Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine Licensing Disclosure
Boston University offers a number of programs that lead to a professional license or certification. Provided below is state-specific licensure information regarding Boston University School of Medicine: Graduate Medical Sciences Division’s Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine program.
Alabama
Link to State Board website
Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Alaska
Link to State Board website
The State of Alaska Board of Professional Counselors
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
BU electives required for licensure:
GMS MH 712 Marriage and Family Counseling
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Arizona
Link to State Board website
Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Arkansas
Link to State Board website
Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
California
Link to State Board website
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Additional information
BU electives required for licensure:
GMS MH 713 Human Sexuality
GMS MH 712 Marriage and Family Counseling
GMS MH 718 Psychological Trauma Across the Lifespan
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Colorado
Link to State Board website
Colorado State Board of Professional Counselor Examiners
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Connecticut
Link to State Board website
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Delaware
Link to State Board website
Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensure for Professional Counselors of Mental Health (LPCMH)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
District of Columbia
Link to State Board website
District of Columbia Board of Professional Counseling
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
BU electives required for licensure:
GMS MH 712 Marriage and Family Counseling
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Florida
Link to State Board website
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Additional information
BU electives required for licensure:
GMS MH 713 Human Sexuality
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Georgia
Link to State Board website
Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Guam
Link to State Board website
Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Hawaii
Link to State Board website
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional & Vocation Licensing Division
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Idaho
Link to State Board website
Idaho Licensing Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Illinois
Link to State Board website
Illinois Professional Counselor Licensing and Disciplinary Board
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Additional information
BU electives required for licensure:
GMS MH 712 Marriage and Family Counseling
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Indiana
Link to State Board website
Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Iowa
Link to State Board website
Iowa Board of Behavioral Science
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Kansas
Link to State Board website
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Kentucky
Link to State Board website
Kentucky Board of Licensure for Professional Counselors
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Lousiana
Link to State Board website
Louisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Maine
Link to State Board website
Maine Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Maryland
Link to State Board website
Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Additional information
BU electives required for licensure:
GMS MH 712 Marriage and Family Counseling
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Massachusetts
Link to State Board website
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Michigan
Link to State Board website
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Minnesota
Link to State Board website
Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
BU electives required for licensure:
GMS MH 717 Theory and Practice of Child & Adolescent Counseling
GMS MH 712 Marriage and Family Counseling
GMS MH 718 Psychological Trauma Across the Lifespan
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Mississippi
Link to State Board website
Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
BU electives required for licensure:
GMS MH 712 Marriage and Family Counseling
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Missouri
Link to State Board website
Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Montana
Link to State Board website
Montana Board of Behavioral Health
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Nebraska
Link to State Board website
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services Licensure Unit
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Nevada
Link to State Board website
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
New Hampshire
Link to State Board website
New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
New Jersey
Link to State Board website
New Jersey Professional Counselor Examiners Committee
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
New Mexico
Link to State Board website
New Mexico Counseling & Therapy Practice Board
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
New York
Link to State Board website
New York State Education Department Office of the Professions
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Additional information
BU electives required for licensure:
GMS MH 712 Marriage and Family Counseling
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
North Carolina
Link to State Board website
North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
North Dakota
Link to State Board website
North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Ohio
Link to State Board website
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Oklahoma
Link to State Board website
Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
BU electives required for licensure:
GMS MH 717 Theory and Practice of Child & Adolescent Counseling; or
GMS MH 718 Psychological Trauma Across the Lifespan
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Oregon
Link to State Board website
Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Pennsylvania
Link to State Board website
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Puerto Rico
Link to State Board website
Puerto Rico Department of Health
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Rhode Island
Link to State Board website
Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage/Family Therapists
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
South Carolina
Link to State Board website
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
South Dakota
Link to State Board website
South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health (LPC-MH)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Tennessee
Link to State Board website
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider (LPC/MHSP)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Texas
Link to State Board website
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
BU electives required for licensure:
GMS MH 712 Marriage and Family Counseling
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Utah
Link to State Board website
Utah Mental Health Counselor Licensing Board
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Vermont
Link to State Board website
Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Additional information
BU electives required for licensure:
GMS MH 712 Marriage and Family Counseling
GMS MH 713 Human Sexuality
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Virginia
Link to State Board website
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
BU electives required for licensure:
GMS MH 712 Marriage and Family Counseling
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Washington
Link to State Board website
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Additional information
BU electives required for licensure:
GMS MH 712 Marriage and Family Counseling
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
West Virginia
Link to State Board website
West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
BU electives required for licensure:
GMS MH 712 Marriage and Family Counseling
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Wisconsin
Link to State Board website
Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022
Wyoming
Link to State Board website
Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board
Does BU meet the academic requirements for state licensure?
Yes; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional information
We recommend that you contact the state’s licensing board to determine any other requirements for licensure. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, and other requirements. It is important that you be aware of all such requirements and that you plan accordingly.
Date of Last Revision: October 2022