Please be prepared to submit documentation verifying that you have met the requirements from one of the options below:
Option I
(1) A master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling from an IHE; and
(2) A National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) certificate; and
(3) Two years of satisfactory performance as a teacher or school counselor in a school setting.
Option II
A master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling from a Maryland approved program that includes 500 hours in a supervised practicum.
Option III.
A master’s degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling from a program approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.
Option IV.
(1) A master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling leading to certification in the state in which it is located; and
(2) 2 years of satisfactory performance as a teacher or school counselor or 500 clock hours in a supervised practicum in school counseling or school guidance and counseling.
Option V.
(1) A master’s degree; and
(2) A valid, professional school counseling certificate from another state;
(3) Verification of at least 27 months of satisfactory performance as a school counselor during the past 7 years.