New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 6 - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 63 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR ANCILLARY AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Part 11 - LICENSURE IN REHABILITATION COUNSELING, GRADES PRE K-12
Section 6.63.11.8 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LEVEL 1 LICENSE

Universal Citation: 6 NM Admin Code 6.63.11.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

Individuals seeking licensure in rehabilitation counseling shall be at least 18 years of age and meet the requirements of subsections A, B, or C of this section.

A. Attainment of a baccalaureate degree and demonstration of experience as follows:

(1) Baccalaureate degree in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, that demonstrates basic preparation in a field of study, such as vocational rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, economics, or another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers; and

(2) Paid or unpaid work experience, for not less than one year, consisting of:
(a) Direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center;

(b) Direct service or advocacy activities that provide experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities; or

(c) Direct experience in competitive and integrated employment environments as an employer, a small business owner or operator, as self-employed, or in other capacities that provide experience in human resources or recruitment, or experience in supervising employees, training, or other activities.

B. Attainment of a master's or doctoral degree in a field of study, such as vocational rehabilitation counseling, law, social work, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, management, public administration, or another field that reasonably provides competence in the employment sector, in a disability field, or in both business-related and rehabilitation-related fields.

C. Attainment of a certificate as a rehabilitation counselor issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

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