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

Iowa Departmentt 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 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

Maine 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 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.


State Licensure

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.