Post-Master’s Certificate in School Counselor Licensure

Eastern Michigan University

This program is designed for individuals who already possess a master’s degree in counseling (e.g., community counseling, college counseling, etc.) and who wish to enter the field of school counseling. The Post-Master’s Certificate Program for School Counselor Licensure is a 14-30 credit hour program that provides competencies and proficiencies for entry-level positions as school counselors in elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, and high school settings. Upon completing the certificate program, students are eligible to apply for a K-12 school counselor license issued by the Michigan Department of Education. Candidates selected for this program are expected to make a major commitment to their graduate training and enroll in coursework regularly. The program includes a 300-600 clock hour supervised school counseling internship experience. The program does not meet the academic and internship requirements for limited licensure as a professional counselor (LLPC) in the State of Michigan. It cannot be used to supplement a previous master’s degree to become eligible for the LLPC. Information on requirements to become eligible for licensure as a professional counselor is available in the Student Handbook for Counseling Programs.

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