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No, there are no entrance exams required.
Yes, the program accepts up to 9 semester hours or 13.5 quarter credit hours, at the discretion and in communication with the program director. Course credit transfers cannot occur from completed degrees. Please see the full course transfer policy in the CMHC Student Handbook.
No prior work experience is required.
You will not need to travel to attend any classes. You will need to travel locally to a clinical site for Practicum, Internship, and Advanced Internship. You will work with the Clinical Placement Coordinator to find a site that meets your needs in terms of travel and time.
The classes you take are fully online, though some will require synchronous sessions that you will need to be available for each week. Many students do work full or part time during the first year of a counseling program, and some continue to do so during year 2. Working does become more difficult as you enter Clinical Experiences, as you will need to be available a certain number of hours per week for your clinical experience.
You must first finish a Masters level degree in counseling to apply for a license. After graduation, states require you to register as a licensure intern or associate, during which time you practice under supervision. After completion of your post-graduate supervised hours, successfully pass the licensure exam in your state, and complete any other requirements for your state, you may apply for licensure.
Additional question can be sent to cmhc@eou.edu, please allow 2 business days for response.