Many Gonzaga programs prepare students for careers that require professional licenses. Here, you'll find information and resources to confirm the program you're considering meets the licensure requirements for your state.
State Authorization and Distance Learning
Gonzaga University is a participating member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). Participation in SARA allows institutions to offer distance education to students outside the institution's home state.
State Licensures
Each state and territory has different professional licensure and certification requirements for certain professions. Gonzaga University works to confirm its programs meet the educational prerequisites for states outside Washington. Additional out-of-state licensure requirements may include professional examinations, fieldwork or clinical preceptorships, background checks, years of work experience, fingerprinting requirements, etc.
Students who are considering an academic program that may allow them to pursue professional licensure are strongly encouraged to check their state's or territory's requirements and contact the appropriate agency to seek information and additional guidance before beginning a program. Below you'll find a list of Gonzaga programs with the licensure determination and the contact info for the relevant agency in each state.
Potential changes in requirements: Students who plan to pursue licensure outside of Washington state should be aware that state licensure requirements are subject to changes. While a program may originally meet the educational requirements for licensure, changes in requirements could impact the program's ability to meet any new educational requirements. Students should always check with their state licensure board to confirm licensure requirements.
Important note for relocating during the course of a program: Prospective and current students should keep in mind that licensing and authorization requirements vary by state and that relocating during the course of a program to another state could impact licensure eligibility. If students are considering relocating, they should contact their degree program to check for authorization and licensure eligibility requirements.
See the degree programs below for information on professional licensure in your state.
School of Business Administration
For additional assistance please contact Dr. Matthew Hoag, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Accounting at Gonzaga. He can be reached through email at hoag@gonzaga.edu or by phone at (509) 313-7035.
While only 128 semester credits are required for graduation at GU, additional coursework is offered to reach the 150 credit hours requirement for CPA licensure. Additional requirements such as examinations, etc. may apply. Please contact the state licensing board for more information.
School of Education
Students graduating from Gonzaga complete the national exam, which allows them to be Nationally Certified School Psychologists. This does not mean they are automatically certified in each state, but will be able to work with their state departments of education to see which, if any, state specific requirements are present. Having the NCSP designation allows states to have a consistent understanding of the standards and coursework required.
Gonzaga University's Clinical Mental Health and Marriage and Family Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP). For more information about this accreditation and why students should choose a CACREP-accredited program, please use this link: CACREP for Students
Gonzaga University's graduate training programs are designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure for professional counselors in Washington. However, Gonzaga University has determined that these programs do not meet the criteria for direct transfer of practice to all states or territories outside of Washington. If you intend to seek licensure outside of Washington after finishing your program, use the following link to find information on the state in which you intend to be licensed in order to identify whether Gonzaga University’s programs meet or does not meet the educational requirements for licensure: Counselor Licensure Requirements
Students interested in practicing out-of-state should review the licensure requirements for their desired state and consult with their program advisor to understand and fulfill any additional requirements. For more information, please contact Dr. Rob McKinney at mckinneyr@gonzaga.edu for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program or Dr. Mark Young at young@gonzaga.edu for the Marriage and Family Counseling Program.
| State | Determination | Licensure Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Albama Board of Examiners In Counseling |
| Alaska | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Professional Counselors |
| Arizona | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners |
| Arkansas | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Arkansas Department Of Health |
| California | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Behavioral Sciences |
| Colorado | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. |
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies |
| Connecticut | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Connecticut State Department of Public Health |
| Delaware | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Examiners of Psychologists |
| District of Columbia | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. |
DC Health |
| Florida | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling |
| Georgia | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger |
| Hawaii | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional & Vocational Licensing Division |
| Idaho | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists |
| Illinois | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation |
| Indiana | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency |
| Iowa | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing |
| Kansas | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board |
| Kentucky | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors |
| Louisiana | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Louisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors |
| Maine | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | State of Maine Professional & Financial Regulation |
| Maryland | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Maryland Department of Health Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists |
| Massachusetts | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions |
| Michigan | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Licensing and Regulatory Affairs |
| Minnesota | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy |
| Mississippi | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Mississippi State Board of Examiners For Licensed Professional Counselors |
| Missouri | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Missouri Division of Professional Registration |
| Montana | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. |
Montana Department of Labor & Industry |
| Nebraska | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services |
| Nevada | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. |
State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors |
| New Hampshire | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification |
| New Jersey | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs |
| New Mexico | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. |
New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department |
| New York | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | New York State Education Department Office of the Professions |
| North Carolina | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. |
North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors |
| North Dakota | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners |
| Ohio | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board |
| Oklahoma | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure |
| Oregon | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | State of Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists |
| Pennsylvania | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors |
| Puerto Rico | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors |
| Rhode Island | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | State of Rhode Island Department of Health |
| South Carolina | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists |
| South Dakota | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | South Dakota Department of Social Services |
| Tennessee | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapists |
| Texas | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors |
| Utah | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Utah Commerce Division of Professional Licensing |
| Vermont | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Vermont Secretary of State |
| Virgin Islands | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs |
| Virginia | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Counseling |
| Washington | Meets | Washington State Department of Health |
| West Virginia | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling |
| Wisconsin | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
| Wyoming | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board |
Gonzaga University's Clinical Mental Health and Marriage and Family Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP). For more information about this accreditation and why students should choose a CACREP-accredited program, please use this link: CACREP for Students
Gonzaga University's graduate training programs are designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure for professional counselors in Washington. However, Gonzaga University has determined that these programs do not meet the criteria for direct transfer of practice to all states or territories outside of Washington. If you intend to seek licensure outside of Washington after finishing your program, use the following link to find information on the state in which you intend to be licensed in order to identify whether Gonzaga University’s programs meet or does not meet the educational requirements for licensure: Counselor Licensure Requirements
Students interested in practicing out-of-state should review the licensure requirements for their desired state and consult with their program advisor to understand and fulfill any additional requirements. For more information, please contact Dr. Rob McKinney at mckinneyr@gonzaga.edu for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program or Dr. Mark Young at young@gonzaga.edu for the Marriage and Family Counseling Program.
| State | Determination | Licensure Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling |
| Alaska | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Professional Counselors |
| Arizona | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners |
| Arkansas | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Arkansas State Board of Examiners in Counseling |
| California | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Behavioral Sciences |
| Colorado | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Professions and Occupations |
| Connecticut | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Connecticut State Department of Public Health |
| Delaware | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Examiners of Psychologists |
| District of Columbia | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | DC Health Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing |
| Florida | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling |
| Georgia | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists |
| Hawaii | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional & Vocational Licensing Division |
| Idaho | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists |
| Illinois | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Marriage & Family Therapist |
| Indiana | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Information |
| Iowa | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing |
| Kansas | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board |
| Kentucky | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors |
| Louisiana | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Louisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors |
| Maine | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure |
| Maryland | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Maryland Department of Health Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists |
| Massachusetts | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions |
| Michigan | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Counseling |
| Minnesota | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy |
| Mississippi | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists |
| Missouri | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Missouri Division of Professional Registration |
| Montana | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Montana Board of Behavioral Health |
| Nebraska | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services |
| Nevada | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Nevada Board of Examiners |
| New Hampshire | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Mental Health Practice |
| New Jersey | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs |
| New Mexico | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department |
| New York | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | New York State Education Department Office of the Professions |
| North Carolina | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board |
| North Dakota | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | North Dakota Marriage & Family Therapy Licensure Board |
| Ohio | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board |
| Oklahoma | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure |
| Oregon | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists |
| Pennsylvania | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors |
| Puerto Rico | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors |
| Rhode Island | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | State of Rhode Island Department of Health |
| South Carolina | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists |
| South Dakota | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board of Examiners for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists |
| Tennessee | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Board for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapists |
| Texas | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists |
| Utah | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Utah Commerce Division of Professional Licensing |
| Vermont | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Vermont Secretary of State |
| Virgin Islands | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs |
| Virginia | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Counseling |
| Washington | Meets | Washington State Department of Health |
| West Virginia | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling |
| Wisconsin | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
| Wyoming | Does Not Meet. Students interested in practicing in this state should consult Dr. Rob McKinney for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dr. Mark Young for Marriage and Family Counseling to learn more. | Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board |
| State | Determination | Licensure Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Alabama State Department of Education |
| Alaska | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Alaska Department ofEducation & Early Development |
| Arizona | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Arizona Department of Education |
| Arkansas | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Preparation for School Leader Licensure |
| California | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Out-of-State Administrator Applicants |
| Colorado | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Principal License Requirements |
| Connecticut | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Bureau of Certification |
| Delaware | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Delaware Department of Education |
| District of Columbia | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Office of the State Superintendent of Education |
| Florida | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Florida Department of Education |
| Georgia | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Gorgia Professional Standards Commission |
| Hawaii | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Hawaiʻi State Department of Education |
| Idaho | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Idaho Department of Education |
| Illinois | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Illinois Educator Licensure |
| Indiana | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Indiana Administrative Licenses |
| Iowa | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Iowa Department Education |
| Kansas | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Kansas School Leadership License Requirements |
| Kentucky | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Division of Educator Licensure and Quality |
| Louisiana | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Louisiana Department of Education |
| Maine | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Maine Certification & Credentialing |
| Maryland | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Division of Educator Certification and Program Approval |
| Massachusetts | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Office of Educator Licensure |
| Michigan | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Administrator Certification Pathways and Programs |
| Minnesota | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Minnesota Licensure Information |
| Mississippi | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Mississippi Educator Licensure |
| Missouri | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Missouri Administrators |
| Montana | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Montana Educator Licenses |
| Nebraska | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Nebraska Educator Certification |
| Nevada | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Nevada Educator Licensure |
| New Hampshire | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | New Hampshire Bureau of Credentialing |
| New Jersey | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | New Jersey Department of Education |
| New Mexico | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | New Mexico Licensure Bureau |
| New York | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Office of Teaching Initiatives |
| North Carolina | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | North Carolina Educator's Licensure |
| North Dakota | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | North Dakota Principal Credentials |
| Ohio | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Ohio Department of Education |
| Oklahoma | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Office of Teacher Certification |
| Oregon | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission |
| Pennsylvania | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Pennsylvania Department of Education Division of Certification Services |
| Puerto Rico | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Departmento De Educación |
| Rhode Island | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Office of Educator Excellence and Certification Services |
| South Carolina | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | South Carolina Certification |
| South Dakota | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | South Dakota Educator Certification |
| Tennessee | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Tennessee Educator Licensure & Preparation |
| Texas | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Texas Education Agency |
| Utah | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Utah Educator Licensing |
| Vermont | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Vermont Educator Licensure |
| Virgin Islands | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Virgin Islands Apply for Certification |
| Virginia | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Virginia Teacher Licensure |
| Washington | Meets | Washington Administrator Certificate |
| West Virginia | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | West Virginia Certification Info |
| Wisconsin | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Wisconsin Licensing |
| Wyoming | Does not meet educational requirements. Please visit your state licensure board website for additional information. | Wyoming Types of Licensure Offered |
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
School of Health Sciences
For additional assistance please contact Joan Owens, Chief Nurse Administrator at (509) 313-6643 or owensj@gonzaga.edu.
Although our MSN programs meet the requirements in many states, Gonzaga University only accepts students from the following 10 states for the MSN Nurse Practitioner programs: Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The MSN - Nursing Leadership in Healthcare program accepts students from outside the 10 state region; that program does not lead to licensure.
| State | Determination | Licensure Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Does not meet. Please contact the State Licensing Board for more information. | Alabama Board of Nursing |
| Alaska | Meets | Alaska Board of Nursing |
| Arizona | Meets | Arizona State Board of Nursing |
| Arkansas | Does not meet. Please contact the State Licensing Board for more information. | Arkansa Board of Nursing |
| California | Meets | California Board of Registered Nurses |
| Colorado | Meets | Colorado Board of Nursing |
| Connecticut | Meets | Connecticut Board of Nursing |
| Delaware | Does not meet. Gonzaga is currently unable to accept MSN students from Delaware | Delaware Board of Nursing |
| District of Columbia | Meets. Gonzaga is currently unable to accept MSN students from Washington, D.C |
DC Board of Nursing |
| Florida | Meets | Florida Board of Nursing |
| Georgia | Meets | Georgia Board of Nursing |
| Hawaii | Meets | Hawaii Board of Nursing |
| Idaho | Meets | Idaho Board of Nursing |
| Illinois | Meets | Illinois Board of Nursing |
| Indiana | Meets | Indiana Board of Nursing |
| Iowa | Meets | Iowa Board of Nursing |
| Kansas | Does not meet. Please contact the State Licensing Board for more information. MSN - Nursing Leadership in Healthcare and Post-Master's DNP admittance only. Does not lead to licensure. | Kansas Board of Nursing |
| Kentucky | Meets | Kentucky Board of Nursing |
| Louisiana | Meets | Louisiana State Board of Nursing |
| Maine | Meets. Gonzaga is currently unable to accept MSN students from Maine. | Maine State Board of Nursing |
| Maryland | Meets. Gonzaga is currently unable to accept MSN students from Maryland. | Maryland Board of Nursing |
| Massachusetts | Meets. Gonzaga is currently unable to accept MSN students from Massachusetts. | Massachusetts Board of Registration and Nursing |
| Michigan | Meets. Gonzaga is currently unable to accept MSN students from Michigan. | Michigan Community and Health Systems |
| Minnesota | Meets. Gonzaga is currently unable to accept MSN students from Minnesota. | Minnesota Board of Nursing |
| Mississippi | Meets. Gonzaga is currently unable to accept MSN students from Mississippi. | Mississippi Board of Nursing |
| Missouri | Meets | Missouri Board of Nursing |
| Montana | Meets | Montana Board of Nursing |
| Nebraska | Meets | Nebraska Nursing Licensing |
| Nevada | Meets | Nevada State Board of Nursing |
| New Hampshire | Meets | New Hampshire Board of Nursing |
| New Jersey | Meets | New Jersey Board of Nursing |
| New Mexico | Meets | New Mexico Board of Nursing |
| New York | Does not meet. Please contact the State Licensing Board for more information. | New York Registered Prosessional Nurse |
| North Carolina | Does not meet. Please contact the State Licensing Board for more information. | North Carolina Board of Nursing |
| North Dakota | Meets | North Dakota Board of Nursing |
| Ohio | Meets | Ohio Board of Nursing |
| Oklahoma | Meets | Oklahoma Board of Nursing |
| Oregon | Meets | Oregon State Board of Nursing |
| Pennsylvania | Meets | Pennsylvania Board of Nursing |
| Puerto Rico | Does not meet. Gonzaga is currently unable to accept MSN students from Puerto Rico. | Puerto Rico Board of Nursing |
| Rhode Island | Meets. Gonzaga is currently unable to accept MSN students from Rhode Island. | Rhode Island Board of Nursing |
| South Carolina | Meets. Gonzaga is currently unable to accept MSN students from South Carolina. | South Carolina Board of Nursing |
| South Dakota | Meets | South Dakota Board of Nursing |
| Tennessee | Does not meet. Please contact the State Licensing Board for more information. MSN - Nursing Leadership in Healthcare and Post-Master's DNP admittance only. Does not lead to licensure. | Health Professional Boards |
| Texas | Meets | Texas Board of Nursing |
| Utah | Meets | Utah Board of Nursing |
| Vermont | Meets | Vermont Board of Nursing |
| Virgin Islands | Meets. Gonzaga is currently unable to accept MSN students from Virgin Islands. | Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure |
| Virginia | Meets | Virginia Board of Nursing |
| Washington | Meets | Washington Board of Nursing |
| West Virginia | Meets | West Virginia RN Board |
| Wisconsin | Does not meet. Please contact the State Licensing Board for more information. | Wisconsin Board of Nursing |
| Wyoming | Meets | Wyoming State Board of Nursing |