SARA Information

Online and Distance Students from outside of Mississippi

As a member of NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements), William Carey University is authorized to offer online classes and programs to students from other states that are SARA members. You may apply to online programs at William Carey University if you live in a SARA state.

See Sara States and Institutions HERE.

Complaint Resolution

William Carey University encourages you to resolve issues or complaints using the William Carey Policy on Student Complaints.  If you feel you have exhausted the Carey complaint procedures and are still not satisfied, you may contact the NC-SARA State Portal Entity for Mississippi.

Withdrawal and Drop/Add Refund Policy

A reduction of tuition and fees is calculated when a student drops classes or withdraws from school. The percentage used in the calculation will be based on the week during which the class was officially dropped. These dates and percentages can be found on the attached schedule of dates. Students withdrawing from the university after the start of classes will not receive a refund for residence hall or board fees. Prepayments are returned in accordance with the agreements under which they are made.

The Withdrawal and Drop/Add Refund Policy can be found here.

Adverse Actions

As of February 2, 2022, no adverse actions related to our online degree programs have been initiated by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) or the National Council of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) against William Carey University for the past five years.

Professional Licensure

William Carey does not guarantee that the programs that satisfy licensure in Mississippi will meet the standards for licensure in other states or territories.  If the field you are studying requires professional licensure, you must be aware of the license requirements in the state in which you plan to work.  Professional fields require licensure and the licensing requirements vary in each state.  Before beginning any academic program that leads to licensure, refer to the appropriate licensing agency. 

It is strongly recommended that students make sure that the degree you earn will meet the requirements for licensure in the state in which you plan to work before you apply and begin the program.  For more information, contact the department chair for specific program requirements.  More information will be available soon.

Master of Education (M.Ed) – Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu


Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) – Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu 

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – Educational Leadership

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu 

Master of Education (M.Ed) - Mathematics

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu 

Master of Education (M.Ed) – Elementary Education

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu 

Master of Education (M.Ed) – Gifted Education

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - History

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu

Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Interscholastic Athletic Administration

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu

Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Mild to Moderate Disabilities

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu

Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Secondary Education

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - English

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) – Interscholastic Athletic Administration

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu

Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Educational Leadership

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu

Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Dyslexia Therapy

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.  Additionally, student who successfully complete the program are eligible to sit for the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) examination for an opportunity to gain national certification as a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), see https://altaread.org/certification-exam/

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) – Educational Leadership (Principal Preparation)

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu

Bachelor of General Studies in Education – Concentration in Special Education

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu

Bachelor of General Studies in Education – Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the State of Mississippi.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. https://www.bacb.com/u-s-licensure-of-behavior-analysts/

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu

Bachelor of General Studies in Education – Concentration in Health, Physical Education, & Recreation

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu

Art of Teaching – Alternate Route

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  This program DOES NOT meet requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Teresa Poole, Ph: 601-318-6603, tpoole@wmcarey.edu

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the state of Mississippi.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state licensure contact information, see www.asppb.net 

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Richard Sheridan, Ph: 601-318-6122, rsheridan@wmcarey.edu

Master of Science in Counselor Education

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the state of Mississippi.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state licensure contact information, see www.asppb.net 

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Richard Sheridan, Ph: 601-318-6122, rsheridan@wmcarey.edu

Master of Music Education

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the state of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Jeremy Morgan, Ph: 601-318-6461, jmorgan@wmcarey.edu

Bachelor of Music Education

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching licensure, see the U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts page.

WCU Program Contact: Jeremy Morgan, Ph: 601-318-6461, jmorgan@wmcarey.edu

Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the state of Mississippi.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. 

WCU Program Contact: Jeremy Morgan, Ph: 601-318-6461, jmorgan@wmcarey.edu

LPN Advanced Placement

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Board of Nursing.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. To obtain the contact information for the nursing professional licensing boards, please see the National Council of State Boards of Nursing contact page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Karen Sicard, Ph: 601-318-6475, ksicard@wmcarey.edu

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Board of Nursing.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. To obtain the contact information for the nursing professional licensing boards, please see the National Council of State Boards of Nursing contact page.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Karen Sicard, Ph: 601-318-6475, ksicard@wmcarey.edu

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Information Management (HIM)

This program satisfies the licensure eligibility requirements set forth by the governing body in the State of Mississippi.  Student who satisfactorily complete the program are eligible to earn the nationally recognized certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) from the American Health Information Management Association.  While graduates from this program will meet licensure requirements in Mississippi, please be advised that requirements to practice physical therapy may vary from state to state.

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Karen Sicard, Ph: 601-318-6475, ksicard@wmcarey.edu

Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)

This program satisfies the licensure eligibility requirements set forth by the governing body in the State of Mississippi.  Students who satisfactorily complete the program are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), which is a requirement for licensure to practice as a physical therapist in all 50 states.  After successful completion of the licensure examination, graduates are required to apply for state licensure.  While graduates from this program will meet licensure eligibility requirements in Mississippi, please be advised that requirements to practice physical therapy may vary from state to state. For a list of state licensure requirements see https://www.fsbpt.org/free-resources/licensing-authorities-contact-information

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Karen Sicard, Ph: 601-318-6475, ksicard@wmcarey.edu

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the state of Mississippi and is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education.  Students who satisfactorily complete the program are eligible to apply for state licensing exams.  Individuals must meet state regulations, determined by the state in which they wish to practice.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements, see https://nabp.pharmacy/. 

WCU Program Contact: Dr. Karen Sicard, Ph: 601-318-6475, ksicard@wmcarey.edu

Bachelor of Science in Business – Business Administration Major (concentration in Accounting)

This program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the State of Mississippi.  William Carey University cannot determine whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements. For a list of the state departments that oversee certified public accountancy licensure, see http://nasba.org/stateboards/

WCU Program Contact: Pamela Jones, Ph: 601-318-6449, pjones@wmcarey.edu

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Students who satisfactorily complete this program are eligible to sit for national board examinations, which is a requirement for licensure to practice in all 50 states.  After successful completion of the licensure examination, graduates are required to apply for state licensure.  While graduates from this program will meet licensure eligibility requirements in Mississippi, please be advised that requirements to practice may vary from state to state.  For a list of state licensure requirements see https://osteopathic.org/life-career/medical-licensure/state-licensure/

WCU Program Contacts:

Non SARA state

  • California

Consequences of Relocation

Please be aware that students who relocate to another state while enrolled at William Carey University may become ineligible for Title IV finding or potentially be unable to complete their studies, if locating to a state where William Carey University is not authorized to offer an online option or does not meet licensure or certification requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to inform William Carey University before any relocation and contact the applicable program contact for additional information.

Additional Resources

Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement

NC-SARA | State Authorization Guide (https://nc-sara.org/guide/state-authorization-guide)

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