Professional Licensure Disclosure

The professional licensure disclosure procedure aims to provide transparency regarding the educational requirements for professional licensure and ensure that students are informed about how their program of study meets the criteria necessary for professional licensure in various U.S. states and territories. 

This procedure is designed to provide prospective and current students with information regarding the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification. It ensures compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and accreditation standards. For the purposes of this procedure, a student’s location is determined by the College’s Student Residency Administrative Procedure 4.102. This procedure applies to all academic programs leading to professional licensure as determined by Elgin Community College (ECC). All ECC programs of study are designed to meet the licensure requirements in the state of Illinois. If a student’s location is determined to be a U.S. State or territory, a program director must assess the student’s location and state requirements for professional licensure before the student registers for any classes. The program director will communicate if ECC’s program of study meets the student’s state requirements for professional licensure and provide them consent to register for classes. If it is determined that the student’s location meets state requirements, this does not guarantee admission into the program of study, as there may be a secondary admission process.  

If it is determined that ECC’s program of study does not meet or cannot be determined for the student’s U.S. state or territory state requirements for professional licensure, the student cannot register for classes unless an attestation form is completed and placed in their student record declaring their understanding and intentions for pursuing ECC’s program of study. Students who do not provide an attestation form cannot pursue a program of study that requires professional licensure. 

If a student’s residency status changes at any time, the student is responsible for officially notifying the College to update their student record for any additional evaluation of other U.S. state or territory licensure requirements. The College has no obligation to ensure licensure will be met for any intended U.S. state or territory other than what is provided in the College’s official records. Requirements vary by state and territory. Students are highly encouraged to contact any state where they may be interested in becoming licensed upon graduation to ensure they fully understand their employment options in the state they intend to practice.