The requirements for certification as a school counselor are:

A. Option I. The applicant shall submit:

• (1) A master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling from an IHE;
• (2) A National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) certificate; and
• (3) Two years of satisfactory performance as a teacher or school counselor in a school setting.

B. Option II. The applicant shall submit:

• (1) A master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling in a program approved using State-approved Standard under COMAR 13A.07.06.01; and
• (2) 2 years of satisfactory performance as a teacher or school counselor, or 500 clock hours in a supervised practicum in school counseling or school guidance and counseling.

C. Option III. The applicant shall submit a masters degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling from a program approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

D. Option IV. The applicant shall submit:

• (1) A master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling from an approved program under the Interstate Contract agreement for support services; and
• (2) 2 years of satisfactory performance as a teacher or school counselor or 500 clock hours in a supervised practicum in school counseling or school guidance and counseling.

E. Option V. The applicant shall submit:

• (1) A masters degree from an IHE; and
• (2) A valid, professional certificate from another state and verification of at least 27 months of satisfactory performance as a school counselor during the past 7 years on the basis of which application is being made for a comparable Maryland certificate.