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NOBTS counseling degree programs are designed as licensure-track programs and meet state requirements for licensing in most states. The educational requirements for licensing are set by the individual states, so state requirements vary. Please consult with your academic advisor or the Director of Clinical Training about state requirements for licensing in the state where you intend to practice.

NOTES: 

  • License titles and scope of practice vary by state. 
  • All states require post-degree clinical supervision. The exact number of hours required varies from state to state.
  • The clinical practicum and internship portion of all degrees can be tailored to meet specific license requirements as needed.

In accordance with federal requirements and as a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement participating institution, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) provides public and direct Professional Licensure Disclosure Statements. Academic program leaders who operate units that offer education programs that may be reasonably assumed to lead to professional licensure, certification, or endorsement are responsible for determining whether its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in states where their students are located and for maintaining the accuracy of this information, which the Seminary is required to publish as part of its disclosure of student consumer information.

For academic programs that may reasonably be assumed to lead to professional licensure, these disclosures indicate, as of June 2021, the states where the Seminary has determined through reasonable, good faith effort that each listed program:

  • Complies with the applicable professional licensure education requirements.
  • Do not comply with the applicable professional licensure education requirements or
  • Has currently undetermined status regarding compliance with the applicable professional licensure education requirements.

Successful completion of a program may be part of the process of qualifying you for a professional license or certification in the pertinent field. Professional licensure or certification often requires one or more of the following: additional education, examination, experience, or training beyond the program offered by the seminary.  Following is a list states and applicable programs that apply to federal disclosure requirements. Click on the links below to access Professional Licensure by State information. This page is updated annually in the month of June, as needed.

NOBTS Counselig Degrees addressed:

  • Master of Arts in Counseling, Specialization in Clinical Mental Health (MAC-CMH)
  • Master of Arts in Counseling, Specialization in Marriage and Family (MAC-MF)
  • Master of Divinity, Specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling (MDiv-MFC)

  • Alabama

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Alabama's licensure requirements. 
    • http://www.abec.alabama.gov/

  • Alaska

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Alaska's licensure requirements. 
    • https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/ProfessionalCounselors.aspx

  • Arizona

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Arizona's licensure requirements. 
    • https://www.azbbhe.us/

  • Arkansas

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Arkansas' licensure requirements provided that students: take one additional course in psychopharmacology 
    • https://abec.statesolutions.us/

  • California

    • Undetermined

    • https://bbs.ca.gov/

  • Colorado

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Colorado's licensure requirements.
    • https://dpo.colorado.gov/ProfessionalCounselor

  • Connecticut

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Connecticut's licensure requirements. 
    • https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Professional-Counselor/Professional-Counselor-Licensing-Requirements

  • Delaware

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Delaware's licensure requirements. 
    • https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Professional-Counselor/Professional-Counselor-Licensing-Requirements

  • Florida

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Florida's licensure requirements provided that students: use elective coursework to take course in addictions.

    • https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/licensing/licensed-mental-health-counselor/

  • Georgia

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Georgia's licensure requirements. 

    • http://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/135-5

  • Hawaii

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Hawaii's licensure requirements provided that students: document 300 hours of supervised client contact. 
    • https://cca.hawaii.gov/

  • Idaho

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Idaho's licensure requirements. 

    • https://adminrules.idaho.gov/

  • Illinois

    • Undetermined

  • Indiana

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Indiana's licensure requirements provided that students: document 300 hours of supervised client contact. 

    • https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/behavioral-health-and-human-services-licensing-board/lmhc-application-information/

  • Iowa

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Iowa's licensure requirements. 

    • https://www.legis.iowa.gov/

  • Kansas

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Kansas' licensure requirements. *No independent studies accepted.

    • https://ksbsrb.ks.gov/

  • Kentucky

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Kentucky's licensure requirements. 

    • https://lpc.ky.gov/

  • Louisiana

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Louisiana's licensure requirements. 
    • https://www.lpcboard.org/

  • Maine

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Maine's licensure requirements provided students: document 300 hours of supervised client contact 

    • https://www.maine.gov/portal/index.html

  • Maryland

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Maryland's licensure requirements. 
    • https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/Pages/index.aspx

  • Massachusetts

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Massachusetts' licensure requirements. 
    • https://www.mass.gov/topics/health-care-licenses

  • Michigan

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Michigan's licensure requirements. 
    • https://www.michigan.gov/

  • Minnesota

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Minnesota's licensure requirements. 
    • https://mn.gov/boards/

  • Mississippi

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Mississippi's licensure requirements. 
    • https://www.lpc.ms.gov/wplpc/

  • Missouri

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Missouri's licensure requirements. 
    • https://pr.mo.gov/counselors.asp

  • Montana

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Montana's licensure requirements. 
    • https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/

  • Nebraska

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Nebraska's licensure requirements provided that students: document 300 hours of supervised client contact. 
    • https://www.nebraska.gov/

  • Nevada

    • See department for advising on additional coursework necessary for licensure in Nevada. 

  • New Hampshire

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with New Hampshire's licensure requirements provided that students: use elective coursework to take course in addictions. 
    • http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/

  • New Jersey

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with New Jersey's licensure requirements. 
    • https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/

  • New Mexico

    •  Undetermined 

  • New York

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with New York's licensure requirements. 
    • http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/mhp/article163.htm

  • North Carolina

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with North Carolina's licensure requirements provided that students: pass a jurisprudence exam 
    • https://www.ncblpc.org/

  • North Dakota

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with North Dakota's licensure requirements. 
    • http://www.ndbce.org/LAPC.shtml

  • Ohio

    • See department for advising on additional coursework necessary for licensure in Ohio. 

  • Oklahoma

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Oklahoma's licensure requirements. 
    • https://www.ok.gov/behavioralhealth/

  • Oregon

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Oregon's licensure requirements. 
    • https://www.oregon.gov/oblpct/Pages/LPC_Courses.aspx

  • Pennsylvania

    • NOBTS Counseliing program complies with Pennsylvania's licensure requirements. 
    • https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Pages/default.aspx

  • Rhode Island

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Rhode Island's licensure requirements. 
    • https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-40-05-11

  • South Carolina

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with South Carolina's licensure requirements. 
    • https://www.scstatehouse.gov/

  • South Dakota

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with South Dakota's licensure requirements. 
    • https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/11081

  • Tennessee

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Tennessee's licensure requirements. 
    • https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/0450/0450.htm

  • Texas

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Texas' licensure requirements. 
    • https://www.bhec.texas.gov/statues-and-rules/

  • Utah

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Utah's licensure requirements provided that students: use elective coursework to take a course in addictions. 
    • https://dopl.utah.gov/cmhc/
  • Vermont 
    • Undetermined 
  • Virginia
    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Virginia's licensure requirements. 
    • https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/counseling/
  • Washington 
    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Washington's licensure requirements. 
    • https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates
  • West Virgina 
    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with West Virgina's licensure requirements provided that students: use elective coursework to take a course in additctions. 
    • https://wvbec.org/
  • Wisconsin 
    • NOBTS Counseling program complies wit Wisconsin's licensure requirements provided that students: use elective coursework to take a course in addictions. Students will also need a course in CMH diagnosis and treatment planning. 
    • https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/
  • Wyoming 
    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Wyoming's licensure requirements. 
    • https://rules.wyo.gov/

 

  • Alabama

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Alabama's licensure requirements.
    • https://mft.alabama.gov/default.aspx

  • Alaska

    • Undetermined
    • https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/MFTStatutes.pdf

  • Arizona

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Arizona's licensure requirements. 
    • http://azbbhe.us/

  • Arkansas

    • Undetermined
    • https://abec.statesolutions.us/

  • California

    • Undetermined
    • https://www.bbs.ca.gov/

  • Colorado

    • Undetermined

  • Connecticut

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Connecticut's licensure requirements provided that students: use elective coursework to take CBT or Brief Approaches. 
    • https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/MFT/Marital-and-Family-Therapist-Licensure-Requirements

  • Delaware

    • Undetermined 
    • https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/profcounselors/marriage_associate/

  • Florida

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Florida's licensure requirements provided that students: use elective coursework to take course in addictions.
    • https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/ 

  • Georgia

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Georgia's licensure requirements provided that students: use elective coursework to take CBT or Brief Approaches. 
    • https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/43

  • Hawaii

    • Undetermined 
    • http://cca.hawaii.gov/

  • Idaho

    • Undetermined 
    • https://dopl.idaho.gov/

  • Illinois

  • Indiana

  • Iowa

  • Kansas

  • Kentucky

  • Louisiana

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Louisiana's licensure requirements. 

  • Maine

  • Maryland

  • Massachusetts

  • Michigan

  • Minnesota

  • Mississippi

  • Missouri

  • Montana

  • Nebraska

  • Nevada

  • New Hampshire

  • New Jersey

  • New Mexico

  • New York

  • North Carolina

  • North Dakota

  • Ohio

  • Oklahoma

  • Oregon

  • Pennsylvania

  • Rhode Island

  • South Carolina

  • South Dakota

  • Tennessee

  • Texas

    • NOBTS Counseling program complies with Texas' licensure requirements. 

  • Utah

  • Alabama

  • Alaska

  • Arizona

  • Arkansas

  • California

  • Colorado

  • Connecticut

  • Delaware

  • Florida

  • Georgia

  • Hawaii

  • Idaho

  • Illinois

  • Indiana

  • Iowa

  • Kansas

  • Kentucky

  • Louisiana

    • Complies: LPC & LMFT

  • Maine

  • Maryland

  • Massachusetts

  • Michigan

  • Minnesota

  • Mississippi

  • Missouri

  • Montana

  • Nebraska

  • Nevada

  • New Hampshire

  • New Jersey

  • New Mexico

  • New York

  • North Carolina

  • North Dakota

  • Ohio

  • Oklahoma

  • Oregon

  • Pennsylvania

  • Rhode Island

  • South Carolina

  • South Dakota

  • Tennessee

  • Texas

  • Utah
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