Assignment: The National Certified Counselor Credentials
The National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential, offered through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), allows counselors to take part in quite a few benefits. This assignment will assist you in researching this credential to determine the benefits and purposes of this credential.
Research the requirements for the NCC credential through the National Board for Certified Counselors website.
Write a 350- to 700-word summary of the credential. Include the following:
• Describe what is required to receive and maintain this credential.
• Describe the benefits to holding this credential.
• Describe how this credential can contribute toward professional training.
• Explain the role of this credential in state licensure.
• Describe how public policy may affect the requirements and guidelines for this credential and/or state licensure.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.