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For Clinical Counseling Programs

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Alliant International University has reviewed its programs to determine whether the programs meet the educational requirements for this licensure in varying states. While Alliant strives to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information about licensure requirements, students are encouraged to contact their state’s licensing agency to verify license requirements as information may be subject to change without notice.  

This information is provided in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education and the Code of Federal Regulations.

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Alabama

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs in Alabama. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling. 

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Alaska

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Alaska Board of Professional Counselors.

Alaska’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Alaska Board of Professional Counselors

Board of Professional Counselor Statutes and Regulations

 

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Arizona

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.

Arizona’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

Arizona Board Statutes

Arizona Board Rules

 

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Arkansas

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs in Arkansas. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy. 

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California

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for licensure.

California’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Information for APCC and LPCC Applicants  

California Law Chapter 16. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

 

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Colorado

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Colorado State Board of Professional Counselor Examiners.

Colorado’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Colorado State Board of Professional Counselor Examiners

Colorado State Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners Rules and Regulations

 

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Connecticut

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health.

Connecticut’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Connecticut State Department of Public Health

Licensed Professional Counseling Requirements

 

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Delaware

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals.

Delaware’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals

Associate Counselor of Mental Health Licensure Requirements

Professional Counselor of Mental Health Licensure Requirements

 

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District of Columbia

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs in Washington DC. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the Washington DC Board of Professional Counseling. 

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Florida

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling.

Florida’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern Requirements

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Requirements

 

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Georgia

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs in Georgia. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists.

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Hawaii

Alliant has determined that our Marriage and Family Therapy programs do not meet the practicum requirements set forth by the Hawaii Professional and Vocational Licensing Division for licensure. Students who wish to become licensed in the state of Hawaii are required to complete additional direct client contact practicum hours beyond our programmatic requirements.

Hawaii’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Hawaii Professional and Vocational Licensing Division

Requirements & Instructions – Mental Health Counselor License

HRS Chapter 453D – Mental Health Counselors

HRS Chapter 436B – Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act

 

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Idaho

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Idaho Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists.

Idaho’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Idaho Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists

Idaho State Licensing Laws

Idaho State Licensing Rules

 

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Illinois

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.  

Illinois’ Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Illinois Professional Counseling Act

Illinois Professional Counseling Rules

 

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Indiana

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board, Professional Licensing Agency

Indiana’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board

Licensure Requirements and Instructions

Indiana Licensing Statues and Rules

 

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Iowa

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs in Iowa. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the Iowa Board of Behavioral Science, Bureau of Professional Licensure. 

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Kansas

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.

Kansas’ Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board

Statutes & Regulations for Professional Counselors

Application Information for Professional Counselors

 

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Kentucky

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs in Kentucky. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. 

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Louisiana

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners for licensure.

Louisiana’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Louisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors

Louisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors Laws & Rules

Louisiana Application Process

 

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Maine

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Maine Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure.

Maine’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Maine Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure

Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure Laws

Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure Rules

 

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Maryland

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs in Maryland. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. 

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Massachusetts

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions.

Massachusetts’ Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Application Guide

Allied Mental Health Policies Statutes and Regulations

 

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Michigan

Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing. Michigan requires applicants to complete training in identifying victims of human trafficking pursuant to Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.1771.

Michigan’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing

Michigan Professional Licensing Laws, Rules & Other Resources

Professional Counselor Licensing Guide

 

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Minnesota

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy.

Minnesota’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

Minnesota Administrative Rules, Chapter 2150, Professional Counseling Licensure

 

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Mississippi

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs in Mississippi. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors. 

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Missouri

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors.

Missouri’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors

Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors Statutes

Missouri Code of State Regulations, Division 2095

Professional Counselors Licensure Overview

 

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Montana

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Montana Board of Behavioral Health.

Montana’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Montana Board of Behavioral Health

Board of Behavioral Health Rules

Montana Code Chapter 23. Professional Counseling  

 

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Nebraska

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services Board of Mental Health and Social Work Practice.

Nebraska’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Nebraska Board of Mental Health and Social Work Practice

Nebraska Board of Mental Health and Social Work Practice Regulations

Nebraska Statutes Relating to Mental Health Practice Act

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Nevada

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs that contain practicum or internships in Nevada. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors. 

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New Hampshire

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs that contain practicum or internships in New Hampshire. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice. 

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New Jersey

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the New Jersey Professional Counselor Examiners Committee.

New Jersey’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

New Jersey Professional Counselor Examiners Committee

Professional Counselor Examiners Committee Statutes

Chapter 34 Subchapters 10-31 Professional Counselor Examiners Committee Regulations

Professional Counselor Examiners Committee Application Process Overview

 

 

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New Mexico

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs in New Mexico. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board. 

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New York

Alliant is not able to recommend graduates for professional licensure in New York State and does not know whether the course or program leads to licensure requirements in New York State.

New York’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

New York Office of the Professions, Mental Health Practitioners

License Requirements for Mental Health Counselors

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North Carolina

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs in North Carolina. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors. 

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North Dakota

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the North Dakota North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners.

North Dakota’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners

North Dakota Century Code Chapters 43-47

North Dakota Administrative Chapter 97

 

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Ohio

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.

Ohio’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor Application Instructions

Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-13, Licensing of Counselors

 

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Oklahoma

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs that contain practicum or internships in Oklahoma. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure. 

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Oregon

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs in Oregon. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. 

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Pennsylvania

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling does not meet all requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors for licensure. In addition to completing an accredited graduate degree in counseling, all applicants for licensure in Pennsylvania must also complete 3 hours of training in child abuse recognition and reporting that has been approved by the PA Department of Education in consultation with the Department of Human Services.

Pennsylvania’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

Professional Counselor Licensure Requirements Snapshot

Board Laws & Regulations

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Rhode Island

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs in Rhode Island. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the Rhode Island Department of Health: Marriage, Family and Mental Health Therapy Licensing.  

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South Carolina

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs that contain practicum or internships in South Carolina. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists. 

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South Dakota

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists.  

South Dakota’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists

Professional Counselor Statutes: Chapter 36-32

Administrative Rules – Licensed Professional Counselor

 

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Tennessee

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Tennessee Board for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapists.

Tennessee’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Tennessee Board for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapists

Board Statutes and Rules

 

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Texas

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.

Texas’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Applying for a Professional Counselor License

Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, 22 TAC Part 30, Chapter 681

Chapter 503 of the Occupations Code, the Licensed Professional Counselor Act

 

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Utah

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

Utah’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing

Clinical Mental Health Counselor Licensing Act Rule, R156-60c

Utah General Rule of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing

Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Act 58-1

 

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Vermont

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs in Vermont. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation: Allied Mental Health. 

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Virginia

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Virginia Board of Counseling.

Virginia’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Virginia Board of Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor Licensure Process Handbook

Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling

Virginia Laws Governing Counseling

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Washington

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs that contain practicum or internships in Washington. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the Washington State Department of Health: Mental Health Counselor Licensing. 

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West Virginia

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs in West Virginia. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling. 

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Wisconsin

At this time, Alliant is not authorized to offer distance education programs in Wisconsin. Therefore, Alliant has not made a determination about whether our Clinical Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification set forth by the Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board. 

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Wyoming

Alliant has determined that our Clinical Counseling program meets the requirements set forth by the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board.

Wyoming’s Professional Counselor licensure requirements and applicable information can be found here:

Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board

Wyoming Licensing Rules and Regulations

Provisional Professional Counseling Requirements

Licensed Professional Counseling Requirements