The Counseling Program faculty and staff make every effort to document changes and modifications made in any student’s program of study. Forms associated with changes and modifications of study plans can be found in here in this section:

• Checklist of Program Forms (pdf)
• Change of Advisor Form (pdf)
• Change of Program Form (pdf)
• Petition to Modify (pdf)

• Student Handbook 2024 - 2025 (pdf)
• Internship Handbook 2024-2025 (pdf)
• Model Programs of Study 2024-2025 (pdf)
• Policy Statement on Equal Opportunity in Educational Programs and Activities and Non-Harassment (pdf)

Internship Site Information: Teams Link for Current Students

All Counseling students are expected to demonstrate a high level of professionalism. Professionalism includes abiding by all of the standards and ethical expectations of the profession and following all of the policies and accepted practices at the Counseling Program and UVM. Here are links to core ethical guidelines used in the profession:

• Ethical Guidelines for Counseling Supervisors
• ACA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Ethical Standards
• American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) Code of Ethics

This link contains information pertaining to the process of obtaining licencure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC):

State Licensure PowerPoint (ppt)

This link will guide you through the process of applying to take the National Counselor Exam (NCE) and maintaining the Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) Credential:

NCC PowerPoint (ppt)

School Counseling students must complete the Vermont Agency of Education Level 1 Licensure Portfolio in order to be eligible for licensure in the state of Vermont. The Licensure Portfolio also serves as final assessment of student knowledge of fundamental elements of Professional School Counseling practice.