What is the process for becoming licensed or certified in my concentration?
The process varies depending on the specialization. The Certification requirements for Rehabilitation Counselors can be accessed at the following web site: http://www.crccertification.com/certification_crcc.html The requirements for School Counselor endorsements can be accessed at the following web site entitled, Requirements for Teaching endorsements at: http://www.state.ia.us/boee/addition.html and then scroll down to section 172. Licensure requirement for Mental Health Counselors in the State of Iowa can be found at the following web site: http://www.iowaworkforce.com/lmi/publications/licocc/ and then click on Mental Health Counselor.
The process varies depending on which concentration you select – community counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or school counseling. All concentrations require a licensing exam and supervision by a qualified counselor. This can take several years after graduation. Licensure and other professionl issues are covered extensively in COUN 500 (Introduction to Counseling) which is required for all students in the program. More information on licensure and certification can be found in the “Links” section of the site.
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