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National Certified School Counselor — NCSC

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Description

The National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) is a specialty credential which recognizes counselors who possess a minimum of a master's degree in counseling with coursework in school counseling and who have passed a challenging national application and examination process. NCSCs have a strong commitment to the school counseling profession and to providing high quality services to students, parents, teachers and communities.

Certifying Organization

National Board for Certified Counselors

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Related Programs

28 Social Work programs on Career School App.

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Social Work

Associate Degree

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Fort Collins Administrative Campus
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
60 semester credits / four semesters
App fee
$75
Tuition
$7,956 for the Program
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Suggested because National Certified School Counselor applies to Child, Family, and School Social Workers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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Child, Family, and School Social WorkersEducational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsMental Health CounselorsSubstance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

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Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC)
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Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)
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National Certified Counselor (NCC)
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National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE)
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