What Is NBCC Certification

Hii sir, I wants to get the Information About the Certification of the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc Will you Please tell me How I Obtain the Certificate of the National Board for Certified Counselors?

The National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates (NBCC) is a national certifying organization for professional counselors in the United States. It is an independent, not-for-profit credentialing organization based in Greensboro, North Carolina.


About the Certificate

he National Certified Counselor (NCC) is a voluntary national certification that identifies counselors who have met national standards set by the counseling profession. The NCC is the premier certification for the counseling profession, and has been since 1983.


Certification Mean for

Shows the public and employers that you have met national standards for education, training and experience based on research completed by professional counselors working in the counseling profession.

Enhances your professional reputation and credibility and provides a sense of personal accomplishment.

Offers both you and your clients the protection of an enforceable Code of Ethics.
Demonstrates your commitment to continued professional development and skills expansion.

Increases your opportunities for career advancement and increased earnings, among other benefits of certification.

Provides opportunities for you to advocate on behalf of the counselling profession.


For Obtaining For Certificate you Ful Fill the Following Requirements

Education
You must hold a master’s degree with a major study in counseling including at least 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of graduate-level academic credit in counseling. There is an equivalent entry option available if you have completed less than 60 semester or 90 quarter hours.

Coursework
Your coursework must cover the following 10 content areas plus clinical training:

Theories of counseling psychotherapy and personality
Counseling and psychotherapy skills
Abnormal psychotherapy and psychopathology
Human growth and development
Group counseling and psychotherapy
Career development
Professional orientation to counseling
Research
Testing and appraisal
Social and cultural foundations


For more details you may Contact to the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. the Contact details Are given below


Contact details :

National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates
3 Terrace Way
Greensboro, NC 27403

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