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Purdue University Global is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
For more information, visit their website at hlcommission.org. Use the links under "Contact Us" to reach the Commission.
Programmatic Approvals and Additional Accreditation
Select an area of study to learn more about additional approvals and accreditations and/or restrictions applicable to programs offered within that area.
- Business and Management
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Programs in the School of Business and Information Technology have received programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP accreditation includes the following Purdue Global business degree programs:
- Associate of Applied Science in Accounting
- Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Master of Science in Accounting
- Master of Science in Management
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Finance
ACBSP promotes continuous improvement and recognizes excellence in the accreditation of business education programs around the world.
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
11520 West 119th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
Tel: 913-339-9356
Fax: 913-339-6226
www.acbsp.orgCertified Financial Planner Board of Standards
Purdue Global's Master of Science in Finance with a concentration in financial planning is a CFP Board-Registered Program in financial planning education. The Master of Science in Finance with a concentration in financial planning meets the specific criteria for educating individuals who wish to fulfill the education component for obtaining CFP® certification. Individuals who meet CFP Board's education requirement are eligible to sit for the CFP® Certification Examination. Successful completion of the education and examination components completes two of the core prerequisites to obtain CFP® certification.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™, and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The Society for Human Resource Management
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that the following programs fully align with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates:
- Master of Science in Management and Leadership with a concentration in human resources
- Master of Business Administration with a concentration in human resources
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a career focus area in human resources
The HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates were developed by SHRM to define the minimum HR content areas that should be studied by HR students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The guidelines—created in 2006 and revalidated in 2010 and 2013—are part of SHRM’s Academic Initiative to define HR education standards taught in university business schools and help universities develop degree programs that follow these standards.
- Education
The Iowa certification track of the Master of Arts in Teaching program is approved by the Iowa State Board of Education for the secondary teaching concentration area:
Grimes State Office Building
400 East 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
Tel: 515-281-5296 - Health Sciences
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
The Purdue University Global Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program is approved by the AHIMA Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP). This designation acknowledges the coding program as having been evaluated by a peer-review process against a national minimum set of standards for entry-level coding professionals. This process allows academic institutions to be acknowledged as offering an AHIMA-approved coding certificate program.
A directory of AHIMA-approved programs, which includes Purdue Global’s certificate program, may be found at www.ahima.org/education/academic-affairs/PCAP.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
The Medical Assistant Certificate program offered at the Des Moines, Iowa, location is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Inquiries may be made at:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Tel: 727-210-2350
Website: www.caahep.orgThe Iowa, Maine, Maryland, and Nebraska locations transferred accreditation from the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting to the Medical Assistant Certificate on September 24, 2015. The Hagerstown, Maryland, location voluntarily withdrew accreditation for the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting in May 2015. The Mason City, Iowa, location voluntarily withdrew accreditation for the certificate program in February 2016. The additional Cedar Falls, Iowa, accredited location stopped enrollment in the onsite program as of November 8, 2017. The additional South Portland, Maine, accredited location closed November 17, 2017. The Cedar Rapids and Davenport, Iowa, Lewiston, Maine (with an additional location in Augusta), Hagerstown, Maryland, and Lincoln, Nebraska (with an additional location in Omaha), locations voluntarily withdrew accreditation for the certificate program in August 2018. All students currently enrolled in the certificate program will graduate from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program offered online is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). CAHIIM can be contacted at:
223 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 312-233-1100In order to sit for American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) professional exams, students must successfully complete a formal educational program accredited by CAHIIM. AHIMA exams are not required for all career paths—it is the ultimate responsibility of the student to determine state and federal licensure and accreditation requirements.
Commission on Dental Accreditation
The Dental Assistant Diploma program offered onsite in Omaha is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of Approval (without reporting requirements). The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at:
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 312-440-4653 - Legal Studies
Concord Law School
Concord Law School is authorized to operate as a degree-granting institution in the state of California and is registered as an unaccredited law school in the distance learning category with the California Committee of Bar Examiners:
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: 415-538-2000
www.calbar.ca.gov
The California Committee of Bar Examiners registers distance learning schools, and if study is completed in conformance with Rules Regulating Admission to Practice Law in California and all other requirements are met, graduates of the Juris Doctor program are eligible to sit for the California Bar Examination.National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
NALA, the professional association for paralegals, recognizes the Associate of Applied Science in Legal Support and Services and the Bachelor of Science in Legal Support and Services as meeting the coursework criteria for eligibility to sit for the Certified Paralegal Examination.
NALA Headquarters
7666 East 61st Street, Suite 315
Tulsa, OK 74133
Email: nalanet@nala.org - Nursing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master's degree in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Purdue Global are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Iowa Board of Nursing
The Associate of Science in Nursing program offered onsite at Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing.
Iowa Board of Nursing
400 SW 8th Street, Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50309-4685
Tel: 515-281-3255Maine State Board of Nursing
The Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offered onsite in Augusta is granted initial approval by the Maine State Board of Nursing:
161 Capitol Street
158 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0158
Tel: 207-287-1133Nebraska Board of Nursing and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
The Practical Nursing Diploma program and the Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offered onsite in Omaha, and the Associate of Science in Nursing program offered onsite in Lincoln are approved by the Nebraska Board of Nursing and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services can be contacted at:
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Regulation and Licensure
PO Box 95007
Lincoln, NE 68509-5007 - Public Safety
Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education
Purdue Global is recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration as an official Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education institution:
16825 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Tel: 301-447-1000
Fax: 301-447-1346
Website: www.usfa.fema.gov/International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
Purdue Global's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences has received programmatic accreditation from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) for the following programs:
- Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science
- Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management
- Bachelor of Science in Fire Science
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
IFSAC Administrative Office
1812 Tyler Avenue
Stillwater, OK 74078 - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®) has verified the course sequence of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis and the Applied Behavior Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® Examination.
The BACB has also verified the course sequence of the Master of Science in Psychology’s applied behavior analysis concentration and the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® Examination. Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify. BACB can be contacted at:
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
8051 Shaffer Parkway
Littleton, CO 80127
Tel: 720-438-4321National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission
The online Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Addictions, the online Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in addictions, and the online Graduate Certificate in Addictions are accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC). The NASAC can be contacted at:
44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: 703-562-0211
Website: nasacaccreditation.org
U.S. State and Other Approvals
Select a location to learn more about additional approvals and accreditations and/or restrictions applicable to students living in those states/locations.
- Alabama
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Alabama regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Teaching Programs
SARA authorization to provide a program related to the preparation of teachers or other P-12 school/system personnel does not indicate eligibility for an Alabama teaching certificate. Applicants for an Alabama teaching certificate based on reciprocity must meet Alabama's test requirements and submit a valid, renewable professional educator certificate/license issued by another state at the degree level, grade level, and in the teaching field or area of instructional support for which an Alabama certificate is sought and for which Alabama issues a certificate. Applicants for Alabama certification in an area of administration must also document at least 3 years of full-time employment as an administrator in a P-12 school system(s). For additional information, see http://www.alsde.edu/
- Alaska
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Alaska regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Arizona
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Arizona regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Arkansas
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Arkansas regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Arkansas residents in the following programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing―DNP Path
- Master of Science in Nursing’s adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, and family nurse practitioner, primary care population focus areas
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Primary Care Practitioner Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate
Teaching Programs
Arkansas students enrolled in the Master of Science in Education must sign a disclosure statement prior to the start of their program.
- California
Purdue Global offers distance education and does not maintain a physical presence in the state of California. Therefore, Purdue Global is not required to register with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
- Colorado
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Colorado regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Connecticut
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Connecticut regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Delaware
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Delaware regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- District of Columbia
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with the District of Columbia regulations to offer programs to residents of the district.
- Florida
Purdue Global is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. Additional information regarding the University may be obtained by contacting the Commission:
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Tel: 888-224-6684 (Toll Free)Additional Program Restrictions
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Florida residents in the Associate of Science in Professional Studies program.
- Georgia
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Georgia regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Georgia residents in the Master of Science in Nursing's adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner population focus area.
- Guam
Purdue Global offers distance education and does not maintain a physical presence in Guam. Therefore, Purdue Global is not required to register with the Guam Council on Post-secondary Institution Certification.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Guam residents in the following programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing―DNP Path
- Master of Science in Nursing’s adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, and family nurse practitioner, primary care population focus areas
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate
- Hawaii
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Hawaii regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Hawaii residents in the following programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing―DNP Path
- Master of Science in Nursing’s adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, and family nurse practitioner, primary care population focus areas
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate
- Idaho
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Idaho regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Illinois
Purdue Global has operating authority granted by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Additional information regarding the University may be obtained by contacting the Board:
431 East Adams, 2nd Floor
Springfield, IL 62701
Tel: 217-782-2551Purdue Global is approved by the Illinois Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
- Indiana
Purdue Global is regulated by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education:
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
101 West Ohio Street, Suite 670
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Tel: 800-227-5695 (Toll Free)
Tel: 317-232-1320Concord Law School
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Indiana residents in the Executive Juris Doctor and Juris Doctor programs.
- Iowa
Iowa College Student Aid Commission
Purdue Global is authorized by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission:
430 East Grand Avenue
3rd Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309
Tel: 877-272-4456, option 4 (Toll Free )Additional Approvals
Purdue Global is approved by the Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Iowa Private Industry Area Council.
Iowa Board of Nursing
The Associate of Science in Nursing program offered onsite in Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing:
Iowa Board of Nursing
400 SW 8th Street, Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50309-4685
Tel: 515.281.3255 - Kansas
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Kansas regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Kansas residents in the following programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing―DNP Path
- Master of Science in Nursing’s adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner and adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner population focus areas
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Kentucky
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Kentucky regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Kentucky residents in the following programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing―DNP Path
- Master of Science in Nursing’s adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, and family nurse practitioner, primary care population focus areas
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate
Teaching Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Kentucky residents in the following programs:
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Master of Science in Education
- Master of Science in Educational Psychology
- Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Note: The Master of Science in Higher Education degree is not recognized for rank change for K-12 teachers in Kentucky
- Louisiana
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Louisiana regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Louisiana residents in the following programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing―DNP Path
- Master of Science in Nursing’s adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, and family nurse practitioner, primary care population focus areas
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate
- Maine
The Augusta and Lewiston locations are approved by the state of Maine to offer the following degrees, which are authorized by the state of Maine legislature:
- Associate's degrees in accounting, business administration, criminal justice, early childhood development, information technology, medical assisting, and paralegal studies
- Bachelor's degrees in business administration, criminal justice, early childhood development, information technology, and nursing
Maine State Board of Nursing
The Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offered onsite in Augusta is granted initial approval by the Maine State Board of Nursing:
161 Capitol Street
158 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0158
Tel: 207-287-1133The following nursing programs are also available to residents of Maine:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing―RN to BSN
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Executive Leader Graduate Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Graduate Certificate
- Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate
- Maryland
The Hagerstown location is approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission as a coeducational, nonpublic institution of higher education offering bachelor's and associate's degrees and certificate programs. Purdue Global is registered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission to enroll Maryland students in its fully online programs.
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
6 North Liberty Street, 10th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Tel: 410-260-4500Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Maryland residents in the Master of Science in Nursing's adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner population focus area.
- Massachusetts
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Massachusetts regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Michigan
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Michigan regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Minnesota
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Minnesota regulations to offer programs to residents of the state
Additional Program Restrictions
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Minnesota residents in the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology and Associate of Applied Science in Public Safety and Security programs.
- Mississippi
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Mississippi regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Missouri
Purdue Global is certified to operate by the Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education:
205 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 149
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Tel: 573-751-2361
Website: https://dhe.mo.gov/Additional Program Restrictions
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Missouri residents in the Master of Science in Nursing's adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner population focus area.
- Montana
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Montana regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Nebraska
Purdue Global is authorized by Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. Additional information regarding the University may be obtained by contacting the Commission:
140 North 8th Street, Suite 300
Lincoln, NE 68509-5005
Tel: 402-471-2847Nebraska Board of Nursing and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
The Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offered onsite in Omaha is approved by the Nebraska Board of Nursing and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The Associate of Science in Nursing program offered onsite in Lincoln is approved by the Nebraska Board of Nursing and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services can be contacted at:
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure
P.O. Box 95007
Lincoln, NE 68509-5007The following nursing programs are also available to residents of Nebraska:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing―RN to BSN
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Executive Leader Graduate Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Graduate Certificate
- Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate
- Nevada
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Nevada regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- New Hampshire
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with New Hampshire regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- New Jersey
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with New Jersey regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll New Jersey residents in the following programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing―DNP Path
- Masterof Science in Nursing’s adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, and family nurse practitioner, primary care population focus areas
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate
- New Mexico
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with New Mexico regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll New Mexico residents in the following programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing―DNP Path
- Master of Science in Nursing’s adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, and family nurse practitioner, primary care population focus areas
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate
- New York
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with New York regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll New York residents in the following programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing―DNP Path
- Master of Science in Nursing’s adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, and family nurse practitioner, primary care population focus areas
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate
- North Carolina
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with North Carolina regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- North Dakota
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with North Dakota regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll North Dakota residents in the following programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing―DNP Path
- Master of Science in Nursing’s adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, and family nurse practitioner, primary care population focus areas
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate
- Ohio
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Ohio regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Oklahoma
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Oklahoma regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Oregon
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Oregon regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Oregon residents in the following programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing―DNP Path
- Master of Science in Nursing’s adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, and family nurse practitioner, primary care population focus areas
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate
- Pennsylvania
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Pennsylvania regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
The following Purdue Global programs are approved by the Puerto Rico Council on Education:
- Associate of Science in Health Science
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Master of Science in Accounting
- Master of Science in Education
- Master of Science in Nursing (non-NP)
- Master of Science in Psychology
- Master of Science in Public Health
- Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
- Medical Assistant Certificate
- Medical Office Administration Certificate
- Human Services Certificate in Child and Family Services
- Human Services Certificate in Elder Care Services
- Legal Secretary Certificate
- Rhode Island
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Rhode Island regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- South Carolina
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with South Carolina regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- South Dakota
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with South Dakota regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Tennessee
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Tennessee regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Tennessee residents in nursing programs.
Teaching Programs
Specific School of Education master's degrees are not recognized for initial licensure in Tennessee and cannot be used to add endorsement areas to a Tennessee license. Prior to enrolling, you are strongly encouraged to confirm salary rating and license renewal policies with their school district and/or state department, when applicable.
Benefits for Tennessee K-12 teachers enrolled in the Master of Science in Education or the Master of Science in Education's educational leadership concentration include:
- Salary increase and/or licensure renewal*
- Career advancement, i.e., those completing the educational leadership concentration may gain the necessary leadership knowledge and skills to be eligible for a department chair or other nonlicensure administrative role
Benefits for career changers enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching's noncertification track include:
- Increased confidence in the classroom while working with adolescents in current role
- Greater preparation for state pedagogy exams and state-approved certification programs
- Salary increase*
Benefits of the Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology include:
- Entry into a career as an instructional designer or instructional technologist
- Ability to fine-tune skills related to design, development, and evaluation of instructional programs, materials, and media
*Please check with your school district and/or the Tennessee Department of Education prior to enrollment.
- Texas
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Texas regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Utah
Purdue Global does not maintain a physical presence in the state of Utah and has been granted exemption by the State of Utah Department of Commerce.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Utah residents in the following programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing―DNP Path
- Master of Science in Nursing’s adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, and family nurse practitioner, primary care population focus areas
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate
- Vermont
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Vermont regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Virginia
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Virginia regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
- Washington
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Washington regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll Washington residents in the following programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing―DNP Path
- Master of Science in Nursing's adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner population focus area
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Care Certificate
- West Virginia
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with West Virginia regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Nursing Programs
Purdue Global is unable to enroll West Virginia residents in the following programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing―DNP Path
- Master of Science in Nursing’s adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, and family nurse practitioner, primary care population focus areas
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate
- Wisconsin
Purdue Global is authorized by the Wisconsin Educational Approval Program. Any questions or concerns about Purdue Global that have not been satisfactorily answered or resolved by the University should be directed to the Wisconsin Educational Approval Program:
Educational Approval Program - Department of Safety and Professional Services1400 East Washington Avenue - Wyoming
As an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance with Wyoming regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.
Memberships
- The Bachelor of Science in Human Services in Youth/Family Services and Administration and Master of Science in Human Services programs are members of the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE). The CSHSE can be contacted at:
Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE)
1935 South Plum Grove Road
PMB 297
Palatine, IL 60067 - The NAADAC (Association for Addiction Professionals) has designated Purdue Global as an Approved Education Provider for meeting nationally approved standards of education for the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. This approval includes the online Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Addictions, the online Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in addictions, and the online Graduate Certificate in Addictions. The NAADAC can be contacted at:
44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301
Alexandria, VA 22314
Website: naadac.org
Tel: 703-741-7686
Additional Approvals
Purdue Global also holds additional approvals and authorizations.
- Purdue Global is a licensed testing center for the Travel Institute.Tests are offered at select Purdue Global locations.
- Purdue Global is approved under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code, to train eligible persons and veterans.
- Purdue Global is approved to train eligible students by the Workforce Development Center.
- Purdue Global is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant, alien students.
- The Hagerstown location is approved to train eligible students by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
- Purdue Global programs are recognized by the following agencies and federal laws:
- Dislocated Workers Center
- Iowa Workforce Development Center
- Job Training Partnership Act
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Work Incentive Act