Subdivision 1. Scope and documentation. In addition to meeting all other licensure requirements, an applicant for licensure whose degree was received from a foreign degree program that is not recognized by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) or from a foreign institution of higher education that is not accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must fulfill the requirements of this section, providing certified English translations of board-required relevant documentation.
Subd. 2. Education evaluation. An applicant for licensure as a licensed professional counselor must present evidence of completion of a degree equivalent to that required in section 148B.53, subdivision 1, paragraphs (a), clause (3), and (b). An applicant for licensure as a licensed professional clinical counselor must present evidence of completion of a degree equivalent to that required in section 148B.5301, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (3). This evidence must be evaluated by the board with the assistance of a credentials evaluation service familiar with educational standards and professional qualification. The evaluation must be sent directly to the board from the evaluating agency. Agencies providing evaluation services must be accepted by the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. The applicant shall be responsible for the expenses incurred as a result of the evaluation.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 148B — Marriage And Family Therapy, Professional Counseling
Section 148B.06 — Tax Clearance Certificate.
Section 148B.29 — Definitions.
Section 148B.30 — Board Of Marriage And Family Therapy.
Section 148B.31 — Duties Of The Board; Continuing Education.
Section 148B.32 — Prohibitions And Penalty.
Section 148B.33 — Requirements For Licensure.
Section 148B.35 — Reciprocity With Other States.
Section 148B.351 — Malpractice History.
Section 148B.36 — Nontransferability Of Licenses.
Section 148B.371 — Complaints; Investigation Hearings.
Section 148B.372 — Professional Cooperation.
Section 148B.38 — Exceptions From License Requirement.
Section 148B.381 — Reporting Obligations.
Section 148B.385 — Disciplinary Record On Judiciary Review.
Section 148B.39 — Privileged Communications; Exceptions.
Section 148B.391 — Duty To Warn.
Section 148B.50 — Definitions.
Section 148B.51 — Board Of Behavioral Health And Therapy.
Section 148B.52 — Duties Of The Board.
Section 148B.53 — Requirements For Licensure.
Section 148B.5301 — Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
Section 148B.531 — Postdegree Completion Of Degree Requirements For Licensure.
Section 148B.532 — Degrees From Foreign Institutions.
Section 148B.54 — License Renewal Requirements.
Section 148B.56 — Reciprocity.
Section 148B.561 — Retaliatory Provisions.
Section 148B.58 — Nontransferability Of Licenses.
Section 148B.59 — Disciplinary Action; Restoration Of License.
Section 148B.5901 — Temporary Suspension Of License.
Section 148B.591 — Prohibition Against Unlicensed Practice Or Use Of Titles.
Section 148B.5915 — Professional Cooperation; Applicant Or Licensee.
Section 148B.592 — Exceptions To License Requirement.