STUDENT RESOURCES
Access ICSW’s clinical social work and counseling graduate school resources on how to apply, and enroll in financial aid for graduate school, see our comprehensive course schedule, and how to get licensure as a mental health counselor or clinical social worker.
Our comprehensive Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Psychotherapy, as well as our PhD program in Clinical Social Work online and in-person, can set you up for success in the clinical counseling and clinical social work field, helping to change the world around you.
Student Handbook - Click to download the 2023-24 Student Handbook
Consultant / Chair Directory - Download ICSW’s Consultant / Chair Directory
Licensure Information
Learn about how you can get your clinical social work license to start a career in clinical counseling and social work.
ICSW State Disclosures for Licensure (PDF)
Illinois Instructions / Application (PDF)
Illinois Application Process (PDF)
Indiana Instructions / Application (PDF)
Illinois Examination Supplment (PDF)
Indiana Licensure Requirements (PDF)
Virginia Application Process (PDF)
Virginia Licensure Requirements (PDF)
ILLINOIS STATE LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Below are two national mental health counseling examinations that are required to be taken for those interested in receiving their state licensure in mental health counseling.
National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE)
National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE)
TESTING SCHEDULE
Testing occurs during the first two to three full weeks of each month. Candidates are scheduled on a first-come-first-served basis.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE FOR 2022
January 4–18
February 7–19
March 7–19
April 4–16
May 2–21
June 6–25
July 5–25
August 1–13
September 6–20
October 3–17
November 7–21
December 5–17
Schedule your exam date through the Pearson VUE website (www.pearsonvue.com) or call customer service (866-904-4432) after you receive confirmation from CCE.