n   Hold a Master's degree in counseling or a related subject.
n   Document two years supervised experience.
n   Pass a national counseling examination.
n   Abide by the ethical standards of the American Counseling Association.
n   Document 100 continuing education units every five years.

COUNSELOR CERTIFICATIONS:
    RPC=Registered Professional Counselor
    RPCC=Registered Professional Career Counselor
    RPRC=Registered Professional Rehabilitation Counselor
    CRC=Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
    NCC=National Certified Counselor
    NCCC=National Certified Career Counselor
    MCC=Master Career Counselor
    MAC=Master Addictions Counselor
    CCMHC=Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor
    NCGC=National Certified Gerontological Counselor
    NCSC=National Certified School Counselor
    Counselor DCC=Distance Credentialed Counselor