Endorsement of Students for Licensing, Credentialing and Employment

Students completing the Clinical Mental Health Counselor or Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program specialty are eligible to apply and request to take the National Counselor Exam (NCE) during the last semester of their program. Here is a link to learn more about how to register for the NCE and the Licensed Professional Counselor application. Doctoral students may also wish to pursue obtaining their license, independent license or supervisory endorsement may also visit the link to learn more about the process.

Students completing the School Counseling program are eligible to sit for the Pupil Services License through the Ohio Department of Education anytime during their last two semesters of the program. Here is a link describing the exam and licensure process in Ohio.

When you are ready to apply to take a license or credentialing exam, please notify the Program Coordinator by email to request a letter verifying your good standing and preparedness to take the exam. This letter is typically required by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio CSWMFT Board.

Students can find additional information and resources on counseling licensure and certifications, including requirements for licensure by visiting the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapy Board’s website, the Ohio Department of Education’s website (Pupil Services License for school counselors). Students who wish to apply for professional licensure should check with the appropriate licensure board for information regarding the licensure application process. 

National certification is voluntary and demonstrates national standards for the practice of counseling has been met. Counselors and counseling supervisors can seek national certification through the National Board for Certified Counselors. The certification does not license a counselor to diagnose or treat mental and emotional disorders and carries no legal status.

The faculty will share job postings received through the Counselor Education listserv. Please visit this link to subscribe. As faculty members, we often write reference or recommendation letters. Please request this early so the faculty have time to write the letter.