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TESTING

NATIONAL TESTING (NCE and NCMHCE) will be held on the following dates:

2009
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The NCE and NCMHCE are requirements for LPC and LPCC licensure respectively. Approval to take the exam through the NDBCE is granted through licensure application. Applications for licensure which require test approval will need to meet deadlines as indicated. Testing takes place in January (Mandan), May (Grand Forks) and September (Fargo) each year.

Once an application has been initially reviewed, and eligibility for testing has been determined, the applicant will receive written verification of the approval and the due date for the test fee. The applicant will receive a final letter of admission, with further instructions, the test location and time. Test results are reported to the NDBCE office approximately six (6) weeks after testing.

Please note: The test fee of $120 is separate, and not included in the initial application for licensure fee of $150 which covers administration fees and the two year LAPC licensure fee.

For LAPC applications, the approval for testing is based on a review of the application and original transcript (sent directly to this office from the institution.) The Plan of Supervision and letters of recommendation are not necessary to obtain approval for testing, however, final review of the application for licensure cannot take place until all requirements, including the test, are complete.

For LPCC applications, the approval for testing is based upon a review of the original transcript, verification of the additional twelve (12) semester hours in clinical content, practicum qualifications, and verified years of experience. The Supervision verification, letters of recommendation, and video are not necessary for the review for eligibility to test, however, final review of the application for licensure cannot take place until all requirements, including the test, are complete.

Review of transcripts in disciplines other than counseling are subject to a $200 review fee.