State Authorization

ACCREDITATION

John Brown University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, http://hlcommission.org/, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago IL 60604 (800) 621-7440.

For complete accreditation information please see here.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND DISCLOSURES

If you are a student from outside the state of Arkansas, who is considering a program of study that may lead to professional licensure, be sure to contact the appropriate licensing agency in your state of residence before beginning your course of study.

NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory can be found here.

COUNSELING

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Due to federal regulations and because John Brown University is an institutional member of SARA, all JBU programs that result in professional licensure must comply with federal regulations regarding Professional Licensure Disclosure to students. Please be advised that The Department of Graduate Counseling at John Brown University has determined that the M.S. in Counseling curriculum meets the Arkansas state educational requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) designation. In addition, the department has determined that the addition of the Marriage & Family Therapy emphasis courses to the M.S. in Counseling curriculum meets the Arkansas state educational requirements for the Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT) designation. 

Programs at John Brown University are CACREP approved and are designed to meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the state of Arkansas.   

Our counseling programs have also met the state educational requirements for licensure in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. 

JBU's Department of Graduate Counseling has not determined and therefore, must state, according to federal regulations, that they do not meet state educational requirements for licensure in the following states/territories and no students may be accepted from these states without an Attestation*: California, Indiana, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Island, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

*Attestation: Prospective students will be required to complete a Professional Licensure Attestation as part of your program enrollment. This attestation is a federal requirement to ensure that you fully understand the licensing qualifications specific to the program and the state in which you currently reside.

IMPORTANT: Prospective and current students should keep in mind that licensing and authorization requirements will vary by state and that relocating during the course of a program to another state could affect whether that student can continue in the program and/or meet the eligibility requirements of that state. If you are considering relocating, please contact your program to determine authorization and licensure eligibility requirements.

Graduating from the MS in Counseling degree program does not guarantee professional licensure in any state or country as licensure is often determined by more than simply meeting educational requirements. Click here for more information about state licensure.

EDUCATION

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Due to federal regulations and because John Brown University is an institutional member of SARA, all JBU programs that could lead to professional licensure must comply with federal regulations regarding Professional Licensure Disclosure to students.

Please be advised that the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) has approved JBU’s program curriculum as meeting the state educational requirements for initial teaching licensure in the areas below:  

• Bachelor of Science in Music Education
• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
• Bachelor of Science in English Education
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Education
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Education
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education
• Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education
• Master of Arts in Teaching
• Master of Education in School Counseling

In addition, ADE has approved JBU’s endorsement areas as meeting the state educational requirements for endorsement with initial licensure in the areas below: 

• TESOL – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• 3–4-year-old (Early Childhood)
• Special Education 

Programs at John Brown University are designed to meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the state of Arkansas.  Accordingly, you will be encouraged to apply for licensure in the state of Arkansas.  Arkansas has reciprocity with all 50 states.  When you graduate, we will recommend you for licensure to the Arkansas Department of Education.  Applying for direct licensure to another state can be complicated if you are not licensed in Arkansas first.  An attestation confirming your intent to pursue licensure in Arkansas will be required if you live outside of the state.

States may differ in which professions require licensure and how the licensure process is structured. John Brown University cannot verify an individual's ability to obtain licensure or meet certification requirements that fall outside the scope of its educational programs. Some states may impose additional requirements that are not tied to.

John Brown University is not responsible if a student is unable to meet the qualifications for licensure outside of the state of Arkansas. Furthermore, these disclosures do not account for changes in state laws or regulations that may impact an application for licensure after the disclosures have been made. 

Accordingly, JBU's Department of Teacher Education, pursuant to federal regulations regarding notification and due to the enormous limitations in verifying the curriculum’s compliance with each state’s standards, it must be stated that its Educator Preparation Program does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Island, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  Accordingly, John Brown University cannot accept students from these states unless they have signed an Attestation that they intend to apply for licensure in the state of Arkansas. 

*Attestation: As a prospective student, you’ll be required to complete a Professional Licensure Attestation as part of your program enrollment. This attestation is a federal requirement to ensure that you fully understand the licensing qualifications specific to the program and state in which you currently reside. Upon review of the program’s licensure eligibility, you will be asked to sign the attestation, acknowledging that you understand that the Education program at John Brown University is designed to meet the academic training requirement for professional licensure or certification in the field of Education in the state of Arkansas and may not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure in your state of residence. You will further be asked to attest and acknowledge that it is your intention to seek professional licensure in the state of Arkansas. Arkansas has reciprocity with all 50 states.

NURSING

Professional Licensing Disclosure

Due to federal regulations and because John Brown University is an institutional member of SARA, all JBU programs that result in professional licensure must comply with federal regulations regarding Professional Licensure Disclosure to students. 

Please be advised that the baccalaureate degree program in Nursing at John Brown University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved as meeting the Arkansas state educational requirements for licensure as a nurse and prepares the graduate to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse Licensing Exam.

Programs at John Brown University are designed to meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the state of Arkansas.

The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the privilege to practice physically, electronically or telephonically in both their home state (Primary State of Residence) and other states that have joined the NLC. 

Licensing standards are aligned in NLC states so all applicants for a multistate nursing license are required to meet the same standards. One of those requirements includes that in order to obtain a multistate license, new licensees must meet 11 uniform licensure requirements. 

Both Oklahoma and Missouri are members of NLC, as is Arkansas. JBU’s Nursing program meets the 11 uniform requirements required for both states.  

Accordingly, Oklahoma and Missouri meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in those states.  

JBU's Department of Nursing has not determined and therefore, must state, according to federal regulations, that they do not meet  state educational requirements for licensure and cannot accept students from the following states without an attestation from the student *: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Island, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

*Attestation: As a prospective student, you’ll be required to complete a Professional Licensure Attestation as part of your program enrollment. This attestation is a federal requirement to ensure that you fully understand the licensing qualifications specific to the program and state in which you currently reside. Upon review of the program’s licensure eligibility, you will be asked to sign the attestation, acknowledging that you understand that the Nursing program at John Brown University is designed to meet the academic training requirement for professional licensure or certification in the field of Nursing in the state of Arkansas but may not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure in your state of residence.

IMPORTANT: You should keep in mind that licensing and authorization requirements will vary by state and that relocating during the course of a program to another state could affect whether you can continue in the program and/or meet the eligibility requirements of that state. If you are considering relocating, please contact your program to determine authorization and licensure eligibility requirements. View more information about state licensure.

PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT

Professional Licensure Disclosure

In compliance with federal regulations (34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v) and (c)) and as an institutional participant in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), John Brown University provides the following disclosure related to educational requirements for professional pilot licensure.

 John Brown University has determined that the curriculum for the B.S. in Professional Flight meets the state educational requirements for professional pilot licensure in the state of Arkansas, where the institution is physically located.

In addition, because pilot licensure is governed at the federal level through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), this program is designed to meet the FAA’s national educational and training standards for the following certifications, Student Pilot Certificate, Private Pilot License (PPL), Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

Upon successful completion of each step of the program, students will have satisfied the requirements to obtain FAA certification as outlined below:

• Step 1: Student Pilot Certificate
• Step 2: Private Pilot License
• Step 3: Instrument Rated
• Step 4: Commercial Pilot License

IMPORTANT: Progression to each subsequent step is contingent upon the successful completion and licensure of the preceding step.

This program is recognized as meeting the FAA educational requirements in all 50 states and U.S. territories, including: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming; as well as American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Important Notice Regarding Relocation

Please be advised that while FAA licensure is standardized nationally, state-specific regulations (such as residency or background check requirements) re employment may vary. If you plan to relocate to another state or territory during your time in the program, this will affect your ability to continue in or complete the program as designed. We recommend that students who are considering relocating contact their advisor.

STUDENT COMPLAINT RESOLUTION

John Brown University is committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities.  If a conflict arises, JBU wishes to resolve student grievances, complaints, and concerns in an expeditious, fair and collegial manner.

 If an online student has concerns related to academic or administrative actions at John Brown, the complaint process is as follows:

1. Students must first attempt to resolve their complaints using internal administrative procedures offered by JBU. CLICK HERE to access the JBU policy and procedure for student complaints in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs..
2. If those efforts have been exhausted, then the student should fill out this Student Complaint Form.
   1. IMPORTANT: This process does not apply to complaints related to a student’s grades or discipline/conduct matters.
3. After all administrative remedies have been exhausted with JBU, the student may then submit a SARA Complaint via State Portal for Student Complaints
   1. The Department shall send a copy of the complaint to the institution that is the subject of the complaint;
   2. Within 30 days of the date that the Department sends a copy of the complaint to the institution, the institution must provide a written response to the student and the Department.
   3. Please note that this process does not apply to complaints related to student grades or discipline/conduct matters.

NC-SARA Approved Institution

John Brown University has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education.  Learn more about NC-SARA.