School Counseling – Minnesota
School Counselor
Minnesota requires that applicants for this licensure have either
Option One
A master’s degree or the equivalent from a college or university that is regionally accredited and show verification of completing a Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board preparation program leading to the licensure of school counselors, or
Option Two
Evidence of having completed a preparation program in school counseling accredited by CACREP
Experience Requirements
700 hours experience in CACREP programs (100 hours practicum and 600 hours internship) and 700 hours total in non-CACREP programs
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