Licensure Disclosures

What is a professional licensure disclosure?

A professional licensure disclosure is a regulation of the U. S. Department of Education requiring all colleges and universities to communicate publicly and directly to prospective and current students about (1) academic programs that will or will not fulfill educational requirements for a specific professional licensure that is required for employment in that field; and (2) academic programs that meet or do not meet the education requirements for licensure for each state and U.S. territory regardless of the delivery mode of the program. 

Who is affected by the Regulation on Public Disclosure by the United States Department of Education?

The New Regulation on Public Disclosures by the U.S. Department of Education affects all higher education programs (traditional face-to-face, online and blended) that lead to a professional licensure and/or certification.  

What is a professional licensure program?

A Professional Licensure Program (PLP) is a program offered by institutions of higher learning designed, marketed and/or advertised to meet education requirements:

  1. For a specific license or certification; and
  2. Is required for employment in an occupation.

Does this program meet the requirements for licensure in my state, United States Territory or District of Columbia?*

Professional Licensure Programs (PLP) at Greenville Technical College (GTC) lead to licensure/certification and are designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements for the state of South Carolina.  Each state within the United States, the United States Territories*, and the District of Columbia (referred to as “State” regarding licensure disclosure) may have different professional licensure, certification, and accreditation requirements. GTC works to confirm if programs meet the educational and accreditation prerequisites for professional licensure or certification required for employment within and outside the state of South Carolina. Other employment requirements may include, but are not limited to, professional examinations, background checks, state registrations, years of work experience, fingerprinting, background checks, etc. Students who are considering enrolling in an academic or continuing education program, or course that may lead to a professional license or certification, are strongly encouraged to check State-specific information and contact the appropriate licensing agency to seek information and additional guidance before enrolling in a program.

Potential changes in requirements

Licensure, certification, and accreditation information is reviewed and updated on this site no later than July 1st of each year. While a program may initially meet the educational and accreditation requirements for licensure and certification in another State, changes in requirements could impact the program's ability to continue meeting a State’s new requirements. In this case, students impacted will be directly notified within 14 days of determining the change.  Students should always check with their State licensure board to confirm licensure and certification requirements.

Important note for relocating during the course of a program

Prospective and current students should keep in mind that licensing, certification, and accreditation requirements vary by State and that relocating to another State during enrollment in a program could impact whether that student can meet the eligibility requirements of that State and/or receive financial aid funding. If students are considering relocating, they should contact their program department head or academic program director to determine whether or not the program meets the licensure and certification eligibility requirements for the State in which the student plans to relocate.

Programs Not Listed

If you have questions regarding any program not listed on this page, please contact the department head or academic program director for program inquiries.

Important Information

  • Greenville Technical College makes every effort to ensure that the information about educational and accreditation requirements for licensure or certification is current; however, State requirements may change. The college information will be updated annually or as needed.
  • Separate from the educational and accreditation requirements, State licensure boards may have additional employment requirements such as professional examinations, background checks, state registrations, years of work experience, fingerprinting, background checks, etc.
  • If a program is listed as “does not meet,” you should contact the State’s licensing board about the specific employment requirements for the field of study.
  • Students who are located outside of the state of South Carolina may not enroll in a PLP if that program does not meet requirements for a State in which the student is located or plans to seek employment upon program completion.
  • The State licensing agencies or boards can determine whether the college’s program meets the educational and accreditation requirements for employment in the State.
  • The college cannot guarantee an individual attainment of any professional licensure or certification in any field or State.
*Disclaimer:  The United States Territories include five major inhabited territories and the United States Minor Outlying Islands, primarily uninhabited.  For the purpose of this licensure disclosure, only information on the five major inhabited territories is reported:  American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U. S. Virgin Islands.