Professional School Counseling License Options & Directions

In Iowa, there are different ways to become licensed as a school counselor. The path you take depends on your relevant experience and education. Below are the options for obtaining a conditional, initial, or full license. Please read each one carefully and choose the option that best matches your situation.

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Conditional Licensure

Conditional Licensure for Professional School Counseling
OptionsDirections Document
Executive Director Decision (must hold teaching license) Directions for Applying for an Executive Director Decision Through Conditional Licensure for School Counseling
Class B Counseling (must hold teaching license) Directions for Applying for a Class B License Through Conditional Licensure for School Counseling
Class G Counseling (do not hold a teaching license but have enrolled a school counseling masters program with 75% of the program completed) Directions for Applying for an Initial PSL or Class G License for School Counseling Through Conditional Licensure (Iowa Institutions)
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Add a Counseling Endorsement(s) to your Existing Iowa Teaching License

Add a Counseling Endorsement(s) to your Existing Iowa Teaching License
OptionsDirections Document
Adding Endorsements to an Iowa Teaching License from an Iowa Program Directions for Adding a School Counseling Endorsement to an Iowa Teaching License Through an Iowa Counseling Program
Adding Endorsements to an Iowa Teaching License from an Out-of-State Program Directions for Adding a School Counseling Endorsement to an Iowa Teaching License While Enrolled in an Out-of-State Counseling Program
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Professional School Counselors who do not hold an Iowa Teaching License

Professional School Counselors who do not hod an Iowa Teaching License
OptionsDirections Document
Initial PSL from an Iowa Program Directions for Applying for an Initial PSL or Class G License for School Counseling Through Conditional Licensure (Iowa Institutions)
Initial PSL from an Out-of-State Program Directions for Applying for an Initial PSL for School Counseling Through Reciprocity (Out-of-State Programs)
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Renewing or Converting a Professional Service License (PSL)

Renewing or Converting a Professional Service License
OptionsDirections Document
Convert an Initial PSL to a Full PSL Directions for Converting an Initial to a Full PSL for School Counseling
Renew an Initial PSL, Full PSL or Teaching License Directions for Renewing a PSL for School Counseling
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