School Counseling – Alaska

School Counselor

Alaska requires applicants for this licensure have at least a bachelor’s degree and (1) complete a teacher education program with an endorsement in school counseling or (2) complete a counseling program at a regionally accredited institution. State-specific coursework and mandatory trainings are also required.

One three semester hour Alaskan studies course is required for licensure eligibility: https://education.alaska.gov/ 

Students must also complete the following mandatory trainings within five years prior to the date of application: https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification/mandatorytraining

• Sexual abuse awareness and prevention (AS 14.30.355)
• Alcohol or drug-related disabilities (AS 14.20.680)
• Dating violence awareness and prevention (AS 14.30.356)
  Only training approved by an Alaska public school district, or the Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) will satisfy this requirement. Training offered by universities and other organizations must be approved by DEED.
• Suicide awareness and prevention (AS 14.30.362)

Only training approved by the Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) will satisfy this requirement. Visit Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and Postvention