Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, “term” refers to an academic semester, trimester, or quarter.

     (b) An individual who satisfies the requirements of:

(1) section 1 or 1.5 of this chapter; and

(2) section 2 of this chapter;

may take the examination provided by the board.

     (c) An individual who:

(1) is enrolled in the last term of the last year of a program leading to a degree that meets the requirements of section 1.5(a)(1) of this chapter; and

(2) provides a letter of good standing from the director of the mental health counselor department or the director’s designee;

may take the examination provided by the board for a license as a mental health counselor associate.

     (d) A letter of good standing provided under subsection (c)(2) by an individual who applies for a license as a mental health counselor associate must include the following information:

(1) The individual’s first and last name.

(2) The type of degree and program in which the individual is enrolled.

(3) A statement confirming that the individual is currently in the final term of the program.

(4) The anticipated date of completion of the program.

(5) A statement confirming that the individual is in good academic standing.

As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.64; P.L.83-2024, SEC.21.