How to Get a Degree As a Licensed Counselor in Oklahoma

To become a licensed counselor in Oklahoma, you must first earn a high school diploma and a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field. Afterwards you will need to enroll in a master's or postgraduate program that is accredited by the state of Oklahoma. To find out a list of all accredited programs, call 405-521-6205. In addition to earning your postgraduate degree, you need to fulfill several requirements before you can become fully licensed as a counselor.

Instructions

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      Complete all courses the master's program requires you to pass. These courses will vary according to the type of counselor you wish to become. Contact the program directly to find out all required courses. Programs also require either supervised counseling hours or that you sit in on counseling sessions.

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      Register for and pass all aptitude tests for your specific field of counseling. These tests vary depending on what type of counselor you want to be, and you can find out which tests you are required to take by contacting the Oklahoma Department of Education, and set up test dates and locations.

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      Download and fill out the Application for Oklahoma Counseling License from the Oklahoma Department of Education home website. Mail this form to the Department of Education, along with the $50 application fee. Once you pass a background check and complete all requirements, you will be approved for a counselor license.

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