This standardized test is used to assess knowledge, skills and abilities determined to be important for providing effective counseling services. The NCE is a requirement for counselor licensure in many states and for the National Certified Counselor (NCC) certification.
As a reminder, the NCE is an optional exam that is not needed to graduate. Passing the National Counselor Exam is a requirement for licensure in many states, including the State of Texas. See the Applying for a License page of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (LPC Board) for more information.
If you are interested to register, email (Ajitha.Kumaran@tamuc.edu) the following information
Registration deadlines for the NCE are usually early in the semester before the NCE administration.
Taking the NCE During Graduate School |
Taking the NCE After Graduate School |
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Cost: $335 |
Cost: $275 |
NCE is offered twice every year: in April and October. |
NCE is offered each month. |
NCE is administered as a computer-based exam. |
NCE is administered as a computer-based exam. |
Scores take up to eight weeks to process (after you graduate). |
Scores are available right after you take the NCE. |
You are applying to become a NCC and take the National Counselor Exam. |
You are applying with the LPC Board to take the National Counselor Exam for licensure. |
The NCC is a credential (certification), not a clinical license. Being a NCC offers several benefits such as having a professional credential and access to professional resources, products, and discounts. |
You can choose if you want to pursue becoming a NCC or not. |
There is a delay in working toward your LPC due to wait time for NBCC to send official NCE scores after you verify graduation through an official transcript. |
There may be a delay in working toward your LPC, because you have to graduate and then take the NCE. You can register for the NCE as soon as you graduate and then apply for the license after you pass the exam. |
Sign up through TAMUC and then register and pay through NBCC. NBCC sends you a link to the registration process via email. |
Sign up by completing the form found on this site: www.nbcc.org/licensure/examregistration |
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