Psychology Licensure Disclosures
Although the Master of Science in Psychology is not a counseling degree program, coursework from the program may be used in preparation for becoming a licensed Professional Counselor. Internship Option graduates are eligible for the counselor licensure in Montana. If you are interested in seeking licensure, be sure to discuss this with your faculty advisor/mentor. Students should discuss state licensure requirements in the state in which they are seeking licensure with their faculty advisor/mentor.
In addition to the educational requirements for licensure as a Clinical Professional Counselor in Montana, the following requirements must also be met:
- Proof of completion of 3,000 hours of supervised counseling experience that meets the criteria in ARM 24.219.604
- Pass one of the following national exams administered by the National Board of Counselor Certification (NBCC):
Option 1: National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE); or
Option 2: National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE)
Students should also be aware that criminal background, citizenship status, residency, age, and other factors may be condition for licensure in Montana. Students are advised to review all available information on the .
The following information indicates Â黨ӰÊÓ’s most recent evaluation of whether this program meets the educational requirements for licensure in each state.
State |
Status for Meeting Educational Requirements for Licensure |
State Licensing Board Contact Information |
| Alabama | Does Meet |
Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology 100 North Union Street 334-242-4127 |
| Alaska | Does Meet |
The Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners PO Box 110806 907– 269-8160 |
| Arizona | Does Meet |
Arizona State Board of Psychologist Examiners 1740 West Adams Street 602-542-8162 information@azbbhe.us |
| Arkansas | Does Meet |
Arkansas Department of Health 101 East Capitol 501-682-6167
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| California | Does Meet |
Board of Psychology 1625 North Market Blvd 866-503-3221
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| Colorado | Does Meet |
State Board of Psychologist Examiners 1560 Broadway 303-894-7800 |
| Connecticut | Does Meet |
Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capital Ave MS# 12 APP
860-509-7603
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| Delaware | Does Meet |
Board of Examiners of Psychologist Cannon Building, 302-744-4500 |
| Florida | Does Meet |
Board of Psychology 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-05 850-245-4373 |
| Georgia | Does Meet |
Board of Psychology 214 State Capitol 404-424-9966 |
| Hawaii | Does Meet |
Board of Psychology PO Box 3469 844-808-3222 |
| Idaho | Does Meet |
Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses PO Box 83720 208-334-3233 |
| Illinois | Does Meet |
Clinical Psychology 555 West Monroe Street Call: 1-888-473-4858 Text: 1-866-325-4949 |
| Indiana | Does Meet |
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency 402 W. Washington St. 317-232-2960 |
| Iowa | Does Meet |
Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing 6200 Park Avenue 515-281-0254 |
| Kansas | Does Meet |
Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board 700 SW Jackson 785-296-3240 |
| Kentucky | Does Meet |
Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology 500 Mero St. 502-782-2736 |
| Louisiana | Does Meet |
Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists 4334 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd 225-295-8410 |
| Maine | Does Meet |
Board of Examiners of Psychologists 35 State House Station 207-624-8626 |
| Maryland | Does Meet |
The Board of Examiners of Psychologists 201 W. Preston Street 401-767-6500 |
| Massachusetts | Does Meet |
Board of Registration of Psychologists 250 Washington Street 617-624-6151 |
| Michigan | Does Meet |
Bureau of Professional Licensing PO Box 30670 517-241-0199 |
| Minnesota | Does Meet |
Minnesota Board of Psychology 335 Randolph Avenue 651-201-2230 |
| Mississippi | Does Meet |
Board of Psychology PO Box 20 601-576-2577 |
| Missouri | Does Meet |
Committee of Psychologist PO Box 1335 573-751-0099 |
| Montana | Does Meet |
Board of Psychologists PO Box 200513 406-444-6880 |
| Nebraska | Does Meet |
DHHS Licensure Unit PO Box 94986 402-471-2062 |
| Nevada | Does Meet |
Board of Psychological Examiners 3080 South Durango Drive 702-276-0926 |
| New Hampshire | Does Meet |
Office of Professional Licensure & Certification 7 Eagle Square |
| New Jersey | Does Meet |
Board of Psychological Examiners PO Box 45017 973-504-6470 |
| New Mexico | Does Meet |
Board of Psychologist Examiners PO Box 25101 505-476-4622 |
| New York | Does Meet |
State Board of Psychologcal 89 Washington Ave 518-474-3817, press 1 then ext. 570 |
| North Carolina | Does Meet |
North Carolina Psychology Board 895 State Farm Road 828-265-8611 |
| North Dakota | Does Meet |
North Dakota Board of Psychologist Examiners PO Box 1338 701-214-5580 |
| Ohio | Does Not Meet | |
| Oklahoma | Does Meet |
State Board of Examiners of Psychologist 421 NW 13th Street 405-522-1333 |
| Oregon | Does Meet |
Board of Psychology 3218 Pringle Road SE 503-378-4154 |
| Pennsylvania | Does Meet |
State Board of Psychology PO Box 2649 1-833-DOS-BPOA |
| Rhode Island | Does Meet |
RI Department of Health 3 Capitol Hill 401-222-5960 |
| South Carolina | Does Meet |
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation 110 Centerview Dr. 803-896-4664 |
| South Dakota | Does Meet |
Board of Examiners of Psychologists 810 N. Main St. 605-642.1600 |
| Tennessee | Does Meet |
Board of Examiners of Psychology 665 Mainstream Drive, 615-741-5735 |
| Texas | Does Meet |
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists George H.W. Bush State Office Building 512-305-7700 |
| Utah | Does Meet |
Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing State of Utah PO Box 146741 801-530-6628 |
| Vermont | Does Meet |
Vermont Secretary of State 89 Main St 802-828-1505
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| Virginia | Does Meet |
Board of Psychology 9960 Maryland Drive 804-367-4504 medbd@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Washington | Does Meet |
Washington State of Department of Health Town Center 2 360-236-4700
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| Washington DC | Does Meet |
DC Department of Health 2201 Shannon PIace SE 877-672-2174 |
| West Virginia | Does Meet |
West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychology WVBEP 304-558-3040 |
| Wisconsin | Does Meet |
Department of Safety and Professional Services 4822 Madison Yards Way 608-266-2112
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| Wyoming | Does Meet |
Wyoming Board of Psychology 2001 Capitol Ave 307-742-1118 |
| American Samoa | Undetermined | |
| Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands | Undetermined | |
| Federated States of Micronesia | Undetermined | |
| Guam | Undetermined | |
| Puerto Rico | Undetermined | |
| Republic of Marshall Islands | Undetermined | |
| Republic of Palau | Undetermined | |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Undetermined |