Basic Licensure requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor:
- At least 21 years of age
- Masters degree in counseling which includes 60 hours, with credits distributed among the 9 core areas of professional development, and includes a supervised practicum
- Pass a nationally standardized competency exam
- Must have an application on file with the BSRB six weeks prior to taking the exam
- The examination is given normally during the first two to three full weeks of each month. Monday thru Saturday at 9:00a.m. and 1:30p.m. with fours hours allowed for the exam.
All questions and requests for information about the examination program should be directed to NBCC 336-482-2856.