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
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.
Teacher Education
The Pierce College teacher education program meets the state educational requirements in Washington State. Pierce College has not determined if the teacher education program at Pierce College meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. Please contact the state regulatory agency for teaching in any other state for which this information is needed.
Nursing
The Pierce College Nursing program meets the state educational requirements in Washington State. Pierce College has not determined if the nursing program at Pierce College meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. Please contact the state regulatory agency for nursing in any other state for which this information is needed.
Vet Tech
The Pierce College vet tech program meets the state educational requirements in Washington State. Pierce College has not determined if the vet tech program at Pierce College meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. Please contact the state regulatory agency for vet tech in any other state for which this information is needed.
EMT and EMS
The Pierce College EMT and EMS program meets the state educational requirements in Washington State. Pierce College has not determined if the EMT and EMS program at Pierce College meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. Please contact the state regulatory agency for EMT and EMS in any other state for which this information is needed.
Dental Hygiene
The Pierce College dental hygiene program meets the state educational requirements in Washington State. Pierce College has not determined if the dental hygiene program at Pierce College meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. Please contact the state regulatory agency for dental hygiene in any other state for which this information is needed.