State Authorization

St. Bonaventure University has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. As a member institution, SBU is authorized to deliver distance education courses and programs in all SARA-member states.

For more information about state authorization for Distance Education, please visit https://www.sbu.edu/academics/online-programs/state-authorization.

State-by-State Licensure Information

St. Bonaventure University has reviewed the educational requirements for licensure and indicated below whether or not the Master of Science in Education in either Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling programs meets, does not meet or has not determined if the program meets the educational requirements in the table below. However, states often require additional items for licensure including, but not limited to: background check, letters of reference, continuing education and certification examinations. The state requirements are subject to change at any time based on the state’s discretion. The university encourages students to verify the current requirements with the state directly and routinely check for updates.