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. SUNY Canton provides the following disclosures, per federal regulations, related to the educational requirements for professional licensure:
Funeral Services Administration B. Tech
SUNY CANTON MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE
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.
The Bachelor of Technology in Funeral Services Administration program at SUNY Canton is registered by the New York State Education Department and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State. View the State Licensure Contact.
This program does not meet licensure or certification requirements in other states.
Nursing AAS
SUNY CANTON MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE
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.
The Associate in Applied Science in Nursing program at SUNY Canton is registered by the New York State Education Department and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State. View the State Licensure Contact.
This program does not meet licensure or certification requirements in other states.
Practical Nursing Certificate
SUNY CANTON MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE
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.
The Practical Nursing certificate program at SUNY Canton is registered by the New York State Education Department and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State. View the State Licensure Contact.
This program does not meet licensure or certification requirements in other states.
Physical Therapist Assistant AAS
SUNY CANTON MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE
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.
The Associate in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant program at SUNY Canton is registered by the New York State Education Department and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State. View the State Licensure Contact.
This program does not meet licensure or certification requirements in other states.
Veterinary Science Technology AAS
SUNY CANTON MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE
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.
The Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Science Technology program at SUNY Canton is registered by the New York State Education Department and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State. View the State Licensure Contact.
This program does not meet licensure or certification requirements in other states.
Attestation Form
All students who enroll in a SUNY Canton program that leads to licensure in New York State must affirm that they understand that the program is set up to lead to licensure in New York State and not designed for other states. As part of the enrollment process into programs that lead to licensure at SUNY Canton, students must affirm understanding that licensure is specific to New York State and may not lead to licensure in other states or countries. All students enrolling in programs that lead to licensure at SUNY Canton will be asked to complete an attestation form to acknowledge that they understand this.
If you have questions about this form, please contact the Dean's Office for the School of Science, Health and Criminal Justice. Prospective students will receive communication about this form in an email prior to 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.