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State License
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Meets Requirements |
State Board Website |
Exam |
CACREP Degree Required |
Program Equivalency |
| Yes |
No |
| Alabama |
✓ |
|
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/ProfessionalCounselors.aspxLPC / ALC Applications – Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Alabama to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Alaska |
✓ |
|
Board of Professional Counselors |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Alaska to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Arizona |
✓ |
|
Counseling | Board of Behavioral Health Examiners |
National Counselor Exam (NCE), National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE), OR Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination offered by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Arizona to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Arkansas |
|
✓ |
Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). |
No |
A B- or better is required for all course content areas. Students must take 3 graduate credits of Family and Relationships and 1 graduate credit in Use of Technology in Counseling and Therapy. |
| California |
|
✓ |
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Board of Behavioral Sciences |
The California LPCC Law and Ethics Exam, The National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam |
No |
A course in Psychopharmocology is required. |
| Colorado |
✓ |
|
State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners: Laws, Rules and Policies | Divisions of Professions and Occupations |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Colorado to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Connecticut |
✓ |
|
Connecticut State licensing standards. |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Connecticut to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| District of Columbia |
|
✓ |
Professional Counseling Licensing | doh |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) |
No |
A course or content related to Marriage and Family Counseling is required. It is not necessary for a separate course to have been completed in the content area; however evidence is required that the content of that area has been covered in courses completed. |
| Delaware |
✓ |
|
Delaware's licensing standards. |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE) OR other examination acceptable to the Board. |
Yes |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Delaware to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Florida |
|
✓ |
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling |
National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) |
Yes |
A course in Human Sexuality is required. Applicants are required to take the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE), an assessment not given as part of the Marywood Counseling Program. |
| Georgia |
✓ |
|
How to Guide: Professional Counselor | Georgia Secretary of State |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE) OR other examination acceptable to the Board. |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Georgia to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Hawaii |
✓ |
|
Professional & Vocational Licensing Division | Mental Health Counselor Application Forms & Publications |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Hawaii to become licensed to practice counseling. A minimum of 300 direct contact hours are required in a mental health setting. The Marywood Counseling program requires 280 (practicum and internship). Students interested in practicing in this state should obtain 300 direct hours during practicum and/or internship. |
| Idaho |
✓ |
|
Statutes, Rules and Guidance | Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Idaho to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Illinois |
✓ |
|
IDFPR | Professional Counselor |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Illinois to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Indiana |
✓ |
|
PLA: BHHS Licensing Information |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Indiana to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Iowa |
✓ |
|
Apply for a Mental Health Counselor Permanent License |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Iowa to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Kansas |
✓ |
|
Professional Counselors | KS BSRB |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Kansas to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Kentucky |
✓ |
|
KENTUCKY BOARD OF LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). |
Yes |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Kentucky to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Louisiana |
✓ |
|
Begin The Application Process |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Louisiana to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Maine |
✓ |
|
Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure - Licensing & Forms |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Maine to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Maryland |
|
✓ |
Maryland Department of Health Professional Counselor Licensure Requirements |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) |
No |
A course in Marriage and Family Counseling is required. |
| Massachusetts |
✓ |
|
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Application Guide | Mass.gov |
National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Massachusetts to become licensed to practice counseling. Applicants are required to take the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE), an assessment not given as part of the Marywood Counseling Program. Please note that at least 75 of the required 200 total supervision hours for all experiences (pre- or post-master’s degree) must be supervised by a Massachusetts licensed mental health counselor or the equivalent in another state. or jurisdiction. An additional 10 supervision hours (individual or group supervision), beyond what is provided by the Marywood Counseling Program are required during the internship experience. |
| Michigan |
✓ |
|
michigan professional counselor licensing guide |
National Counselor Exam (NCE), National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE), OR Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination offered by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Michigan to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Minnesota |
|
✓ |
Apply for LPC / Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy |
National Counselor Examination (NCE), the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE), or an alternate examination, determined by the Board to be equivalent to the NCE |
No |
A course in Family Counseling and Therapy is required. |
| Mississippi |
|
✓ |
LPC - Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). |
No |
A course in Marriage and/or Family Counseling/Therapy is required. |
| Missouri |
✓ |
|
Committee for Professional Counselors |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Missouri to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Montana |
✓ |
|
Licensing Requirements and Application Checklist Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Montana to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Nebraska |
✓ |
|
Mental Health and Social Work Practice |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Nebraska to become licensed to practice counseling. See application information for other types of licenses. |
| Nevada |
✓ |
|
Clinical Professional Counselors |
National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) |
Yes |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Nevada to become licensed to practice counseling. Applicants are required to take the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE), an assessment not given as part of the Marywood Counseling Program. |
| New Hampshire |
✓ |
|
Board of Mental Health Practice | NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification |
National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in New Hampshire to become licensed to practice counseling. Applicants are required to take the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE), an assessment not given as part of the Marywood Counseling Program. |
| New Jersey |
✓ |
|
New Jersey's licensing standards. |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in New Jersey to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| New Mexico |
✓ |
|
Counseling and Therapy Licensing, Registration, and Renewal | New Mexico RLD |
National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in New Mexico to become licensed to practice counseling. Applicants are required to take the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE), an assessment not given as part of the Marywood Counseling Program. |
| New York |
✓ |
|
Laws, Rules & Regulations for Mental Health Counseling | Office of the Professions |
National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in New York to become licensed to practice counseling. Applicants are required to take the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE), an assessment not given as part of the Marywood Counseling Program. |
| North Carolina |
✓ |
|
LCMHC | North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). |
Yes |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in North Carolina to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| North Dakota |
✓ |
|
North Dakota Administrative Code - Title 97 Article 2 Chapter 1 |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in North Dakota to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Ohio |
✓ |
|
LPC Application Instructions |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) |
Yes |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Ohio to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Oklahoma |
✓ |
|
Licensed Professional Counselor |
National Counselor Examination (NCE) and the Oklahoma jurisprudence exam (OLERE) Note: both exams are required. |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Oklahoma to become licensed to practice counseling. Applicants are required to take Oklahoma Jurispurdence Exam (OLERE), an assessment not given as part of the Marywood Counseling Program. |
| Oregon |
✓ |
|
Division 30 REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR |
National Counselor Exam (NCE), National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE), OR Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination offered by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. Note: Applicants must also pass an Oregon law and rules examination. |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Oregon to become licensed to practice counseling. Applicants are required to take an Oregon law and rule examination, an assessment not given as part of the Marywood Counseling Program. |
| Pennsylvania |
✓ |
|
Professional Counselor Licensure Requirements Snapshots |
National Counselor Examination (NCE) OR the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Examination. View link for other approved exams |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Pennsylvania to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Puerto Rico |
|
|
Laws of Puerto Rico TITLE TWENTY, § § 3247 (2024) - License—Requirements :: 2024 Laws of Puerto Rico :: U.S. Codes and Statutes :: U.S. Law :: Justia |
Written exam is required but not named by the licensing board. Contact the board for more information. |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Puerto Rico to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Rhode Island |
✓ |
|
Marriage, Family and Mental Health Therapy |
National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) |
Yes |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements to become licensed to practice counseling in Rhode Island. Applicants are required to take the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE), an assessment not given as part of the Marywood Counseling Program. |
| South Carolina |
✓ |
|
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in South Carolina to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| South Dakota |
✓ |
|
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) |
National Counselor Examination (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE) OR Counselor Rehabilitation Certification Examination (CRC) OR National Examination in Marital and Family Therapy (AMFTRB) |
Yes |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in South Dakota to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Tennessee |
✓ |
|
Licensure |
National Counselor Examination (NCE) AND the Tennessee Jurisprudence Exam |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Tennessee to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| Texas |
|
✓ |
Applying for an LPC License |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE) Also, the Texas Jurisprudence Examination is required within 6 months of license application submission. |
No |
A course in Couples, Marriage and/or Family Counseling and Therapy is required. |
| Utah |
✓ |
|
Clinical Mental Health Counselor - dopl.utah.gov |
BOTH National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) and the National Counselor Examination (NCE) |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements to become licensed to practice counseling in Utah. Applicants are required to take the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE), an assessment not given as part of the Marywood Counseling Program. |
| Vermont |
✓ |
|
Allied Mental Health Applications & Renewals - Vermont Secretary of State |
BOTH National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) and the National Counselor Examination (NCE); exams must be taken within 5 years from date of application |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements to become licensed to practice counseling. Applicants are required to take the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE), an assessment not given as part of the Marywood Counseling Program. |
| Virgina |
|
✓ |
Virginia Board of Counseling - LPC Resident |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). |
Yes |
A course in Marriage and Families Systems Theory is required. |
| Washington |
✓ |
|
Licensing Requirements | Washington State Department of Health |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Washington to become licensed to practice counseling. |
| West Virginia |
|
✓ |
Becoming a Licensed Counselor | West Virginia - WVBEC |
National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). |
No |
A course in Marriage, Couples, and/or Family Counseling/Therapy is required. |
| Wisconsin |
|
✓ |
DSPS Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board |
National Counselor Examination (NCE); National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE); Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) examination; Another examination approved by the professional counselor section. |
No |
A course in Family, Partnership, and Couples counseling is required. |
| Wyoming |
✓ |
|
Application & Forms |
National Counselor Examination (NCE), the National Clinical Mental Health Examination (NCMHE), the Certification Examination administered by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), or other examination as may be approved by the Board. |
No |
The curriculum of Marywood's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Wyoming to become licensed to practice counseling. |