Section R. 390.1303 - School counselor endorsement; applicant trained in Michigan approved school counselor preparation programRule 3. An applicant for a school counselor endorsement trained in a Michigan approved school counselor preparation program shall meet all of the following requirements:
(a) Hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate.(b) Complete an approved school counselor preparation program that includes both of the following: (i) Not less than 30 semester credit hours in school counseling, including an internship, at the undergraduate or graduate level.(ii) Not less than a 600-clock-hour internship with students under the supervision of a credentialed school counselor or a school counselor educator in an approved school counselor preparation program. At least 300 of the 600 clock hours must be in a school setting.(c) Successfully complete the school counselor examination approved by the superintendent of public instruction.(d) Obtain the recommendation of an approved school counselor preparation program to provide services as a school counselor. Both of the following apply to the recommendation: (i) The approved school counselor preparation program shall make the recommendation in a manner designated by the department.(ii) The approved school counselor preparation program shall not make the recommendation until the applicant has completed the other requirements set forth in this rule.Mich. Admin. Code R. 390.1303
1979 AC; 2006 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 MR 4, Eff. 2/27/2019