School Counselor / Delaware
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Delaware School Counselor License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Provides academic and social-emotional counseling to students.

What the Delaware data shows for School Counselors

Becoming a licensed school counselor in Delaware means clearing a defined set of hurdles: board-approved training, a passing score on State School Counselor Exam (Praxis or equivalent), and 1 year of supervised work experience, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Delaware regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree in School Counseling".

Budget $182 to get started, plus $126 at each renewal on a 5-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 150 hours of continuing education per 5-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: State-specific reciprocity varies.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
34/100
School Counselor · Delaware

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training N/A
N/A
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$182
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A-
$25/yr
$126 every 5 years
Continuing Education F
30.0 hrs/yr
150 hours every 5 years
Experience Required F
1 year
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Delaware

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree in School Counseling
Not specified
Exam Requirement
State School Counselor Exam (Praxis or equivalent)
Required
Initial License Fee
$182
Renewal Fee
$126
Renewal Cycle
Every 5 years
Continuing Education
150 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
1 year

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Delaware licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for School Counselor in Delaware? ▼
In Delaware, the license path calls for, a passing score on State School Counselor Exam (Praxis or equivalent), and a $182 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a School Counselor in Delaware? ▼
To become a licensed school counselor in Delaware, you must meet the state's requirements and 1 year of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Delaware licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my School Counselor license to Delaware from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for school counselors nationally works like this: State-specific reciprocity varies. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Delaware. Verify the specifics with the Delaware licensing board.
Does Delaware require a background check for School Counselor licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for school counselor licensing in Delaware. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for School Counselor in Delaware? ▼
Delaware ties continued school counselor licensure to 150 continuing-education hours, due every 5 years, alongside a $126 renewal fee.

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What to do with this school counselor license

School Counselor in Delaware, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a school counselor-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Delaware's school counselor requirements compare to every other state before relocating. School Counselor in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state school counselor license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Delaware's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Delaware overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Delaware licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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