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One of the following in a professional counseling or related field from an accredited educational institution approved by the Board:
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A master’s degree with a minimum of 60 graduate semester credit hours or 90 graduate quarter credit hours or
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A doctoral degree with a minimum of 90 graduate semester credit hours or 135 graduate quarter credit hours.
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A minimum of 3 graduate semester credit hours or 5 graduate quarter hours of instruction in each of the following areas:
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HUMAN GROWTH AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
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Instruction in this area shall include all of the following content:
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The various stages of human development over the life span.
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Theories of personality and human development.
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The influence of human development and experiences on the development of Psychopathology.
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Examples of courses in this area:
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Human Growth and Development
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Personality Development
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SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF COUNSELING |
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Instruction in this area shall include all of the following content:
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Aging, ethnicity, gender, psycho-sexual orientation.
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Impact of social and cultural norms on human development.
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Culture, subculture and socioeconomic influences on the counseling relationship.
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Examples of courses in this area:
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Multicultural Counseling.
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Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling.
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COUNSELING THEORY
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Instruction in this area shall include all of the following content:
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Overview of major counseling/psychology theories.
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The techniques and practices associated with the above theories.
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Examples of courses in this area:
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Counseling Theory and Techniques.
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Theories of Counseling and/or Psychotherapy.
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Introduction to Psychotherapy Theories.
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COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
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Instruction in this area shall include all of the following content:
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The parameters and limitations of the treatment relationship.
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The establishment of the client-counselor treatment contract.
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Listening and interviewing skills.
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The stages of clinical treatment.
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Referral and termination.
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Examples of courses in this area:
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Helping Relationship.
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Introduction to Counseling.
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Counseling Methods.
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Techniques of Interviewing.
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GROUP DYNAMICS, PROCESSING, AND COUNSELING
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Instruction in this area shall include all of the following content:
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Theories, practices, and treatment in group counseling. |
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Principles of leading groups.
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Experience in leading groups.
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Examples of courses in this area:
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Group Counseling (or Therapy).
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Group Therapy and Practice.
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LIFESTYLE AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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Instruction in this area shall include all of the following content:
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Life-Long processes that influence work values.
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Occupational choice.
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Creation of career patterns.
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Career decision-making style.
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Integration of occupational roles.
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Career identity.
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Patterns of work adjustment.
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Examples of courses in this area:
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Career Guidance and Counseling
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Career Development
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Occupational Information
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APPRAISAL
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Instruction in this area shall include all of the following content:
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Formalized testing and measurements.
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Informal assessment such as observations, interviews, and rating scales.
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Mental status examination.
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Theory of test construction, validity, and reliability.
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Testing procedures and interpretation.
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Examples of courses in this area:
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Individual Appraisal
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Psychological Testing
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Personality Testing
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Psychological Measurement
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Tests and Measurements
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RESEARCH AND EVALUATION
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Instruction in this area shall include all of the following content:
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Principles of performing quantitative and qualitative research.
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Research design and methods.
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Statistical tools and methods.
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Reading and interpreting research.
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Examples of courses in this area:
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Methods of Research
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Statistics and Data Analysis
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Research designs
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Research in counseling
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PROFESSIONAL, LEGAL, AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Instruction in this area shall include all of the following content:
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Professional orientation and responsibility.
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Legal Issues.
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Ethics of Practice.
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Practice Specialization.
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Codes of Ethics of National, Professional, Counseling Organizations.
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Examples of courses in this area:
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Professional and Ethical Issues
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Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling |
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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
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Instruction in this area shall include all of the following content:
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Overview of system theories.
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Principles of working with couples and families.
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Stages of family life cycle development.
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Intervention strategies.
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Examples of courses in this area:
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Marriage and Family Counseling (or Therapy)
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Family Systems and Intervention
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ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING
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Instruction in this area shall include all of the following content:
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Assessment of addictive disorders.
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Pharmacology of psychoactive drugs.
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Overview of theories of addictive disorders.
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Overview of basic models of treatment.
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Examples of courses in this area:
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Foundations of Chemical Dependency Counseling
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Overview of Alcohol and Drug Counseling
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SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCED*
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Instruction in this area shall include all of the following content:
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A supervised clinical internship, externship, field experience, or practicum placement.
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Direct client contact in counseling experience with a minimum of 125 hours of face-to-face client counseling.
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Examples of courses in this area:
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Supervised Field Experience
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Practicum
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Internship/Externship
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Clinical Field Experience
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Clinical Case Conference or Supervision
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DIAGNOSIS AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
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Instruction in this area shall include all of the following content:
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Diagnosis based on current DSM AND ICD criteria.
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Major categories of mental disorders.
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An understanding of the impact of abnormal behavior not only to individuals, but to society as a whole.
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An examination of various theories relative to the etiology of abnormal behavior.
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Examples of courses in this area:
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Psychology and Diagnosis
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Psychopathology
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Abnormal Psychology
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Diagnosis
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PSYCHOTHERAPY AND TREATMENT OF MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL DISORDERS
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Instruction in this area shall include all of the following content:
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An Overview and application of one or more treatment models to various disorders.
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Examples of courses in this area:
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Treatment Techniques
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Behavior Therapy
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Cognitive Therapy
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Psycho-dynamic Therapy
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Advanced Techniques of Counseling
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SUPERVISED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
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A. For Master's level applicants, 3 years with a minimum of 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience in professional counseling under an approved supervisor. Of the 3 years, 2 years shall be post-graduate clinical supervision hours. One year may be acquired before the awarding of the master's degree.
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B. For Doctoral level applicants, 2 years with a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience in professional counseling. Of the 2 years 1,000 shall be acquired after the doctoral degree has been awarded.
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EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT
Achieve a passing score on the National Counselors Examination of the National Board for Certified Counselors and the State Law Test.
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