Licensed Professional Counselor

Some students who obtain the Master's degree in Clinical Psychology choose to pursue a license as a professional counselor. The psychology department does not provide formal advising for those wishing to pursue this license. However, the department directs students to the Virginia Board of Counseling for information.

For students interested in pursuing this license, please visit http://www.dhp.state.va.us/counseling/counseling_laws_regs.htm. This site provides detailed information regarding the profession of counseling, as well as the requirements to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The department encourages students planning to pursue the license to review this material and contact the Virginia Board of Counseling regarding residency requirements.

While the M.S. in Clinical Psychology requires 45 credit hours for course completion, the LPC requires 60 credit hours in 12 content areas. Some courses are not offered in the psychology department, but might be offered in the Department of Counselor Education. Please review the Requirements for Licensure to review course requirements.

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