Yes, it is possible to become eligible for a counseling license after graduating with a master’s in counseling. However, the type of license and eligibility requirements depend on numerous factors, including your course of study, the type of master's in counseling program you complete, and state licensure requirements. Obtaining licensure can only be done by attending an accredited university. Counseling licensure requires specific educational and work requirements for supervisory reasons, meaning that you must demonstrate competency in your field prior to applying for licensure. The accreditation necessary for this is provided by two organizations: the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, also known as CACREP, and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). A list of CACREP-accredited counseling programs is available from the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. You can find CAEP-accredited programs here. Licensure is usually overseen by individual states, so eligibility requirements depend on each state's needs. Some specializations, such as rehabilitation counseling, have national licensing exams that allow practitioners to practice without applying for licensure in a new state. However, you should check the licensure requirements for your specialization to confirm what you must meet. Not all schools provide a pathway to licensure. Schools are required to specify whether or not a program leads to licensure. This does not mean a school does not offer a quality education but rather that the school has not yet met the requirements to offer a pathway to licensure.