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Can you explain the underlying rationale for licensing. Then, based on the Georgia state's licensing board, summarize in what you discovered about Georgia state's licensure requirements for professional counselors. Include the types of academic courses required, number of credit hours, number of supervised clinical hours needed, any additional training courses needed, and any other relevant information regarding licensure requirements.

Can you also identify any potential challenges and resources that may impact obtaining licensure?

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State licensure requirements are noted for professional counselors in Georgia. References are also provided to further validate the findings.

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State Licensure for Professional Counselors in Georgia

The Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists is a board consisting of professionals from specialized fields in counseling that make up a standards committee within the state of Georgia. These members are appointed by the governor of Georgia, and interested persons should contact the board for any considerations within the state of Georgia.

According to the Georgia Secretary of State (2008), "The Board is charged by law with regulating the practice of professional counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Georgia." The board does this by establishing laws and ethics in each profession, setting and enforcing education and training requirements, and adopting and enforcing strict codes of ethics within these fields. The board also deals with unlicensed individuals practicing in these fields. This helps ensure that persons seeking counseling in these fields receive proper treatment, and that they are treated with respect and within the law. The fields or professions that are regulated by the Georgia Board of Professional Counselors include Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Social Workers, Master Social Workers, Associate Marriage and Family Therapists, and Associate Professional Counselors.

Licensing Requirements

For licensure within the state of Georgia for the position of Professional Counselor, an applicant must complete the following:

The applicant must complete a doctoral degree from a recognized institution dealing primarily in counseling, and one ...

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