Section 1375.70  Endorsement – Professional Counselor

a)         Each applicant seeking licensure under Section 70 of the Act shall file an application with the Department on forms provided by the Department.  The application shall include:

1)         Beginning January 1, 1999:

A)        Certification of education and an official transcript from a master's or doctoral degree program in counseling, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or similar degree program approved in accordance with Section 1375.50(b) of this Part; or

B)        Certification of education and an official transcript from a baccalaureate program in human services or similar degree program approved by the Department in accordance with Section 1375.50 of this Part and documentation of completion of 5 years of supervised professional experience in accordance with Section 1375.40 of this Part.

2)         Beginning January 1, 2005:

A)        Certification of education and an official transcript from a master's or doctoral degree program in counseling, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or similar degree program approved in accordance with Section 1375.50(c) of this Part; or

B)        Certification of education and an official transcript from a baccalaureate program in human services or similar degree program approved by the Department in accordance with Section 1375.50(c) of this Part and documentation of completion of 5 years of supervised professional experience in accordance with Section 1375.40 of this Part.

3)         A complete work history since receipt of a qualifying degree for licensing (a baccalaureate, master's or doctorate degree).

4)         Successful completion of the professional counselor examination set forth in Section 1375.60 of this Part.

5)         The required fee set forth in Section 1375.205.

6)         Certification, on forms provided by the Department, from the state or territory of the United States in which the applicant was originally licensed and the state in which the applicant is currently licensed, if applicable, stating:

A)        The time during which the applicant was licensed in that jurisdiction, including the date of the original issuance of the license;

B)        A description of the examination in that jurisdiction; and

C)        Whether the file on the applicant contains any record of disciplinary actions taken or pending.

b)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the coursework or experience is questioned by the Department or the Board because of lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given or a need for clarification, the applicant seeking licensure shall be requested to:

1)         Provide such information as may be necessary; and/or

2)         Appear for an interview before the Board to explain such relevance or sufficiency, clarify information or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in information.

(Source:  Amended at 27 Ill. Reg. 15483, effective September 19, 2003)