Access the “State Credentialing Board Research Project Instructions.” You will be writing a 1,250-1,500-word paper. Complete the project according to the assignment instructions.

Include at least five scholarly resources in addition to the textbook in your paper.

The Writing Suggestions document provides further suggestions for writing a quality paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following competencies:

  1.3: Demonstrate knowledge of requirements for licensure and certification for the practice of professional counseling. 2.2: Examine legal and professional ethical standards of professional counseling. 5.1: Differentiate between tiered levels of licensure or certification for professional counselors.