Clinical Counseling Journey

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In beginning my journey with Capella, I chose the degree path of Clinical Psychology with specializations in Clinical Counseling and Sex Therapy. However, now that I am at the end of my degree path, I have made the decision to drop the Clinical Counseling component of my degree. This will mean that I will not complete my practicum at the Masters level and therefore I will be ineligible for licensing at the state level until I complete my doctoral degree.
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists’ (AASECT) provides detailed information for certification requirements on their website. While deciding not to become licensed at the state level with my Masters takes some options away from me, I would meet still be eligible

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