Schools and Program Determinations
School of Education & Human Development
The teacher education, administration licensure, principal licensure, and endorsement programs at the School of Education & Human Development do not meet educational requirements for licensure in states other than Colorado. This is true for educator preparation programs in all states, as each state has unique requirements such as an extra course or exam.
If you are seeking licensure in a state other than Colorado, it is strongly recommended you review the requirements below for the state in which you intend to seek employment and contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state.
The Clinical Mental Health program prepares those interested in providing mental health counseling to a wide range of diverse clients in settings such as mental health centers, private practices, substance abuse centers, hospitals, correctional facilities, and hospice services. Licensure requirements can change at any time. Therefore, students are encouraged to contact the applicable licensing board in the state where they are hoping to be employed.
The Clinical Mental Health program prepares those interested in providing mental health counseling to a wide range of diverse clients in settings such as mental health centers, private practices, substance abuse centers, hospitals, correctional facilities, and hospice services. Licensure requirements can change at any time; therefore, students are encouraged to contact the applicable licensing board in the state where they are hoping to be employed.
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| American Samoa | |
| California | Board of Behavioral Sciences |
The Couple and Family Therapy program prepares relational therapists who value inclusion and prize diversity such that they are prepared to offer a continuum of mental health services across a variety of settings for the benefit of the community and society. Graduates treat mental and emotional disorders, while promoting optimum relational health through a systemic, holistic approach. Licensure requirements can change at any time. Therefore, students are encouraged to contact the applicable licensing board in the state where they are hoping to be employed.
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The School Counseling program prepares advocates for adolescents and children to become competent school counselors who value inclusion and diversity in their communities. Graduates help meet the high demand for qualified counseling professionals as the commitment to addressing mental health in schools intensifies and counselors take on expanded roles. Licensure requirements can change at any time. Therefore, students are encouraged to contact the applicable licensing board in the state where they are hoping to be employed.
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The School Psychology Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program offers comprehensive, supervised training and a solid foundation in school psychological theory and clinical practices. Licensure requirements can change at any time. Therefore, students are encouraged to contact the applicable licensing board in the state where they are hoping to be employed.
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| Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico Department of Education |
No Licensure Required
| States/Territories | Licensing Board |
|---|---|
| American Samoa | America Samoa Department of Education |
| Guam | Guam Education Board |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System Bwughos St., Susupe PO BOX 501370 Saipan, MP 96950 Phone: (670) 237-3027 Fax: (670) 664-3711 |
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- The University of Colorado Denver Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is not currently accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and is not currently designed to satisfy educational requirements for social work licensure in any U.S. state or territory.
- In addition, graduates may not be eligible for Advanced Standing admission in CSWE accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. However, graduates may still be eligible to apply for admission to MSW programs through the regular admission process, consistent with applicants who hold bachelor’s degrees in disciplines other than social work.
- Additional licensure information may be found through the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) licensing database website.
- Website: Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
- Address: PO Box 301620 Montgomery, AL 36130-1620
- Phone: 334-242-5860
- Website: Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners
- Address: PO Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811-0806
- Phone: 907-465-2550
- Website: American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board
- Telephone: (684) 633-4116
- NOTE: While the Health Services Regulatory Board regulates certain health professions, available information does not identify a distinct licensing for social work specifically.
- Website: Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
- Address: 1740 West Adams Street, #3600, Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Phone: 602-542-1882
- Website: Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board
- Address: PO Box 251965, Little Rock, AR 72225
- Phone: 501-372-5071
- Website: California Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Address: 1625 N Market Blvd., Suite S-200, Sacramento, CA 95834
- Phone: 916-574-7830
- NOTE: California does not offer licensure at the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) level. Social work licensure in California is available only at the master’s level; therefore, completion of the CU Denver BSW program does not lead to social work licensure in California.
- Website: Connecticut State Department of Public Health
- Address: Connecticut Department of Public Health Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section, 410 Capital Ave., MS #12 APP, PO Box 340308, Hartford, CT 06134-0308
- Phone: 860-509-7603
- NOTE: Connecticut does not offer licensure at the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) level. Social work licensure in Connecticut is available only at the master’s level; therefore, completion of the CU Denver BSW program does not lead to social work licensure in Connecticut.
- Website: Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners
- Address: Cannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd. Dover, DE 19904
- Phone: 302-744-4500
- Website: District of Columbia Social Work Licensing
- Address: 2201 Shannon Place SE Washington, DC 20020
- Phone: 877-672-2174
- Website: FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs
- Address: FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs, PO Box PS 70, Palikir, Pohnpei, FM 96941
- Phone: 691-320-2619
- NOTE: The Federated States of Micronesia regulates certain health professions. Publicly available information provides little insight into requirements specific to social work.
- Website: Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
- Address: Department of Health, Mental Health Professions, 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-08, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258
- Phone: 850-488-0595
- NOTE: Florida does not offer licensure at the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) level. Social work licensure in Florida is available only at the master’s level; therefore, completion of the CU Denver BSW program does not lead to social work licensure in Florida.
- Website: Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists
- Address: 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217-3858
- Phone: 404-424-9966
- NOTE: Georgia does not offer licensure at the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) level. Social work licensure in Georgia is available only at the master’s level; therefore, completion of the CU Denver BSW program does not lead to social work licensure in Georgia.
- Website: Guam Board of Social Work
- Address: 194 Hernan Cortez Avenue, Terlaje Professional Building, Suite 213, Hagatna, Guam 96910
- Phone: 671-735-7404
- Website: Hawaii Professional & Vocational Licensing Division
- Address: DCCA-PVL, P.O. Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801
- Phone: 808-586-2694
- Website: Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners
- Address: DOPL, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0063
- Phone: 208-334-3233
- Website: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Address: 555 West Monroe Street, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60661
- Phone: 888-473-4858
- Website: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
- Address: 402 W Washington St w072 Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Phone: 317-232-2960
- Website: Iowa Board of Social Work
- Address: Dept. of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing, 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321
- Phone: 515-281-0254
- Website: Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
- Address: Eisenhower State Office Building, 700 S.W. Harrison St, Ste 420, Topeka, KS 66603-3817
- Phone: 785-296-3240
- Website: Kentucky Board of Social Work
- Address: 125 Holmes Street, Suite 310, Frankfort, KY 40601
- Phone: 502-564-2350
- Website: Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners
- Address: 18550 Highland Road, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Phone: 225-756-3470
- Website: Maine State Board of Social Work Licensure
- Address: Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035
- Phone: 207-624-8634
- Website: Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners
- Address: 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
- Phone: 410-764-4788
- Website: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
- Address: 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108
- Phone: 617-624-6161
- Website: Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
- Address: Ottawa Building, 611 W. Ottawa, PO Box 30004, Lansing, MI 48909
- Phone: 517-241-0199
- Website: Minnesota Board of Social Work
- Address: 335 Randolph Ave, Suite 245, Saint Paul, MN 55102-5502
- Phone: 612-617-2100
- Website: Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists
- Address: PO Box 4508, Jackson, MS 39296
- Phone: 601-987-6806
- Website: Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Address: Committee for Social Workers, 3650 Missouri Boulevard, PO Box 1335, Jefferson City, MO 65102-1335
- Phone: 573-751-0885
- Website: Montana Board of Behavioral Health
- Address: PO Box 200513, Helena, MT 59620-0513
- Phone: 406-444-6880
- Website: Nebraska Mental Health and Social Work Practice
- Address: DHHS Licensure Unit, Attn Website: Mental Health, PO Box 94986, Lincoln, NE 68509-4986
- Phone: 402-471-2117
- Website: Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers
- Address: 4600 Kietzke Lane, #O-264, Reno, NV 89502
- Phone: 775-688-2555
- Website: New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
- Address: Office of Professional Licensure & Certification, 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301
- Phone: 603-271-2152
- Website: New Jersey Board of Social Work Examiners
- Address: PO Box 45033, Newark, NJ 07101
- Phone: 973-504-6495
- Website: New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners
- Address: PO Box 25101, Santa Fe, NM 87504
- Phone: 505-476-4622
- Website: New York State Office of the Professions - Social Worker
- Address: NY State Education Department, Office of the Professions, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234-1000
- Phone: 518-474-3817, Press 1 then ext. 570
- NOTE: New York does not offer licensure at the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) level. Social work licensure in New York is available only at the master’s level; therefore, completion of the CU Denver BSW program does not lead to social work licensure in New York.
- Website: North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
- Address: PO Box 1043, Asheboro, NC 27204
- Phone: 336-625-1679
- Website: North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
- Address: P.O. Box 914, Bismarck, ND 58502-0914
- Phone: 701-391-7005
- Website: Northern Mariana Islands Health Care Professions Licensing Board
- Address: PO Box 502078, Bldg 11925 Pohnpei Court, Capitol Hill, Saipan, MP 96950
- Phone: 670-664-4809
- Website: Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board
- Address: Counselor Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board, 77 S High St 24th Floor, Room 2468, Columbus, OH 43215
- Phone: 614-466-0912
- Website: Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
- Address: 3700 Classen Boulevard, Suite 162, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
- Phone: 405-521-371
- Website: Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers
- Address: 3218 Pringle Rd SE Ste. 240, Salem, OR 97302-6310
- Phone: 503-378-5735
- Website: Pennsylvania State Board State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors
- Address: PO Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
- Phone: 717-783-1389
- Website: Puerto Rico Social Work Professionals
- Address: Department of State, Assistant Secretary of Examining Boards, Social Work Professionals Examining Board, P.O. Box 9023271, San Juan, PR 00902-3271
- Phone: 787-722-2121
- Website: Republic of the Marshall Islands Ministry of Health and Human Services
- Address: Ministry of Health & Human Services, Majuro, Marshall Islands 96960
- Phone: 692-625-7710
- NOTE: Individuals practicing health professions in the Republic of the Marshall Islands are regulated under the Health Profession Licensing Act. Publicly available information provides little insight into requirements specific to social work.
- Website: Republic of Palau Board of Health Professions
- Address: One Hospital Road, PO Box 6027, Koror, RP 96940
- Phone: 680-488-2552
- NOTE: Requirements for social workers in the Republic of Palau appear to fall within a broader regulatory framework for health professionals. Publicly available information provides little insight into requirements specific to social work.
- Website: Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Social Workers
- Address: Department of Health, 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908
- Phone: 401-222-5960
- NOTE: Rhode Island does not offer licensure at the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) level. Social work licensure in Rhode Island is available only at the master’s level; therefore, completion of the CU Denver BSW program does not lead to social work licensure in Rhode Island.
- Website: South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
- Address: 110 Centerview Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
- Phone: 803-896-4664
- Website: South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
- Address: 810 N. Main St. Suite 298, Spearfish, SD 57783
- Phone: 605-642-1600
- Website: Tennessee Board of Social Workers
- Address: 665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN 37243
- Phone: 615-741-5735
- Website: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
- Address: 1801 Congress Ave., Ste. 7.300, Austin, Texas 78701
- Phone: 512-305-7700
- Website: Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs
- Address: Assistant Commissioner, Office of Boards and Commissions, V.I. Board of Social Workers’ Licensure, Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, Golden Rock Shopping Center, Suite #9, Christiansted, VI 00820-4311
- Phone: 340-713-3522
- Website: Utah State Social Worker Licensing Board
- Address: Division of Professional Licensing, State of Utah Department of Commerce, PO Box 146741, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741
- Phone: 801-530-6628
- Website: Vermont State Board of Social Workers
- Address: 89 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
- Phone: 802-828-1505
- NOTE: Vermont does not offer licensure at the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) level. Social work licensure in Vermont is available only at the master’s level; therefore, completion of the CU Denver BSW program does not lead to social work licensure in Vermont.
- Website: Virginia Board of Social Work
- Address: Virginia Board of Social Work, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463
- Phone: 804-367-4441
- Website: Washington State Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee
- Address: 111 Israel Rd. S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501
- Phone: 360-236-4700
- NOTE: Washington does not offer licensure at the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) level. Social work licensure in Washington is available only at the master’s level; therefore, completion of the CU Denver BSW program does not lead to social work licensure in Washington.
- Website: West Virginia Board of Social Work
- Address: PO Box 5459, Charleston, WV 25301
- Phone: 304-400-4980
- Website: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Address: 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705
- Phone: 608-266-2112
- Website: Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board
- Address: 2001 Capitol Ave, Room 127, Cheyenne, WY 82002
- Phone: 307-777-3628
The Clinical Health Psychology PhD mission is to train Scientist-Practitioners who receive a generalist-training in clinical psychology, and who acquire additional knowledge and skill in health psychology and behavioral medicine.
The Clinical Health Psychology PhD program at the University is an APA-accredited program that is compliant with national standards to prepare students to practice clinical psychology. However, the practice of psychology is regulated at the state level. State licensing authorities determine specific educational and training requirements for licensure in their state. Of note, most States require post-doctoral training as well as examinations beyond pre-doctoral educational and training requirements. As such, a PhD degree in Clinical Psychology is not sufficient, in and of itself, to meet licensure requirements in most states. However, our program does meet the pre-doctoral training requirements for most states as indicated below. Licensure requirements can change at any time; therefore, students are encouraged to contact the applicable licensing board in the state where they are hoping to be employed.
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| California | California Board of Psychology |
Federal Regulation 34 CFR § 668.43(c) requires institutions to disclose whether an academic program meets educational requirements for professional licensure in the states and territories where students are located.
While the university intends to pursue CSWE accreditation, we are not able to provide a definitive timeline for achieving pre-candidacy, candidacy, or initial accreditation at this time.
Students considering enrollment in the BSW program should understand that completion of the program at this time may not qualify graduates for social work licensure or certification in any jurisdiction. Students are encouraged to review the requirements of the licensing authority in the state or territory where they intend to seek employment or licensure.
For questions regarding the CU Denver BSW program and professional licensure disclosures, please contact the BSW Program Director, Catherine Simmons at catherine.simmons.ucdenver.edu.
Accreditation
The University of Colorado Denver Bachelor of Social Work program is not accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Completion of the BSW program does not currently satisfy the educational requirements for social work licensure in any U.S. state or territory. Students should carefully consider this information prior to declaring or enrolling in the major.
Licensure in Colorado
Colorado does not offer licensure at the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) level. Accordingly, graduates of the CU Denver Bachelor of Social Work program are not eligible for social work licensure in Colorado based solely on completion of a BSW degree. Individuals seeking social work licensure in Colorado should consult the Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners regarding current licensure requirements.
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA),
Address: State Board of Social Work Examiners, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202
Website: Colorado Social Work
Telephone: (303) 894-7800
Additional information regarding Colorado social work licensure requirements is available through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies website: https://dora.colorado.gov/
Licensure Outside Colorado
The University of Colorado Denver Bachelor of Social Work program does not currently meet educational requirements for social work licensure in any U.S. state, district, territory, or freely associated state. Students should contact the licensing authority in the jurisdiction where they intend to seek licensure for the most current requirements.
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ALABAMA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
ALASKA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
AMERICAN SAMOA – No Social Work Licensure
ARIZONA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
ARKANSAS - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
CALIFORNIA - Does Not have BSW level Social Work Licensure
CONNECTICUT - Does Not have BSW level Social Work Licensure
DELAWARE - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA - Does Not have Social Work Licensure
FLORIDA - Does Not have BSW level Social Work Licensure
GEORGIA - Does Not have BSW level Social Work Licensure
GUAM - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
HAWAII - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
IDAHO - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
ILLINOIS - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
INDIANA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
IOWA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
KANSAS - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
KENTUCKY - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
LOUISIANA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
MAINE - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
MARYLAND - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
MASSACHUSETTS - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
MICHIGAN - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
MINNESOTA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
MISSISSIPPI - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
MISSOURI - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
MONTANA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
NEBRASKA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
NEVADA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
NEW HAMPSHIRE - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
NEW JERSEY - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
NEW MEXICO - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
NEW YORK - Does Not have BSW level Social Work Licensure
NORTH CAROLINA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
NORTH DAKOTA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
OHIO - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
OKLAHOMA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
OREGON - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
PENNSYLVANIA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
PUERTO RICO - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS - No Social Work Licensure
REPUBLIC OF PALAU - No Social Work Licensure
RHODE ISLAND - Does Not have BSW level Social Work Licensure
SOUTH CAROLINA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
SOUTH DAKOTA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
TENNESSEE - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
TEXAS - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
UTAH - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
VERMONT - Does Not have BSW level Social Work Licensure
VIRGINIA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
WASHINGTON - Does Not have BSW level Social Work Licensure
WEST VIRGINIA - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
WISCONSIN - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
WYOMING - Does Not Meet Requirements (BSW)
College of Architecture and Planning
- CU Denver meets New Jersey requirements.
- CU Denver does not meet Puerto Rico requirement.
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program at the University has evolved to become one of the strongest planning programs in the United States. We offer a hands-on, real-world oriented program that uses Colorado as our classroom and engages students with top planning/design professionals and the community.
Currently, New Jersey and Puerto Rico are the only state/territory requiring a professional license to practice as an urban planner. Licensure requirements can change at any time. Therefore, students are encouraged to contact the applicable licensing board in the state where they are hoping to be employed.
The Master of Architecture at CU Denver prepares students for entry into the architecture profession and licensure. Our mission is to lead in the discovery, communication and application of knowledge in the discipline of architecture by integrating theory and practice. In this collaborative educational model, environmental, economic, social, cultural, aesthetic, and ethical concerns are fundamental.
The Master of Architecture meets the degree requirements for licensure in every state where a graduate degree is required or listed as one of many requirements to sit for a licensure exam.
You can find the specific licensure information here: https://architecturelicense.us/licensure-state-requirements
The Master of Landscape Architecture at CU Denver prepares students to address current and future problems and challenges in local, regional, and global contexts. An issues-based approach ensures that students will be exposed to and participate in the development of new responses to emergent and ongoing crises and opportunities, emphasizing environmental and social justice as a key element for the design of livable, sustainable, and resilient places and landscapes.
The Master of Landscape Architecture meets the degree requirements for licensure in every state where a graduate degree is required or listed as one of many requirements to sit for a licensure exam.
You can find the specific licensure information here: https://www.clarb.org/apply-for-licensure/view-licensure-requirements