Evangel’s degree programs prepare graduates for licensure/certification within the State of Missouri. Requirements for licensure may differ from state to state. Please consult professional licensure/certification requirements for your career within a state of planned practice including:
- Accounting (CPA)
- Finance
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Social Work
- Early Childhood/Elementary [birth-grade 6]
- Elementary [grades 1-6]
- Middle School [grades 5-9 in two content areas: math, science, social studies, English/Language Arts, and business]
- Special Education [K-12 Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical]
- Art Education [K-12]
- Music Education [K-12: vocal or instrumental or both]
- Physical Education [K-12]
- Spanish Education [K-12]
- Biology Education [grades 9-12]
- Business Education [grades 9-12]
- Communication Arts [grades 9-12: journalism and English]
- Mathematics [grades 9-12]
- Social Science [grades 9-12]
- Speech & Theatre [grades 9-12]
- M.Ed. School Counseling K-12
- Ed.D. [superintendent K-12
- Ed.L. [school principal K-12]
- Literacy [Special Reading K-12]
Division of Higher Education
101 East Capital Avenue, Suite 300 • Little Rock, Arkansas • 72201 • (501) 371-2000 • Fax (501) 371-2001
LETTER OF EXEMPTION FROM CERTIFICATION
(Church-Related Training)
Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri, is offering two church-related training programs to Arkansas students by distance technology and in North Little Rock.
The two programs listed below are exempt from certification under the rules and regulations implemented under Arkansas Code Annotated §6-61-301. This Letter of Exemption is limited to the following programs:
Bachelor of Science in Church Ministries, Master of Leadership and Ministry
The predominant purpose of the two programs offered by Evangel University is to prepare students to assume leadership positions in a church or religious organization. These programs are not required to be certified by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Evangel University is required to notify the Director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education of any changes in institutional operation and educational offerings, including course content, course titles, degree titles, and institutional name and mission.
This exemption will be in effect until December 31, 2027.
| Maria Markham, Ph.D. |
3/8/2021 Date
Alaska: An institution exempt from authorization requirements under (a)(11) of this section must include a conspicuous statement on the institution’s marketing in the state, indicating that the program is exempt from authorization under as 14.48 and this chapter, because the program is online or distance delivered and the institution does not have a physical presence in the state.
Georgia: After Georgia students work through the university’s complaint appeal procedures, they are permitted to appeal the university’s decision with the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC), 2082 East Exchange Place, Tucker, GA, 30084. (770) 414-3300. https://gnpec.georgia.gov/student-resources/complaints-against-institution
Iowa: Evangel University is registered with the Bureau of Iowa College Aid - Iowa Department of Education. In addition to the University's student complaint procedure, students may contact Iowa College Aid by visiting https://educate.iowa.gov/higher-ed/student-complaints or 877-272-4456.
Maryland: Evangel University is registered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission as an out-of-state institution that can enroll Maryland students in online distance education.
Maryland Higher Education Commission, 217 East Redwood Street, Suite 2100, Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone 417-767-3300. Collegiatecompliant.mhec@maryland.gov
https://onestop.md.gov/forms/mhec-student-complaint-portal-5f74bfc0ab0f9d00fc796766
Minnesota: Evangel University is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Minnesota Office of Higher Education, 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55108. (651-642-0567 or 800-657-3866). https//www.ohe.state.mn.us. To submit a complaint, email: info@ohe@state.mn.us
North Carolina: These degree programs of study offered by Evangel University (Certificate in Ministerial Credentialing, Certificate in Church Leadership, Certificate Worship Arts Leadership, Certificate in Bible, Bachelor of Science Church Ministries, Master of Leadership and Ministry, Master of Arts Intercultural Studies, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts Theological Studies, and Doctor of Ministry) have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
The State Authorization Unit of the University of North Carolina System Office serves as the official state entity to receive complaints concerning post-secondary institutions that are authorized to operate in North Carolina. If students are unable to resolve a complaint through the institution’s grievance procedures, they can review the Student Complaint Policy (PDF) and submit their complaint using the online complaint form at https://studentcomplaints.northcarolina.edu/form.
For more information contact:
North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints
223 S. West Street, Suite 1800
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 962-4550
To file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice, please visit The State Attorney General’s web page at: http://www.ncdoj.gov/complaint. North Carolina residents may call (877) 566-7226. Outside of North Carolina, please call (919) 716-6000. En Espanol (919) 716-0058. If you choose to mail a complaint, please use the following address:
Consumer Protection Division
Attorney General’s Office
Mail Service Center 9001
Raleigh, NC 27699-9001
Oklahoma: In addition to the university's complaint/grievance procedures, Oklahoma students may file a complaint with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education by visiting https://okhighered.org/current-college-students/complaints/.
Washington: For Washington State residents seeking information and resources about student loan repayment or seeking to submit a complaint relating to your student loans or student loan servicer, please visit www.wsac.wa.gov/loan-advocacy or contact the Student Loan Advocate at loanadvocate@wsac.wa.gov.
Job Assistance and Student Responsibility
Evangel University does not guarantee employment or job placement for students or graduates. While the University provides resources and career services to assist students in their employment search, securing employment is the responsibility of the individual student or graduate.