Licensure and Certification Disclosure

In Compliance With Federal Regulations

Certain Hawkeye Community College academic programs prepare students to earn a professional license and/or certification in Iowa. In compliance with federal regulations regarding professional licensure, Hawkeye Community College is required to make the following disclosure with respect to professional licensure or certification outside the state of Iowa. The Hawkeye Community College programs provided below lead to professional licensure or certification.

Use this State Licensure Google Sheet to identify whether the program does or does not meet the educational requirements for state licensure.

If you do not live in Iowa and are considering one of these programs, it is highly recommended you contact the state in which you plan to practice to verify any state requirements.

The US Department of Education provides information about most licensed professions by states.

Programs that Lead to Professional Licensure or Certification

Some programs at Hawkeye Community College help you get a professional license or certification in Iowa. If you're thinking about working in a field that requires one, it's important to know the rules.

Licensure Outside of Iowa

By law, we need to share information about how our programs meet licensure or certification requirements, not just in Iowa, but in other states too.

Use the State Licensure Google Sheet to check whether the program meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state.

If you live outside of Iowa and are interested in one of these programs, we strongly recommend contacting the state where you plan to work to confirm any specific licensure requirements.

The U.S. Department of Education also provides information about licensure requirements for most professions by state.