All graduates of this program will want to obtain an appropriate certification to ensure employment after graduation. One of two different forms of certification is commonly sought. Each is described briefly:

School Counselor Additional Endorsement
For complete rules and regulations regarding certification in the State of Michigan, please visit their web page.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Within the State of Michigan, one must become a Licensed Professional Counselor to work in any facility as a counselor (other than a K-12 school). This master's degree program has been designed to meet the graduate school licensure requirements, including the 600-clock hour internship. Following completion of the master's degree, students take a national counseling examination. The student becomes a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) for two years. During this time period the LLPC works under the direct supervision of a fully licensed counselor. When the two-year experience requirement has been met and the national counseling examination has been passed, the LLPC automatically becomes a fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

State of Michigan-Board of Counseling
P.O. Box 30018, Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: (517) 335-0918
(call this number to receive Professional Counselor Licensure Requirements and Instructions)

NOTE:Ê Students who are considering counseling practice in another state are encouraged to contact the State Education Department or Board of Counseling of that state and learn about requirements for certification and/or licensure. This should be done as early in training as is possible. Our program prepares you for certification and/or licensure in Michigan, but requirements vary from state to state.Ê Make certain you have accurate information before beginning your practicum experience. A given state might require a specific course (such as Substance Abuse) which is not a required part of our program, or have specific requirements for the length of practicum and/or internship. Getting accurate information early will allow time to adjust your program so that you will qualify for certification or licensure in another state immediately upon graduation.