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Exit Requirements and Graduation for Counseling Students

Graduation Requirements

  • All counseling master degree students must complete the following to be eligible for graduation and to meet the educational requirements for licensure.
  • at least 51 credit hours of program specified course work with a GPA of 3.0 or better
  • 3 credit hours of practicum and 6 credit hours of internship at a department approved field placement
  • passing the department comprehensive examination or licensure specific examination (see below for more information)
  • satisfactory disposition review
  • application for graduation (see University calendar for deadlines)

In addition to meeting program of study requirements, students will need to pass the Human Service Department's comprehensive exam to graduate. Students in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling, may submit a passing score from the National Counselor Examination (NCE) or National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) to the Graduate School and to the department, in lieu of the department's comprehensive examination. School Counseling students may submit a passing score from the Ohio Assessment for Educators - School Counseling (OAE) to the Graduate School and to the department, in lieu of the department's comprehensive examination.  

Comprehensive Examination Sign-up

  • Complete pre-requisites:
    • Registered for last or second-to-last term of coursework
    • 3.0 G.P.A.
    • Approved program of study on file
    • Advisor written verification of remediation (only applicable if third administration of the examination)
  • Register for the exam by emailing us at cehs-hs@wright.edu.

** A petition/appeal process exists for those not meeting the requirements as stated. Students with special needs are encouraged to contact the department for consideration of special arrangements.

License Professional Counselor and License Professional School Counselor Examinations Required by Ohio. 

For additional information on the examinations required to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio please visit the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.

For additional information on the examinations required to become a Licensed Professional School Counselor in Ohio please visit the Ohio Department of Education Pupil Services License and Registration website.

Graduation

Find information regarding graduation application and commencement.