Professional licensure and certification requirements vary by state and are under the purview of individual state licensing agencies. Goddard College courses and programs of study will only meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the State of Vermont. We strongly encourage all applicants and students who are considering licensure or certification to verify that their program of study will fulfill the requirements for licensure or certification in the state they reside or plan to practice.

The MA in Psychology and the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs are not approved by outside organizations. As part of Goddard College, all programs and degrees are accredited by the regional accrediting body, the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE). Regional accreditation, which can only be offered by organizations recognized by the Department of Education, makes our students eligible for federal student loans. Goddard has not sought approval by private organizations, like CACREP (Council Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs). Some states identify such approvals as automatically meeting preliminary requirements for the educational preparation for application for the state’s licensure. Many states also have regulations providing for non-CACREP graduates to successfully complete their applications through a review of their coursework and internship experiences through an equivalency review conducted by state administrators. There are a few states that do not offer such equivalency. Goddard applicants and students should learn what the licensing regulations are in their states, to determine whether or not a Goddard degree will serve their professional and personal needs.

State by State Licensure Disclosures