Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure Statements
General Disclosure
Notice to students pursuing programs that may lead to a professional license or certification required for employment.
The following programs may lead to a professional license or certification that is required for employment. Professional licensure/certification requirements vary from state to state, which may affect a student’s ability to apply for a professional license/certification upon the completion of the program. The U.S. Department of Education regulation, 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), requires an institution to disclose whether the program will fulfill educational requirements for licensure or certification for each state. The administrative departments that offer the programs have made the following determination regarding their curriculum.
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Program |
Meets |
Does not meet |
A determination has not been made |
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PharmD |
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CNMI, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, DC, PR, VI, GU |
AS, MH, FM, PW |
We recommend students contact the appropriate state licensing agency in their state or the state where they intend to work to seek the most up-to-date information about state licensure/certification requirements before beginning the program.
Pharmacist Intern License and Social Security Card
All students enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program at the Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy participate in experiential activities that require a pharmacist intern license issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP). To obtain an intern license, students must possess a valid social security number and provide a copy of their social security card to the TSBP. More details regarding the pharmacist intern license are provided during Pre-Orientation and General Orientation.
To ensure students can meet this TSBP requirement, the Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy requires all students matriculating into the program to possess a valid social security. Applicants who do not have a social security card are advised to begin the process of obtaining one immediately and should visit the website for the United States Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/
Potential Implications of a Criminal Record
Felony or misdemeanor convictions may prevent some student pharmacists from completing their experiential education requirements (possible that a pharmacy intern license will not be granted) or obtaining licensure after graduation due to site or state restrictions. These requirements will vary from state to state. Prospective and current students should contact the state board of pharmacy they wish to be licensed in to discuss potential implications of a criminal record in order to decide whether to assume the related risks and costs of the program.