Professional Licensure Disclosures
In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education and the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), Meridian Community College (MCC) provides information about professional licensure in correlation with programs offered at MCC that may lead to state licensure.
Students are advised to review the following program licensure information BEFORE beginning a program at MCC that leads to professional licensure with the intent to be licensed outside of the state of Mississippi:
- Review the licensing information for the applicable program(s) below.
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While MCC endeavors to ensure this information is up-to-date, changes in licensure requirements of any state can occur at any time.
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- Contact the appropriate licensing agency in the U.S. states and territories where
you plan to seek licensure.
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This will enable you to obtain the most current information about licensure requirements and determine whether MCC’s program meets the educational requirements.
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Students interested in professional licensure programs should contact the applicable licensing board to determine any additional requirements beyond the degree program that may need to be fulfilled to obtain licensure in a particular state. Some licensing boards may require additional post-graduation examinations, acquire additional experience, pay application and/or licensing fees, undergo criminal background checks, submit fingerprints, or provide otherinformation prior to obtaining licensure.
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Seek advice from the program coordinator and/or an academic advisor at MCC about professional licensure for your intended program of study.
What is a Professional Licensure Program?
A Professional Licensure Program is an academic program intended to (or advertised to) satisfy educational prerequisites for a State-issued professional license, certification, or other credential offered by a third party that is required for employment in an occupation.
Licensure Requirements
As a future licensed professional, it is your responsibility to review and understand the licensure requirements for any state or territory where you intend to seek licensure. Completing a program of study is typically only one part of the professional licensure requirements. Other professional licensure requirements may include, and are not limited to, additional coursework or training, successful passage of a state or national exam, fees, background checks, references, fingerprinting requirements, etc. Please be aware that a state or territory may change licensure requirements at any time. A good practice is to periodically check with the state licensure board or agency in the state or territory where you intend to work to confirm licensure requirements.
MCC’s Associated Degree Nursing program and Accelerated Program for Licensed Practical Nurses & Paramedics meet the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
The programs do not meet the educational requirements for professional licensures in Alaska, American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Licensing Board Information
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National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
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Mississippi Board of Nursing
Contact Information
For more information about the Associate Degree Nursing program or the Accelerated Program for Licensed Practical Nurses & Paramedics, check the program webpage and contact the program coordinator, Dr. Lara Collum, at Lara.Collum@meridiancc.edu.
MCC’s Commercial truck Driving program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
The program does not meet the educational requirements for professional licensures in American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Licensing Board Information
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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Mississippi Department of Public Safety Driver Service Bureau
Contact Information
For more information about the Commercial Truck Driving program, check the program webpage and contact the program coordinator, Jimmy Rigdon at Jimmy.Rigdon@meridiancc.edu
MCC’s Cosmetology and Cosmetology Instructor programs meet the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alabama, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The programs do not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
Licensing Board Information
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Mississippi Board of Cosmetology
Contact Information
For more information about the Cosmetology or Cosmetology Instructor program, check the program webpage and contact the program coordinator, Christina Mobley, at Christina.Mobley@meridiancc.edu.
MCC’s Dental Hygiene Technology program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Licensing Board Information
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American Dental Hygienists Association
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Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners
Contact Information
For more information about the dental hygiene program, check the program webpage and contact the program coordinator, Dr. Paige Pennington at Paige.Pennington@meridiancc.edu.
MCC’s Early Childhood Education program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alabama, Mississippi, Montana, and South Dakota.
The program does not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Licensing Board Information
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Mississippi Department of Health
Contact Information
For more information about the early childhood education program, check the program webpage and contact the program coordinator, Win Maxey-Shumate at Win.Shumate@meridiancc.edu.
The Emergency Medical Technology program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
The program does not meet the educational requirements in American Samoa.
Licensing Board Information
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National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
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Mississippi State Department of Health
Contact Information
For more information about the EMT/Paramedic program, check the program webpage and contact the program coordinator, Chris Lafferty at Chris.Lafferty@meridiancc.edu.
MCC’s Health Care Assistant program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
The program does not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure in American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Puerto Rico.
Licensing Board Information
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Mississippi State Department of Health
Contact Information
For more information about the Health Care Assistant program, check the program’s
webpage contact the program coordinator, Kristy Ethridge, at kristy.ethridge@meridiancc.edu.
MCC’s Dental Hygiene Technology program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
The program does not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure in America Samoa, California, Guam, Nebraska, Northern Mariana Islands, New York, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, and Wyoming.
Licensing Board Information
Contact Information
For more information about the Medical Assisting Technology program, check the program webpage and contact the program coordinator, Gloria Adams, at Gloria.Adams@meridiancc.edu.
MCC’s Medical Laboratory Technology program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Licensing Board Information
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American Society of Clinical Pathology
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Mississippi State Department of Health
Contact Information
For more information about the Medical Laboratory Technology program, check the program webpage, contact the program coordinator, Sheila Johnson, at Sheila.Johnson@meridiancc.edu.
MCC’s Physical Therapy Assistant program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
The program does not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure in America Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Licensing Board Information
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American Physical Therapy Association
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Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Contact Information
For more information about the Physical Therapy Assistant program, check the program webpage and contact the program coordinator, Dr. Tommy Winston, at Tommy.Winston@meridiancc.edu.
MCC’s Practical Nursing program meets the educational requirements for professional Webpage licensure in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
The program does not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alaska, American Samoa, California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Guam, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, and Washington.
Licensing Board Information
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National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
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Mississippi State Board of Nursing
Contact Information
For more information about the Practical Nursing program, check the program webpage and contact the program coordinator, Bethany Files, at bethany.files@meridiancc.edu
MCC’s Radiologic Technology program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Licensing Board Information
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American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Registered Radiographer,
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Mississippi State Department of Health
Contact Information
For more information about the Radiologic Technology program, check the program webpage and contact the program coordinator, Debra Herring, at debra.herring@meridiancc.edu.
MCC’s Respiratory Care Practitioner program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
The program does not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure in American Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands.
Licensing Board Information
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The National Board for Respiratory Care,
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Mississippi State Department of Health
Contact Information
For more information about the Respiratory Care Practitioner program, check the program’s webpage contact the program coordinator, Christena Brown-Bradley, at christena.brown-bradley@meridiancc.edu.
MCC’s Surgical Technology program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
The program does not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure in American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Licensing Board Information
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National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, Certified Surgical Technologist
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Mississippi Department of Health
Contact Information
For more information about the Surgical Technology program, check the program’s webpage and contact the program coordinator, Ginger Boyd, at virginia.boyd@meridiancc.edu
Professional Licensure Disclosure Policy
For more information:
Valerie Bishop, SACSCOC Liaison
valerie.bishop@meridiancc.edu
601.484.8642