{"id":601,"date":"2024-10-14T13:14:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T17:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/?page_id=601"},"modified":"2024-10-24T10:16:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T14:16:33","slug":"maine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/maine","title":{"rendered":"Maine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"Hero-minimal container\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-down\">\n <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Licensure \u2013 Maine<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <nav class=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n <div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tHome\n<\/span><\/div> <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"main\" class=\"main\">\n <div class=\" \">\n<div class=\"content-with-sidebar\">\n\n<div class=\"main__sidebar\">\n\n\n\n <nav class='Subnav Subnav--widget' aria-label=\"Sub navigation\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/iowa \">Iowa<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/kansas \">Kansas<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/kentucky \">Kentucky<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/louisiana \">Louisiana<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/maine \">Maine<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/maryland \">Maryland<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/massachusetts \">Massachusetts<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/michigan \">Michigan<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/minnesota \">Minnesota<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/mississippi \">Mississippi<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/missouri \">Missouri<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/montana \">Montana<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/nebraska \">Nebraska<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/nevada \">Nevada<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/new-hampshire \">New Hampshire<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/new-jersey \">New Jersey<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/new-mexico \">New Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/new-york \">New York<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/north-carolina \">North Carolina<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/north-dakota \">North Dakota<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/ohio \">Ohio<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/oklahoma \">Oklahoma<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/oregon \">Oregon<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/pennsylvania \">Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/rhode-island \">Rhode Island<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/south-carolina \">South Carolina<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/south-dakota \">South Dakota<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/tennessee \">Tennessee<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/texas \">Texas<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/utah \">Utah<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/vermont \">Vermont<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/virginia \">Virginia<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/washington \">Washington<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/west-virginia \">West Virginia<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/wisconsin \">Wisconsin<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/adult-learners-online-learning\/online-learning\/state-authorizations\/licensure\/wyoming \">Wyoming<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/nav>\n <div class=\"sidebar-widgets\">\n <div class=\" Widget Widget--gold flush\">\n\n <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h4\">Contact Info<\/h2>\n <p><strong>Office of Adult and Online Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n <p><\/p>\n <p><\/p>\n <ul class=\"wp-block-list contact-list\">\n <li class=\"contact-email\">\n <a href=\"mailto:gsadultonline@georgiasouthern.edu\">gsadultonline@georgiasouthern.edu<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"contact-phone\">\n <a href=\"tel:+19124785732\">912-478-5732<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n Statesboro Campus<br>\r\nContinuing & Professional Education Center<br>\r\nBuilding 301<br>\r\n10449 Hwy 301 South<br>\r\nStatesboro, GA 30458<br>\r\n<br>\r\nArmstrong Campus<br>\r\nSolms Hall Room 212<br>\r\n11935 Abercorn Street<br>\r\nSavannah, GA 31419\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sidebar-widgets\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"main__content\">\n <div class=\"container-sm space-sm flush\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Licensing Agency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/learning\/highered\">Maine Department of Higher Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>������Ƶ is authorized to operate in Maine through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Athletic Training <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/pfr\/professionallicensing\/professions\/trainers\/index.html\">State of Maine Professional and Financial Regulation (Athletic Trainers)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensure Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/hk\/master-of-science-in-athletic-training\/\">Master of Science in Athletic Training<\/a> program does meet educational requirements to qualify for Athletic Trainer licensure in Maine. Upon graduation eligible students must take and pass the Board of Certification Examination to obtain licensure in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accounting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/pfr\/professionallicensing\/professions\/accountants\/index.html\">Maine Board of Accountancy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance Education Disclosure<\/strong><br>������Ƶ is authorized to deliver the online Master of Accounting (WebMAcc) program in Maine through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exam Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants for the uniform CPA exam in Maine must complete a baccalaureate degree or higher that includes 15 semester hours in basic accounting and auditing courses. Of those, 3 hours must be in auditing and attestation services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensure Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants for CPA licensure in Maine must complete at least 150 semester hours of postsecondary education, including completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited institution. Of those, 15 hours must be in basic accounting and auditing courses, including 3 hours in auditing and attestation services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensure Disclosure <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coupled with an undergraduate accounting degree or an appropriate number of accounting courses, completion of either ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/parker\/soa\/macc\/\">Master of Accounting<\/a> program or ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/parker\/soa\/macc\/\">online Master of Accounting (WebMAcc)<\/a> program does meet educational requirements to apply for the uniform CPA exam and\/or apply for a CPA license in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maine does not require an ethics exam to obtain a CPA license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communication Sciences and Disorders\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/pfr\/professionallicensing\/professions\/speech_audiology_hearing_aid\/index.html\">Maine Board of Speech, Audiology & Hearing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensure Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/clinical\/communication-sciences-and-disorders-m-s\/\">Master of Science in Communication Sciences Disorders<\/a> does meet educational requirements for Speech-Language Pathologist in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program also meets the educational requirements for a Speech-Language Pathologist certificate for practice in an educational setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/clinical\/communication-sciences-and-disorders-m-s\/\">Master of Science in Communication Sciences Disorders<\/a> meets the educational requirements for a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SPL-A) in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/clinical\/communication-sciences-and-disorders-b-s\/\">Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders<\/a> does not meet the educational requirements for a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SPL-A) in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/cert\/\">Maine Department of Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance Education Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia Southern is authorized to offer the following online programs in Maine 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 \u2013 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensure Disclosure (Distance Education Programs)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/ese\/elementary-education-bsed\/\">Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education<\/a> <strong>does NOT meet<\/strong> educational requirements for Elementary Education teaching certification in Maine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/mat\/\">Master of Arts in Teaching<\/a> <strong>does NOT meet <\/strong>requirements for initial teaching certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/curr-instru-accom-teaching\/\">Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction \u2013 Accomplished Teaching<\/a> <strong>does NOT meet <\/strong>educational requirements for Curriculum and Instruction teaching certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/lthd\/educational-leadership-m-ed\/\">Master of Education in Educational Leadership<\/a> <strong>does NOT meet <\/strong>educational requirements for Tier 1 teacher\/leader certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/lthd\/master-of-education-in-instructional-technology\/\">Master of Education in Instructional Technology<\/a>, Concentration in Instructional Technology <strong>does NOT meet <\/strong>educational requirements for Instructional Technology teaching certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/lthd\/master-of-education-in-instructional-technology\/\">Master of Education in Instructional Technology<\/a>, Concentration in School Library Media <strong>does NOT meet <\/strong>educational requirements for Instructional Technology teaching certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/lthd\/graduate-certificate-programs\/\">Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology<\/a> <strong>does NOT meet <\/strong>educational requirements for Instructional Technology teaching certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/lthd\/educational-leadership-tier-i-certification\/\">Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership<\/a> <strong>does NOT meet <\/strong>educational requirements for Tier 1 teacher\/leader certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/lthd\/graduate-certificate-programs\/\">Graduate Certificate in School Library Media<\/a> <strong>does NOT meet <\/strong>educational requirements for School Library Media teacher\/leader certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensure Disclosure (On-Campus Programs)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/mgse\/health-and-physical-education-b-s-ed\/\">Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education<\/a> <strong>does NOT meet <\/strong>educational requirements for Health and Physical Education teaching certification in Maine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/mgse\/middle-grades-education-bsed\/\">Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education<\/a> <strong>does NOT meet <\/strong>educational requirements for Middle Grades Education teaching certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/mgse\/secondary-education-b-s-ed-certification-track\/\">Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education<\/a> <strong>does NOT meet <\/strong>educational requirements for Secondary Education teaching certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/ese\/bsed\/\">Bachelor of Science in Special Education<\/a> <strong>does NOT meet <\/strong>educational requirements for Special Education teaching certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/lthd\/counselor-education\/\">Master of Education in Counseling Education<\/a>, Concentration in School Counseling <strong>does NOT meet <\/strong>educational requirements for School Counselor certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/lthd\/counselor-education\/\">Master of Education in Counseling Education<\/a>, Concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling <strong>does NOT meet<\/strong> educational requirements for either National Certified Counselor (NCC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/lthd\/school-psychology-ed-s\/\">Education Specialist in School Psychology<\/a> <strong>does NOT meet <\/strong>educational requirements for School Psychologist certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/cah\/art\/bfa-art-education\/\">Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education<\/a> <strong>does NOT meet <\/strong>educational requirements for Art Education teaching certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/cah\/music\/bachelor-of-music-in-music-education\/\">Bachelor of Music in Music Education<\/a><strong> does NOT meet <\/strong>educational requirements for Music Education teaching certification in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engineering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Boards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/professionalengineers\/\">Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/pfr\/professionallicensing\/professions\/surveyors\/index.html\">Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensure Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia Southern\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/cec\/cengc\/civil-engineering\/\">Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/cec\/ece\/bs-degree-in-computer-engineering\/\">Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/cec\/cengc\/bs-construction-engineering-degree\/\">Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/cec\/ece\/bachelor-of-science-in-electrical-engineering\/\">Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/cec\/manufacturing-engineering\/bsmfge\/\">Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/cec\/mechanical-engineering\/bsme\/\">Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/cec\/cs\/degrees\/bachelor-degree-in-software-engineering\/\">Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering<\/a> are EAC-ABET-accredited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s licensing board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of Georgia Southern\u2019s 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 Maine, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia Southern\u2019s embedded Surveying-Geomatics certificate meets the educational requirements to apply for professional land surveyor license (PLS) in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geology <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/pfr\/professionallicensing\/professions\/geologists\/index.html\">Maine State Board of Licensure of Geologists and Soil Scientists<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensure Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/cosm\/sees\/geosciences\/\">Bachelor of Science in Geosciences with a Concentration in Geology<\/a> does meet the educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Maine. Students can take the ASBOG Fundamentals of Geology exam upon graduation. Five years work experience is needed prior to ASBOG Practice of Geology exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interior Architecture and Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/pfr\/professionallicensing\/professions\/board-of-licensure-architects-landscape-architects-interior-designers\">Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects & Interior Designers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensure Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/cbss\/human-ecology\/interior-design\/\">Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Interior Design<\/a> does meet education requirements for Registered Interior Designer licensure in Maine. Maine utilizes the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination for registration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Laboratory Science <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance Education Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia Southern is authorized to offer the online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/diagnostic\/programs\/medical-laboratory-science\/#online-degree-completion\">Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, MLT to BSMLS and Fast Track Degree Completion<\/a> program in Maine. through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensure Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Licensure is not required to work in a medical laboratory in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nursing <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/boardofnursing\/\">Maine Board of Nursing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance Education Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia Southern is authorized to offer the following online programs in Maine through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/nursing\/online-rn-to-bsn-program\/\">RN-BSN<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/nursing\/\">Master of Science in Nursing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/nursing\/doctor-of-nursing-practice-dnp\/\">Doctor of Nursing Practice<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/nursing\/bsn-dnp-program\/\">Post-BSN-DNP<\/a>, and Post-MSN APRN Certificates. DNP and Post-MSN APRN Certificates are <strong><em>only<\/em><\/strong> authorized for the <strong>online didactic<\/strong> portion of the program in Maine. All clinical work <strong>must <\/strong>occur in Georgia or South Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensure Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/nursing\/bsn-program\/\">Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/a> Program does meet the educational requirements for Registered Nurse licensure in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of the DNP, BSN to DNP, or Post-MSN APRN Certificate (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/nursing\/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner-certificate\/\">Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/nursing\/adult-gerontology-primary-care-nurse-practitioner-certificate\/\">Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/nursing\/family-nurse-practitioner-certificate-overview\/\">Family Nurse Practitioner<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.georgiasouthern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=2568\">Psychiatric\/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner<\/a>) 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 Maine. Georgia and South Carolina residents with a valid Maine RN license can apply for APRN licensure in Maine upon graduation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/pfr\/professionallicensing\/professions\/physical_therapists\/index.html\">Maine Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensure Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/clinical\/doctor-of-physical-therapy\/\">Doctor of Physical Therapy<\/a> program does meet educational requirements for Physical Therapist licensure in Maine. 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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/pfr\/professionallicensing\/professions\/physical_therapists\/index.html\">Maine Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Psychology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/pfr\/professionallicensing\/professions\/psychologists\/index.html\">Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensure Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maine does not have a state board or require licensure to work as a Certified Behavior Analyst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/cbss\/psychology\/psyd\/\">Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology<\/a> <strong>does NOT meet education requirements for psychologist licensure in Maine. <\/strong>Additional information on licensure in Maine: \u00a73831. Licensure; qualifications: Beginning January 1, 2020, a candidate for initial licensure shall furnish the board with satisfactory evidence that the candidate has successfully completed a minimum of 3 hours of course work in family or intimate partner violence screening and referral and intervention strategies, including knowledge of community resources, cultural factors, evidence-based risk assessment and same-gender abuse dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radiologic Sciences <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/pfr\/professionallicensing\/professions\/radiological\/index.html\">Maine Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance Education Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>������Ƶ is authorized to offer the online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/diagnostic\/programs\/radiologic-sciences\/bridge-program\/\">Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences, RT to BSRS Bridge Degree Completion<\/a> program in Maine through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensure Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/clinical\/radiologic-sciences\/radiography\/\">Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science, Concentration in Radiography<\/a> does meet educational requirements for Radiologic Technologist Registered-Radiography RT (R) in Maine. Applicants must graduate from an ARRT-accredited radiologic technology program., pass the ARRT certification exam, which covers topics like patient care, radiation physics, and imaging procedures. After licensure, you must maintain your certification by completing continuing education credits every two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maine is a non-licensure state for sonography. The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) is the gold standard for the clinical setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/clinical\/radiologic-sciences\/nuclear-medicine\/\">Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science, Concentration in Nuclear Medicine<\/a> does meet educational requirements for Radiologic Technologist Registered \u2013 Nuclear Medicine RT(N) licensure in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/clinical\/radiologic-sciences\/radiation-therapy\/\">Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science,Concentration in Radiation Therapy<\/a> does meet educational requirements for Radiologic Technologist Registered \u2013 Radiation Therapy RT(T) licensure in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/clinical\/radiologic-sciences\/cardiovascular-interventional-science\/\">Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science, Concentration in Cardiovascular Interventional Science<\/a> does meet educational requirements for Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) licensure in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s Clinical Specialist in Advanced Imaging Certificate, Mammography concentration does meet educational requirements in Maine. Applicants must graduate from an ARRT-accredited radiologic technology program., pass the ARRT certification exam, which covers topics like patient care, radiation physics, and imaging procedures. After licensure, you must maintain your certification by completing continuing education credits every two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s Clinical Specialist in Advanced Imaging Certificate, Computed Tomography Concentration does meet educational requirements in Maine. Applicants must graduate from an ARRT-accredited radiologic technology program., pass the ARRT certification exam, which covers topics like patient care, radiation physics, and imaging procedures. After licensure, you must maintain your certification by completing continuing education credits every two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s Clinical Specialist in Advanced Imaging Certificate, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Concentration<strong> does NOT meet educational requirements in Maine because it is not a recognized pathway in Maine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Respiratory Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/pfr\/professionallicensing\/professions\/respiratory\/index.html\">Maine Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance Education Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>������Ƶ is authorized to offer the online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/diagnostic\/programs\/respiratory-therapy\/#online-career-ladder\">Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, RRT to BS Career Ladder Degree Completion<\/a> in Maine through mutual participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensure Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/clinical\/respiratory-therapy\/\">Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy<\/a> program does meet educational requirements to qualify for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure in Maine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of ������Ƶ\u2019s online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/chp\/diagnostic\/programs\/respiratory-therapy\/#online-career-ladder\">Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, RRT to BS Career Ladder Degree Completion<\/a> does meet educational requirements to qualify for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure in Maine.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div>\n <div class=\"tertiary full-width\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <div class=\"sidebar-widgets\"><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":561,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-601","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=601"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/601\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3825,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/601\/revisions\/3825"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/561"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}