School Counselor / Wyoming
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Wyoming 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 Wyoming data shows for School Counselors

Wyoming's path to school counselor licensure runs through board-approved instruction, 1 year of supervised work experience, and a passing score on State School Counselor Exam (Praxis or equivalent), plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Wyoming folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree in School Counseling".

Upfront cost is $49, with renewal running $44 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.

On reciprocity, school counselors should know: State-specific reciprocity varies.

Licensing Ease Score

C
Licensing Ease Score
56/100
School Counselor · Wyoming

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 A+
$49
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A+
$9/yr
$44 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 Wyoming

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree in School Counseling
Not specified
Exam Requirement
State School Counselor Exam (Praxis or equivalent)
Required
Initial License Fee
$49
Renewal Fee
$44
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 Wyoming licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for School Counselor in Wyoming? ▼
In Wyoming, the license path calls for, a passing score on State School Counselor Exam (Praxis or equivalent), and a $49 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a School Counselor in Wyoming? ▼
Certification as a school counselor in Wyoming means clearing the state's checklist plus 1 year of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Wyoming licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my School Counselor license to Wyoming from another state? ▼
School Counselor licenses generally reciprocate as follows: State-specific reciprocity varies. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Wyoming licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Wyoming require a background check for School Counselor licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the school counselor licensing process in Wyoming. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for School Counselor in Wyoming? ▼
Licensed school counselors in Wyoming must complete 150 hours of continuing education every 5 years. The renewal fee is $44.

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What to do with this school counselor license

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

  • See how Wyoming'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 Wyoming's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Wyoming overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Wyoming 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.