School Counseling – Wisconsin
School Counselor
Wisconsin requires that applicants for this licensure have
- A Passing score on Praxis II
- A background check
- A minimum of a master’s degree, with specialized coursework and practicum/internship experience in school counseling
Experience Requirements
Eligibility for a WI license to teach in the elementary/secondary schools and two years of successful teaching experience at the elementary/secondary school levels, or
Completion of an approved one-year full-time internship in school counseling, or
A minimum of two years of successful experience as a licensed school counselor in an assigned position of 1/2 time or more
Reciprocity
If an applicant completes a preparation program located outside Wisconsin, Wisconsin requires they have completed all approved preparation program requirements and that this program leads to a license in the state where the program is headquartered. Wisconsin will look at an application with documents once it is submitted.
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