Sonoran University of Health Sciences discloses that graduates from the accredited four-year residential Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program must pass a naturopathic medicine board examination in order to receive a license or registration. Click here to discover more information about the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination (NPLEX) and the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE).
Licensed and registered naturopathic doctors must fulfill state-mandated continuing education requirements annually and have a specific scope of practice as defined by their state’s law. Make sure you understand and review any additional requirements prior to enrolling in the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program.
State licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state licensing board. The College of Naturopathic Medicine will routinely update this page, but we strongly recommend you inquire with the applicable state board to confirm your eligibility for licensure prior to enrolling in the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program. For any questions regarding licensure, please contact the state/territory agency directly.
Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. For any questions about relocation eligibility, contact the agency where you desire licensure before relocating to ensure that you will be eligible for licensure or reciprocity.
Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements.
If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contact your admissions representative. The information provided is strictly limited to the College’s determination of whether its educational program, if successfully completed, would be sufficient to meet the educational licensure or certification requirements in a State. The College cannot provide verification of an individual’s ability to meet licensure or certification requirements unrelated to its educational programming.
The State Licensing Requirements Table below indicates if Sonoran’s ND program curriculum: Meets or does NOT Meet the requirements in these US states and US Territories. States where Sonoran is not able to make a determination on whether the ND program curriculum meets or does not meet the state requirements are listed as Undetermined.
State | Name & URL of State Licensing Board or Department | State Licensing Requirements |
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Alabama | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Alaska | Meets | |
Arizona | Meets | |
Arkansas | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
California | Meets | |
Colorado | Meets | |
Connecticut | Meets | |
Delaware | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
District of Columbia | Meets | |
Florida | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Georgia | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Hawaii | Meets | |
Idaho | Meets | |
Illinois | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Indiana | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Iowa | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Kansas | Meets | |
Kentucky | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Louisiana | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Maine | Meets | |
Maryland | Meets | |
Massachusetts | Meets | |
Michigan | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Minnesota | Meets; Adopting administrative rules; Allows ND registration but is not yet issuing licenses | |
Mississippi | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Missouri | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Montana | Meets | |
Nebraska | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Nevada | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
New Hampshire | Meets | |
New Jersey | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
New Mexico | Meets | |
New York | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
North Carolina | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
North Dakota | Meets | |
Ohio | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Oklahoma | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Oregon | Meets | |
Pennsylvania | Meets; Adopting administrative rules; Allows ND registration but not yet issuing licenses | |
Puerto Rico | Junta Examinadora de Doctores en Naturopatia PO Box 10200 San Juan, PR 00908-0200 Phone: 787-765-2929 Ext. 6598 | Meets |
Rhode Island | Meets | |
South Carolina | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
South Dakota | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Tennessee | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Texas | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Utah | Meets | |
Vermont | Meets | |
Virginia | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Washington | Meets | |
West Virginia | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available | |
Wisconsin | Meets; Practice Newly Regulated; Licensure to be available in Spring 2024 | |
Wyoming | Undetermined; Practice Not Regulated; No licensure available |