It depends on the state where you want to work. Here are some examples that demonstrate how requirements can change across the nation, according to June 2021 information provided by the American School Counselor Association:
Texas requires that candidates for school counseling licensure have at least two years of classroom teaching experience.
New York waives the teaching experience requirement for candidates who hold national school counselor certification.
Some states have no teaching experience requirement. They include Alaska, North Carolina and West Virginia.
Contact your state education agency for further information.
Lamar University provides information about degree program approval and licensure compatibility for all education master’s programs offered out-of-state to help students living beyond Texas determine whether the coursework will match standards and requirements for school counselors in their state.