@Psyguy

Thank you for detailed answer. I've reached out to the university several times. The only option I have is to ask the licensing expert at the school. I had another US certified SC that was willing to fly in every month to supervise, but the school said the counselor would have to be an employee of the school I am doing my practicum at. I am frustrated, but I know that I am asking for a whole lot so it's okay.

I'm glad credential is possible through DCs OSSE. I will most likely complete my credentials this way!

My long term goal, would honestly be to stick with international schools and either continue working as a counselor or study a bit more and get licensed as a school psychologist (Or get trained for special ed). I love working as a counselor and working with students who were just like me (TCK). I don't think I will stray any time soon!

@Eion_padraig

I have a couple of schools/counselors that are willing to, but the program director has denied this. Here is the copy past response to my question from the director herself. "Yes, the supervisors that you are working with, must be on site, employed by the schools you will be doing your practicum at."

@interteach

hopefully, even though I finish the non-licensing route, I can get my credentials through DCs OSSE.

Thank you everyone for all the feedback (really quick as well! Wow!)

Hello,

I would love some advice and potential answers from anyone who could help. I have tried researching and reached out to a lot of people, but I think I've pretty much hit a wall. There is a lot I don't know!

I am a South Korean citizen finishing up my MS.E in School Counseling from a program in the US. The only problem is... for my practicum supervision I need a U.S certified school counselor. I am currently working at an international school in South Korea, but there is no one here that can oversee my practicum. I was hired provisionally on the agreement that I would finish my degree within a certain period. Without this practicum I can not get my initial licensure (Which to my understanding from other posts seem to be critical).

I contacted my program director and was told that there is a non-license seeking Masters (MS.E in Counseling Foundations) that I can shift course to.

I tried to do my due diligence but I don't know, if the information I found is correct. I've also attached links to appropriate websites I've mentioned.

Here are my questions:
1) I took a look at the District of Columbia credentialing for school counselors. If I change my program to the non-license seeking, I am wondering if I can get the credentials through the OSSE as a non-US citizen? Will the MS.E in Counseling Foundations be considered a masters in 'counseling'? I already have experience as a school counselor and the degree covers the appropriate classes. https://osse.dc.gov/page/school-service ... #counselor

2) How important is the license? I do hear mixed things from different international school counselors. Some have said that a license is irrelevant in some ISs (But, all say that a Masters is crucial). In the end, I do not wish to teach in the U.S...

3) How are International School Counseling certificates from CTC, Lehigh University, or University of San Diego? Are they in the end just a piece of paper? Or could the certificate(s) support my case (for hiring) without a license but with a masters (this would be so freaking expensive)?
https://www.theptc.org/ctc-certificate
https://ed.lehigh.edu/academics/certifi ... ate-online
https://www.sandiego.edu/soles/counseli ... ounseling/

4) What does the license ensure in the ISs? Is it for a visa? The license only really has value in the specific state that it was issued from. There is no governing body for international schools and I feel like it doesn't really mean much, so I would love clarification on this as well!

Thank you!