State Restrictions
State Licensing Requirements for School Counseling
This program is designed to provide the content required by the State of Indiana. While our program is open to students from any state and may meet the licensing requirements elsewhere, either directly or via reciprocity, students are encouraged to check with the licensing board in their home state to find out whether the program will work for them.
- Some states require prior work experience as a classroom teacher and/or K-12 educator.
- Some states offer reciprocity to those licensed first in another state, such as Indiana.
- Some states require specific coursework or post-master’s experiences or training.
- Each student is responsible for confirming the licensing requirements in their state, as they could have changed.
| State | Board Name | Licensure Requirements Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama Department of Education/school counseling | Meets Requirements | |
| Alaska | Alaska Department of Education | Does Not Meet Requirements | Completion of three semester hours in Alaska studies |
| Arizona | Arizona School Counselors Arizona Professional Skills Requirements for the Standard School Counselor, PreK-12 Certificate Educator Certification Home Page for Arizona Department of Education | Meets Requirements | |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, School Counseling | Meets Requirements | |
| California | Out-of-State Prepared requirements Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) (link coming soon) California Department of Education | May Meet Requirements | Students must seek outside training on California law and ethics |
| Colorado | Colorado Department of Education/school counseling | Meets Requirements | |
| Connecticut | Connecticut Department of Education | Meets Requirements with exception of specialized field experience | 36 hours of field experience with special education/gifted & talented |
| Delaware | Elementary School Counselor Requirements Secondary School Counselor Requirements | Does Not Meet Requirements | Completion of 3 credits in special education law and 3 credits in family counseling |
| Florida | Florida Department of Education/school counseling | May Meet Requirements | 3 credits in counseling with special populations |
| Georgia | Georgia Department of Education/school counseling | May Meet Requirements | Requires coursework in special education |
| Hawaii | Hawaii Department of Education Hawaii Teacher Standards Board | Meets Requirements | |
| Idaho | Idaho State Department of Education Idaho State Department of Education Certification | Meets Requirements | |
| Illinois | Illinois State Board of Education | May Meet Requirements | If student holds or is qualified to hold a teaching certificate- otherwise additional coursework required |
| Indiana | Indiana Department of Education/school counseling | Meets Requirements | |
| Iowa | Iowa Department of Education | May Meet Requirements | Requires coursework in exceptional learners |
| Kansas | Kansas State Department of Education/school counseling | Meets Requirements | |
| Kentucky | Kentucky Department of Education | Meets Requirements | Requires CACREP Accredited Degree |
| Louisiana | Louisiana Department of Administration (pages 39-40) | Meets Requirements | |
| Maine | Maine Department of Education | May Meet Requirements | Requires coursework in exceptional learners in the classroom |
| Maryland | Maryland Department of Education | Meets Requirements | |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts Department of Education/school counseling | Does Not Meet Requirements | Requires coursework covering state curriculum standards and interpreting state standardized assessments |
| Michigan | Renewal Requirements Michigan Department of Education/school counseling Michigan Department of Education/out-of-state applicants | Meets Requirements | |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Department of Education | Meets Requirements | |
| Mississippi | Mississippi Department of Education | Meets Requirements | |
| Missouri | Missouri Department of Education/school counseling | Meets Requirements | |
| Montana | Montana Educator Licensing Montana School Counselor Application | Meets Requirements | |
| Nebraska | http://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/index.html Nebraska Department of Education/school counselin | Meets Requirements | |
| Nevada | Nevada Department of Education | May Meet Requirements | Requires coursework in family counseling and either substance abuse, technology in education, or exceptional children |
| New Hampshire | http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed500.html (Ed 507.07) New Hampshire Department of Education | Meets Requirements | |
| New Jersey | New Jersey Department of Education | Does Not Meet Requirements | Requires 6 credits in Psychology and 3 credits in community organizations |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Public Education Department | Meets Requirements | |
| New York | http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do#cfocus | May Meet Requirements | Requires additional training in New York |
| North Carolina | North Carolina Department of Education/school counseling | Meet Requirements | Requires CACREP Accredited Degree |
| North Dakota | North Dakota Department of Education | Meets Requirements | |
| Ohio | Ohio Department of Education New License Ohio Department of Education Out-of-State License Ohio Administrative Code | Meets Requirements | |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma Department of Education | Meets Requirements | |
| Oregon | Oregon Department of Education/school counseling | May Meet Requirements | Oregon specific training required in discrimination- can be taken online |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Department of Education | Meets Requirements | |
| Rhode Island | Rhode Island Department of Education/school counseling | Meets Requirements | |
| South Carolina | South Carolina Educators Certification | Meets Requirements | |
| South Dakota | South Dakota Department of Education/school counseling | Meets Requirements | |
| Tennessee | Tennessee Department of Education | Meets Requirements | |
| Texas | Texas Education Agency | Meets Requirements | |
| Utah | Utah Department of Education/school counseling | Meets Requirements | |
| Vermont | Vermont Department of Education | Meets Requirements | |
| Virginia | Virginia Department of Education | Meets Requirements | |
| Washington | Washington Department of Education/school counseling | May Meet Requirements |
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| West Virginia | West Virginia Department of Education/school counseling | Meets Requirements | |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin Department of Education/school counseling | Meets Requirements | |
| Wyoming | Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board | Meets Requirements |
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Butler University’s online programs. For information not covered here, our expert admission team is available to provide additional details and guidance.
Yes, with careful planning, the right electives, and one additional course, you can become dual-licensed in school counseling and mental health counseling in Indiana. While this may also be possible in other states, requirements vary and additional fieldwork may be necessary. Learn more about your state’s licensure requirements by checking the school counseling state restrictions and mental health counseling state restrictions. Reach out to an admissions counselor for more information.
The MS in School Counseling program offers training and a pathway to licensure in professional school counseling. In addition, we offer the coursework necessary to achieve dual-licensure in mental health counseling. Our coursework leads directly to licensure in the state of Indiana. Requirements vary by state. Learn more about the requirements in your state by checking the school counseling state restrictions and mental health counseling state restrictions.