Mary Baldwin University (MBU) has seven academic programs that are designed to prepare students for a career in a licensed profession upon completion of the program. A professional license is typically required for graduates of these programs to practice and/or gain employment in these fields. If you are considering applying to one of these programs and plan to be licensed outside of Virginia, please select the program link for more information regarding educational requirements for professional licensure in the U.S. states, commonwealths, and territories.
The program has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states, the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands secondary to its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, based on the following:
CAPTE accreditation of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program satisfies state educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, students graduating from CAPTE-accredited physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, refer to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website at www.fsbpt.org
NOTE: Completion of an authorized educational program does not guarantee licensure or certification. States may have additional requirements such as a background check, jurisprudence examination, recommendations, etc.
Mary Baldwin University recommends students consult the appropriate licensing agency or board in the respective state or territory in which they intend to practice before beginning any academic program or coursework. If students experience difficulty finding the license requirements for a specific state or territory, please contact the program director or admissions.
Master of Science in Physician Assistant
The program has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states and the District of Columbia.
NOTE: Completion of an authorized educational program does not guarantee licensure or certification. States may have additional requirements such as a background check, jurisprudence examination, recommendations, etc.
Mary Baldwin University recommends students consult the appropriate licensing agency or board in the respective state or territory in which they intend to practice before beginning any academic program or coursework. If students experience difficulty finding the license requirements for a specific state or territory, please contact the program director or admissions.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational program satisfy the states’ educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Students graduating from an ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant program are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification examination and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the AOTA State Licensure webpage.
NOTE: Completion of an authorized educational program does not guarantee licensure or certification. States may have additional requirements such as a background check, jurisprudence examination, recommendations, etc.
Mary Baldwin University recommends students consult the appropriate licensing agency or board in the respective state or territory in which they intend to practice before beginning any academic program or coursework. If students experience difficulty finding the license requirements for a specific state or territory, please contact the program director or admissions.
The program has not yet determined which states and US territories its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification.
NOTE: Completion of an authorized educational program does not guarantee licensure or certification. States may have additional requirements such as a background check, jurisprudence examination, recommendations, etc.
Mary Baldwin University recommends students consult the appropriate licensing agency or board in the respective state or territory in which they intend to practice before beginning any academic program or coursework. If students experience difficulty finding the license requirements for a specific state or territory, please contact the program director or admissions.
Below is a link to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing to review the licensure requirements in your state.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing: https://www.ncsbn.org/about-nursing-regulatory-bodies.htm
Post Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure
We go beyond preparing superior teachers. We offer degrees in high-demand fields including Teacher Education, Higher Education, and Applied Behavior Analysis. In today’s classroom, we identify the greatest needs and fill the gaps. So well, in fact, that 77 percent of our graduates teach in areas with the most critical shortages in Virginia. Our Teacher Education program prepares classroom leaders who lead, collaborate, include, and innovate. Learn about our Conceptual Framework, the values and priorities that drive our mission to prepare reflective and knowledgeable teachers for the field.
We go beyond preparing superior teachers. We offer degrees in high-demand fields including Teacher Education, Higher Education, and Applied Behavior Analysis. In today’s classroom, we identify the greatest needs and fill the gaps. So well, in fact, that 77 percent of our graduates teach in areas with the most critical shortages in Virginia. Our Teacher Education program prepares classroom leaders who lead, collaborate, include, and innovate. Learn about our Conceptual Framework, the values and priorities that drive our mission to prepare reflective and knowledgeable teachers for the field.
Nationally Recognized and Accredited
The Susan Warfield Caples School of Social Work at MBU meets rigorous academic standards to gain and maintain national accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).