Date of Last Review: June 30, 2023

Counseling Psychology, M.A. (ABA or Professional Counseling)

Alabama

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
Alaska

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirements
Arizona

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
Arkansas

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

California

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirements

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

Colorado

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: Meet the educational requirements

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

Connecticut

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirement
Delaware

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

Florida

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirements

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

Georgia

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

Hawaii

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
Idaho

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

Illinois

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirements

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

Indiana

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: The institution has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification. Our Clinical Counseling program has been designed to meet the educational requirements for students and graduates residing in Pennsylvania, and it may be transferable to other states. However, state requirements vary and can often change. Prospective students residing outside of Pennsylvania and/or intending to complete field placements outside of Pennsylvania, should contact the State Licensing Board in their respective state prior to enrolling in the Clinical Counseling program. Educational and professional requirements and qualifications vary by state and country, and it is the student’s responsibility to seek the appropriate guidance before beginning any academic program. We are happy to consult with prospective students in this process, as it may be possible to meet the requirements of a given state with guidance in course selection.

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

Iowa

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
Kansas

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirements
Kentucky

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirements
Louisiana

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
Maine

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: The institution has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification. Our Clinical Counseling program has been designed to meet the educational requirements for students and graduates residing in Pennsylvania, and it may be transferable to other states. However, state requirements vary and can often change. Prospective students residing outside of Pennsylvania and/or intending to complete field placements outside of Pennsylvania, should contact the State Licensing Board in their respective state prior to enrolling in the Clinical Counseling program. Educational and professional requirements and qualifications vary by state and country, and it is the student’s responsibility to seek the appropriate guidance before beginning any academic program. We are happy to consult with prospective students in this process, as it may be possible to meet the requirements of a given state with guidance in course selection.

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

Maryland

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirements
Massachusetts

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
Michigan

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
Minnesota

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirements

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

Mississippi

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirements
Missouri

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirements
Montana

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
Nebraska

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

Nevada

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirements
New Hampshire

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirements

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

New Jersey

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
New Mexico

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

New York

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Does not meet the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
North Carolina

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Does not meet the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirements
North Dakota

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
Ohio

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: The institution has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification. Our Clinical Counseling program has been designed to meet the educational requirements for students and graduates residing in Pennsylvania, and it may be transferable to other states. However, state requirements vary and can often change. Prospective students residing outside of Pennsylvania and/or intending to complete field placements outside of Pennsylvania, should contact the State Licensing Board in their respective state prior to enrolling in the Clinical Counseling program. Educational and professional requirements and qualifications vary by state and country, and it is the student’s responsibility to seek the appropriate guidance before beginning any academic program. We are happy to consult with prospective students in this process, as it may be possible to meet the requirements of a given state with guidance in course selection.
Oklahoma

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
Oregon

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
Pennsylvania

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

Rhode Island

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
South Carolina

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

South Dakota

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
Tennessee

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
Texas

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
Utah

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: The institution has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification. Our Clinical Counseling program has been designed to meet the educational requirements for students and graduates residing in Pennsylvania, and it may be transferable to other states. However, state requirements vary and can often change. Prospective students residing outside of Pennsylvania and/or intending to complete field placements outside of Pennsylvania, should contact the State Licensing Board in their respective state prior to enrolling in the Clinical Counseling program. Educational and professional requirements and qualifications vary by state and country, and it is the student’s responsibility to seek the appropriate guidance before beginning any academic program. We are happy to consult with prospective students in this process, as it may be possible to meet the requirements of a given state with guidance in course selection.
Vermont

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the education requirement
Virginia

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirement
Washington

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirement
West Virginia

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirements

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

Wisconsin

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • ABA: Meets the educational requirements
  • Professional Counseling: Does not meet the educational requirement
Wyoming

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?

  • Professional Counseling: Meets the educational requirements
  • ABA: Does meet the educational requirements. Wyoming ABA Website.

This state currently does not require a license to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); however students in general are eligible to practice ABA in the state especially when they have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. ABA companies prefer to hire a behavior analyst with the BCBA credential.

U.S. Territories

American Samoa

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
ABA & Professional Counseling: The institution has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification. Our Clinical Counseling program has been designed to meet the educational requirements for students and graduates residing in Pennsylvania, and it may be transferable to other states. However, state requirements vary and can often change. Prospective students residing outside of Pennsylvania and/or intending to complete field placements outside of Pennsylvania, should contact the State Licensing Board in their respective state prior to enrolling in the Clinical Counseling program. Educational and professional requirements and qualifications vary by state and country, and it is the student’s responsibility to seek the appropriate guidance before beginning any academic program. We are happy to consult with prospective students in this process, as it may be possible to meet the requirements of a given state with guidance in course selection.

The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
ABA & Professional Counseling: The institution has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification. Our Clinical Counseling program has been designed to meet the educational requirements for students and graduates residing in Pennsylvania, and it may be transferable to other states. However, state requirements vary and can often change. Prospective students residing outside of Pennsylvania and/or intending to complete field placements outside of Pennsylvania, should contact the State Licensing Board in their respective state prior to enrolling in the Clinical Counseling program. Educational and professional requirements and qualifications vary by state and country, and it is the student’s responsibility to seek the appropriate guidance before beginning any academic program. We are happy to consult with prospective students in this process, as it may be possible to meet the requirements of a given state with guidance in course selection.

The District of Columbia

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
ABA & Professional Counseling: The institution has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification. Our Clinical Counseling program has been designed to meet the educational requirements for students and graduates residing in Pennsylvania, and it may be transferable to other states. However, state requirements vary and can often change. Prospective students residing outside of Pennsylvania and/or intending to complete field placements outside of Pennsylvania, should contact the State Licensing Board in their respective state prior to enrolling in the Clinical Counseling program. Educational and professional requirements and qualifications vary by state and country, and it is the student’s responsibility to seek the appropriate guidance before beginning any academic program. We are happy to consult with prospective students in this process, as it may be possible to meet the requirements of a given state with guidance in course selection.

The Virgin Islands

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
ABA & Professional Counseling: The institution has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification. Our Clinical Counseling program has been designed to meet the educational requirements for students and graduates residing in Pennsylvania, and it may be transferable to other states. However, state requirements vary and can often change. Prospective students residing outside of Pennsylvania and/or intending to complete field placements outside of Pennsylvania, should contact the State Licensing Board in their respective state prior to enrolling in the Clinical Counseling program. Educational and professional requirements and qualifications vary by state and country, and it is the student’s responsibility to seek the appropriate guidance before beginning any academic program. We are happy to consult with prospective students in this process, as it may be possible to meet the requirements of a given state with guidance in course selection.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Link to State Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
ABA & Professional Counseling: The institution has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification. Our Clinical Counseling program has been designed to meet the educational requirements for students and graduates residing in Pennsylvania, and it may be transferable to other states. However, state requirements vary and can often change. Prospective students residing outside of Pennsylvania and/or intending to complete field placements outside of Pennsylvania, should contact the State Licensing Board in their respective state prior to enrolling in the Clinical Counseling program. Educational and professional requirements and qualifications vary by state and country, and it is the student’s responsibility to seek the appropriate guidance before beginning any academic program. We are happy to consult with prospective students in this process, as it may be possible to meet the requirements of a given state with guidance in course selection.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
ABA & Professional Counseling: The institution has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification. Our Clinical Counseling program has been designed to meet the educational requirements for students and graduates residing in Pennsylvania, and it may be transferable to other states. However, state requirements vary and can often change. Prospective students residing outside of Pennsylvania and/or intending to complete field placements outside of Pennsylvania, should contact the State Licensing Board in their respective state prior to enrolling in the Clinical Counseling program. Educational and professional requirements and qualifications vary by state and country, and it is the student’s responsibility to seek the appropriate guidance before beginning any academic program. We are happy to consult with prospective students in this process, as it may be possible to meet the requirements of a given state with guidance in course selection.

The Federated States of Micronesia

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
ABA & Professional Counseling: The institution has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification. Our Clinical Counseling program has been designed to meet the educational requirements for students and graduates residing in Pennsylvania, and it may be transferable to other states. However, state requirements vary and can often change. Prospective students residing outside of Pennsylvania and/or intending to complete field placements outside of Pennsylvania, should contact the State Licensing Board in their respective state prior to enrolling in the Clinical Counseling program. Educational and professional requirements and qualifications vary by state and country, and it is the student’s responsibility to seek the appropriate guidance before beginning any academic program. We are happy to consult with prospective students in this process, as it may be possible to meet the requirements of a given state with guidance in course selection.

The Republic of Palau

Does EU meet minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
ABA & Professional Counseling: The institution has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification. Our Clinical Counseling program has been designed to meet the educational requirements for students and graduates residing in Pennsylvania, and it may be transferable to other states. However, state requirements vary and can often change. Prospective students residing outside of Pennsylvania and/or intending to complete field placements outside of Pennsylvania, should contact the State Licensing Board in their respective state prior to enrolling in the Clinical Counseling program. Educational and professional requirements and qualifications vary by state and country, and it is the student’s responsibility to seek the appropriate guidance before beginning any academic program. We are happy to consult with prospective students in this process, as it may be possible to meet the requirements of a given state with guidance in course selection.