Professional Licensure – Tennessee

Licensing Agency

Tennessee Higher Education Commission

Georgia Southern University is authorized to operate in Tennessee through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). 

Athletic Training 

State Board

Tennessee Board of Athletic Trainers

Licensure Disclosure

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program meets educational requirements to qualify for Athletic Trainer licensure in Tennessee. Upon graduation eligible students must take and pass the Board of Certification Examination to obtain licensure in Tennessee.

Accounting

State Board

Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

Distance Education Disclosure
Georgia Southern University is authorized to deliver the online Master of Accounting (WebMAcc) program in Tennessee through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Exam Requirements 

Applicants for the uniform CPA exam in Tennessee must complete a baccalaureate or higher degree at a regionally accredited institution that includes at least 18 semester hours in upper division accounting coursework. 

Licensure Requirements

Applicants for a CPA license in Tennessee must complete at least 150 semester hours of postsecondary education, including completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Of those, 30 hours must be in accounting courses (24 hours in upper division accounting courses) and 24 hours must be in business courses.  

Licensure Disclosure

Coupled with an undergraduate accounting degree or an appropriate number of accounting courses, completion of either Georgia Southern University’s Master of Accounting or Georgia Southern University’s online Master of Accounting (WebMAcc) meets educational requirements to apply for the uniform CPA exam and/or apply for a CPA license in Tennessee.

Tennessee requires the AICPA ethics exam to obtain a CPA license. Georgia Southern University’s Master of Accounting program meets the educational requirements for ethics education that prepare students to sit for the appropriate ethics exams.

Communication Sciences and Disorders 

State Board

Tennessee Board of Communication Disorders and Sciences

Licensure Disclosure

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Master of Science in Communication Sciences Disorders meets educational requirements for Speech-Language Pathologist in Tennessee.

Education

State Board

Tennessee Department of Education

Distance Education Disclosure

Georgia Southern is authorized to offer the following online programs in Tennessee through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA): Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education in Curriculum Instruction – Accomplished Teaching, Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Master of Education in Instructional Technology, Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology, Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership, Graduate Certificate in School Library Media

Licensure Disclosure (Distance Education Programs)

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education does NOT meet educational requirements for Elementary Education teaching certification in Tennessee. Beginning August 1, 2023, candidates seeking to obtain, renew, or advance a teaching license with at least one qualifying endorsement must demonstrate compliance with TLSA requirements when submitting licensure transactions. Educators may elect to demonstrate compliance using one of the following pathways. Both the trainings and the assessment are free to all educators:  Foundational Literacy Skills Training: Complete Course 1 of either the Early Reading Training or Secondary Literacy Training. OR Assessment: Pass the Tennessee Early Literacy Assessment (TELA). The Tennessee Early Literacy Assessment (TELA) is now available online. Educators applying for licensure based on participation in an out-of- state EPP may take either the edTPA or the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching assessment. “The practitioner license is an initial license, valid for three years. To be issued a practitioner license using a recommendation from an out-of-state educator preparation provider (EPP), the applicant must: 1. hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. 2. submit a recommendation, using the Out-of-State Educator Preparation Verification form, from the out-of-state EPP where the educator completed a preparation program (all out-of-state providers must meet conditions stipulated in State Board Rule 0520-02-04); 3. submit qualifying scores on all required assessments (as indicated in Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy 5.105); and 4. ensure that the department has official transcripts of all credits earned through an institution of higher education. The transcript must be submitted by the institution of higher education 5. meet TN Literacy Success Act requirements as evidenced by completion of a qualifying training or assessment, if applicable”Educators who obtain TN licensure based on an active out-of-state license are not required to take the edTPA or Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching Assessment.

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Master of Arts in Teaching does NOT meet educational requirements for initial teaching certification in Tennessee. Beginning August 1, 2023, candidates seeking to obtain, renew, or advance a teaching license with at least one qualifying endorsement must demonstrate compliance with TLSA requirements when submitting licensure transactions. Educators may elect to demonstrate compliance using one of the following pathways. Both the trainings and the assessment are free to all educators:  Foundational Literacy Skills Training: Complete Course 1 of either the Early Reading Training or Secondary Literacy Training. OR Assessment: Pass the Tennessee Early Literacy Assessment (TELA). The Tennessee Early Literacy Assessment (TELA) is now available online. Educators applying for licensure based on participation in an out-of- state EPP may take either the edTPA or the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching assessment. “The practitioner license is an initial license, valid for three years. To be issued a practitioner license using a recommendation from an out-of-state educator preparation provider (EPP), the applicant must: 1. hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. 2. submit a recommendation, using the Out-of-State Educator Preparation Verification form, from the out-of-state EPP where the educator completed a preparation program (all out-of-state providers must meet conditions stipulated in State Board Rule 0520-02-04); 3. submit qualifying scores on all required assessments (as indicated in Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy 5.105); and 4. ensure that the department has official transcripts of all credits earned through an institution of higher education. The transcript must be submitted by the institution of higher education 5. meet TN Literacy Success Act requirements as evidenced by completion of a qualifying training or assessment, if applicable”Educators who obtain TN licensure based on an active out-of-state license are not required to take the edTPA or Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching Assessment.

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Accomplished Teaching does NOT meet educational requirements for Curriculum and Instruction teaching certification in Tennessee because it is not a recognized pathway in Tennessee.

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership does NOT meet educational requirements for Tier 1 teacher/leader certification in Tennessee. The ILL is a three-year renewable administrator license. To qualify for this license type, out-of-state candidates must meet the following requirements:  1. Hold an advanced degree from a regionally accredited college or university (see transcript information below) 2. Have at least three (3) years of qualifying pre-K-12 education working experience documented on the experience verification form; 3. Submit evidence of an active administrator license from a state other than Tennessee or provide verification of completion of an instructional leader program as evidenced by a completed recommendation form (see the Instructional Leader recommendation form in the Licensure Forms section here); 4. Submit qualifying scores on the required assessment as defined in Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy (5.102); 

 5. Meet TN Literacy Success Act requirements as evidenced by completion of a qualifying training or assessment; 6. Ensure that the Department has official transcripts of all degrees earned through a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. The transcript must be submitted by the institution of higher education

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Master of Education in Instructional Technology, Concentration in Instructional Technology does NOT meet educational requirements for Instructional Technology teaching certification in Tennessee because it is not a recognized pathway in Tennessee. 

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Master of Education in Instructional Technology, Concentration in School Library Media does NOT meet educational requirements for Instructional Technology teaching certification in Tennessee because it is not a recognized pathway in Tennessee. 

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology does NOT meet educational requirements for Instructional Technology teaching certification in Tennessee because it is not a recognized pathway in Tennessee.

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership does NOT meet educational requirements for Tier 1 teacher/leader certification in Tennessee. The ILL is a three-year renewable administrator license. To qualify for this license type, out-of-state candidates must meet the following requirements:  1. Hold an advanced degree from a regionally accredited college or university (see transcript information below) 2. Have at least three (3) years of qualifying pre-K-12 education working experience documented on the experience verification form; 3. Submit evidence of an active administrator license from a state other than Tennessee or provide verification of completion of an instructional leader program as evidenced by a completed recommendation form (see the Instructional Leader recommendation form in the Licensure Forms section here); 4. Submit qualifying scores on the required assessment as defined in Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy (5.102); 5. Meet TN Literacy Success Act requirements as evidenced by completion of a qualifying training or assessment; 6. Ensure that the Department has official transcripts of all degrees earned through a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. The transcript must be submitted by the institution of higher education

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Graduate Certificate in School Library Media does NOT meet educational requirements for School Library Media teacher/leader certification in Tennessee because it is not a recognized pathway in Tennessee.

Licensure Disclosure (On-Campus Programs)

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education does NOT meet educational requirements for Health and Physical Education teaching certification in Tennessee. Beginning August 1, 2023, candidates seeking to obtain, renew, or advance a teaching license with at least one qualifying endorsement must demonstrate compliance with TLSA requirements when submitting licensure transactions. Educators may elect to demonstrate compliance using one of the following pathways. Both the trainings and the assessment are free to all educators:  Foundational Literacy Skills Training: Complete Course 1 of either the Early Reading Training or Secondary Literacy Training. OR Assessment: Pass the Tennessee Early Literacy Assessment (TELA). The Tennessee Early Literacy Assessment (TELA) is now available online. Educators applying for licensure based on participation in an out-of- state EPP may take either the edTPA or the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching assessment. “The practitioner license is an initial license, valid for three years. To be issued a practitioner license using a recommendation from an out-of-state educator preparation provider (EPP), the applicant must: 1. hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. 2. submit a recommendation, using the Out-of-State Educator Preparation Verification form, from the out-of-state EPP where the educator completed a preparation program (all out-of-state providers must meet conditions stipulated in State Board Rule 0520-02-04); 3. submit qualifying scores on all required assessments (as indicated in Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy 5.105); and 4. ensure that the department has official transcripts of all credits earned through an institution of higher education. The transcript must be submitted by the institution of higher education 5. meet TN Literacy Success Act requirements as evidenced by completion of a qualifying training or assessment, if applicable”Educators who obtain TN licensure based on an active out-of-state license are not required to take the edTPA or Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching Assessment.

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education  does NOT meet educational requirements for Middle Grades Education teaching certification in Tennessee. Beginning August 1, 2023, candidates seeking to obtain, renew, or advance a teaching license with at least one qualifying endorsement must demonstrate compliance with TLSA requirements when submitting licensure transactions. Educators may elect to demonstrate compliance using one of the following pathways. Both the trainings and the assessment are free to all educators:  Foundational Literacy Skills Training: Complete Course 1 of either the Early Reading Training or Secondary Literacy Training. OR Assessment: Pass the Tennessee Early Literacy Assessment (TELA). The Tennessee Early Literacy Assessment (TELA) is now available online. Educators applying for licensure based on participation in an out-of- state EPP may take either the edTPA or the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching assessment. “The practitioner license is an initial license, valid for three years. To be issued a practitioner license using a recommendation from an out-of-state educator preparation provider (EPP), the applicant must: 1. hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. 2. submit a recommendation, using the Out-of-State Educator Preparation Verification form, from the out-of-state EPP where the educator completed a preparation program (all out-of-state providers must meet conditions stipulated in State Board Rule 0520-02-04); 3. submit qualifying scores on all required assessments (as indicated in Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy 5.105); and 4. ensure that the department has official transcripts of all credits earned through an institution of higher education. The transcript must be submitted by the institution of higher education 5. meet TN Literacy Success Act requirements as evidenced by completion of a qualifying training or assessment, if applicable”Educators who obtain TN licensure based on an active out-of-state license are not required to take the edTPA or Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching Assessment.

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education does NOT meet educational requirements for Secondary Education teaching certification in Tennessee. Beginning August 1, 2023, candidates seeking to obtain, renew, or advance a teaching license with at least one qualifying endorsement must demonstrate compliance with TLSA requirements when submitting licensure transactions. Educators may elect to demonstrate compliance using one of the following pathways. Both the trainings and the assessment are free to all educators:  Foundational Literacy Skills Training: Complete Course 1 of either the Early Reading Training or Secondary Literacy Training. OR Assessment: Pass the Tennessee Early Literacy Assessment (TELA). The Tennessee Early Literacy Assessment (TELA) is now available online. Educators applying for licensure based on participation in an out-of- state EPP may take either the edTPA or the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching assessment. “The practitioner license is an initial license, valid for three years. To be issued a practitioner license using a recommendation from an out-of-state educator preparation provider (EPP), the applicant must: 1. hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. 2. submit a recommendation, using the Out-of-State Educator Preparation Verification form, from the out-of-state EPP where the educator completed a preparation program (all out-of-state providers must meet conditions stipulated in State Board Rule 0520-02-04); 3. submit qualifying scores on all required assessments (as indicated in Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy 5.105); and 4. ensure that the department has official transcripts of all credits earned through an institution of higher education. The transcript must be submitted by the institution of higher education 5. meet TN Literacy Success Act requirements as evidenced by completion of a qualifying training or assessment, if applicable”Educators who obtain TN licensure based on an active out-of-state license are not required to take the edTPA or Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching Assessment.

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Bachelor of Science in Special Education does NOT meet educational requirements for Special Education teaching certification in Tennessee. Beginning August 1, 2023, candidates seeking to obtain, renew, or advance a teaching license with at least one qualifying endorsement must demonstrate compliance with TLSA requirements when submitting licensure transactions. Educators may elect to demonstrate compliance using one of the following pathways. Both the trainings and the assessment are free to all educators:  Foundational Literacy Skills Training: Complete Course 1 of either the Early Reading Training or Secondary Literacy Training. OR Assessment: Pass the Tennessee Early Literacy Assessment (TELA). The Tennessee Early Literacy Assessment (TELA) is now available online. Educators applying for licensure based on participation in an out-of- state EPP may take either the edTPA or the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching assessment. “The practitioner license is an initial license, valid for three years. To be issued a practitioner license using a recommendation from an out-of-state educator preparation provider (EPP), the applicant must: 1. hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. 2. submit a recommendation, using the Out-of-State Educator Preparation Verification form, from the out-of-state EPP where the educator completed a preparation program (all out-of-state providers must meet conditions stipulated in State Board Rule 0520-02-04); 3. submit qualifying scores on all required assessments (as indicated in Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy 5.105); and 4. ensure that the department has official transcripts of all credits earned through an institution of higher education. The transcript must be submitted by the institution of higher education 5. meet TN Literacy Success Act requirements as evidenced by completion of a qualifying training or assessment, if applicable”Educators who obtain TN licensure based on an active out-of-state license are not required to take the edTPA or Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching Assessment.

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Master of Education in Counseling Education, Concentration in School Counseling does meet educational requirements for School Counselor certification in Tennessee. For licensure in Tennessee, eligible students must complete the following:  Hold an advanced degree in school counseling from a regionally accredited college or university; If applying based on completion of a program approved for licensure by a state other than Tennessee, submit a form completed by the out-of-state EPP where the educator completed a preparation program. Submit qualifying scores on all required assessments as defined in the Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy 5.105, if applicable. Educators applying with an active out-of-state license are not required to submit assessments for initial licensure but may need them for renewal or advancement; and Ensure that the Department has official transcripts of all degrees earned through a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Master of Education in Counseling Education, Concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling does NOT meet educational requirements for either National Certified Counselor (NCC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certification in Tennessee.

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Education Specialist in School Psychology does meet educational requirements for School Psychologist certification in Tennessee. For licensure in Tennessee, eligible students must complete the following:  “Submit evidence of an advanced degree in school psychology (see transcript information below) and a recommendation from the out-of-state educator preparation provider where the educator completed the program (see Licensure Forms – Other Forms for the recommendation form);  Submit qualifying scores on all required assessments as defined in the Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy 5.105, if applicable. Educators applying with an active out-of-state license are not required to submit assessments for initial licensure but may need them for renewal or advancement; and Ensure that the Department has official transcripts of all degrees earned through a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.”

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education does NOT meet educational requirements for Art Education teaching certification in Tennessee.

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Bachelor of Music in Music Education does NOT meet educational requirements for Music Education teaching certification in Tennessee.

Engineering

State Board

Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners

Tennessee Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors

State licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) is not required to work in the field of engineering. However, many employment opportunities require a PE license.

Georgia Southern’s Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering are EAC-ABET-accredited.

The minimum requirements for a PE license include completion of a BS degree in Engineering from an EAC-ABET accredited engineering program; successful completion of the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) Exam; successful completion of the Professional Engineer (PE) Exam; and 4-years of work experience as specified by the state’s licensing board.

Completion of Georgia Southern’s Bachelor of Science Programs in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering meet the educational requirements to begin the licensure process in Tennessee, by providing the coursework necessary to sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination. Software Engineering does not have a specific PE examination. It is typically recommended that candidates sit for their FE exam toward the end of their senior year, or soon after graduation.

Georgia Southern’s embedded Surveying-Geomatics certificate meets the educational requirement to sit for the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination to become a land surveyor intern or land surveyor in training (LSIT) which is the first step in becoming a PLS in Tennessee.

To apply for a professional land surveyor license (PLS) in Tennessee, applicants must meet the state requirements: 

“On April 4, 2024, Public Chapter 0650 was signed into law which made the following changes to the five (5) licensing pathways currently available:Those with applications submitted prior to 4/4/2024 will follow the former requirements.ALL progressive experience is now under direct supervision of a Professional Land Surveyor. 4) Experience can be accrued prior to taking the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam.A Land Surveyor in Training (PLSIT) certificate is a prerequisite to Land Surveyor licensure. The experience obtained as a Land Surveyor in Training (PLSIT) can be applied toward the total experience required for the Land Surveyor license. Applicants with an active license in at least one other state or jurisdiction may apply by Comity without first acquiring the Land Surveyor in Training (PLSIT) certificate.The Board approved coursework required for Pathway 5 (HS Diploma or GED + Experience) has increased to 18 hours.Board approval is no longer required to take the Tennessee State Specific (TS) exam. All exams (Tennessee State Specific (TS), Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS), Fundamentals of Surveying(FS)) are now decoupled from required experience; proof of passage is required to be submitted alongside your application. You may register for the Tennessee State Specific Examination with PSI.”

Geology 

State Board

Tennessee Professional Geologists Licensing Program

Licensure Disclosure

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Bachelor of Science in Geosciences with a Concentration in Geology meets the educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Tennessee. Final licensure requires a minimum of 5 years professional experience, and eligible candidates must pass an examination approved by the commissioner.

Interior Architecture and Design

State Board

Tennessee Board of Architectural & Engineer Examiners

Licensure Disclsoure

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Interior Design does meet education requirements for Registered Interior Designer licensure in Tennessee. To qualify for licensure in Tennessee, students must meet the following Education and Experience Requirements:

A 5-year degree in interior design accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA, formerly FIDER), or that has been determined to be substantially equivalent to a CIDA-accredited degree, and 1 year of diversified interior design experience; or A 4-year degree in interior design accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA, formerly FIDER), or that has been determined to be substantially equivalent to a CIDA-accredited degree, and 2 years of diversified interior design experience; or A 3-year degree in interior design accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA, formerly FIDER), or that has been determined to be substantially equivalent to a CIDA-accredited degree, and 3 years of diversified interior design experience; or A 2-year degree in interior design accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA, formerly FIDER), or that has been determined to be substantially equivalent to a CIDA-accredited degree, and 4 years of diversified interior design experience. Substantial equivalency means comparable in program content and level of educational experience but not necessarily identical in format or method of delivery. It implies that the graduates of these programs possess the necessary competencies to begin professional engineering practice at the entry level. 

Passage of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Examination is also required for licensure in the state of Tennessee.

Medical Laboratory Science 

State Board

Tennessee Department of Health (Medical Laboratory Board)

Distance Education Disclosure

Georgia Southern is authorized to offer the online Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, MLT to BSMLS and Fast Track Degree Completion program in Tennessee through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Licensure Disclosure

Completion of the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science does meet education requirements for Medical Laboratory Scientist licensure in Tennessee. 

Completion of the online Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, MLT to BSMLS and Fast Track Degree Completion program does meet education requirements for Medical Laboratory Scientist licensure in Tennessee. 

Nursing 

State Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Distance Education Disclosure

Georgia Southern is authorized to offer the following online programs in Tennessee through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA):  RN-BSN and Master of Science in Nursing.

Georgia Southern is NOT authorized to deliver the online Doctor of Nursing Practice, Post-BSN to DNP, or Post-MSN APRN Certificate (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) programs in Tennessee. Students must be physically located in South Carolina or Georgia to enroll in any DNP or Post-MSN APRN Certificate program at Georgia Southern. 

Licensure Disclosure

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s on-campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing program does meet the educational requirements for Registered Nurse licensure in Tennessee.

Completion of the online DNP, Post-BSN to DNP, or Post-MSN APRN Certificate (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) programs meets educational requirements to sit for national specialty certifications in the chosen advanced practice specialty track and to apply for an APRN license (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) in Tennessee. Georgia and South Carolina residents with a valid Tennessee RN license or an eNLC license can apply for APRN licensure in Tennessee upon graduation, but students cannot live in Tennessee while taking online DNP or Post-MSN APRN Certificate classes. 

Physical Therapy

State Board

Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy

Licensure Disclsoure

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy does meet educational requirements for Physical Therapist licensure in Tennessee. Upon completion, eligible students must also pass the National Physical Therapist Examination, which is administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy

Psychology

State Board

Tennessee Board of Examiners of Psychology

Licensure Disclsoure

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Master of Science in Psychology does meet educational requirements for Board Certified Behavior Analyst licensure in Tennessee. To earn your Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification via “Pathway 1,” which is offered in the Georgia Southern Department of Psychology, you must: a) Earn a Master’s degree from an Association of Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) verified program, b) Obtain 2,000 hours of supervised fieldwork, and c) Pass the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) BCBA Certification Exam. The MS – Psychology (Behavior Analysis Concentration) degree provides the Association of Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) verified coursework. In addition, through some elective course options, students could begin accruing supervised field work hours, however, it is not guaranteed that 2,000 may be earned while enrolled in the program. The BACB BCBA Certification Exam would be taken after students complete the MS – Psychology (Behavior Analysis Concentration) degree, and is scheduled directly through the BACB. For more information about pathways toward earning the BCBA certification, please visit this website: https://www.bacb.com/bcba/  

In Tennessee, you must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and may need to meet other requirements specified by the Tennessee Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Committee to earn licensure. Information pertaining to this may be found at the following link: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/applied-behavior-analyst.html  

Information about US Behavior Analyst Licensure via the BACB may be found at:  https://www.bacb.com/u-s-licensure-of-behavior-analysts/ 

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology does meet education requirements for psychologist licensure in Tennessee. 

Radiologic Sciences 

State Board

Tennessee Department of Health (Health Professional Boards)

Distance Education Disclosure

Georgia Southern University is authorized to offer the online Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences, RT to BSRS Bridge Degree Completion program in Tennessee through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Licensure Disclosure

Tennessee is a non-licensure state and credentialing by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is sufficient for practice in most-settings. 

Respiratory Therapy

State Board

Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care

Distance Education Disclosure

Georgia Southern University is authorized to offer the online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, RRT to BS Career Ladder Degree Completion in Tennessee through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

Licensure Disclosure

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program does meet educational requirements to qualify for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure in Tennessee.

Completion of Georgia Southern University’s online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, RRT to BS Career Ladder Degree Completion does meet educational requirements to qualify for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure in Tennessee.