General Licensure and Certification Disclosure
The following programs have been identified as meeting educational requirements for licensure or certification in some states. All current and prospective students are encouraged to contact the relevant program in order to find more information regarding licensure and certification requirements for their current or intended state of location as requirements vary by state.
Accounting
The Accounting program meets the educational requirements to apply for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam with the exception of completion of 150 credits. Academic advisors at Doane work closely with students who are considering certification options. Students should contact their advisors immediately to ensure their course of study fulfills all requirements for their state of residence.
Internship Credits: Students majoring in Accounting who plan to take the CPA exam are required to earn 3 credit hours for internship experience or take BUS 496. Because internships are a valued part of the Accounting degree and help meet the 150-hour requirement to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam, accounting majors often take additional internship credits.
- States for which Doane University has determined that its curriculum MEETS the state educational requirements for licensure or certification (with the exception of requiring 150 credits) includes:
- Nebraska
- States for which Doane University has determined that its curriculum DOES NOT meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
- N/A
- States for which Doane University HAS NOT DETERMINED that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
- Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia Wisconsin, Wyoming
Educator Preparation Programs
All degree or endorsement programs offered by Doane University that prepare students for educator certification are designed to prepare students to meet the standards set by the Nebraska Department of Education. There are additional requirements to apply for certification beyond the educational requirements. Students should consult the catalog and contact the College of Education for more information.
- States for which Doane University has determined that its curriculum MEETS the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
- Nebraska
- States for which Doane University has determined that its curriculum DOES NOT meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
- N/A
- States for which Doane University HAS NOT DETERMINED that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
- Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia Wisconsin, Wyoming
Masters of Arts in Counseling
The Masters of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program is designed to fulfill the educational preparation component of the Nebraska Health and Human Services Licensure Division regulations for credentialing as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner with specialty certification as a Certified Professional Counselor. Upon completion of the program, the student will have met all educational and clinical experience requirements for licensure as a Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner in the state of Nebraska. Students also need to meet additional non-academic requirements.
The MAC program is also designed to fulfill the educational requirements set by the National Board for Certified Counselors(NBCC) for certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) Students also need to meet additional non-academic requirements.
MAC coursework also currently satisfies the educational requirements for licensure by the state of Nebraska as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). All individuals wishing to pursue the LADC should consult the HHS Web site for licensure information at: http://dhhs.ne.gov and go to the Credentialing Division for details.
Students should contact the Master of Arts in Counseling program for more information.
- States for which Doane University has determined that its curriculum MEETS the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
- Nebraska
- States for which Doane University has determined that its curriculum DOES NOT meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
- N/A
- States for which Doane University HAS NOT DETERMINED that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
- Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia Wisconsin, Wyoming
Substance Use Counseling
Course work includes all of the educational requirements to apply to the state of Nebraska for Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC) and to apply for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). All individuals wishing to be Alcohol and Drug Counselors should consult the HHS Web site for licensure information at: http://dhhs.ne.gov and go to the Credentialing Division for details.
Students interested in becoming Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselors in the State of Nebraska must first prepare and apply for a Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC). To apply for the P-LADC with the use of grant money, complete the UNMC application here.
To obtain the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), students must complete additional requirements. For additional information on certification requirements, visit http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Alcohol-and-Drug-Counselor.aspx
- States for which Doane University has determined that its curriculum MEETS the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
- Nebraska
- States for which Doane University has determined that its curriculum DOES NOT meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
- N/A
- States for which Doane University HAS NOT DETERMINED that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification includes:
- Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia Wisconsin, Wyoming
Last updated 1 July 2021.