Professional Licensure Disclosures
The University of Texas at Austin offers academic programs designed to prepare students to pursue professional licensure or certification in the State of Texas. Because professional licensure and certification requirements vary by state and territory, completion of a university program may not satisfy educational requirements for licensure or certification outside of Texas.
The University maintains professional licensure disclosures to help prospective and current students make informed decisions regarding enrollment, relocation, and employment. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, state laws, regulations and licensing requirements are subject to change. Students are encouraged to consult the appropriate state licensing board to verify current requirements.
In addition to educational requirements, many states require applicants to complete professional examinations, criminal background checks, jurisprudence examinations, supervised clinical experience or other state-specific requirements before a license or certification may be issued.
Important Notice for Out-of-State Placements
Students considering a clinical placement, internship, practicum, field experience or other experiential learning opportunity outside of Texas should consult with their academic program before making arrangements. Some states require approval from the applicable licensing board before a student may participate in a placement within that state. Failure to obtain required approvals may affect eligibility for licensure or certification.
Programmatic Disclosures & Faculty Coordination Points
To view detailed state-by-state educational requirements, licensing board contacts and institutional determinations for your respective track, please click the links below to reach out to the appropriate program coordination office:
- Programs Covered: Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture, Bachelor/Master of Science in Interior Design
- State-by-State Determinations: View School of Architecture Disclosure Matrix
- Program Coordinator Office: Office of Student Affairs, School of Architecture
- Inquiries: Contact Elizabeth Danze at edanze@utexas.edu for BA & MA of Architecture. Contact Allan Shearer at ashearer@austin.utexas.edu for MA of Landscape Architecture. Contact Igor Siddiqui at igor.siddiqui@utexas.edu for BS & MA of Interior Design.
- Programs Covered: Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering; Architectural Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computational Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Geosystems Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; and Petroleum Engineering. These ABET-accredited programs are designed to prepare students for professional engineering licensure, subject to individual state requirements.
- State-by-State Determinations: NCEES Member Licensing Board Directory
- Program Coordinator Office: Office of Engineering Student Services, Cockrell School of Engineering
- Inquiries: Contact Gerald Speitel at speitel@utexas.edu for questions regarding professional licensure determinations for engineering programs.
- Additional Information: Professional engineering licensure requirements vary by state. Students who intend to seek licensure outside of Texas should review the requirements of the state or territory where they plan to seek licensure. The NCEES Member Licensing Board Directory provides direct access to the engineering licensing boards for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.
- Programs Covered: Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)
- State-by-State Determinations: The McCombs MPA curriculum is structured to satisfy the national 150-semester-credit-hour educational standard required to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination across U.S. jurisdictions. Because individual state boards of accountancy maintain unique distributions for required upper-level accounting and business electives, students planning to practice outside of Texas should review curriculum alignments via the McCombs MPA Academic Page .
Program Coordinator Office: MPA Program Administration - Inquiries: Contact Jason Tasset at Jason.Tasset@mccombs.utexas.edu.
- Programs Covered: MS Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (MSSLHS), Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)
- State-by-State Determinations: View Audiology & Speech Disclosure Matrix
- Program Coordinator Office: Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
- Inquiries: Contact Rajinder Koul at rajinder.koul@austin.utexas.edu.
- Programs Covered: Doctor of Medicine (MD Program)
- State-by-State Determinations: Dell Medical School’s MD program is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). Graduation from an LCME-accredited medical school satisfies the primary educational requirements for physician licensure in all 50 states. For information regarding medical education paths, view the Dell Medical School MD Matrix .
- Program Coordinator Office: Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME)
- Inquiries: Contact Travis Crook at travis.crook@austin.utexas.edu.
- Programs Covered: Early Childhood (EC)-6 ESL/Bilingual, EC-12 Special Ed/Physical Ed, 7-12 Urban Teaching Tracks, School Counselor, Educational Psychology, Counselor Education, Principal, Superintendent, Athletic Training
- State-by-State Determinations: UT Austin has not determined whether completion of its educator preparation or school administrator programs meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification or endorsement in states outside of Texas. View external state agency contact directories on the College of Education Certification and Licensing
- Program Coordinator Office: Office of Student Affairs / UTeach Program
- Inquiries: Education Certification Officer at COE-Certification@austin.utexas.edu.
- Programs Covered: UTeach-Fine Arts (All-level Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Secondary Dance)
- State-by-State Determinations: View Fine Arts Teacher Certification Disclosure Matrix
- Program Coordinator Office: UTeach Fine Arts
- Inquiries: Contact Amy Simmons at asimmons@austin.utexas.edu.
- Programs Covered: Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.), UTeach-Liberal Arts (Secondary Social Studies, English Language Arts)
- State-by-State Determinations: The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), satisfying the primary educational pathway for licensure across all 50 states. For secondary teacher certification tracks, UT Austin has not determined whether completion of the UTeach-Liberal Arts curriculum meets the specific requirements to apply for an educator license or endorsement outside the State of Texas. View specific program alignments via the Department of Psychology and the UTeach-Liberal Arts .
- Program Coordinator Office: Department of Psychology Graduate Office / UTeach-Liberal Arts Program
- Inquiries: Contact Jolene Jacquart at jolene.jacquart@austin.utexas.edu for Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.). Contact Carlos Eric Bowles at bowles@austin.utexas.edu for UTeach- Liberal Arts.
- Programs Covered: Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics (ICPD), UTeach-Natural Sciences (Secondary Science, Math, Computer Science), School Librarian Certificate Program.
- State-by-State Determinations: The Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), satisfying the foundational educational prerequisites for dietitian licensure in all 50 states. For secondary teacher certification tracks, UT Austin has not determined whether completion of the UTeach-Natural Sciences curriculum meets the specific requirements to apply for an educator license or endorsement outside the State of Texas. View specific curriculum tracks and certification resources via the Department of Nutritional Sciences and the UTeach-Natural Sciences.
- Program Coordinator Office: Department of Nutritional Sciences Academic Advising / UTeach-Natural Sciences Program
- Inquiries: Contact Monica Milonovich at mmilonovich@austin.utexas.edu for Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Contact Barbara Jansen at jansenba@eid.utexas.edu and Carla Criner at mc2655@eid.utexas.edu for School Librarian Certificate Program. Contact Michael Marder at marder@chaos.utexas.edu for UTeach Natural Sciences.
- Programs Covered: Juris Doctor (JD)
- State-by-State Determinations: View Bar Exam Jurisdiction Matrix
- Program Coordinator Office: Student Affairs Office, School of Law
- Inquiries: Contact Eden Harrington at EHarrington@law.utexas.edu.
- Programs Covered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- State-by-State Determinations: View Nursing Boards Disclosure Matrix
- Program Coordinator Office: Student Services Office, School of Nursing
- Inquiries: Contact Vinh Nguyen at vnguyen@nursing.utexas.edu.
- Programs Covered: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
- Program Coordinator Office: Office of Academic Affairs, College of Pharmacy
- State-by-State Determinations: View Pharmacy Board Disclosure Matrix
- Inquiries: Contact Renee’ Acosta at renee.acosta@austin.utexas.edu.
- Programs Covered: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW)
- State-by-State Determinations: View Social Work Licensing Board Disclosure Matrix
- Program Coordinator Office: Office of Professional Development / Academic Affairs
- Inquiries: Contact Marian Mahaffey at marianmahaffey@mail.utexas.edu.
Student Location Determination & Address Records
Per federal mandates, a student’s location is defined by the current address listed in their official university record (not the permanent or parental home address).
If you are moving out of the state of Texas during your studies, or are participating in distance education from another jurisdiction, you must formally update your student record immediately to ensure correct licensure disclosures are delivered to you.
How to Modify Your Student Location:
- Digital Portal: Complete an online Address Change.
- Written Request: Send a signed letter indicating the change to your local address (include full name, signature, and UT EID or date of birth) to:
University of Texas at Austin
Office of the Registrar: Records
P.O. Box 7216
Austin, TX 78713-7216
- Secure Fax: Send the written request details via fax to 512-475-7515.
- In-Person Verification: Visit Texas One Stop on the ground floor of the Main Building (UT Tower). Photo ID is required.
For additional information on maintaining official university record metrics, please visit Texas One Stop.
Institutional Compliance Contact
Office of Curriculum and Academic Administration (CAA)