State Authorization for Online Programs

As of 11/14/2024

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Biola's State Authorization at a Glance

Federal and State regulations require that all institutions obtain the necessary authorizations and/or approvals from a state in order to conduct what are called “interstate activities.” Examples of interstate activities include, but are not limited to: online courses, field placements such as for-credit internships, practicums, clinical requirements, recruiting and advertising, and out-of-state employees. Holding such state authorization allows Biola University and other institutions to conduct these activities outside of our home states. Biola University is physically located in the state of California and welcomes online degree or certificate applications from prospective students who are residents in most states within the United States. However, applications from students physically residing in the following states while completing their online courses cannot be considered at this time: Alabama, Arkansas (refer to All State Listing for specific program exemptions), Delaware, District of Columbia, Kansas, Kentucky (refer to All State Listing for specific program exemptions), Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina (refer to All State Listing for specific program exemptions), Rhode Island and Wisconsin (refer to All State Listing for specific program exemptions). Click on the button below to search authorizations/approvals by state or by online degree program. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (admissions@biola.edu) or the Graduate Admissions Office (graduate.admissions@biola.edu) if you have any questions.

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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. in Bible, Theology and Apologetics

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California²
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina¹
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas³
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

¹ Degree programs of study offered by Biola University have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.

² Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.

³Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

B.S. in Biblical Ministries

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

B.S. in Business Management

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

B.S. in Communication Studies

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

B.S. in Early Childhood

Allowed in the following states:

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

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

B.S. in Entertainment Business

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

B.S. in Public Relations and Digital Media

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

B.S. in Psychology

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
ConnecticutFlorida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

B.S. in Organizational Leadership

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

Master's

M.A. in Christian Apologetics

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas²
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina¹
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas³
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

M.A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas²
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky (Excludes the Biblical and Pastoral Ministry Specialization)
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina¹
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas³
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin (Excludes the Biblical and Pastoral Ministry Specialization)
Wyoming

³ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

M.A. in Classical Theology

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas²
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina¹
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas³
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

³ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

M.A. in Education

Allowed in the following states:

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

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

M.A. in in Leadership and Innovation

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

M.A. in Intercultural Studies

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

³ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

M.A. in Public Relations and Reputation Management

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

³ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

M.A. in Science and Religion

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas²
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina¹
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas³
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

³ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

M.A. in Teaching

Allowed in the following states:

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

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

M.A. in TESOL

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Master of Arts (Talbot)

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas²
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina¹
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas³
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

¹ Exempt for the following programs: Master of Arts (Bible Exposition); Master of Arts (New Testament); Master of Arts (Old Testament); Master of Arts (Theology) — Degree programs of study offered by Biola University have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.

³ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Master of Divinity

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas²
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina¹
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas³
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

³ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Master of Management, Nonprofit Organizations (MM)

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

M.S. in Curriculum, Instruction and Publication

Allowed in the following states:

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

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

M.S. in Special Education

Allowed in the following states:

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

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

M.A. in P-12 Multilingual, Multicultural Education

Allowed in the following states:

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

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

M.S. in Occupational Therapy

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Doctoral

Doctor of Intercultural Studies

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas¹
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas²
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

¹ Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.

² Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Doctor of Ministry

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas²
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina¹
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas³
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin (Excludes the following specializations: Executive Pastor Leadership Growing and Multiplying Churches in North America)
Wyoming

³ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Ed.D. in Educational Studies

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas¹
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas²
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Ph.D. in Educational Studies

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas¹
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas²
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Ph.D. in Intercultural Education

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Certificates, Credentials and Permits

Certificate in Bible — Undergraduate

Allowed in the following state:

Arkansas¹
California
Connecticut
Georgia
Indiana
Maine
Michigan
Montana
New York
Oregon
Utah
Virginia
West Virginia
Wyoming

Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas²
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina¹
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas³
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

³ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

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
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Certificate in Christian Apologetics

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Certificate in Messianic Jewish Studies

Allowed in the following state:

New York
North Carolina¹
Utah

Certificate in Personal Financial Planning

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Certificate in Public Relations

Allowed in the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

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
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

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
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Certificate in TESOL

Allowed in the following states:

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

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas¹
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

¹ Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Search Authorization by State

Alabama - Not Authorized

The University will not be initiating 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.
Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.

Allowed programs:

California - Authorized

The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
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 - Not Authorized

The University will not be initiating an application for authorization or exemption.
No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.

District of Columbia - Not Authorized

The University will not be initiating 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 - 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:

Kansas - Not Authorized

The University will not be initiating an application for authorization or exemption.
No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.

Kentucky - 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:

Louisiana - 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.

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 will not be initiating 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 Authorized

The University will not be initiating an application for authorization or exemption.
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 - Not Authorized

The University will not be initiating an application for authorization or exemption.
No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.

New York - Authorized

The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.

North Carolina - Partial Exemption

The University will not be initiating an application for authorization.
No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Degree programs of study offered by Biola University have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.

Allowed programs:

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 will not be initiating 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 - 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.

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.
Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.

Utah - Authorized

The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
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 - Authorized

The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
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 - 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:

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.