Online Compliance & Disclosures
State Authorization
The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) is a voluntary agreement among its member states and U.S. territories. It establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering postsecondary distance education courses and programs. It is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state.
Moore College of Art and Design is a SARA-approved institution through the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), which allows us to provide distance learning programs and coursework to residents of states other than Pennsylvania. NC-SARA membership, however, does not grant reciprocity or exempts us from state professional licensing requirements. As a result, Pennsylvania licensing and/or certification requirements may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license in other states.
For the purposes of SARA, a distance education student is defined as a student of a program that is fully offered by modalities where the student and faculty member are in separate physical locations, such as online programs.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
NC-SARA Teacher Licensure Disclosure and Reciprocity Guide
For college applicants, incoming and current students
Overview The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) has updated its policies regarding professional licensure disclosures, effective July 1, 2025. To comply with these new regulations, institutions must provide both general and direct disclosures about their programs that lead to professional licensure or certification. Learn more about NC-SARA
Please note that while Moore College of Art & Design participates in NC-SARA for offering distance education, SARA does not affect state professional licensing requirements. It remains the student's responsibility to understand and comply with the licensure requirements in their state of residence.
Disclosure
Moore College of Art & Design offers BFA, Post-Baccalaureate, and Graduate Degrees designed to lead to professional licensure in PreK-12 Art Education in the State of Pennsylvania. If you are a college applicant, incoming or a current Moore student who plans to teach outside of Pennsylvania at any point in your career, please review the information below.
Licensure Reciprocity Statement
Moore College of Art & Design’s Art Education program meets the educational requirements for initial teaching licensure in the state of Pennsylvania. Graduates who obtain their Pennsylvania teaching license through our program are fully qualified to teach in Pennsylvania public schools.
Reciprocity with Other States
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has established reciprocity agreements with many states, providing a pathway for licensed teachers to transfer their certification. While the process may at times involve meeting additional requirements, overall reciprocity agreements make it easier to transfer your teaching credentials from state to state. For instance, the states of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, simply require that educators from other states hold the equivalent type and subject area/grade level out-of-state license making the transition relatively easy within the tristate area.
This State Certification Reciprocity Directory offers links to the requirements and transfer policies for each state. This directory is provided as a helpful resource and we strongly encourage you to consult the specific state department of education to ensure you have the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding licensure requirements.
Common Additional Requirements May Include:
- Passing state-specific exams (such as pedagogy or subject area tests
- Completing additional coursework.
- Demonstrating teaching experience.
- Submitting background checks or clearances.
- An additional fee to transfer the certification.
Steps for Students Seeking Licensure in Another State:
- Research Requirements: Visit the Department of Education website for the state where you plan to work.
- Consult with Moore Faculty: We can help guide you through understanding additional requirements.
- Prepare Documentation: Be prepared to submit your Pennsylvania license, transcripts, test scores, and other relevant documents.
- Complete Additional Steps: Follow the application process as outlined by the other state, including any required exams or coursework.
For more information on professional licensure disclosures and state authorization, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Support from Moore
Moore College of Art & Design is committed to helping students understand licensure requirements both in Pennsylvania and beyond. For guidance, please contact the Director of the Art Education Department, Lauren Stichter at lstichter@moore.edu
Complaint Process
In accordance with SARA requirements, complaints should first be registered and addressed through standard Moore College of Art & Design procedures. These can be found under "Grievance Procedure" in the Student Handbook. If an issue cannot be resolved internally, the party may contact the NC-SARA Pennsylvania State Portal Entity:
Gina Wetten
Higher Education Associate II
717.265.7723
giwetten@pa.gov
State SARA Website
Pennsylvania Division of Higher Education, Access, and Equity
333 Market St
Harrisburg, PA 17126
Students enrolled in online programs may also contact their respective state department/agency for complaints about the College.
