Md. Code Regs. 13A.12.04.03

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 13A.12.04.03 - School Counselor

The requirements for licensure as school counselor are that the applicant shall:

A. Complete 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework; and

B. Complete one of the following pathways:

(1) Maryland Approved Program. Candidates who possess a master's degree and complete a program approved under COMAR 13A.07.06 leading to licensure as a school counselor.

(2) National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). Candidates who possess a master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling, a valid National Board of Certified Counselors certificate, and 2 years of effective performance as a teacher or school counselor in a school setting.

(3) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Candidates who possess a master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling and present a valid National Board Certificate in the area of School Counseling.

(4) Out-of-State Program. Candidates who possess a master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling from an out-of-State approved program and 2 years of effective performance as a teacher or school counselor or 500 clock hours in a supervised practicum in school counseling.

(5) Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Candidates who possess 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.

(6) Experienced Professional. Candidates who possess a master's degree and a valid, professional certificate from another state and verification of at least 27 months of effective performance as a school counselor.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.12.04.03

Regulations .03 adopted effective January 1, 1989 (15:26 Md. R. 2996)
Regulation .03B amended effective January 20, 2003 (30:1 Md. R. 26)
Regulation .03 amended effective 41:20 Md. R. 1113, eff. 10/13/2014; amended effective 46:7 Md. R. 370, eff. 4/8/2019; adopted effective 51:5 Md. R. 231, eff. 4/1/2024.