Project
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FINAL PROJECT 5/11/22
Final Project Instructions pg. 158
Step 1: You will only need to research one professional practice
Step 2: You will need to find two states you could possibly be licensed or certified to practice counseling; there are different requirements from state to state
Step 3: Post/Upload your presentation in the Course Content Page (further instructions will be discussed)
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Ignore Steps 3 & 4
Final Project Chart Outline p. 159
You will need to research each one of the requirements for your profession ex: Do you need a Bachelor’s, Master’s Doctorate?
Does it require supervised experience ex: internship, professional practice in a counseling setting?
Are there any post degree requirements or certifications to maintain your license or certification?
Does your area of practice need a certain # of field experience hours?
Look up requirements for your home state and neighboring state (DMV) OR, you may wish to obtain a license/certification from another state out of the DMV area
Example:
What does the State of Maryland require?
What does the State of Virginia require?
Other: How often do you need to recertify?
Title Page: Final Project Licensing & Certification Requirements
YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME
HUS 1020 Spring 2022
Prof. Miller-Jones
INTRODUCTION PAGE
My name is_____
My career goal in the counseling profession is to become a licensed or certified (add your area of specialty)
A licensed or certified (add your area of specialty) has the responsibility for ______
STATE OF MARYLAND REQUIREMENTS
Your Professional Area of Practice as a _?___ (CHOOSE ONE BELOW, INSERT IT, & DELETE THE OTHERS) (Psychologist OR Counselor/Therapist OR Social Worker, OR Marriage & Family Therapist)
The educational requirements to practice as a ( ? ) in the
State of Maryland (Insert your State of Practice)
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Master’s +
Doctorate
(cont’d) (Psychologist, Counselor/Therapist, Social Worker, Marriage & Family Therapist) –
Requirements for supervisory experience as a( ? ) in the State of
Maryland (insert your State here)
SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE:
Internship: Yes or No
How many hours:
STATE OF VIRGINIA REQUIRMENTS (Your 2nd State)
Your Professional Area of Practice as a _?___ (CHOOSE ONE OF THE BELOW, INSERT IT, & DELETE THE OTHERS) (Psychologist OR Counselor/Therapist OR Social Worker, OR Marriage & Family Therapist)
The educational requirements to practice as a ( ? ) in the State of Virginia
(Insert your State of practice)
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Master’s +
Doctorate
Your Professional Area of Practice as a _?___ (CHOOSE ONE OF BELOW, INSERT IT, & DELETE THE OTHERS) (Psychologist OR Counselor/Therapist OR Social Worker, OR Marriage & Family Therapist)
Requirements for supervisory experience as a ( ? ) in the State of
Virginia (Insert your state of Practice)
SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE:
Internship
Practice in a professional setting
How many hours:
REFERENCES
Sample Final Project Ppt Presentations
first Name, Last name
HUS 1020, Prof. Miller-jones
Spring 2022
Clinical Social Worker
(Child Welfare)
Maryland
New Jersey
What is a Child Welfare
Social Worker?
A Child Welfare Social Worker’s main responsibility is to:
Education Requirements
for all Social Works
The minimum education for all social workers:
The next level of education for a Social Worker degree…
The final level education for a social worker is a Doctorate or PhD in Social Worker:
Licensing in Social Work
There are four different types of licenses a Social Worker can apply for and receive. The requirements for each license ranges from state to state but the listed requirement apply to all states
Licensed Bachelor Social Work (LBSW)
Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW)
Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C)
Maryland Education Requirements for
Social Workers
To practice social work in Maryland, you must have a license from
The minimum educational requirement for Maryland social workers is:
In Maryland, all social workers must renew their license:
Fees for License/certification State Board Exam:
New Jersey Education
Requirements for Social Workers
New Jersey offers three licenses instead of the usual four
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Certified Social Worker (CSW)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
*In New Jersey, all social workers must renew their license every ___. A minimum of ___hours of continuing education credits and a max of 40 hrs in:
References:
FINAL PROJECT
Licensed Professional Counselor
HUS-1020-
Prof. Ethics in Human Services
Prof. Miller-Jones
What is the difference?
Certification
A license is a state’s grant of legal authority to practice a profession within a designated scope of practice. It is required in order to practice or to call oneself a licensed professional.
License
Board certification helps potential clients and members of the public recognize professionals who have voluntarily met standards set by the counseling profession. It provides a mechanism for employers and members of the public to have concerns reviewed.
What is the difference?
Certification
A license is a state’s grant of legal authority to practice a profession within a designated scope of practice. It is required in order to practice or to call oneself a licensed professional.
License
Board certification helps potential clients and members of the public recognize professionals who have voluntarily met standards set by the counseling profession. It provides a mechanism for employers and members of the public to have concerns reviewed.
How to become a certified and Professional Counselor
Licensing and Certification Requirements
Maryland
Virginia
Maryland
Minimum Education:
Supervised Experience:
Post Degree Requirements:
Other: Must recertifiy every:
Counseling Professional
Licensing
Virginia
Minimum Education:
Supervised Experience:
Post Degree Requirements:
Other: Must recertify every:
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Counseling Professional
Licensing
Reference Page
Any Questions
*Friendly Reminder*
This assignment is Due Mon 5/16/22 at 11:30 PM