N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 §§ 79-9.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 79-9.1 - Professional study

(a) As used in this section, acceptable accrediting agency shall mean an organization accepted by the department as a reliable authority for the purpose of accrediting counseling programs, having accreditation standards that are substantially equivalent to the requirements for programs registered as leading to licensure in mental health counseling pursuant to section 52.32 of this Title, and applying its criteria for granting accreditation of programs in a fair, consistent, and nondiscriminatory manner.

(b) To meet the professional education requirement for licensure as a mental health counselor, the applicant shall present satisfactory evidence of completing:

(1) a master's or doctoral program in counseling registered as leading to licensure in mental health counseling pursuant to section 52.32 of this Title, or a master's or doctoral program in counseling that is accredited by an acceptable accrediting agency, or a master's or doctoral program in counseling that is substantially equivalent to such a registered or accredited program, as determined by the department; or

(2) a program located outside the United States and its territories that is recognized by the appropriate civil authorities of the jurisdiction in which the program is located as a program that prepares an applicant for the professional practice of mental health counseling, has been verified in accordance with section 59.2(c) of this Title, and which is determined by the department to be substantially equivalent to a master's or doctoral program in counseling registered by the department as leading to licensure in mental health counseling, pursuant to section 52.32 of this Title, or to a master's or doctoral program in counseling accredited by an acceptable accrediting agency.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 §§ 79-9.1