Occupational License Eligibility
The Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) offers programs that may prepare an individual for an initial occupational license as defined under Texas Occupations Code 58.001. In accordance with state law, please be advised of the following:
- An individual who has been convicted of an offense may be ineligible for issuance of an occupational license upon completion of the educational program;
- Local or county licensing authorities may issue additional guidelines related to criminal history. Applicants should contact their respective local or county licensing authority for more details.
- A person may request a criminal history evaluation letter regarding the personal eligibility for a license from the licensing authority under Texas Occupations Code 53.102.
Licensing authorities that issue occupational licenses to individuals who complete an educational program, must establish guidelines which state the reasons a particular crime is considered to relate to a particular license, as well as any other criterion that affects the decisions of the licensing authority.
Guidelines related to issuance of an occupational license for educational programs offered at UTEP can be found in the table below.
Students are encouraged to review all applicable eligibility requirements related to the respective occupational license. Questions related to eligibility requirements should be directed to the applicable licensing authority.
Occupational License Helpful Links
| Major, Degree | Credential | External Agency | External Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Education | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| English as a Second Language Supplemental | English as a Second Language Supplemental (EC-12) | Texas Education Agency | |
| Principal Certification | Principal (EC-12) | Texas Education Agency | |
| Superintendent Certification | Superintendent (EC-12) | Texas Education Agency | |
| M.Ed. in Educational Administration | Principal (EC-12) | Texas Education Agency | |
| M.Ed. in Educational Diagnostician | Certification - Professional Educational Diagnostician (EC-12) | Texas Education Agency | |
| M.Ed. in School Counseling | Certification – Professional School Counselor (EC-12) | Texas Education Agency | |
| M.S. in Mental Health Counseling | Licensed Professional Counselor | Texas Department of State Health Services | |
| M.Ed. Reading Education | Reading Specialist (EC-12) Master Reading Teacher (EC-12) |
Texas Education Agency | |
| Alternative Certification Program (ACP) | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC) | Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors | ||
| Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC) | LCDCP | Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program |
| Major, Degree | Credential | External Agency | External Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health (BS) | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Kinesiology (BS) | Athletic Trainer | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation | |
| Kinesiology (BS) | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Social Work (BSW) | Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners (TSBSWE) | ||
| Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners | ||
| Speech Language Pathology (MS) | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation | ||
| Speech Language Pathology (MS) | Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists Advisory Board | ||
| Physical Therapy(DPT) | Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE) |
| Major, Degree | Credential | External Agency | External Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance (BA), Minor in Education | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Communication (BA), Sec.Ed./Other L.A. Mjrs. |
Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Art (BA), All‐Levels Education | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| English (BA), teaching emphasis | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| History (BA), 8-12 History concentration | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| History (BA), Social Studies composite concentration | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Multimedia Journalism (BA), Sec.Ed./Other L.A. Mjrs. |
Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Music (BM), All-Levels Education-Instrumental concentration | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Music (BM), All-levels Education-Vocal concentration | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Spanish (BA), optional concentration | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Theatre Arts (BA), All-levels Teacher Education concentration | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Major, Degree | Credential | External Agency | External Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (BS) 7-12 Life Science Certification | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (BS) 7-12 Science Certification | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Chemistry (BS), 7-12 Physical Science Certification concentration | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Chemistry (BS), 7-12 Science Certification concentration | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Environmental Science (BS), Secondary Teacher Certification 7-12 concentration | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Mathematics (BS), Secondary Education -8-12 Mathematics concentration | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Mathematics (BS), 8-12 Mathematics/Physics concentration | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Physics (BS), Secondary Teaching 7-12 Physical Science concentration | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | |
| Major, Degree | Credential | External Agency | External Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing (BSN) | RN | Texas Board of Nursing | |
| Nurse Practitioner (MSN), Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner concentration | AGACNP-BC | American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) | |
| Nurse Practitioner (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner concentration | FNP-BC | American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) | |
| Nurse Practitioner (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner concentration | FNP-BC | American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) |
|
| Nurse Practitioner (MSN), Pediatric Acute Care concentration |
CPNP-AC | Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) | |
| Nurse Practitioner (MSN), Pediatric Primary Care concentration |
CPNP-PC | Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) | |
| Nurse Practitioner (MSN), Pediatric Primary Care concentration |
PPCNP-BC | American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) | |
| Nurse Practitioner (MSN), Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner concentration | ACNPC-AG | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corp (AACNCC) |
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| Major, Degree | Credential | External Agency | External Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Pharmacy | |||
| PharmD | Pharmacist License | 1.Texas State Board of Pharmacy 2.National Board of Pharmacy 3.National Association of Boards of Pharmacy |
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Professional Licensure
The Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é of Texas at El Paso’s programs leading to professional licensure are designed to meet licensure requirements in the state of Texas. Many of UTEP’s programs lead to licensure in other states as well, however, there are some locations which may have additional requirements that are not met by UTEP’s programs. Additional information can be found at /extendeduniversity/utepconnect/online-programs/online-regulations/professional-licensure.html