Steps to Certification and Licensure
Please see below the documents related to obtaining licensure and certification in Pennsylvania.
Licensure (LPC): The following handout provides information about the Pennsylvania state requirements for Licensed Professional Counselors.
Certification: The following handout provides information about the Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements for an Education 1 Specialist – Elementary & Secondary School Counselor PK-12.
The following form is used by students to request certification for an Education 1 Specialist – Elementary & Secondary School Counselor PK-12.
Please contact Graduate Counseling Academic Coordinator Sara Elliott with any questions about licensure or certification.