Eligibility

To seek National Board Certification you must meet the following requirements prior to applying:

• Hold a bachelor's degree
• Have completed three full years of teaching/counseling experience
• Possess a valid state teaching/counseling license for that period of time, or, if teaching where a license is not required, have taught in schools recognized and approved to operate by the state

Before applying, please carefully review all eligibility requirements outlined in the Guide to National Board Certification.