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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.