License: School Counselor, PreK-12

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Requirements for the Standard Professional School Counselor, PreK-12 Certificate Certificate Information: This Certificate authorizes the holder as a School Counselor, Prek-12. The certificate is a 12-year certificate and is renewable with 15 hours of professional development per year and may include continuing education in the area of college and career readiness. Administrative Requirement Checklist: In order for our office to complete a Substantive review the following Administrative requirements must be submitted as described, if not, the processing of your application could be delayed. Application fees are non-refundable. ? Application & Fee: Complete the Application for Certification and submit the appropriate fee. ? IVP Fingerprint Card: Submit a photocopy of your valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) fingerprint card, (not the paper copy of your prints), with your application. ? Official Transcripts: Request that your university/college submit official transcripts documenting a Master’s degree or more advanced degree directly to certification@azed.gov, or by mail to Arizona Department of Education – Certification Unit, P.O. Box 6490, Phoenix, AZ 85005. ? Foreign Transcripts: Request a course-by-course evaluation completed by an approved Foreign Credential Evaluation Agency to identify the equivalent degree in the United States, and submit them directly to certification@azed.gov. o Note: Transcripts submitted by the applicant via the online portal or by email are not considered official. --One of the following-- ? If you are submitting teaching experience, please have your HR complete the Verification of PreK-12 Teaching Experience form and submitted by the HR Department to certification@azed.gov. --OR-- ? Out-of-State Certificate/License: Submit a photocopy of your out-of-state certificate/license with your application. Substantive Requirement – Coursework Options A, B, C, D, or E Option A: Guidance and Counseling Program - A-1: Official Transcripts documenting the completion of a graduate program in guidance and counseling from an accredited institution. o Required Documentation: Official transcripts or an Arizona Institutional Recommendation (IR) documenting completion of the counseling preparation program. Option B: Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology Program - B-1: Official transcripts documenting completion of a graduate program in counseling, social work, or psychology. - B-2 Completion of six semester hours of courses in any of the following areas: school counseling, college and career guidance, or academic advising. o Requirement B-2 is an allowable deficiency which must be completed within three years of issuance. Please read the note below for further information. Option C: Behavioral Health License 5/17/2021 Requirements may be subject to change and are fully referenced in the Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Code. Page 1 of 2 R7-2-606; R7-2-607; R-2-601.01; R7-2-617 (A)(B); R7-2-621