State Certification for School Counselors
Information on certification requirements across the country is available at the American School Counselor Association website.
The certifying agency for school counselors in the State of Texas is the Texas Education Agency.
Alabama
Alabama Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Alabama.
Alaska
Alaska Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Alaska.
Arizona
Arizona Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Arizona.
Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Education/school counseling
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Arkansas.
California
California Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in California.
Colorado
Colorado Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Colorado.
Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Connecticut.
Delaware
Elementary School Counselor Requirements
Secondary School Counselor Requirements
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Delaware.
District of Columbia
D.C. Public Schools – School Counselor Requirements
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in the District of Columbia.
Florida
Florida Department of Education/school counseling
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Florida.
Georgia
Georgia Department of Education/school counseling
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Georgia.
Hawaii
Hawaii Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Hawaii.
Idaho
Idaho State Department of Education
Idaho State Department of Education Certification
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Idaho.
Illinois
Illinois State Board of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Illinois.
Indiana
Indiana Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Indiana.
Iowa
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Iowa.
Kansas
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Kansas.
Kentucky
Kentucky Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Kentucky.
Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Education (page 39-40)
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Louisiana.
Maine
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Maine.
Maryland
Maryland Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Maryland.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Education/school counseling
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Massachusetts.
Michigan
Michigan Department of Education/school counseling
Michigan Department of Eduction/out-of-state applicants
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Michigan.
Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Minnesota.
Mississippi
Mississippi Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Mississippi.
Missouri
Missouri Department of Education/school counseling
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Missouri.
Montana
Montana Educator Licensing
Montana School Counselor Application
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Montana.
Nebraska
Nebraska Departmentt of Education/school counseling
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Nebraska.
Nevada
Nevada Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Nevada.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in New Hampshire.
New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in New Jersey.
New Mexico
New Mexico Public Education Department
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in New Mexico.
New York
New York State Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in New York.
North Carolina
North Carolina Department of Education/school counseling
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in North Carolina.
North Dakota
North Dakota Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in North Dakota.
Ohio
http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/3301-24-05
Completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for an educator license or endorsement in Ohio.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Oklahoma.
Oregon
Oregon Department of Education/school counseling
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Oregon.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Pennsylvania.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Education/school counseling
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Rhode Island.
South Carolina
South Carolina Educators Certification
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in South Carolina.
South Dakota
South Dakota Department of Education/school counseling
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in South Dakota.
Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Tennessee.
Texas
The certifying agency for school counselors is the Texas Education Agency.
The licensure board for professional counselors is the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.
UT Austin has determined that the completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets the requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Texas.
Utah
Utah Department of Education/school counseling
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Utah.
Vermont
Vermont Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Vermont.
Virginia
Virginia Department of Education
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Virginia.
Washington
Washington Department of Education/school counseling
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Washington.
West Virginia
West Virginia Department of Education/school counseling
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in West Virginia.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Education/school counseling
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Wisconsin.
Wyoming
Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board
UT Austin has not determined whether completion of a UT Austin counselor licensure program meets requirements to apply for a license, certification, or endorsement in Wyoming.
UT Austin makes every effort to ensure state licensure or certification information is current; however, state requirements may change.
If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Texas, you should contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program.
