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Bachelor's
B.S. Applied Psychology
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B.S. in Bible, Theology and Apologetics
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B.S. in Biblical Ministries
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- California
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- Delaware
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- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
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- Oklahoma
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- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
B.S. in Business Management
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- Connecticut
- Delaware
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- Idaho
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- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
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- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
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- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
B.S. in Communication Studies
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- Virginia
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- West Virginia
- Wyoming
B.S. in Early Childhood
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- California
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- Delaware
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- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
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- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
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- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
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- South Carolina
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- Tennessee
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- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
B.S. in Entertainment Business
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- New Hampshire
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- North Carolina
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- Oklahoma
- Oregon
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- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
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- New York
- North Carolina
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- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
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- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
B.S. in Public Relations and Digital Media
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- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
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- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
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- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Master's
M.A. in Christian Apologetics
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- Colorado
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- Idaho
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- Maine
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- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
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- Ohio
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- Tennessee
- Texas
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- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
M.A. in Education
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(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
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- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
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- Michigan
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- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
M.A. in in Leadership and Innovation
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- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
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- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
M.A. in Intercultural Studies
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- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
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- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
M.A. in Public Relations and Reputation Management
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- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
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- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
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- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
M.A. in Science and Religion
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- Maine
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- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
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- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
M.A. in Teaching
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- Connecticut
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- Florida
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- Idaho
- Illinois
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- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
M.A. in TESOL
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- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
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- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
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- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
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- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Master of Arts (Talbot)
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- Mississippi
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- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
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- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
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- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
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- Texas
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- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Master of Divinity
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- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
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- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
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- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Master of Management, Nonprofit Organizations (MM)
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- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
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- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Master of Public Health (MPH)
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- Colorado
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- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
M.S. in Curriculum, Instruction and Publication
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(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
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- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
M.S. in Special Education
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
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- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Doctoral
Doctor of Intercultural Studies
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- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
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- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
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- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Doctor of Ministry
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- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
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- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
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- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Ph.D. in Intercultural Education
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- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies
Allowed in the following states:
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- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Certificates, Credentials and Permits
Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies
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- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Certificate in Christian Apologetics
Allowed in the following states:
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- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Certificate in Personal Financial Planning
Allowed in the following states:
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- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Certificate in Public Relations
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Certificate in Special Education - Graduate
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Certificate in Special Education - Undergraduate
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Certificate in TESOL
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Child Development Permits - Graduate
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Child Development Permits - Undergraduate
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Induction/Clear Credential
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Multiple Subject Credential Intern - Graduate
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential - Graduate
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Single Subject Credential Intern - Graduate
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Single Subject Preliminary Credential - Graduate
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Special Education Credential (Mild/Moderate)
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Special Education, M.S.Sp.Ed. – Prelim Ed Spec Instr Credential (Mild/Moderate) - Internship
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Search Authorization by State
Alabama - Not Authorized
- The University has not yet initiated an application for authorization or exemption.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Alaska - Exempt
- The University is exempt from securing authorization to offer online programs per state regulations.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Arizona - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Arkansas - Partial Exemption
- The University is allowed to offer ONLY SPECIFIC EXEMPTED online programs to students residing in this state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Allowed programs:
- B.S. Bible Theology & Apologetics
- B.S. Biblical Ministries
- Certificate Biblical and Theological Studies
- Certificate in Christian Apologetics
- Doctor of Intercultural Studies
- Doctor of Ministry
- M.A. Christian Apologetics
- M.A. Science and Religion
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Master of Arts
Specializations: -
Master of Divinity
Specializations
California - Authorized
- Authorized to offer online courses / programs to students in this state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Colorado - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Connecticut - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Delaware - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
District of Columbia - Not Authorized
- The University has not yet initiated an application for authorization or exemption.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Florida - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Georgia - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.

Hawaii - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Idaho - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Illinois - Exempt
- The University is exempt from securing authorization to offer online programs per state regulations.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Indiana - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Iowa - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Kansas - Not Authorized
- The University has not yet initiated an application for authorization or exemption.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Kentucky - Not Authorized
Louisiana - In Progress
- The University is completing the application for state agency review and approval.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Maine - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Maryland - Not Authorized
- The University has not yet initiated an application for authorization or exemption.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Massachusetts - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Michigan - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Minnesota - In Progress
- The University is completing the application for state agency review and approval.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
*Biola University is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
Mississippi - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Missouri - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Montana - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Nebraska - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Nevada - Exempt
- The University is exempt from securing authorization to offer online programs per state regulations.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
New Hampshire - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
New Jersey - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
New Mexico - Authorized
- Authorized to offer online courses / programs to students in this state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
New York - In Progress
- The University is completing the application for state agency review and approval.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
North Carolina - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
North Dakota - Exempt
- The University is exempt from securing authorization to offer online programs per state regulations.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Ohio - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Oklahoma - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Oregon - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Pennsylvania - Exempt
- The University is exempt from securing authorization to offer online programs per state regulations.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Rhode Island - Not Authorized
- The University has not yet initiated an application for authorization or exemption.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
South Carolina - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
South Dakota - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Tennessee - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Texas - Exempt
- The University is exempt from securing authorization to offer online programs per state regulations.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Utah - Exempt
- The University is exempt from securing authorization to offer online programs per state regulations.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Vermont - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Virginia - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Washington - Exempt
- The University is exempt from securing authorization to offer online programs per state regulations.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
West Virginia - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Wisconsin - Not Authorized
- The University has not yet initiated an application for authorization or exemption.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Wyoming - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.