Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Licensure Disclosures

The chart below provides licensure information for Gardner-Webb University’s Master of Arts in School Counseling program:

The chart indicates those states where the Gardner-Webb curriculum fully meets State educational requirements for medial licensure, where the curriculum does not meet the criteria, and where additional training/education may be required. For further information, prospective students may contact Dr. David Carscaddon, Director of the School of Psychological Science and Counselor Education at [email protected].

Licensure Requirements by State

StateMeets State CriteriaDoes Not Meet State CriteriaNo Determination Has Been Made
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
GeorgiaYES
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska✓ 
Nevanda
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North CarolinaYES*
North Dakota
OhioYES
Oklahoma ✓
Oregon ✓
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South CarolinaYES 
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah✓ 
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virgina
Wisconsin
Wyoming

NOTES:

*North Carolina – Students who are interested in counselor licensure in states outside of NC are encouraged to consult with the appropriate state licensing board for specific requirements. The following links provide additional information on the requirements by state along with the contact for obtaining that information. However, referencing these links should not substitute for a consultation with the state department of education as these licensure requirements are subject to change at unpredictable intervals. 

Students are informed during the admissions process, at new student orientation, in practicum and internship meetings, and individual meetings with their advisor.

Website: www.dpi.nc.gov/