Alabama - Register as a Guidance Counsellor

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Procedure

Step – 1 Course

1. Before Registering as a Guidance Counsellor, Obtain a Bachelor's degree in a related field such as psychology, counselling, education, or social work.
2. While a Bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement, many states and employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree in counselling or a related field.
3. Pursue a Master's or Doctoral degree in School Counselling or a closely related discipline.
4. This advanced education can provide specialized training and more opportunities in the field.
5. Complete supervised practicum and internship experiences during your graduate program.
6. These experiences offer hands-on training and exposure to the practical aspects of guidance counselling.

Step – 2 Examination

1. Graduates must pass the American School Counsellor Association exam.
2. This exam assesses the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level counsellor practice.

Step - 4

1. After completing the exam successfully, the applicant has to get a license from the Department of Education Link link]
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned branch officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant will get the dental license through the mail.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Education and experience credentials
• Proof of identity (Birth Certificate, driving license, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Schooling Education Documentation
• National Certification Documentation
• Background Check and Fingerprinting
• Letter of recommendation
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
Phone - 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)
Contact link – Link
Regional Office – link


American School Counselor Association
277 S Washington St
Suite 390
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone - (703) 683-ASCA
Email - [email protected]
Contact - link
State – link

Eligibility

The eligibility requirements for registering as a guidance counsellor in the United States vary from state to state. However, in general, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Education: You must have a master's degree in guidance counselling from an accredited program.
• Certification: You must be certified by a national or state-approved board of certified counsellors.
• Experience: You may need to have some supervised experience in guidance counselling before you can be certified.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Mailing address
• School details
• Citizenship identity number
• Education qualification
• Work experience
• Examination result
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A guidance counsellor is a licensed professional who provides counselling and guidance to students in schools and other educational settings. They help students develop their academic and personal skills, make informed educational and career decisions, and cope with personal and social challenges.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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Others

• Guidance counsellors, also known as school counsellors, work in educational settings such as elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as colleges and universities, providing academic, career, and personal counselling to students.