State Authorization for Online Programs

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Biola's State Authorization at a Glance

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•	Authorized Biola University is currently allowed to offer all online courses and programs to students physically residing in the state. In each of these states we are officially authorized.
•	Exempt or Not Under Jurisdiction Biola University is allowed to offer online courses, but there may be some restrictions. Refer to Search by Program or Search by State lists for details.
•	Partial Exemption Biola University is allowed to offer ONLY SPECIFIC EXEMPTED online programs to students residing in this state. Refer to Search by Program or Search by State lists for details.
•	In Progress Biola University is in the process of completing the application for state agency review and approval.
•	Not Authorized Biola University is not currently authorized to provide online courses to students physically residing in the state and is, therefore, not currently accepting students residing in these states into any online programs.

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Bachelor's

B.S. Applied Psychology

Allowed in the following states:

B.S. in Bible, Theology and Apologetics

Allowed in the following states:

B.S. in Biblical Ministries

Allowed in the following states:

B.S. in Business Management

Allowed in the following states:

B.S. in Communication Studies

Allowed in the following states:

B.S. in Early Childhood

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

B.S. in Entertainment Business

Allowed in the following states:

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies

Allowed in the following states:

B.S. in Public Relations and Digital Media

Allowed in the following states:

Master's

M.A. in Christian Apologetics

Allowed in the following states:

M.A. in Education

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

M.A. in in Leadership and Innovation

Allowed in the following states:

M.A. in Intercultural Studies

Allowed in the following states:

M.A. in Public Relations and Reputation Management

Allowed in the following states:

M.A. in Science and Religion

Allowed in the following states:

M.A. in Teaching

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

M.A. in TESOL

Allowed in the following states:

Master of Arts (Talbot)

Allowed in the following states:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Allowed in the following states:

Master of Divinity

Allowed in the following states:

Master of Management, Nonprofit Organizations (MM)

Allowed in the following states:

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Allowed in the following states:

M.S. in Curriculum, Instruction and Publication

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

M.S. in Special Education

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

Doctoral

Doctor of Intercultural Studies

Allowed in the following states:

Doctor of Ministry

Allowed in the following states:

Ph.D. in Intercultural Education

Allowed in the following states:

Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies

Allowed in the following states:

Certificates, Credentials and Permits

Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies

Allowed in the following states:

Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

Certificate in Christian Apologetics

Allowed in the following states:

Certificate in Personal Financial Planning

Allowed in the following states:

Certificate in Public Relations

Allowed in the following states:

Certificate in Special Education - Graduate

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

Certificate in Special Education - Undergraduate

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

Certificate in TESOL

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

Child Development Permits - Graduate

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

Child Development Permits - Undergraduate

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

Induction/Clear Credential

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

Multiple Subject Credential Intern - Graduate

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential - Graduate

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

Single Subject Credential Intern - Graduate

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

Single Subject Preliminary Credential - Graduate

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

Special Education Credential (Mild/Moderate)

Allowed in the following states:

(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)

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.)

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:

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.

Certificate of Authorization from Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

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.