School Counseling – Georgia

School Counselor

Georgia requires that applicants for this licensure have either

Option One

Completed a state-approved certification preparation program in School Counseling at the master’s degree level or higher in a counseling area and to have submitted of a valid National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) credential issued by the National Board of Certified Counselors, or

Option Two

Completed a master’s degree or higher in a counseling area and submission of a valid State of Georgia Professional Counselor’s license issued by the Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State

Additional Requirements

Applicant must meet Special Georgia Requirements (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.24) applicable to the field of school counseling

• Content knowledge assessment – pass the GACE content knowledge assessment at the professional level
• Special education – coursework in the identification and education of children who have special educational needs with a grade of B or better
• Meet Standard of Conduct

For more information:

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/Pages/Guidance-and-Counseling-Overview.aspx