania should contact the licensing board in their state of interest for the specific requirements of that state.

MS Athletic Training

The MS Athletic Training is an in-person program and MEETS the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania [to be confirmed]. Students interested in acquiring a professional license outside the state of Pennsylvania should contact the licensing board in their state of interest for the specific requirements of that state.

AuD Audiology

The AuD Audiology is an in-person program and MEETS the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania [to be confirmed]. Students interested in acquiring a professional license outside the state of Pennsylvania should contact the licensing board in their state of interest for the specific requirements of that state.

MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling is an in-person program and MEETS the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania [to be confirmed]. Students interested in acquiring a professional license outside the state of Pennsylvania should contact the licensing board in their state of interest for the specific requirements of that state.

MS Dietician Nutritionist

The MS Dietician Nutritionist is an in-person program and MEETS the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania [to be confirmed]. Students interested in acquiring a professional license outside the state of Pennsylvania should contact the licensing board in their state of interest for the specific requirements of that state.

OTD Occupational Therapy

The OTD Occupational Therapy is an in-person program and MEETS the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania [to be confirmed]. Students interested in acquiring a professional license outside the state of Pennsylvania should contact the licensing board in their state of interest for the specific requirements of that state.

DPT Physical Therapy

The DPT Physical Therapy is an in-person program and MEETS the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania [to be confirmed]. Students interested in acquiring a professional license outside the state of Pennsylvania should contact the licensing board in their state of interest for the specific requirements of that state.

DPT-PhD Physical Therapy-Bioengineering

The DPT-PhD Physical Therapy-Bioengineering is an in-person program with online course(s) offered during the first term.

States for which program MEETS educational requirements States for which program DOES NOT MEET educational requirements
   
   
MS Physician Assistant Studies (In-person)

The MS Physician Assistant Studies is an in-person program and MEETS the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania [to be confirmed]. Students interested in acquiring a professional license outside the state of Pennsylvania should contact the licensing board in their state of interest for the specific requirements of that state.

MS Physician Assistant Studies (Hybrid)

The MS Physician Assistant Studies is an online/hybrid program.

States for which program MEETS educational requirements States for which program DOES NOT MEET educational requirements
   
   
MS Prosthetics and Orthotics

The MS Physician Assistant Studies is an in-person program and MEETS the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania [to be confirmed]. Students interested in acquiring a professional license outside the state of Pennsylvania should contact the licensing board in their state of interest for the specific requirements of that state.

MRT Rehabilitation Technology

The MS Physician Assistant Studies is an in-person program and MEETS the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania [to be confirmed]. Students interested in acquiring a professional license outside the state of Pennsylvania should contact the licensing board in their state of interest for the specific requirements of that state.

MA/ MS Speech-Language Pathology

The MS Physician Assistant Studies is a in-person program and MEETS the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania [to be confirmed]. Students interested in acquiring a professional license outside the state of Pennsylvania should contact the licensing board in their state of interest for the specific requirements of that state.