State by State Updates

The following licensing information is current as of May 9, 2023:

Southwestern College has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the following states.

• Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky (approved for art therapist licensure only), Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York*, Ohio*, Oklahoma (Counseling Degree Only), Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming

*Note: New York – Students in the ATCN or ATCP program can get a Creative Arts License, but not a counseling license. Students in the CN program may not be able to get a license (still being researched for clarity). Ohio – Students in the CN program only. Students in the ATCN program will need to do additional coursework. 

Southwestern College has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the following states, but additional coursework may be required.

NOTE: For more information please contact Dru Phoenix if you are a prospective student or applicant or Michelle Lynn if you are a current student or graduate.

• California, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio (for MA ATCN Program only), South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin.

Southwestern College has determined that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the following states:

• Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina.

• For Kentucky, a graduate of the Art Therapy/Counseling Program can obtain an art therapy license, but not a counseling license. A graduate of the Counseling Program cannot obtain a license in Kentucky.

Southwestern College has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the following states. We are currently researching these states and will update them on a monthly basis.

• Arkansas, Connecticut, North Dakota, Oklahoma (Art Therapy/Counseling Degree only), South Dakota, West Virginia.