Clinical Mental Health Counseling Licensure

Completion of Wayne State's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's program meets the educational requirements to apply for a provisional mental health practice license in Nebraska.

To determine whether the WSC’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program will lead to initial licensure in states other than Nebraska, please refer to the table below, which reflects the institution’s good-faith determination as of June 2025, in accordance with NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements) standards.

Additional Considerations
Students are strongly encouraged to consult directly with the licensing board in the state where they intend to practice. A comprehensive list of licensing authorities is available via the American Counseling Association's Licensure Directory.

For students who pursue the program with the intent to seek initial licensure in a state other than Nebraska, regular review of requirements and compliance of program progress is necessary. Licensure requirements are subject to change and may vary based on individual factors such as prior education or out-of-program coursework. Program progress and pacing may be influenced by state guidelines not otherwise noted here. Course title requirements can differ and necessitate additional documentation upon application for licensure.

State and federal laws dictating licensure requirements continually evolve, so WSC monitors developments to ensure continued compliance. Please direct any situational questions to the listed contact.

State/Territory Status Disclosure Info
Alabama Meets  
Alaska Meets  
Arizona Meets  
Arkansas Meets  
California Partially meets WSC's program alone will not meet the educational requiremetns for professional licensure in California. At least one supplemental course, which may or may not be provided at WSC, is required.
Colorado Meets  
Connecticut Meets  
Delaware Meets  
District of Columbia Meets  
Florida Partially meets WSC's program alone will not meet the educational requiremetns for professional licensure in Florida. At least one supplemental course, which may or may not be provided at WSC, is required.
Georgia Meets  
Hawaii Meets  
Idaho Meets  
Illinois Meets  
Indiana Meets  
Iowa Meets  
Kansas Meets  
Kentucky Meets  
Louisiana Meets  
Maine Meets  
Maryland Meets  
Massachusetts Meets  
Michigan Meets  
Minnesota Meets  
Mississippi Meets  
Missouri Meets  
Montana Meets  
Nebraska Meets  
Nevada Meets  
New Hampshire Meets  
New Jersey Meets  
New Mexico Meets  
New York Meets  
North Carolina Meets  
North Dakota Meets  
Ohio Meets  
Oklahoma Meets  
Oregon Meets  
Pennsylvania Meets  
Puerto Rico Meets  
Rhode Island Meets  
South Carolina Meets  
South Dakota Meets  
Tennessee Meets  
Texas Meets  
Utah Meets  
Vermont Meets  
Virgin Islands Meets  
Virginia Meets  
Washington Meets  
West Virginia Meets  
Wisconsin Meets  
Wyoming Meets  

Director of Counseling Services

Questions about counseling licensure? Contact Ciera Afrank:

Address: Benthack Hall 204A

Telephone: 402-375-7392