Counseling: School Counseling

Alabama

Website: https://abec.alabama.gov/

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Alabama (AL) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Alaska

Website: 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Alaska (AK) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

American Samoa

Website: N/A

Disclosure: N/A

Arizona

Website: https://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/educator-certification-career 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Arizona (AZ) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Arkansas

Website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guidance-and-school-counseling 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Arkansas (AR) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

California

Website: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/mh/ 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Carlifornia (CA) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure

Additional Information: The State of California requires out of state counselors to be eligible for licensure by endorsement and pass the California law and ethics exam.

Colorado

Website: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/endorsementrequirements 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Colarado (CO) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Connecticut

Website: https://portal.ct.gov/sde/school-counseling/comprehensive-school-counseling/regulations 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Connecticut (CT) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Additional Information: Candidates must have 30 months full-time experience and 700 hours minimum supervised school counseling internship.

Delaware

Website: https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1545.shtml#TopOfPage 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Delaware (DE) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Additional Information: The State of Delaware requires 700 hours clinical experience in an elementary or secondary school. 

District of Columbia

Website: https://dcps.dc.gov/page/school-counselor-elementary-school-position-description 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of District of Columbia (DC) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Florida

Website: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/certificate-subjects/administrative-rules/6a-4-0181.stml 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of FLorida (FL) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Additional Information: Out of state persons should hold a valid NBPTS certificate. 

Georgia

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

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Georgia (GA) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Guam

Website: N/A

Status: N/A

Disclosure: N/A

Hawai’i

Website: http://doe.k12.hi.us/personnel/teachers_applying.htm 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Hawaii (HI) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Idaho

Website: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/cert/ 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Idaho (ID) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Illinois

Website: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/PEL-School-Support-Ed-Lic.aspx 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Illinois (IL) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Indiana

Website: https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/school-services-employee/#Counselor 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Indiana (IN) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Iowa

Website: https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/instruction/school-counseling 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Iowa (IA). IA does not participate in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Kansas

Website: https://www.ksde.gov/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Career-Standards-and-Assessment-Services/Content-Area-M-Z/School-Counseling/School-Counseling-Resources/ItemId/2177 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Kansas (KS). KS does not participate in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the CounciL for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Kentucky

Website: https://www.education.ky.gov/educational/compschcouns/Pages/default.aspx

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Kentucky (KY) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Additional Information: Out of state persons are required to have three years experience as a guidance counselor

Louisiana

Website: https://doe.louisiana.gov/ 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Louisana (LA). LA does not participate in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the CounciL for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Maine

Website: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/edspecrequirements 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Maine (ME) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Maryland

Website: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dsfss/sssp/school-counseling.aspx 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Maryland (MD) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Massachusetts

Website: https://www.doe.mass.edu/lawsregs/603cmr7.html?section=11 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Massachusetts (MA) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Michigan

Website: https://www.michigan.gov/en/mde/Services/ed-serv/ed-cert/cert-guidance/school-counselor-credentials/school-counselor-license 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Michigan (MI) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Additional Information: There is an evaluation for a Michigan school counselor license for qualifying out of state candidates 

Minnesota

Website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/8710.6400/ 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Minnesota (MN). MN does not participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Mississippi

Website: https://mdek12.org/educatoreffectiveness/counselor/ 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Mississipi (MS) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Missouri

Website: https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/student-services 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Missouri (MO) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Montana

Website: https://opi.mt.gov/Educators/Licensure/Educator-Licensure 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Montana (MT) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Nebraska

Website: https://www.education.ne.gov/schoolcounseling/ 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Nebraska (NE) does not participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Nevada

Website: https://doe.nv.gov/educator_licensure/ 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Nevada (NV) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

New Hampshire

Website: https://www.education.nh.gov/ 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of New Hampshire (NH) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

New Jersey

Website: https://www.nj.gov/education/license/endorsements/2702S.pdf 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of New Jersey (NJ) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

New Mexico

Website: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/ 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of New Mexico (NM) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

New York

Website: https://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/search-cert-reqs#cfocus 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of New York (NY) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

North Carolina

Website: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/educators-licensure/licensure-administrators-and-student-services 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of North Carolina (NC) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

North Dakota

Website: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/educators/credentials-and-certificates 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of North Dakota (ND). ND does not participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Northern Mariana Islands

Website: Not Applicable

Status: Not Applicable

Disclosure: Not Applicable

Ohio

Website: https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/apply-for-a-new-license/out-of-state-licensure#Pupil%20Services 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Ohio (OH). OH does not participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Additional Information: Criteria is established to support those with an out of state license to transition to a Ohio license

Oklahoma

Website: https://oklahoma.gov/education.html 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Oklahoma (OK) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Oregon

Website: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/standards/comprehensive_school_counseling/Pages/default.aspx 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Oregon (OR) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Additional Information: A transitional school counselor license is a requirement for out of state candidates.

Pennsylvania

Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/educators/certification/certification-staffing/staffing-guidelines

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Pennsylvania (PA). PA does not participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Additional Information: The State of Pennsylvania has signed an interstate agreement with 45 other states based upon mutually agreed-upon conditions of that contract with New Mexico included.

Puerto Rico

Website: Not Applicable.

Status: Not Applicable.

Disclosure: Not Applicable.

Rhode Island

Website: https://ride.ri.gov/students-families/education-programs/school-counseling#1661788-becoming-a-school-counselor 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Rhode Island (RI) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

South Carolina

Website: https://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/ 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of South Carolina (SC) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

South Dakota

Website: https://doe.sd.gov/certification/counselor.aspx 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the South Dakota (SD). SD does not participate in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Tennessee

Website: https://www.tn.gov/education/educators/licensing.html 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Tennessee (TN) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Additional Information: Counselors with a limited license (k-8 or 7-12) may work on an interim license

Texas

Website: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification/additional-certifications/student-services-certificates 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Texas (TX). TX does not participate in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Utah

Website: https://www.schools.utah.gov/prevention/schoolcounselingprograms/licensing 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Utah (UT). UT does not participate in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Vermont

Website: https://education.vermont.gov/documents/educator-quality-licensing-rules#page34 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Vermont (VT) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Virgin Islands

Website: Not Applicable.

Status: Not Applicable.

Disclosure: Not Applicable.

Virginia

Website: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter23/section670/

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Virginia (VI) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Washington

Website: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/certification/educational-staff-associate-certificates/school-counselor-certification 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Washington (WA) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

West Virginia

Website: https://wvde.us/leadership-continuous-improvement/wv-school-counselors/ 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of West Virginia (WV) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Wisconsin

Website: https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/pupil-services/school-counseling 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Wisconsin (WI). WI does not participate in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.

Wyoming

Website: https://wyomingptsb.com/licensure/becoming-licensed/ 

Status: Meets

Disclosure: New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) meets the education requirements for professional school counseling licensure in the State of Wyoming (WY) as it participates in out of state reciprocity. NMHU’s school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the state licensing agency for additional information about obtaining licensure.