Mandatory Professional Licensure Disclosure
Find out about professional licensure before beginning an academic program at SUNY Canton.
Requirements of Professional Licensure
Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to make a determination whether a Title IV eligible academic program that leads to professional licensure or certification meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the U.S. State where the institution is located and the U.S. States where “distance education” students are located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, as well as U.S. States where the program is advertised as meeting such requirements, and if applicable, the U.S. State where students attest they intend to be licensed/certified.
SUNY Canton’s Professional Licensure Disclosures:
Professional licensure requirements vary from state to state. SUNY Canton academic programs are designed to meet New York State licensure requirements and may not meet requirements from other states. Subsequently, SUNY Canton provides the following disclosures, per federal regulations, related to the educational requirements for professional licensure in other states and territories:
Funeral Services Administration B. Tech
SUNY CANTON MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE
Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to determine whether a Title IV eligible academic program that leads to professional licensure or certification meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the U.S. State where the institution is located and the U.S. States where “distance education” students are located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, as well as U.S. States where the program is advertised as meeting such requirements, and if applicable, the U.S. State where students attest they intend to be licensed/certified.
The Bachelor of Technology in Funeral Services Administration is accredited by ABFSE American Board of Funeral Service Education and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State.
Additionally, through a reasonable faith effort and to comply with the federal regulation, we have determined that the Bachelor of Technology in Funeral Services Administration at SUNY Canton meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the following U.S. States (see table below).
It is important to note that SUNY Canton is not the licensure/certification authority in these U.S. States and cannot assess whether an individual candidate will be issued a license/certificate in these U.S. States. Instead, it is incumbent on each candidate to contact the licensure/certification authority in the applicable U.S. State for any further guidance on the requirements for licensure/certification requirements and application processes.
Also, see International Conference of Funeral Service Education Exam's website
| State | Meets | Does Not Meet |
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Alabama |
Yes |
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Alaska |
Yes |
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Arizona |
Yes |
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Arkansas |
Yes |
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California |
Yes |
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Colorado |
Yes |
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Connecticut |
Yes |
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Delaware |
Yes |
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Florida |
Yes |
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Georgia |
Yes |
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Hawaii |
Yes |
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Idaho |
Yes |
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Illinois |
Yes |
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Indiana |
Yes |
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Iowa |
Yes |
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Kansas |
Yes |
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Kentucky |
Yes |
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Louisiana |
Yes |
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Maine |
Yes |
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Maryland |
Yes |
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Massachusetts |
Yes |
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Michigan |
Yes |
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Minnesota |
Yes |
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Mississippi |
Yes |
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Missouri |
Yes |
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Montana |
Yes |
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Nebraska |
Yes |
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Nevada |
Yes |
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New Hampshire |
Yes |
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New Jersey |
Yes |
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New Mexico |
Yes |
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New York |
Yes |
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North Carolina |
Yes |
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North Dakota |
Yes |
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Ohio |
Yes |
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Oklahoma |
Yes |
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Oregon |
Yes |
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Pennsylvania |
Yes |
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Rhode Island |
Yes |
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South Carolina |
Yes |
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South Dakota |
Yes |
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Tennessee |
Yes |
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Texas |
Yes |
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Utah |
Yes |
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Vermont |
Yes |
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Virginia |
Yes |
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Washington |
Yes |
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West Virginia |
Yes |
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Wisconsin |
Yes |
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Wyoming |
Yes |
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Guam |
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No |
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American Samoa |
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No |
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U.S. Virgin Islands |
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No |
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Puerto Rico |
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No |
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Northern Mariana Islands |
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No |
Nursing AAS
SUNY CANTON MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE
Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to determine whether a Title IV eligible academic program that leads to professional licensure or certification meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the U.S. State where the institution is located and the U.S. States where “distance education” students are located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, as well as U.S. States where the program is advertised as meeting such requirements, and if applicable, the U.S. State where students attest they intend to be licensed/certified.
The Nursing AAS is registered by the New York State Education Department and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State.
Additionally, through a reasonable faith effort and to comply with the federal regulation, we have determined that the Nursing AAS at SUNY Canton meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the following U.S. States (see table below).
It is important to note that SUNY Canton is not the licensure/certification authority in these U.S. States and cannot assess whether an individual candidate will be issued a license/certificate in these U.S. States. Instead, it is incumbent on each candidate to contact the licensure/certification authority in the applicable U.S. State for any further guidance on the requirements for licensure/certification requirements and application processes.
| State | Meets | Does Not Meet |
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Alabama |
Yes |
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Alaska |
Yes |
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Arizona |
Yes |
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Arkansas |
Yes |
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California |
Yes |
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Colorado |
Yes |
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Connecticut |
Yes |
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Delaware |
Yes |
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Florida |
Yes |
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Georgia |
Yes |
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Hawaii |
Yes |
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Idaho |
Yes |
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Illinois |
Yes |
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Indiana |
Yes |
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Iowa |
Yes |
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Kansas |
Yes |
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Kentucky |
Yes |
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Louisiana |
Yes |
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Maine |
Yes |
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Maryland |
Yes |
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Massachusetts |
Yes |
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Michigan |
Yes |
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Minnesota |
Yes |
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Mississippi |
Yes |
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Missouri |
Yes |
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Montana |
Yes |
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Nebraska |
Yes |
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Nevada |
Yes |
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New Hampshire |
Yes |
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New Jersey |
Yes |
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New Mexico |
Yes |
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New York |
Yes |
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North Carolina |
Yes |
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North Dakota |
Yes |
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Ohio |
Yes |
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Oklahoma |
Yes |
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Oregon |
Yes |
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Pennsylvania |
Yes |
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Rhode Island |
Yes |
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South Carolina |
Yes |
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South Dakota |
Yes |
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Tennessee |
Yes |
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Texas |
Yes |
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Utah |
Yes |
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Vermont |
Yes |
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Virginia |
Yes |
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Washington |
Yes |
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West Virginia |
Yes |
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Wisconsin |
Yes |
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Wyoming |
Yes |
Practical Nursing Certificate
SUNY CANTON MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE
Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to determine whether a Title IV eligible academic program that leads to professional licensure or certification meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the U.S. State where the institution is located and the U.S. States where “distance education” students are located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, as well as U.S. States where the program is advertised as meeting such requirements, and if applicable, the U.S. State where students attest they intend to be licensed/certified.
The Practical Nursing Certificate program is registered by the New York State Education Department and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State.
Additionally, through a reasonable faith effort and to comply with the federal regulation, we have determined that the Practical Nursing Certificate program at SUNY Canton meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the following U.S. States (see table below).
It is important to note that SUNY Canton is not the licensure/certification authority in these U.S. States and cannot assess whether an individual candidate will be issued a license/certificate in these U.S. States. Instead, it is incumbent on each candidate to contact the licensure/certification authority in the applicable U.S. State for any further guidance on the requirements for licensure/certification requirements and application processes.
| State | Meets | Does Not Meet |
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Alabama |
Yes |
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Alaska |
Yes |
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Arizona |
Yes |
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Arkansas |
Yes |
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California |
Yes |
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Colorado |
Yes |
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Connecticut |
Yes |
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Delaware |
Yes |
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Florida |
Yes |
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Georgia |
Yes |
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Hawaii |
Yes |
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Idaho |
Yes |
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Illinois |
Yes |
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Indiana |
Yes |
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Iowa |
Yes |
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Kansas |
Yes |
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Kentucky |
Yes |
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Louisiana |
Yes |
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Maine |
Yes |
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Maryland |
Yes |
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Massachusetts |
Yes |
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Michigan |
Yes |
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Minnesota |
Yes |
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Mississippi |
Yes |
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Missouri |
Yes |
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Montana |
Yes |
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Nebraska |
Yes |
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Nevada |
Yes |
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New Hampshire |
Yes |
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New Jersey |
Yes |
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New Mexico |
Yes |
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New York |
Yes |
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North Carolina |
Yes |
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North Dakota |
Yes |
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Ohio |
Yes |
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Oklahoma |
Yes |
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Oregon |
Yes |
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Pennsylvania |
Yes |
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Rhode Island |
Yes |
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South Carolina |
Yes |
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South Dakota |
Yes |
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Tennessee |
Yes |
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Texas |
Yes |
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Utah |
Yes |
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Vermont |
Yes |
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Virginia |
Yes |
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Washington |
Yes |
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West Virginia |
Yes |
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Wisconsin |
Yes |
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Wyoming |
Yes |
Physical Therapist Assistant AAS
SUNY CANTON MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE
Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to determine whether a Title IV eligible academic program that leads to professional licensure or certification meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the U.S. State where the institution is located and the U.S. States where “distance education” students are located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, as well as U.S. States where the program is advertised as meeting such requirements, and if applicable, the U.S. State where students attest they intend to be licensed/certified.
The PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM is registered by the New York State Education Department and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State.
Additionally, through a reasonable faith effort and to comply with the federal regulation, we have determined that the PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT program at SUNY Canton meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the following U.S. States (see table below).
It is important to note that SUNY Canton is not the licensure/certification authority in these U.S. States and cannot assess whether an individual candidate will be issued a license/certificate in these U.S. States. Instead, it is incumbent on each candidate to contact the licensure/certification authority in the applicable U.S. State for any further guidance on the requirements for licensure/certification requirements and application processes.
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Guam |
Yes |
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American Samoa |
Yes |
Veterinary Science Technology AAS
SUNY CANTON MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE
Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to determine whether a Title IV eligible academic program that leads to professional licensure or certification meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the U.S. State where the institution is located and the U.S. States where “distance education” students are located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, as well as U.S. States where the program is advertised as meeting such requirements, and if applicable, the U.S. State where students attest they intend to be licensed/certified.
The Veterinary Science Technology AAS is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Society and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State.
Additionally, through a reasonable faith effort and to comply with the federal regulation, we have determined that the Veterinary Science Technology AAS at SUNY Canton meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the following U.S. States (see table below).
It is important to note that SUNY Canton is not the licensure/certification authority in these U.S. States and cannot assess whether an individual candidate will be issued a license/certificate in these U.S. States. Instead, it is incumbent on each candidate to contact the licensure/certification authority in the applicable U.S. State for any further guidance on the requirements for licensure/certification requirements and application processes.
| State | Meets | Does Not Meet |
|---|---|---|
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Alabama |
Yes |
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Alaska |
Yes |
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Arizona |
Yes |
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Arkansas |
Yes |
|
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California |
Yes |
|
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Colorado |
Yes |
|
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Connecticut |
Yes |
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Delaware |
Yes |
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Florida |
Yes |
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Georgia |
Yes |
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Hawaii |
Yes |
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Idaho |
Yes |
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Illinois |
Yes |
|
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Indiana |
Yes |
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Iowa |
Yes |
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Kansas |
Yes |
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Kentucky |
Yes |
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Louisiana |
Yes |
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Maine |
Yes |
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Maryland |
Yes |
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Massachusetts |
Yes |
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Michigan |
Yes |
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Minnesota |
Yes |
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Mississippi |
Yes |
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Missouri |
Yes |
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Montana |
Yes |
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Nebraska |
Yes |
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Nevada |
Yes |
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New Hampshire |
Yes |
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New Jersey |
Yes |
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New Mexico |
Yes |
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New York |
Yes |
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North Carolina |
Yes |
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North Dakota |
Yes |
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Ohio |
Yes |
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Oklahoma |
Yes |
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Oregon |
Yes |
|
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Pennsylvania |
Yes |
|
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Rhode Island |
Yes |
|
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South Carolina |
Yes |
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South Dakota |
Yes |
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Tennessee |
Yes |
|
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Texas |
Yes |
|
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Utah |
Yes |
|
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Vermont |
Yes |
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Virginia |
Yes |
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Washington |
Yes |
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West Virginia |
Yes |
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Wisconsin |
Yes |
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Wyoming |
Yes |
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District of Columbia |
Yes |
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Guam |
Yes |
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American Samoa |
Yes |
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U.S. Virgin Islands |
Yes |
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Puerto Rico |
Yes |
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Northern Mariana Islands |
Yes |
Attestation Process
SUNY Canton is committed to complying with federal regulations, demonstrating transparency, and empowering students to make informed decisions about their education and future career paths. Subsequently, the College has implemented a student attestation process to ensure that students are fully informed about how the College's professional licensure and certification programs align with a state's or territory's educational standards.
If you have questions about the process, please contact the Dean's Office for the School of Science, Health and Criminal Justice. Prospective students will receive communication about this process in an email before enrollment.
Resources
SUNY Canton encourages current students to contact their academic advisors and prospective students to contact the appropriate program director with disclosure questions. Other helpful resources on disclosures include the Advising Center and Registrar's Office.
SUNY Canton is a participating member of The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). NC-SARA aligns with federal disclosure requirements. NC-SARA’s Professional Licensure resources include the Professional Licensure Directory and Frequently Asked Questions.