School Counselor—Professional License

(18 semester hours minimum) Rules 46-47

Students who have completed a master’s degree in school counseling or who have completed the Standard License—School Counseling under the Post-Master’s, Non-Degree License Program may be admitted to the Professional License—School Counselor Program.

Subsequent to receiving the Standard (initial) License, the student must complete five years of experience as a school counselor in accredited schools and 18 hours of course work as approved by the advisor. Courses are to be completed from four of the following areas: evaluation and accountability; consultation; advanced practicum; statistics; research and accountability; supervision of counseling programs; strategies for developing and expanding human potential; program management; and family counseling. No more than six credit hours may be taken in any one category.