EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL

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LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

• COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

− Community Sustainability……………………………………………………… 2

− Food Science and Human Nutrition………………………………………… 2

− Forestry ……………………………………………………………………………… 3

− Institute of Agricultural Technology Certificates ……………………….. 4-11

− School of Planning, Design, and Construction ………………………….. 12-13

• COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS

− Arts and Letters Dean……………………………………………………………. 14

− Art, Art History, and Design ……………………………………………………. 15

− English ……………………………………………………………………………….. 16

− Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures ……………………………………… 16-22

− Romance and Classical Studies……………………………………………… 22-25

• ELI BROAD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS|ELI BROAD GRADUATE

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

− Accounting and Information Systems………………………………………. 26-27

− Executive Development Program ………………………………………….... 27

− Finance ………………………………………………………..…………………….. 28

− Hospitality Business……………………………………………………………… 28

• COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION ARTS AND SCIENCES

− Communicative Sciences and Disorders …………………………………. 29-30

• COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

− Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education...…… 31-38

− Education Dean……………………………………………………………………. 39

− Educational Administration …………………………………………………… 39-41

− Kinesiology………………………………………………………………………….. 42

− Teacher Education ……………………………………………………………….. 43-49

• COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

− Chemical Engineering and Material Science …………………………….. 50

− Civil and Environmental Engineering ……………………………………….. 50-51

− Computer Science and Engineering ………………………………………… 51

− Electrical and Computer Engineering………………………………………. 51-52

− Engineering Dean …………………………………………………………………. 52

− Mechanical Engineering ………………………………………………………… 53

• COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE

− Human Medicine Programs ………………………………………………….. 54

• COLLEGE OF LAW

− Master of Laws (LLM)…………………………………………………………… 55

− Juris Doctor (JD) …………………………………………………………………. 55

• COLLEGE OF MUSIC

− Music Education…………………………………………………………………. 56

• COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCE

− Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program ………………………….. 57

− Chemistry …………………………………………………………………………. 58

− Natural Science Dean …………………………………………………………. 59

− Earth and Environmental Sciences ……………………………………….. 60-61

− Integrative Biology.……………………………………………………………… 62

− Mathematics – Actuarial Science Program …………………………….. 63

− Mathematics……………………………………………………………………… 64-65

− Physics and Astronomy..……………….…………………………………….. 65-66

• COLLEGE OF NURSING

− Nursing Programs ………………………………………………………………. 67-71

• COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

− Osteopathic Medicine Programs………………………………….……….. 72

− PA Medicine ………………………………………………………………………. 72

• COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

− Economics ………………………………………………………………………… 73

− Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences...…….………………. 73-74

− History ……………………………………………………………………………… 75-76

− Human Development and Family Studies ..…………………………….. 76-77

− School of Human Resources and Labor Relation ……..……………… 78

− Integrative Studies in Social Science ..……………………………………. 79

− School of Planning, Design, and Construction..……………………….. 79

− Political Science…………………………………………………………………. 80

− Psychology…………………………………………………………………………. 80-81

− School of Social Work..………………………………………………………... 82-83

• COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

− Veterinary Medicine Program………………………………………………… 84

− Veterinary Nursing..………………………………………………..…………… 84

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COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY

AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCE

EDUCATION TEACHING MAJOR SECONDARY

ENDORSEMENT (MJSE)

This program is designed to meet the educational requirements for

the Michigan educator certificate or endorsement area listed.

Students who meet the educational and other requirements

necessary to obtain the Michigan credential may be qualified for

certification, licensure, or endorsement in other states, as indicated.

This program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of

Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Michigan Agriscience and Natural Resources

(HX) Teaching Endorsement

Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona,

Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut,

Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia,

Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,

Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands,

Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Micronesia,

Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana,

Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey,

New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North

Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma,

Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode

Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,

Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,

Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION

NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS)

(NUTRDIE_MS)

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for

Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Registered Dietitian (RDN)

Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware,

District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho,

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,

Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota,

Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,

New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North

Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon,

Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South

Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah,

Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia,

Wisconsin, Wyoming

Michigan - Licensure for registered dietitians is not

required in the state of Michigan at this time.

However, all students who complete the dietetics

requirements at Michigan State University receive a

verification statement that makes them eligible to

complete supervised practice requirements and take

the registered dietitian examination of the

Commission on Dietetic Registration.

The following do not have dietitian

licensure boards: California, Colorado,

New Jersey, U.S. Virgin Islands

Arizona

Arizona Medical Board, 1740 W

Adams St, Suite 4000, Phoenix, AZ

85007; Phone (480) 551-2700.

Palau

Republic of Palau National

Government, P.O. Box 6051, Koror,

Palau 96940; Phone (680) 767-2403;

Fax: (680) 767-2424

Puerto Rico

Department of Health, Board of

Examiners for Nutritionists and

Dietitian, Call Box 0200, Santurce, PR

00908; Phone 787-725-7904

American Samoa, Guam, Marshall

Islands, Micronesia, Northern

Mariana Islands

Alabama - State authorization to provide a program related to the preparation of teachers or other P-12 school/system personnel does not indicate eligibility for an Alabama certificate. Applicants for an Alabama certificate based on reciprocity must meet Alabama’s test requirements

and submit a valid, renewable professional educator certificate/license issued by another state at the degree level, grade level, and in the teaching field or area of instructional support for which an Alabama certificate is sought and for which Alabama issues a certificate. Applicants

for Alabama certification in an area of administration must also document at least three years of full-time employment as an administrator in a P-12 school system(s). Alabama State Department of Education website www.alsde.edu.

Alaska – The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development has state history course requirements that can be completed after initial licensure. The Initial/Out-of-State teacher certificate is initially valid for one year and can be extended twice, each for an additional year,

upon passing a basic competency exam for the first extension and completing 3 semester hours each of approved Alaska history coursework for the second. For additional information regarding certification requirements and regulations, visit the Alaska Department of Education

and Early Development website.

Arkansas – The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education has state history course requirements that consist of at least three (3) college credit hours in Arkansas history at an accredited institution of higher education. A one-year, nonrenewable, provisional license

is given to those who have met the degree/internship requirement but have not completed a history course/workshop. For additional information regarding licensure requirements and regulations, visit the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education website.

California – The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing regulations require a comparable teaching credential earned in a state or U.S. Territory other than California based upon completion of a professional preparation program (or alternative program) in secondary

education, including student teaching, taken at a regionally-accredited institution. The credential does not have to be valid at the time of application.

Indiana – Indiana requires out-of-state applicants to pass a content licensure test for each content area they wish to be licensed in. Individuals may be eligible for a one-year temporary reciprocal permit, allowing them to teach while meeting Indiana's testing requirements. For

additional information regarding licensure requirements and regulations, visit the Indiana Department of Education's website.

Kentucky - This program is not accredited by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and is not recognized for initial, additional, or renewal of certification or salary enhancement (rank change) for K-12 educators in Kentucky.

Massachusetts – The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires endorsements in Sheltered English Immersion, Transition Specialist, Bilingual Education, and a voluntary endorsement in Autism. For additional information regarding other education

licensure requirements and licensure regulations, visit the Massachusetts Office of Educator Licensure website.

Nebraska – The Nebraska Department of Education requires Human Relations Training and Special Education Training for anyone who holds an educator certificate or permit in Nebraska. For additional information regarding other certification requirements and licensure regulations,

visit the Nebraska Board of Education website.

South Dakota – South Dakota (Codified Law 13-1-48) requires any teacher new to the profession, from out-of-state, or certified after 1993 shall complete a three (3) credit hour course in South Dakota Indian Studies. For additional information regarding certification requirements

and licensure regulations, visit the South Dakota Department of Education website.

Tennessee – The Tennessee Literacy Success Act requires that all teachers holding a license with an endorsement that allows them to teach reading in grades K-5 complete at least one approved foundational literacy skills course. For additional information, visit the Tennessee

Department of Education's website.

Texas - Without a standard teaching certificate, applicants are not eligible for a review of credentials and the Texas Education Agency does not review transcripts, degree level or completion of program coursework, even if the applicant has already sat for exams. Individuals without

a standard teaching certificate must either complete the process in their state or would be required to go through a Texas Educator Preparation Program.

Utah – Teacher candidates earning their teaching license in the areas of early childhood, elementary education, preschool special education, and special education will need to complete a teacher literacy preparation assessment before they are awarded their professional

license. For additional information, visit the Utah State Legislature Website.

Virginia – The Virginia Board of Education requires those seeking initial licensure to complete the following: Training in cultural competency; completion of certification or training in emergency first aid; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and use of automated external defibrillators.

Study in attention deficit disorder, gifted education, methods of improving communication between schools and families, study in child abuse recognition and intervention. Any teacher responsible for teaching the state-developed African American History elective course must

have either a history (2300) or history and social (2700) endorsement. Persons with an endorsement as a school counselor shall complete mandatory Dyslexia Training awareness training on indicators of dyslexia and recognition of mental health disorder and behavioral distress.

For additional information regarding other requirements and licensure regulations, visit the Virginia Department of Education website.

U.S. Department of Education State Agency Contacts

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FORESTRY

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD)

(FOREST_PHD)

This program is not designed to meet (nor is it advertised as meeting)

the educational requirements for a specific professional license or

certification required for employment in an occupation.

This program is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF).

Forester

Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut,

Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,

Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North

Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont, West Virginia

Connecticut: Qualifying examination

and evaluation, prerequisites, and

fees.

Minimum of associate degree in an

accredited program, satisfactory

experience, prerequisites,

examinations, and fees required:

Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire,

South Carolina, Vermont, West

Virginia

Minimum of bachelor degree or

higher, satisfactory experience,

prerequisites, examinations, and fees

required: Alabama, Arkansas,

California, Georgia, Maryland,

Massachusetts, Mississippi, North

Carolina

The following states do not require

Forester licensure or certification:

Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona,

Colorado, Delaware, District of

Columbia, Florida, Guam, Hawaii,

Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,

Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota,

Missouri, Montana, Nebraska,

Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico,

New York, North Dakota, Northern

Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma,

Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto

Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota,

Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands,

Utah, Virginia, Washington,

Wisconsin, Wyoming

FORESTRY

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS)

(MSFORESTR_MS)

This program is not designed to meet (nor is it advertised as meeting)

the educational requirements for a specific professional license or

certification required for employment in an occupation.

This program is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF).

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FORESTRY

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) - Hybrid

(FORHYB_MS)

This program is not designed to meet (nor is it advertised as meeting)

the educational requirements for a specific professional license or

certification required for employment in an occupation.

This program has candidate status for accreditation by the Society of

American Foresters (SAF).

FORESTRY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS)

(FOREST_BS1)

(FOREST_BS2)

(FORES_ADDU)

(FOREST_DUAL)

This program is not designed to meet (nor is it advertised as meeting)

the educational requirements for a specific professional license or

certification required for employment in an occupation.

This program is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF).

STATES WITH FORESTER CREDENTIALING REGULATIONS:

Alabama Alabama Board Registration for Foresters Administrative Code

Arkansas AR Code 17-31-302

California Professional Foresters Law

Connecticut Qualifying examination and evaluation, prerequisites, and fees.

Georgia Rule 220-2-.02. Education.

Maine Board of Licensure of Foresters Application Information

Maryland Licensing – Foresters Department of Labor.

Massachusetts Forester Licensing Board Educational Requirements

Michigan Qualifications to be Michigan Registered Forester

Mississippi Requirements for Forester Registration

New Hampshire Board of Foresters Laws and Rules

North Carolina Chapter 89B General Statues of the State of North Carolina

South Carolina State Board of Registration for Foresters Regulations – See Chapter 53 See 53-8 Requirements for Registration

Vermont Vermont Chapter 101: Foresters – See Subchapter 3, 5221. Qualifications for Licensure

West Virginia West Virginia Board of Registration for Forester and Forestry Technicians

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (IAT)

The Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) offers a unique education and training opportunity within Michigan State University (MSU) by delivering industry relevant certificate programs on campus in East Lansing and off campus in

partnership with several Michigan community colleges. All certificate programs are designed to develop career-ready graduates through intensive, practical learning and skill enhancement in laboratories, clerkships and a professional

internship. Full-time students are able to complete a certificate program in 3 – 4 academic semesters plus a semester for the professional internship. Courses are taught by MSU faculty and staff in the College of Agriculture and Natural

Resources, or highly-qualified industry professionals approved by the university.

Veterans Education - IAT certificate programs are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs as Cooperative Veterans Training Programs. Under some Chapters of Title 38, U.S. Code, veterans may receive educational benefits.

Veterans planning to enroll should contact the Veterans Certification Section of the Office of the Registrar to determine their eligibility, Hannah Administration Building, 426 Auditorium Road, Room 150, East Lansing, MI 48824-2603; phone

(517) 355-5032; fax (517) 432-3347; email

es.ro.veterans@msu.edu.

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AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The Agricultural Industries certificate program is based in East Lansing

on the campus of Michigan State University. In addition to earning their

MSU IAT certificate, students can take extra credits at Lansing

Community College to earn an associate degree in Applied Science.

Following graduation, students earn an MSU IAT certificate. Students

who are interested may be eligible to transfer to a four-year degree

program at MSU upon completion of the certificate to earn a bachelor

degree in crop and soil sciences or another related major.

MSU IAT Agricultural Industries

Certificate

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa,

Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida,

Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,

Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall

Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,

Micronesia, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,

Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New

Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North

Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma,

Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode

Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,

Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,

Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM

MSU IAT CERTIFICATE AND ASSOCIATE DEGREE

The Agricultural Operations certificate program is based at several

partner Michigan community colleges. This partnership allows

students to earn a certificate a MSU IAT and an associate degree from

one of the following partner Michigan community colleges:

Bay College, Escanaba

Delta College, University Center

Glen Oaks Community College, Centreville

Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek

Monroe County Community College, Monroe

Montcalm Community College, Sidney

Muskegon Community College, Muskegon

Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac

West Shore Community College, Scottville

Following graduation, students receive an MSU IAT certificate and

associate degree from the related community college. Students who

are interested may be eligible to transfer to a four-year degree program

at MSU upon completion of the certificate to earn a related bachelor’s

degree.

MSU IAT Agricultural Operations Certificate

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa,

Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida,

Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,

Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall

Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,

Micronesia, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,

Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New

Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North

Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma,

Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode

Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,

Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,

Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (IAT)

The Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) offers a unique education and training opportunity within Michigan State University (MSU) by delivering industry relevant certificate programs on campus in East Lansing and off campus in

partnership with several Michigan community colleges. All certificate programs are designed to develop career-ready graduates through intensive, practical learning and skill enhancement in laboratories, clerkships and a professional

internship. Full-time students are able to complete a certificate program in 3 – 4 academic semesters plus a semester for the professional internship. Courses are taught by MSU faculty and staff in the College of Agriculture and Natural

Resources, or highly-qualified industry professionals approved by the university.

Veterans Education - IAT certificate programs are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs as Cooperative Veterans Training Programs. Under some Chapters of Title 38, U.S. Code, veterans may receive educational benefits.

Veterans planning to enroll should contact the Veterans Certification Section of the Office of the Registrar to determine their eligibility, Hannah Administration Building, 426 Auditorium Road, Room 150, East Lansing, MI 48824-2603; phone

(517) 355-5032; fax (517) 432-3347; email es.ro.veterans@msu.edu

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DAIRY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The Dairy Management program is based in East Lansing on the

campus of Michigan State University and is designed to give students a

foundation of knowledge and skills about dairy cows, the dairy industry

and dairy farming.

Following graduation, students earn a MSU IAT certificate. Students

who are interested may be eligible to transfer to a four-year degree

program at MSU upon completion of the certificate program to earn

a bachelor degree in animal science or another related major.

MSU IAT Dairy Management

Certificate

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa,

Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida,

Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,

Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall

Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,

Micronesia, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,

Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New

Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North

Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma,

Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode

Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,

Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,

Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM

The Electrical Technology certificate program is based in East Lansing

on the campus of Michigan State University. This program provides

electrical apprenticeship training with an emphasis on residential,

agricultural, commercial, and industrial wiring.

Following graduation, students earn a MSU IAT certificate. Students

who are interested may be eligible to transfer to a four-year degree

program at MSU upon completion of the certificate program to earn

a bachelor degree in biosystems engineering or another related

degree.

MSU IAT Electrical Technology Program

Certificate

The Electrical Technology program is recognized by

the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of

Apprenticeship and Training, and the State of

Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes.

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa,

Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida,

Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,

Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall

Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,

Micronesia, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,

Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New

Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North

Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma,

Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode

Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,

Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,

Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (IAT)

The Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) offers a unique education and training opportunity within Michigan State University (MSU) by delivering industry relevant certificate programs on campus in East Lansing and off campus

in partnership with several Michigan community colleges. All certificate programs are designed to develop career-ready graduates through intensive, practical learning and skill enhancement in laboratories, clerkships and a

professional internship. Full-time students are able to complete a certificate program in 3 – 4 academic semesters plus a semester for the professional internship. Courses are taught by MSU faculty and staff in the College of

Agriculture and Natural Resources, or highly-qualified industry professionals approved by the university.

Veterans Education - IAT certificate programs are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs as Cooperative Veterans Training Programs. Under some Chapters of Title 38, U.S. Code, veterans may receive educational

benefits. Veterans planning to enroll should contact the Veterans Certification Section of the Office of the Registrar to determine their eligibility, Hannah Administration Building, 426 Auditorium Road, Room 150, East Lansing, MI

48824-2603; phone (517) 355-5032; fax (517) 432-3347; email es.ro.veteran[email protected]

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FOOD PROCESSING, TECHNOLOGY AND

SAFETY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

MSU IAT CERTIFICATE AND ASSOCIATE DEGREE

The Food Processing, Technology and Safety certificate program is

offered in East Lansing on the campus of Michigan State University

and at several partner community colleges.

In addition to the certificate, students can also receive an associate

degree at the partner community colleges, including Lansing

Community College if part of the MSU campus program.

Michigan State University, East Lansing

Delta College, University Center

Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek

Muskegon Community College, Muskegon

Following graduation, students receive an MSU IAT certificate and

associate degree from the related community college preparing them

for the job market. If at the MSU campus location, Lansing Community

College provides an associate degree path.

Students who are interested may be eligible to transfer to MSU upon

completion of the certificate program to earn a bachelor degree

in food science or another related degree.

MSU IAT Food Processing, Technology,

and Safety Program Certificate

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska, American

Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,

Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois,

Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,

Marshall Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts,

Michigan, Micronesia, Minnesota, Mississippi,

Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New

Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York,

North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana

Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau,

Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South

Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S.

Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington,

West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (IAT)

The Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) offers a unique education and training opportunity within Michigan State University (MSU) by delivering industry relevant certificate programs on campus in East Lansing and off campus in

partnership with several Michigan community colleges. All certificate programs are designed to develop career-ready graduates through intensive, practical learning and skill enhancement in laboratories, clerkships and a professional

internship. Full-time students are able to complete a certificate program in 3 – 4 academic semesters plus a semester for the professional internship. Courses are taught by MSU faculty and staff in the College of Agriculture and Natural

Resources, or highly-qualified industry professionals approved by the university.

Veterans Education - IAT certificate programs are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs as Cooperative Veterans Training Programs. Under some Chapters of Title 38, U.S. Code, veterans may receive educational benefits.

Veterans planning to enroll should contact the Veterans Certification Section of the Office of the Registrar to determine their eligibility, Hannah Administration Building, 426 Auditorium Road, Room 150, East Lansing, MI 48824-2603;

phone (517) 355-5032; fax (517) 432-3347; email es.ro.veterans@msu.edu

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the state educational requirements

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FORESTRY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

MSU IAT CERTIFICATE AND ASSOCIATE DEGREE (A.A.S)

The IAT Forest Technology certificate program is available at MSU’s

partner location at Bay College (Escanaba, Michigan) and offers

online and in-person classwork blended with applied lab and field

experiences. This program provides students with the competencies

and technical skills necessary to sustainably manage forested

systems.

Following graduation, students earn an MSU IAT certificate and

Associate Degree in Applied Science (A.A.S) in Forest Technology

through Bay College.

Students who are interested may be eligible to transfer to a four-year

degree program at MSU upon completion of the certificate program

to earn a bachelor degree in forestry or another related degree.

The MSU Department of Forestry lists job opportunities that may be

of interest to Forest Technology IAT students.

NOTE: The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is currently

developing a new Forest Technician certification. For more

information, visit: https://www.eforester.org/

MSU IAT Forestry Technician

Certificate

The Forestry Technology Program certificate is

designed to meet the U.S. Department of Interior

Forest Technician I and Michigan Civil Service

Commission Forest Technician 8/9/E10 position

requirements.

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska, American

Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,

Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois,

Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,

Marshall Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts,

Michigan, Micronesia, Minnesota, Mississippi,

Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New

Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York,

North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana

Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau,

Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South

Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S.

Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington,

West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Forester - Fifteen (15) states have

forester credentialing laws that

include licensing and registration

statutes.

− Connecticut - Qualifying

examination and evaluation,

prerequisites, and fees.

− Maine, Michigan, New

Hampshire, South Carolina.

Vermont, West Virginia -

Minimum of associate degree in

an accredited program,

satisfactory experience,

prerequisites, examinations, and

fees required.

− Alabama, Arkansas, California,

Georgia, Maryland,

Massachusetts, Mississippi,

North Carolina - Minimum of

bachelor degree or higher,

satisfactory experience,

prerequisites, examinations, and

fees required.

Forestry Technician:

− Connecticut - Satisfactory

experience, prerequisites,

examinations, and fees required.

The following states do not

require Forester licensure or

certification:

Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona,

Colorado, Delaware, District of

Columbia, Florida, Guam, Hawaii,

Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,

Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,

Minnesota, Missouri, Montana,

Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey,

New Mexico, New York, North

Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands,

Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau,

Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode

Island, South Dakota, Tennessee,

Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah,

Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin,

Wyoming

STATES WITH FORESTER CREDENTIALING REGULATIONS:

Alabama Alabama Board Registration for Foresters Administrative Code

Arkansas AR Code 17-31-302

California Professional Foresters Law

Connecticut Qualifying examination and evaluation, prerequisites, and fees.

Georgia Rule 220-2-.02. Education.

Maine Board of Licensure of Foresters Application Information

Maryland Licensing – Foresters Department of Labor.

Massachusetts Forester Licensing Board Educational Requirements

Michigan Qualifications to be Michigan Registered Forester

Mississippi Requirements for Forester Registration

New Hampshire Board of Foresters Laws and Rules

North Carolina Chapter 89B General Statues of the State of North Carolina

South Carolina State Board of Registration for Foresters Regulations – See Chapter 53 See 53-8 Requirements for Registration

Vermont Vermont Chapter 101: Foresters – See Subchapter 3, 5221. Qualifications for Licensure

West Virginia West Virginia Board of Registration for Forester and Forestry Technicians

*Online or Hybrid Program Page 8

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (IAT)

The Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) offers a unique education and training opportunity within Michigan State University (MSU) by delivering industry relevant certificate programs on campus in East Lansing and off campus in

partnership with several Michigan community colleges. All certificate programs are designed to develop career-ready graduates through intensive, practical learning and skill enhancement in laboratories, clerkships and a professional

internship. Full-time students are able to complete a certificate program in 3 – 4 academic semesters plus a semester for the professional internship. Courses are taught by MSU faculty and staff in the College of Agriculture and Natural

Resources, or highly-qualified industry professionals approved by the university.

Veterans Education - IAT certificate programs are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs as Cooperative Veterans Training Programs. Under some Chapters of Title 38, U.S. Code, veterans may receive educational benefits.

Veterans planning to enroll should contact the Veterans Certification Section of the Office of the Registrar to determine their eligibility, Hannah Administration Building, 426 Auditorium Road, Room 150, East Lansing, MI 48824-2603;

phone (517) 355-5032; fax (517) 432-3347; email es.ro.veterans@msu.edu

.

(1)

PROGRAM/COURSE

(2)

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

(3)

MEETS

the state educational requirements

(4)

DOES NOT MEET

the state educational requirements

(5)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

*

FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CROP MANAGEMENT

The Fruit and Vegetable Crop Management certificate program is

based at several partner community colleges:

Muskegon Community College, Muskegon

Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, West Shore

Community College, Scottville

Following graduation, students receive an MSU IAT certificate and

can pursue an associate degree from the related community college.

Students who are interested may be eligible to transfer to a four-year

degree program at MSU upon completion of the certificate program

to earn a bachelor degree in horticulture or another related degree.

The MSU Department of Horticulture lists job opportunities that may

be of interest to Fruit and Vegetable Crop Management IAT students.

MSU Fruit and Vegetable Crop

Management Program Certificate

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska, American

Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,

Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois,

Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,

Marshall Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts,

Michigan, Micronesia, Minnesota, Mississippi,

Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New

Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York,

North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana

Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau,

Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South

Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S.

Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington,

West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

FRUIT, VEGETABLE, AND ORGANIC

HORTICULTURE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM

The Fruit, Vegetable and Organic Horticulture Management

certificate program is based in East Lansing on the campus of

Michigan State University.

Following graduation, students earn a MSU IAT certificate. Students

who are interested may be eligible to transfer to a four-year degree

program at MSU upon completion of the certificate program to earn

a bachelor degree in horticulture or another related degree.

The MSU Department of Horticulture lists job and career

opportunities that may be of interest to Fruit, Vegetable and Organic

Horticulture Management IAT students.

MSU Fruit, Vegetable, and Organic

Horticulture Management Program

Certificate

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska, American

Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,

Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois,

Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,

Marshall Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts,

Michigan, Micronesia, Minnesota, Mississippi,

Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New

Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York,

North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana

Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau,

Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South

Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S.

Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington,

West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

*

LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT

The Landscape Management certificate program is based at several

partner community colleges:

Muskegon Community College, Muskegon

Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City

Following graduation, students receive an MSU IAT certificate and

associate degree from the related community college

Students who are interested may be eligible to transfer to a four-year

degree program at MSU upon completion of the certificate program

to earn a bachelor degree in horticulture or another related degree.

The MSU Department of Horticulture lists job opportunities that may

be of interest to Landscape Management IAT students.

MSU Landscape Management Program

Certificate

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska, American

Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,

Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois,

Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,

Marshall Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts,

Michigan, Micronesia, Minnesota, Mississippi,

Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New

Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York,

North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana

Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau,

Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South

Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S.

Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington,

West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

*Online or Hybrid Program Page 9

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (IAT)

The Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) offers a unique education and training opportunity within Michigan State University (MSU) by delivering industry relevant certificate programs on campus in East Lansing and off campus in

partnership with several Michigan community colleges. All certificate programs are designed to develop career-ready graduates through intensive, practical learning and skill enhancement in laboratories, clerkships and a professional

internship. Full-time students are able to complete a certificate program in 3 – 4 academic semesters plus a semester for the professional internship. Courses are taught by MSU faculty and staff in the College of Agriculture and Natural

Resources, or highly-qualified industry professionals approved by the university.

Veterans Education - IAT certificate programs are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs as Cooperative Veterans Training Programs. Under some Chapters of Title 38, U.S. Code, veterans may receive educational benefits.

Veterans planning to enroll should contact the Veterans Certification Section of the Office of the Registrar to determine their eligibility, Hannah Administration Building, 426 Auditorium Road, Room 150, East Lansing, MI 48824-2603;

phone (517) 355-5032; fax (517) 432-3347; email es.ro.veterans@msu.edu

.

(1)

PROGRAM/COURSE

(2)

PROFESSIONAL

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

(3)

MEETS

the state educational requirements

(4)

DOES NOT MEET

the state educational requirements

(5)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LANDSCAPE AND NURSERY MANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The Landscape and Nursery Management certificate program is

based in East Lansing on the campus of Michigan State University.

Following graduation, students earn a MSU IAT certificate. Students

who are interested may be eligible to transfer to a four-year degree

program at MSU upon completion of the certificate program to earn

a bachelor degree in horticulture or another related degree.

The MSU Department of Horticulture lists job opportunities that may

be of interest to Landscape and Nursey Management IAT students.

MSU Landscape and Nursery

Management Program Certificate

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska, American

Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,

Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois,

Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,

Maine, Marshall Islands, Maryland,

Massachusetts, Michigan, Micronesia,

Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana,

Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey,

New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North

Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio,

Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto

Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South

Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands,

Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West

Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

LIVESTOCK INDUSTRIES PROGRAM CERTIFICATE

The Livestock Industries certificate program is based in East Lansing

on the campus of Michigan State University.

Following graduation, students earn a MSU IAT certificate. Students

who are interested may be eligible to transfer to a four-year degree

program at MSU upon completion of certificate program to earn

a bachelor degree in animal science or another related major.

MSU Livestock Industries Program

Certificate

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska, American

Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,

Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois,

Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,

Maine, Marshall Islands, Maryland,

Massachusetts, Michigan, Micronesia,

Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana,

Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey,

New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North

Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio,

Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto

Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South

Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands,

Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West

Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

SPORTS AND COMMERCIAL TURF MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM CERTIFICATE

The Sports and Commercial Turf Management certificate program is

based in East Lansing on the campus of Michigan State University.

Following graduation, students earn a MSU IAT certificate. Students

who are interested may be eligible to transfer to a four-year degree

program at MSU upon completion of certificate program to earn

a bachelor degree in crop and soil sciences or another related major.

MSU Sports and Commercial Turf

Management Program Certificate

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska, American

Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,

Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois,

Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,

Maine, Marshall Islands, Maryland,

Massachusetts, Michigan, Micronesia,

Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana,

Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey,

New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North

Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio,

Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto

Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South

Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands,

Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West

Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

*Online or Hybrid Program Page 10

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (IAT)

The Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) offers a unique education and training opportunity within Michigan State University (MSU) by delivering industry relevant certificate programs on campus in East Lansing and off campus in

partnership with several Michigan community colleges. All certificate programs are designed to develop career-ready graduates through intensive, practical learning and skill enhancement in laboratories, clerkships and a professional

internship. Full-time students are able to complete a certificate program in 3 – 4 academic semesters plus a semester for the professional internship. Courses are taught by MSU faculty and staff in the College of Agriculture and Natural

Resources, or highly-qualified industry professionals approved by the university.

Veterans Education - IAT certificate programs are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs as Cooperative Veterans Training Programs. Under some Chapters of Title 38, U.S. Code, veterans may receive educational benefits.

Veterans planning to enroll should contact the Veterans Certification Section of the Office of the Registrar to determine their eligibility, Hannah Administration Building, 426 Auditorium Road, Room 150, East Lansing, MI 48824-2603;

phone (517) 355-5032; fax (517) 432-3347; email es.ro.veterans@msu.edu

.

(1)

PROGRAM/COURSE

(2)

PROFESSIONAL

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

(3)

MEETS

the state educational requirements

(4)

DOES NOT MEET

the state educational requirements

(5)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT-GOLF COURSE

PROGRAM

The Turfgrass Management - Golf Course certificate program is based in

East Lansing on the campus of Michigan State University (one semester

off-campus internship primarily during the summer from April to August).

Following graduation, students earn a MSU IAT certificate. Students who

are interested may be eligible to transfer to a four-year degree program at

MSU upon completion of certificate program to earn a bachelor degree in

crop and soil sciences or another related major.

MSU Turfgrass Management Golf

Course Program Certificate

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska, American

Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California,

Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of

Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii,

Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,

Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands,

Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,

Micronesia, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,

Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New

Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New

York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern

Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon,

Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode

Island, South Carolina, South Dakota,

Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah,

Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia,

Wisconsin, Wyoming

URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM

The Urban Forest Management certificate program is available at our

partner location at Muskegon Community College in Muskegon.

Following graduation, students earn a MSU IAT certificate. Students who

are interested may be eligible to transfer to a four-year degree program at

MSU upon completion of certificate program to earn a bachelor degree in

forestry or another related degree.

The MSU Department of Forestry lists job opportunities that may be of

interest to Urban Forest Management IAT students.

The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is currently developing new

certification for Urban and Community Forester. For more information,

visit: https://www.eforester.org/

MSU Urban Forest Management

Program Certificate

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska, American

Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California,

Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of

Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii,

Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,

Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands,

Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,

Micronesia, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,

Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New

Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New

York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern

Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon,

Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode

Island, South Carolina, South Dakota,

Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah,

Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia,

Wisconsin, Wyoming

Forester - Fifteen (15) states have

forester credentialing laws that

include licensing and registration

statutes.

Connecticut - Qualifying examination

and evaluation, prerequisites, and

fees.

Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire,

South Carolina, Vermont, West

Virginia - Minimum of associate

degree in an accredited program,

satisfactory experience,

prerequisites, examinations, and fees

required.

Alabama, Arkansas, California,

Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts,

Mississippi, North Carolina -

Minimum of bachelor degree or

higher, satisfactory experience,

prerequisites, examinations, and fees

required.

The following states do not require

Forester licensure or certification:

Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona,

Colorado, Delaware, District of

Columbia, Florida, Guam, Hawaii,

Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,

Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota,

Missouri, Montana, Nebraska,

Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico,

New York, North Dakota, Northern

Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma,

Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto

Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota,

Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands,

Utah, Virginia, Washington,

Wisconsin, Wyoming

STATES WITH FORESTER CREDENTIALING REGULATIONS:

Alabama Alabama Board Registration for Foresters Administrative Code

Arkansas AR Code 17-31-302

California Professional Foresters Law

Connecticut Qualifying examination and evaluation, prerequisites, and fees.

Georgia Rule 220-2-.02. Education.

Maine Board of Licensure of Foresters Application Information

Maryland Licensing – Foresters Department of Labor

Massachusetts Forester Licensing Board Educational Requirements

Michigan Qualifications to be Michigan Registered Forester

Mississippi Requirements for Forester Registration

New Hampshire Board of Foresters Laws and Rules

North Carolina Chapter 89B General Statues of the State of North Carolina

South Carolina State Board of Registration for Foresters Regulations – See Chapter 53 See 53-8 Requirements for Registration

Vermont Vermont Chapter 101: Foresters – See Subchapter 3, 5221. Qualifications for Licensure

West Virginia West Virginia Board of Registration for Forester and Forestry Technicians

*Online or Hybrid Program Page 11

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (IAT)

The Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) offers a unique education and training opportunity within Michigan State University (MSU) by delivering industry relevant certificate programs on campus in East Lansing and off campus in

partnership with several Michigan community colleges. All certificate programs are designed to develop career-ready graduates through intensive, practical learning and skill enhancement in laboratories, clerkships and a professional

internship. Full-time students are able to complete a certificate program in 3 – 4 academic semesters plus a semester for the professional internship. Courses are taught by MSU faculty and staff in the College of Agriculture and Natural

Resources, or highly-qualified industry professionals approved by the university.

Veterans Education - IAT certificate programs are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs as Cooperative Veterans Training Programs. Under some Chapters of Title 38, U.S. Code, veterans may receive educational benefits.

Veterans planning to enroll should contact the Veterans Certification Section of the Office of the Registrar to determine their eligibility, Hannah Administration Building, 426 Auditorium Road, Room 150, East Lansing, MI 48824-2603; phone

(517) 355-5032; fax (517) 432-3347; email es.ro.veterans@msu.edu

.

(1)

PROGRAM/COURSE

(2)

PROFESSIONAL

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

(3)

MEETS

the state educational requirements

(4)

DOES NOT MEET

the state educational requirements

(5)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATON

*

VITICULTURE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM

VITICUL (ATCT)

The Viticulture certificate is delivered in partnership between Northwestern

Michigan College (Traverse City, Michigan), the Viticulture and Enology

Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA), and the Michigan State University

Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT).

The Viticulture Technology program is part of VESTA- Viticulture Enology

Science Technology Alliance- https://www.vesta-usa.org/. VESTA serves as

a pathway for individuals interested in certified training in viticulture and

enology.

Graduates of the program receive a certificate from the Michigan State

University Institute of Agricultural Technology (AIT).

Students may continue their course work to obtain an associate in applied

science degree from the community college partners in addition to the

certificate from Michigan State University. Should students wish to continue

their education, the appropriate pre-designated credits may be applied to a

bachelor’s degree program at Michigan State University if students meet the

established transfer guidelines.

The MSU Department of Horticulture lists job opportunities that may be of

interest to IAT Viticulture students.

MSU Institute of Agricultural

Technology Viticulture Technology

Program Certificate

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska, American

Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California,

Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of

Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii,

Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,

Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall

Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts,

Michigan, Micronesia, Minnesota,

Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska,

Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New

Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North

Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio,

Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania,

Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina,

South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin

Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,

Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin,

Wyoming

*Online or Hybrid Program Page 12

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

(1)

PROGRAM/COURSE

(2)

PROFESSIONAL

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

(3)

MEETS

the state educational requirements

(4)

DOES NOT MEET

the state educational requirements

(5)

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

SCHOOL OF PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS)

(CONSTMG_MS)

This program is not designed to meet (nor is it advertised as meeting) the

educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification

required for employment in an occupation.

Construction Management

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska,

American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas,

California, Colorado, District of Columbia,

Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho,

Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Marshall

Islands, Micronesia, Minnesota,

Mississippi, Missouri, Michigan,

Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New

York, North Carolina, North Dakota,

Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio,

Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania,

Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina,

Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah,

Virginia, Washington, West Virginia,

Wisconsin, Wyoming

The following states do not

have licensure/certification

requirements:

Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana,

Iowa, Kentucky, Maine,

Maryland, Massachusetts,

Montana, New Hampshire, New

Jersey, South Dakota, Texas,

Vermont, Washington

Michigan - Additional course

hours, courses, experience,

examination(s) and other

requirements

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS)

(CONSTM_BS1)

This program is not designed to meet (nor is it advertised as meeting) the

educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification

required for employment in an occupation.

*

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

AND CONSTRUCTION

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - Online

(REDC_GRC2)

This graduate certificate program is not designed to meet (nor is it

advertised as meeting) the educational requirements for a specific

professional license or certification required for employment in an

occupation.

Construction Management

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska,

American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas,

California, Colorado, District of Columbia,

Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho,

Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Marshall

Islands, Michigan, Micronesia, Minnesota,

Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada,

New Mexico, New York, North Carolina,

North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands,

Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau,

Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island,

South Carolina, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin

Islands, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West

Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

The following states do not

have licensure/certification

requirements:

Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana,

Iowa, Kentucky, Maine,

Maryland, Massachusetts,

Montana, New Hampshire, New

Jersey, South Dakota, Texas,

Vermont, Washington

Michigan - Additional course

hours, courses, experience,

examination(s) and other

requirements

Michigan: Residential Builder’s License requires completion of 60 hours of approved prelicensure courses that includes completion of 18 hours of instruction from the Approved Residential Builder Prelicensure and Continuing Education Courses list. Residential Builder and Maintenance & Alteration

Contractor License Application - Examinations are conducted by Professional Servies Industries (PSI). Approved applicants will be contacted by PSI to schedule their examination at one (1) of five (5) PSI testing centers throughout the state and are available to test six (6) days a week. Applicants are able to

choose their testing center and day of examination. All examination fees are required to be paid to PSI at the time an examination is scheduled. Therefore, examination fees should no longer be submitted to the State of Michigan/Bureau of Construction Codes. Further information

regarding scheduling or questions can be directed to PSI. Questions regarding licensing requirements should be directed to the Bureau's Licensing Division at 517-241-9309.

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

(1)

PROGRAM/COURSE

(2)

PROFESSIONAL

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

(3)

MEETS

the state educational requirements

(4)

DOES NOT MEET

the state educational requirements

(5)

NO DETERMINATION

has been made

SCHOOL OF PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION

INTERIOR DESIGN

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

(INTDES_BA1)

This program is designed to meet educational requirements for eligibility to sit

for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Exam.

Certified/Registered Interior

Designer

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California,

Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,

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,

Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South

Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,

Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Palau

Republic of Palau National

Government, P.O. Box 6051, Koror,

Palau 96940; Phone (680) 767-

2403; Fax: (680) 767-2424

American Samoa, Guam, Marshall

Islands,, Micronesia, Northern

Mariana Islands, and U.S. Virgin

Islands

INTERIOR DESIGN - VOLUNTARY “TITLE” REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION (23 states)

Designates a qualified professional to use the title “registered” or “certified” interior designer. To learn more about the states that have voluntary “title” registration, please visit the Harbor Compliance website at https://www.harborcompliance.com/information/interior-design-

certification

INTERIOR DESIGN - NO INTERIOR DESIGN REGISTRATION PROTOCOLS (23 states)

To determine which U.S. states and territories do not have interior design registration, licensure, or professional “title” protocols, please visit the Harbor Compliance website at https://www.harborcompliance.com/information/interior-design-certification.

INTERIOR DESIGN – The following four states and the District of Columbia require license or registration:

District of Columbia Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture – To be licensed to practice interior design in the District of Columbia, an applicant shall pass the examination administered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification

(NCIDQ); an applicant who passed the national examination; the passing score on the national examination shall be a passing score on each section that forms a part of the examination by the NCIDQ. To learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply for licensure in

the District of Columbia, contact the District of Columbia Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture, 1104 4

th

Street, SW, 2

nd

Floor, Washington, DC 20024; phone (202-671-4500; email [email protected].

Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulations – To learn more about applying for registration in Florida, visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/architecture-and-interior-design/ or contact the Division of Professional, Florida Board of Architecture and Interior

Design, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0791; phone (850) 487-1395; fax (850) 488-8040.

Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Designs – To be licensed to practice interior design in Louisiana, an applicant must have a combination of 6 years of interior design education and work experience from one of four paths; take and pass all three section of the

National Council for Interior Designer Qualification (NCIDQ) examination; and submit the approved application along with the $150.00 fee (annual renewal). To learn more about applying for licensure in Louisiana, please visit http://www.web.lsbid.org/resources-for-

designers/licensing-requirements/ or contact the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers, 11736 Newcastle Avenue, Bldg. 2, Suite C, Baton Rouge, LA 70816; phone (225) 295-8425; fax (225) 304-6655; email: [email protected].

Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design – Applicants must have successfully completed a program of interior design accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) or a substantially equivalent program, or received a

degree from an architectural program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB); at least two years of experience in interior design; pass all three sections of the October 2000 (or later) version of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)

exam, or pass any prior version of the NCIDQ exam AND THE Nevada Supplemental Examination for Registered Interior Designers. To learn more about applying for registration in Nevada, visit http://nsbaidrd.state.nv.us/registered-interior-designers/ or contact the Nevada State

Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design at 2080 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 120, Las Vegas, NV 89119; phone 702-486-7300; fax (702-486-7304.

North Carolina – to learn more about applying for registration in North Carolina, visit http://www.ncbarch.org/ or contact the North Carolina Board of Architecture and Registered Interior Designers, 434 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2005, Raleigh, NC 27601; phone (984-328-1161;

email ncba@ncbarch.org.

(1)

PROGRAM/COURSE

(2)

PROFESSIONAL

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

(3)

MEETS

the state educational requirements

(4)

DOES NOT MEET

the state educational requirements

(5)

NO DETERMINATION

has been made

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

(LANDS_BLA1)

Professional Landscape

Architect (PLA)

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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, Puerto Rico, Rhode

Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas,

Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia,

Wisconsin, Wyoming

Alaska - Requires completion of a course in

Arctic Engineering.

Palau

Republic of Palau National

Government, P.O. Box 6051, Koror,

Palau 96940; Phone (680) 767-2403;

Fax: (680) 767-2424

American Samoa, Guam, Marshall

Islands,, Micronesia, Northern

Mariana Islands, and U.S. Virgin

Islands

Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors - Successful completion of any of the courses specified on the Board website will meet the requirement for professional registration as set forth in 12 AAC 36.110. To learn more about the course

requirement, visit the Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors website.

U.S. STATES, DISTRICT & TERRITORIES - Eligibility, Registration & Examination Information - Each jurisdiction sets its own requirements for licensure and may change requirements at any time. It is always advisable to check with the jurisdiction where you wish to become license

to confirm requirements. For information on how to apply, eligibility, examinations, and other requirements for each respective jurisdiction, visit the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) website at https://www.clarb.org/take-the-exam/check-eligibility.

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS

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PROGRAM/COURSE

(2)

PROFESSIONAL

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

(3)

MEETS

the state educational requirements

(4)

DOES NOT MEET

the state educational requirements

(5)

NO DETERMINATION

has been made

ARTS AND LETTERS DEAN

ART EDUCATION - TEACHING MAJOR K-12

ENDORSEMENT (MJK2)

This program is designed to meet the educational requirements for the

Michigan educator certificate or endorsement area listed. Students who

meet the educational and other requirements necessary to obtain the

Michigan credential may be qualified for certification, licensure, or

endorsement in other states, as indicated.

This program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator

Preparation (CAEP).

Michigan Visual Arts Education

(LQ) Teaching Endorsement

Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona,

Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut,

Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia,

Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,

Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands,

Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Micronesia,

Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska,

Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico,

New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern

Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau,

Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South

Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S.

Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington,

West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

*

FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING

MASTER OF FINE ARTS (MA) - Online

(FOREIGN_MA)

This program is not designed to meet (nor is it advertised as meeting) the

educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification

required for employment in an occupation

Not Applicable: Alabama, Alaska,

American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas,

California, Colorado, Connecticut,

Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida,

Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois,

Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,

Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands,

Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,

Micronesia, Minnesota, Mississippi,

Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,

New Hampshire, New Jersey, New

Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North

Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio,

Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania,

Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South

Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,

Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah,

Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West

Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

*

FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - Online

(FORLT_GRC2)

This program is not designed to meet (nor is it advertised as meeting) the

educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification

required for employment in an occupation

Alabama - State authorization to provide a program related to the preparation of teachers or other P-12 school/system personnel does not indicate eligibility for an Alabama certificate. Applicants for an Alabama certificate based on reciprocity must meet Alabama’s test requirements

and submit a valid, renewable professional educator certificate/license issued by another state at the degree level, grade level, and in the teaching field or area of instructional support for which an Alabama certificate is sought and for which Alabama issues a certificate. Applicants

for Alabama certification in an area of administration must also document at least three years of full-time employment as an administrator in a P-12 school system(s). Alabama State Department of Education website www.alsde.edu.

Alaska – The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development has state history course requirements that can be completed after initial licensure. The Initial/Out-of-State teacher certificate is initially valid for one year and can be extended twice, each for an additional

year, upon passing a basic competency exam for the first extension and completing 3 semester hours each of approved Alaska history coursework for the second. For additional information regarding certification requirements and regulations, visit the Alaska Department of

Education and Early Development website.

Arkansas – The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education has state history course requirements that consist of at least three (3) college credit hours in Arkansas history at an accredited institution of higher education. A one-year, nonrenewable, provisional license

is given to those who have met the degree/internship requirement but have not completed a history course/workshop. For additional information regarding licensure requirements and regulations, visit the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education website.

California – The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing regulations require a comparable teaching credential earned in a state or U.S. Territory other than California based upon completion of a professional preparation program (or alternative program) in secondary

education, including student teaching, taken at a regionally-accredited institution. The credential does not have to be valid at the time of application.

Indiana – Indiana requires out-of-state applicants to pass a content licensure test for each content area they wish to be licensed in. Individuals may be eligible for a one-year temporary reciprocal permit, allowing them to teach while meeting Indiana's testing requirements. For

additional information regarding licensure requirements and regulations, visit the Indiana Department of Education's website.

Kentucky - This program is not accredited by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and is not recognized for initial, additional, or renewal of certification or salary enhancement (rank change) for K-12 educators in Kentucky.

Massachusetts – The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires endorsements in Sheltered English Immersion, Transition Specialist, Bilingual Education, and a voluntary endorsement in Autism. For additional information regarding other

education licensure requirements and licensure regulations, visit the Massachusetts Office of Educator Licensure website.