NC-SARA Licensure Disclosure
Pierce College is a member of NC-SARA, a regional compact unified under a national "Unified State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement" (SARA). This nationwide initiative makes online courses more accessible to students across state lines and make it easier for states to regulate - and institutions to participate in - interstate eLearning education.
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements Policy and Operations Manual
Professional License
Pursuant to federal Title IV regulation 34 C.F.R. 668.43(a)(5)(v), Pierce College is required to disclose "if an educational program is designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation, or is advertised as meeting such requirements" as well as provide "a list of all States where the institution has determined[…] that the program does and does not meet such requirements."
For your convenience, please check on the licensing requirements for the state where you will seek employment. If you experience difficulty finding the license requirements for a specific state, please contact the program’s advisor for help.
The Pierce College dental hygiene program meets the state educational requirements in Washington State. Pierce College has determined the dental hygiene program at Pierce College does not meet the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.
The Pierce College Early Childhood Education program meets the state educational requirements in Washington State. Pierce College has determined the Early Childhood Education program at Pierce College does not meet the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.
The Pierce College Emergency Medical Service program meets the state educational requirements in Washington State. Pierce College has determined the Emergency Medical Service program at Pierce College does not meet the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.
The Pierce College Emergency Medical Technician program meets the state educational requirements in Washington State. Pierce College has determined the Emergency Medical Technician program at Pierce College does not meet the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.
The Pierce College Paramedic program meets the state educational requirements in Washington State. Pierce College has determined the Paramedic program at Pierce College does not meet the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.
The Pierce College Nursing program meets the state educational requirements in Washington State. Pierce College has determined the Nursing program at Pierce College does not meet the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.
The Pierce College Veterinary Technician program meets the state educational requirements in Washington State. Pierce College has determined the Veterinary Technician program at Pierce College does not meet the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.