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Completion of Ohio State’s PAB-accredited BS in City & Regional Planning program or PAB-accredited Master of City and Regional Planning program meets educational requirements to apply for the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification examination.
State
Alabama
Alabama does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Alaska
Alaska does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Arizona
Arizona does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Arkansas
Arkansas does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
California
California does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Colorado
Colorado does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Connecticut
Connecticut does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Delaware
Delaware does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
District of Columbia
The District of Columbia does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Florida
Florida does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Georgia
Georgia does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Hawaii
Hawaii does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Idaho
Idaho does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Illinois
Illinois does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Indiana
Indiana does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Iowa
Iowa does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Kansas
Kansas does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Kentucky
Kentucky does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Louisiana
Louisiana does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Maine
Maine does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Maryland
Maryland does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Michigan
Michigan does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Minnesota
Minnesota does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Mississippi
Mississippi does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Missouri
Missouri does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Montana
Montana does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Nebraska
Nebraska does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Nevada
Nevada does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
New Jersey
Completion of Ohio State’s PAB-accredited BS in City & Regional Planning program or PAB-accredited Master of City and Regional Planning program meets educational requirements to apply for a Professional Planner license in New Jersey. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners.
New Mexico
New Mexico does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
New York
New York does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
North Carolina
North Carolina does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
North Dakota
North Dakota does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Ohio
Ohio does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Oregon
Oregon does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Pacific Territories
The Pacific Territories do not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Puerto Rico
Ohio State’s PAB-accredited BS in City & Regional Planning program or PAB-accredited Master of City and Regional Planning program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Professional Planner license in Puerto Rico.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
South Carolina
South Carolina does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
South Dakota
South Dakota does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Tennessee
Tennessee does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Texas
Texas does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Utah
Utah does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Vermont
Vermont does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Virginia
Virginia does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Washington
Washington does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
West Virginia
West Virginia does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.
Wyoming
Wyoming does not require state licensure or certification to work as a Professional Planner.