Licensure Disclosures (NC-SARA)

UCCS has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. Membership in NC-SARA facilitates our institutional compliance with regulations on (a) distance education, (b) out-of-state learning placements, and (c) licensure disclosures.  

• NC-SARA website
• SARA Manual version 20.3 (2020 November)
• SARA Data Handbook (2021 March)
• Code of Federal Regulations 34 §C.F.R. 668.43 (2020)

The following UCCS degree programs are affiliated with specific professional licensure/certification that may or may not meet requirements in a state for that occupation. The contact information for state licensing boards is included in this disclosure document. We encourage students to email the UCCS program for guidance.

• Psychology Ph.D. (Licensed Psychologist) -- psych@uccs.edu
• Psychology M.A. (several counselor licensures) -- psych@uccs.edu
• Accounting M.S.A. (Certified Public Accountant) -- business@uccs.edu
• Social Work B.S.W. and M.S.W. (Licensed Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker) -- socialwork@uccs.edu
• Teacher Preparation (Teacher/Special Services Provider/Principal/Administrator) -- education@uccs.edu
• Counseling and Human Services M.A. (Licensed Professional Counselor) -- education@uccs.edu
• Nursing B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P., Certificates (Registered Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing) -- jbe@uccs.edu
• Health Care Science B.S. (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist -- phasing out by January 2024) -- jbe@uccs.edu
• Athletic Training M.S. (Athletic Trainer) -- jbe@uccs.edu
• Substance Use & Recovery Counseling certificate (Licensed Addictions Counselor) -- education@uccs.edu 

​​​​Links to student complaint systems:

• Colorado Department of Higher Education at https://cdhe.colorado.gov/students/how-do-i/file-a-student-complaint
• UCCS General Student Complaints Policy #600-002 at https://vcaf.uccs.edu/policies/uccs/policies  
• UCCS email address for general questions is sara@uccs.edu