Occupational License Eligibility Notification
One or more programs offered by Prairie View A&M University 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;
- Each licensing authority that may issue an occupational license to an individual who completes an educational program must establish guidelines which state the reasons a particular crime is considered to relate to a particular license and any other criterion that affects the decisions of the licensing authority. A list of current state licensing authorities related to educational programs offered can be found below.
- 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 issued by a licensing authority under Texas Occupations Code 53.102.
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.
Major, Degree | Credential | External Agency | External Link |
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School of Architecture | |||
Architecture, MARCH | Licensed Architect | Texas Board of Architectural Examiners | Criminal History Information |
College of Arts & Sciences | |||
English, BA (with certification) | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | Criminal History Information-Preliminary Evaluation and Criminal History National Checks FAQ |
Health, BS (with certification) | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | Criminal History Information-Preliminary Evaluation and Criminal History National Checks FAQ |
Kinesiology, BS (with certification) | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | Criminal History Information-Preliminary Evaluation and Criminal History National Checks FAQ |
Mathematics, BS (with Certification) | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | Criminal History Information-Preliminary Evaluation and Criminal History National Checks FAQ |
Music, BA (with certification) | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | Criminal History Information-Preliminary Evaluation and Criminal History National Checks FAQ |
Social Work, BASW | Licensed Social Worker | Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners | Criminal History Information |
College of Business | |||
Accounting, BBA | Certified Public Accountant | Texas State Board of Accountancy | Criminal History Information |
Accounting, MSA | Certified Public Accountant | Texas State Board of Accountancy | Criminal History Information |
College of Education | |||
Counseling, MA | School Counselor Certification | Texas Education Agency | Criminal History Information-Preliminary Evaluation and Criminal History National Checks FAQ |
Curriculum & Instruction-Reading Education, MEd/MSED | Reading Specialist Certification | Texas Education Agency | Criminal History Information-Preliminary Evaluation and Criminal History National Checks FAQ |
Educational Administration, MEd/MSED | Principal Certificate, Superintendent Certificate | Texas Education Agency | Criminal History Information-Preliminary Evaluation and Criminal History National Checks FAQ |
Interdisciplinary Studies, BSIS (with certification) | Teacher Certification | Texas Education Agency | Criminal History Information-Preliminary Evaluation and Criminal History National Checks FAQ |
College of Nursing | |||
Nursing, BSN | Registered Nurse | Texas State Board of Nursing | Criminal History Information |