PARALEGAL – PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION DISCLOSURE

While all states require attorneys to obtain a license to practice law, the same is not true for paralegals. No state requires licensure as a prerequisite to working as a paralegal, which means that students who complete the Paralegal Professional Certificate program may work as a paralegal in any state.

While licenses are not required, some private organizations offer a voluntary credential, commonly referred to as certification, to paralegals who feel that the credential may enhance their employability in a given market. The specific requirements for obtaining a paralegal certification vary depending on the certifying body, but private certifications have no legal authority, and Villanova takes no position as to their quality or benefit.

If you are interested in obtaining a paralegal certification, you are encouraged to do your own due diligence as to which certification might make the most sense for you. If you have questions about whether our program meets any relevant educational requirements, please contact the College of Professional Studies.

Last Updated - July 2024

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Alabama to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Alabama to become certified in school counseling.  A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Alabama.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Alaska to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree does not meet the educational requirements in Alaska to become certified in school counseling.  A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Alaska.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling does not meet the educational requirements in American Samoa to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in American Samoa to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in American Samoa.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Arizona to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Arizona to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Arizona.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Arkansas to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Arkansas to become certified in school counseling.  A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Arkansas.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degrees could meet the educational requirements in California to become licensed to practice counseling depending on the elective courses taken by the student.

Not less than six-semester units or nine quarter units of supervised practicum or field study experience that involves direct client contact in a clinical setting that provides a range of professional clinical counseling experience.

* Villanova requires three semesters of internship/practicum

Courses Villanova does not require that CA does: Spousal or partner abuse assessment, detection, intervention strategies, and same gender abuse dynamics.

Other CA requirements: A minimum of seven contact hours of training or coursework in child abuse assessment and reporting, as specified in Section 28, and any regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in California to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in California.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Colorado to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Colorado to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Colorado.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Connecticut to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Connecticut to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Connecticut.

 

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degrees does meet the educational requirements in Delaware to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Delaware to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Delaware.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in the District of Columbia to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in the District of Columbia to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in the District of Columbia.

 

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Florida to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Florida to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Florida.

 

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Georgia to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Georgia to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Georgia.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Guam to become licensed to practice counseling.

We are unable to determine if the curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Guam to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Guam.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Hawaii to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Hawaii to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Hawaii

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Idaho to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements by the reciprocity agreement in Idaho to become certified in school counseling.  A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Idaho.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Illinois to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Illinois to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Illinois.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Indiana to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Indiana to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Indiana.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Iowa to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Iowa to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Iowa.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Kansas to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Kansas to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Kansas.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Kentucky to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Kentucky to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Kentucky.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Louisiana to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Louisiana to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Louisiana.

 

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Maine to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Maine to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Maine.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Maryland to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Maryland to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Maryland.

 

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Massachusetts to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Massachusetts to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Massachusetts.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Michigan to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Michigan to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Michigan.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Minnesota to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Minnesota to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Minnesota.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Mississippi to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Mississippi to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Mississippi.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degrees does meet the educational requirements in Missouri to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Missouri to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Missouri.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Montana to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Montana to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Montana.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Nebraska to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree does not meet the educational requirements in Nebraska to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Nebraska.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Nevada to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Nevada to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Nevada.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in New Hampshire to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in New Hampshire to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in New Hampshire.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in New Jersey to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in New Jersey to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in New Jersey.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in New Mexico to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in New Mexico to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in New Mexico.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in New York to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in New York to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in New York.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in North Carolina to become licensed to practice counseling. 

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in North Carolina to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in North Carolina.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in North Dakota to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in North Dakota to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in North Dakota.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in the Northern Mariana Islands to become licensed to practice counseling.

We are unable to determine if the curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in the Northern Mariana Islands to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in the Northern Mariana Islands.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Ohio to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Ohio to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Ohio.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Oklahoma to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Oklahoma to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Oklahoma.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Oregon to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Oregon to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Oregon.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Pennsylvania to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Pennsylvania to become certified in school counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Puerto Rico to become licensed to practice counseling.

For more information, please review Puerto Rico’s licensure requirements.

We are unable to determine if the curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Puerto Rico to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Puerto Rico.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Rhode Island to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Rhode Island to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Rhode Island.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in South Carolina to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in South Carolina to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in South Carolina.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in South Dakota to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in South Dakota to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in South Dakota.

 

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Tennessee to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Tennessee to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Tennessee.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Texas to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Texas to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Texas.

We are not able to determine if the curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical degree meets the educational requirements in American Samoa to become licensed to practice counseling.

We are unable to determine if the curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in the U.S. Virgin Islands to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Utah to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Utah to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Utah.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Vermont to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Vermont to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Vermont.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Virginia to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Virginia to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Virginia.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Washington to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Washington to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Washington.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in West Virginia to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in West Virginia to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in West Virginia.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Wisconsin to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Wisconsin to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Wisconsin.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree does meet the educational requirements in Wyoming to become licensed to practice counseling.

The curriculum of Villanova’s Master of Science in School Counseling degree meets the educational requirements in Wyoming to become certified in school counseling. A candidate is encouraged to first earn their Pennsylvania certification and then apply for certification in Wyoming.