D. Testing

The National Counselor Exam

The National Counselor Exam (NCE) is given by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). You have the option of taking the exam in the Spring of your third year, or waiting until after graduation to take it (the exam is offered twice per year: once in the Spring and once in the Fall). The exam is more expensive when taking it while a student, though the extra cost includes the Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) credential and the exam pass rate is highest among those taking it while a current student. Watch for dates and directions for signing up via e-mail. The Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Exam is administered by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). For dates and directions for signing up, contact the Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Program Coordinator.