School Counselor

​Please be prepared to submit documentation verifying that you have met the requirements from one of the options below: 

Option I

Completion of a Maryland-approved program approved to lead to licensure in School Counseling, including three semester hours of special education coursework.

Option II

  1. A master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling; and
  2. A valid National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) certificate; and
  3. Three semester hours of special education coursework; and
  4. Two years of satisfactory performance as a teacher or school counselor in a school setting.

Option III 

  1. A master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling; and
  2. A valid National Board Certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in School Counseling; and
  3. Three semester hours of special education coursework

Option IV

  1. A master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling leading to certification in the state in which it is located; and
  2. Three semester hours of special education coursework; and
  3. Two years of satisfactory performance as a teacher or school counselor or 500 clock hours in a supervised practicum in school counseling.

Option V

  1. 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; and
  2. Three semester hours of special education coursework

Option VI 

  1. A master’s degree; and
  2. A valid, professional school counseling license issued by another state; and
  3. Three semester hours of special education coursework; and
  4. Verification of at least 27 months of satisfactory performance as a school counselor