How to Become a Certified School Counselor in Kentucky: A Simple Guide

Are you passionate about helping students succeed and considering a career as a school counselor in Kentucky? The process might seem complex, but we're here to break it down for you! In this blog, we'll walk you through the steps to become a certified school counselor in the Bluegrass State.

Step 1: Provisional Certification

The first step towards becoming a school counselor in Kentucky is obtaining a five-year Provisional Certificate for School Counselor, P-12. To qualify, you need to:

• Complete an approved master's level program in school counseling.

Step 2: Standard Certification

After earning your provisional certificate, you can work towards a five-year Standard Certificate for School Counselor, P-12. There are two options to achieve this:

Option 1

• Successfully complete an approved master's level program in school counseling.
• Complete an additional three to six credit hours from an approved graduate level counseling or school counseling program.
• Have one year of full-time employment as a provisionally certified school counselor in an accredited public or private school.
• Hold a valid Kentucky Professional teaching certificate.
• Have a minimum of one year of full-time classroom teaching experience.

Option 2

• Successfully complete an approved master's level program in school counseling.
• Complete an additional three to six credit hours from an approved graduate level counseling or school counseling program.
• Have a minimum of two years of successful employment as a Provisional full-time certified school counselor.

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