Section 1375.70  Application for Licensure by Endorsement as a Professional Counselor

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

1)         Certification of completion of a master's degree program or a doctoral degree program in counseling, psychology, or rehabilitation counseling from a college, university or school that is a regionally accredited institution of higher education and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or certification of education and an official transcript from a similar master's degree program or doctoral degree program in accordance with Section 1375.45;

2)        Successful completion of the professional counselor examination set forth in Section 1375.60;

3)         The required fee set forth in Section 1375.205;

4)         Certification, on forms provided by the Division, from the state, territory, or jurisdiction of the United States in which the applicant was originally licensed and the state or jurisdiction 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 Division 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 48 Ill. Reg. 8776, effective June 4, 2024)