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School Counseling (48 Hours) – Oregon
The M.Ed. School Counseling 48-hour program (MECU) is closed to new enrollments, but previously enrolled students are still permitted to finish this program. The below information addresses state requirements measured against the 48-hour program. Degree Completion Plans (DCPs) beginning after July 1, 2023, will reflect the 60-hour School Counseling Program (SHCO). Students on DCPs prior to 2023-2024 whose state requirements are 60 credit hours can contact LUO Academic Advising to switch to the new 23-24 60-hour M.Ed. School Counseling DCP.
Oregon requires that applicants for this licensure have
- The personal qualifications for licensure, including attainment of at least eighteen years of age, good moral character, and the mental and physical health necessary for employment as a school counselor
- A master’s degree or higher from an Approved Institution in the United States, or the foreign equivalent of such degree approved by the Commission
- Completion of a School Counselor License Preparation Program
*Completers of Oregon Programs: Provide evidence of admission to and completion of a Commission approved School Counselor License preparation program.
*Completers of Out-of-State Programs: Provide evidence of: Completion of a program either approved by the appropriate program approval body in the state where the program is located or accreditation by CACREP; An active and valid non-provisional school counselor license from a NASDTEC jurisdiction; and, Meet the requirements for knowledge of U.S. and Oregon civil rights laws and professional ethics.
- Completion of a background clearance that includes: Furnishing fingerprints, as required by ORS 342.223; Providing satisfactory responses to character questions in the form and manner prescribed by the Commission; and, Submitting a complete and correct application in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in 584-200-0050.
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