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    Licensure Snapshots for State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, Professional Counselors

    Below are links to occupational "one-sheeters" that provides a snapshot of Pennsylvanian licensure requirements for occupations, such as:

    • Degree requirement
    • Examination requirement
    • Hours of Training and Experience required
    • Continuing Education hours for licensure renewal
    • Initial Licensing fees
    • Licensure Renewal fees
    • Reciprocity statutes

    These snapshots were created as part of the 50 State Comparison Report and is part of our mission to protect, preserve and improve the health and safety of Pennsylvania's citizens and provide licensees easy to understand guides and timelines for licensure. 

    Please note: These snapshots intend to provide a general description of licensure requirements. For more specific information about obtaining licensure, please visit the PALS site.