Professional Licensure Disclosure

The professional licensure disclosure procedure ensures transparency about the educational requirements for professional licensure. It informs students how their program of study meets the necessary criteria for licensure in various U.S. states and territories. This helps students make informed decisions about their education and career paths.

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

If ECC’s program does not meet or cannot be determined to meet state licensure requirements, students cannot register. The student must complete an attestation form, which will be placed in their record. This form acknowledges their understanding and intentions for pursuing ECC’s program of study. Students who do not provide an attestation form cannot pursue a program of study that requires professional licensure. 

If a student's residency status changes, they are responsible for notifying the College. This will allow for an update to their record and evaluation of additional state or territory licensure requirements. The College is not obligated to ensure licensure for any U.S. state or territory beyond what is in official records. Requirements vary by state and territory. Students are strongly encouraged to contact any state where they wish to become licensed after graduation. This ensures they fully understand their employment options in the state they intend to practice.