An applicant whose graduate degree in counseling is based on less than 48 approved credit hours, who did not complete the necessary supervised professional practicum as part of the degree program, or who did not complete coursework in the areas prescribed by § 20:68:03:02(2) may complete the missing academic requirements if:
(1) No more than 12 semester credits are completed post degree for purposes of meeting the academic requirements of § 20:71:02:13(3);(2) All necessary academic requirements are completed through an approved university or college that meets the requirements of this chapter; and(3) All necessary academic requirements are taken and passed for credit. Post degree completion of academic requirements for licensure must be completed and verified prior to the issuance of a post graduate plan of supervision.S.D. Admin. R. 20:71:02:12
47 SDR 040, effective 10/14/2020General Authority: SDCL 36-33-43, 36-33-71.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-33-43.