Additional Disclosures

Purdue Global Commitment: Classes count toward a degree if satisfactorily completed. No credits are earned if the student withdraws during the introductory period (3 weeks for new qualifying undergraduate students), which begins day one of the first term. Students who choose to continue their studies at Purdue Global will need to meet specific requirements. Graduate programs not included. Additional terms may apply to international and non-U.S. citizen students. For further information, see the University Catalog.

Transfer Credit: Purdue Global does not guarantee transferability of credit. See the University Catalog for the Prior Learning Assessment policy.

Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the ​Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

Public Safety Programs: Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2018-2019 Total Degrees and Certificates Conferred, First Major, Criminology; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Services, nces.ed.gov/IPEDS. Based on total number of degrees and certificates granted by Purdue Global compared to other Title IV institutions.

Psychology Programs: The professional practice of psychology is regulated by each state, and the degree requirements of this program do not guarantee or prepare students for licensure in any state upon graduation.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Addictions: This program is accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC, NASACAccreditation.org). ​Purdue Global is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, and the bachelor’s degree program meets the coursework requirements to prepare students to take the National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I and II certification examinations (NCAC I & II). The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. Additional requirements must also be completed to take the NCAC examination(s), including field experience and licensure requirements. Refer to www.NAADAC.org for full eligibility requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis: The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the course sequence of this program toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. The program meets certification requirements for the BCaBA® examination in specific states. Refer to Licensure.PurdueGlobal.edu for additional information on licensure and state authorizations. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. Refer to the BACB’s website (www.BACB.com) for full eligibility requirements.

Master of Science in Psychology: 

The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the course sequence of the Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in applied behavior analysis toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® examination. The program meets certification requirements for the BCBA® examination in specific states. Refer to Licensure.PurdueGlobal.edu for additional information on licensure and state authorizations.

The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. Refer to the BACB’s website (www.BACB.com) for full eligibility requirements.

The professional practice of psychology is regulated by each state, and the degree requirements of this program do not guarantee or prepare students for licensure in any state upon graduation. It is important to note that, while earning a master’s degree in psychology may qualify students to work in the helping professions, a doctorate degree is required to become a psychologist and a medical degree is required to become a psychiatrist.

Applied Behavior Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate:  The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the course sequence of this program toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. The program meets certification requirements for the BCaBA® examination in specific states. Refer to Licensure.PurdueGlobal.edu for additional information on licensure and state authorizations. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. Refer to the BACB’s website (www.BACB.com) for full eligibility requirements.