{"id":1707,"date":"2020-09-28T15:24:29","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T15:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/developmenttwo.marymount.edu\/?page_id=1707"},"modified":"2022-03-21T10:21:02","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T14:21:02","slug":"counseling-ma-school-counseling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/faculty-and-staff\/office-of-planning-institutional-effectiveness\/consumer-information\/professional-licensure-and-disclosure-information\/counseling-ma-school-counseling\/","title":{"rendered":"Counseling (MA) — School Counseling"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Marymount\u2019s Master of Arts in Counseling program specialization in School Counseling is accredited by CACREP<\/a>, 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 350, Alexandria, VA 22314, and by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)<\/a>.<\/p>\n Individuals are eligible for licensure as school counselors (grades PK-12) in the Commonwealth of Virginia and are also eligible to sit for the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)<\/a> examination toward the end of their program of study and begin the supervised experience necessary to become a licensed professional counselor upon completion of this degree program. Electives in any specializations should be done in consultations with advisors to meet licensure requirements in other states. In most states, school counselors are required to have licensure or certification to work as K-12 school counselors.<\/p>\n Students who are interested in working in states other than Virginia should contact the state board before enrolling in this program.\u202f\u202fState boards will generally evaluate each application in its entirety to make a final decision regarding professional licensure\/certification. Additional requirements\u202fsuch as state-specific examinations, background checks, fees, additional training, experience and coursework, etc. may apply.<\/p>\n Please visit the state board\u2019s website for specific licensure and certification requirements prior to enrolling in these programs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Useful links: Last Update: May 2020<\/p>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Alaska Dept. of Education and Early Development, Teacher Certification<\/a><\/td>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education<\/a><\/td>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Indiana Department of Education Office of Educator Licensing<\/a><\/td>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Certifiction Office, Maine Department of Education<\/a><\/td>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education<\/a><\/td>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education<\/a><\/td>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n State of Nevada Board of Education, Office of Educator Licensure <\/a><\/td>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Division of Educator Support and Higher Education, Bureau of Credentialing<\/a><\/td>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n North Carolina Department of Public Instruction<\/a><\/td>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board<\/a><\/td>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education<\/a><\/td>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm..<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification in this state. Contact the state board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for K-12 school counseling certification. Contact the board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n State Licensure Requirements Counseling (M.A.) — Specialization in School Counseling Marymount\u2019s Master of Arts in Counseling program specialization in School Counseling is accredited by CACREP, 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 350, Alexandria, VA 22314, and by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Individuals are eligible for licensure as school counselors (grades PK-12) in the […]<\/p>\n
\nState Certification Requirements<\/a> (maintained by the American School Counseling Association)<\/p>\n\n\n
\n State<\/strong><\/small><\/big><\/th>\n State Licensure Board<\/strong><\/small><\/big><\/th>\n Disclosure<\/strong><\/small><\/big><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n \n Alabama<\/strong><\/td>\n Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Alabama.<\/p>\n \n Alaska<\/strong><\/td>\n Alaska Board of Professional Counselors<\/a><\/p>\n This program does not meet educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Alaska. Licensure requires additional coursework on the history and culture of Alaska, which Marymount does not offer.<\/p>\n \n Arizona <\/b><\/td>\n Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Arizona.<\/p>\n \n Arkansas<\/b><\/td>\n Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Arkansas.<\/p>\n \n California<\/b><\/td>\n Board of Behavioral Sciences<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in California. Students will need to take a course in psychopharmacology as an elective.<\/p>\n \n Colorado<\/b><\/td>\n Colorado State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Colorado.<\/p>\n \n Connecticut<\/b><\/td>\n Connecticut Department of Public Health, Professional Counselor Licensure<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Connecticut.<\/p>\n \n Delaware<\/b><\/td>\n Professional Counsel of Mental Health Licensure<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Delaware.<\/p>\n \n District of Columbia <\/b><\/td>\n DC Health Professional Counseling Licensing<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in DC.<\/p>\n \n Florida <\/b><\/td>\n Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Florida. Students will need to take a course in human sexuality as an elective.<\/p>\n \n Georgia<\/strong><\/td>\n Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists<\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Georgia.<\/p>\n \n Hawaii<\/strong><\/td>\n Professional and Vocational Licensing Division<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Hawaii.<\/p>\n \n Idaho<\/b><\/td>\n Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Idaho.<\/p>\n \n Illinois<\/strong><\/td>\n Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation<\/a><\/td>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Illinois.<\/p>\n \n Indiana<\/strong><\/td>\n Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Indiana.<\/p>\n \n Iowa<\/strong><\/td>\n Iowa Department of Public Health<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Iowa.<\/p>\n \n Kansas<\/strong><\/td>\n Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Kansas.<\/p>\n \n Kentucky<\/strong><\/td>\n Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Kentucky.<\/p>\n \n Louisiana<\/strong><\/td>\n Louisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Louisiana.<\/p>\n \n Maine<\/strong><\/td>\n Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Maine.<\/p>\n \n Maryland<\/strong><\/td>\n Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapist<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Maryland.<\/p>\n \n Massachusetts<\/strong><\/td>\n Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n \n Michigan<\/strong><\/td>\n Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Michigan.<\/p>\n \n Minnesota <\/strong><\/td>\n Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Minnesota.<\/p>\n \n Mississippi<\/strong><\/td>\n State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Mississippi.<\/p>\n \n Missouri<\/strong><\/td>\n Missouri Division of Professional Registration<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in MIssouri.<\/p>\n \n Montana<\/strong><\/td>\n Board of Behavioral Health<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Montana.<\/p>\n \n Nebraska<\/strong><\/td>\n Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Nebraska.<\/p>\n \n Nevada<\/strong><\/td>\n State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Marraige and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors<\/a><\/p>\n This program does not meet educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Nevada. Students need to take an additional course in the organization and administration of school counseling programs.<\/p>\n \n New Hampshire <\/strong><\/td>\n Board of Mental Health Practice<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in New Hampshire.<\/p>\n \n New Jersey<\/strong><\/td>\n Professional Counselor Examiners Committee<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in New Jersey.<\/p>\n \n New Mexico<\/strong><\/td>\n New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in New Mexico.<\/p>\n \n New York<\/strong><\/td>\n Professional Education Program Review<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in New York.<\/p>\n \n North Carolina<\/strong><\/td>\n NC Counseling Association<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in North Carolina<\/p>\n \n North Dakota<\/strong><\/td>\n North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners<\/a><\/p>\n This program does not meet educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in North Dakota. Students need to take an additional course in counseling program management.<\/p>\n \n Ohio<\/strong><\/td>\n Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board<\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Ohio.<\/p>\n \n Oklahoma <\/strong><\/td>\n Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n \n Oregon<\/strong><\/td>\n Oregon State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Oregon.<\/p>\n \n Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/td>\n Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n \n Rhode Island<\/strong><\/td>\n RI Department of Health, Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage, Family, and Mental Health Therapy<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Rhode Island.<\/p>\n \n South Carolina<\/strong><\/td>\n South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in South Carolina.<\/p>\n \n South Dakota<\/strong><\/td>\n South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in South Dakota.<\/p>\n \n Tennessee <\/strong><\/td>\n Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists, and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapists<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Tennessee.<\/p>\n \n Texas<\/strong><\/td>\n Texas Department of State Helath Services- Texas Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Texas.<\/p>\n \n Utah<\/strong><\/td>\n Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Utah.<\/p>\n \n Vermont<\/strong><\/td>\n Board of Allied Mental Health – VT Secretary of State’s Office<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Vermont.<\/p>\n \n Virginia<\/strong><\/td>\n Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Counseling<\/a><\/td>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue school counseling licensure and K-12 school counseling certification in Virginia.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Washington<\/strong><\/td>\n Certified Counselors and Hypnotherapists Advisory Committee<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Washington.<\/p>\n \n West Virginia<\/strong><\/td>\n WV Board Examiners in Counseling<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in West Virginia.<\/p>\n \n Wisconsin<\/strong><\/td>\n State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services<\/a><\/p>\n This program meets educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Wisconsin.<\/p>\n \n Wyoming <\/b><\/td>\n Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board<\/a><\/td>\n This program does not meet educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Wyoming. Students need to take an additional course on the US and Wyoming constitutions.<\/p>\n \n American Samoa <\/b><\/td>\n Department of Education<\/a><\/td>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for school counseling licensure in this territory. Contact the board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Guam<\/b><\/td>\n <\/a>Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners<\/p>\n This program does not meet educational requirements to pursue counseling licensure in Guam. Students need to take an additional course on the history and culture of Guam.<\/p>\n \n Northern Mariana Islands <\/b><\/td>\n n\/a<\/td>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for school counseling licensure in this territory. Contact the board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Puerto Rico <\/b><\/td>\n Puerto Rico Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors<\/a><\/p>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for school counseling licensure in this territory. Contact the board of examiners and the board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n U.S. Virgin Islands <\/b><\/td>\n Virgin Islands Department of Education<\/a><\/td>\n Marymount cannot determine if the program meets educational requirements for school counseling licensure in this territory. Contact the board of education to confirm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"