Section 14Sec./Art. 14

Registration Without Taking Licensure Examination. - A person who possesses the pertinent qualifications required for admission in the examination for registration as guidance counselor pursuant to the provisions of this Act maybe registered without examination: Provided, That the applicant files with the Board within two (2) years after its creation, an application for registration and issuance of a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card by submitting credentials showing that the applicant before the effectivity of this Act;

(a) Had been doctoral and masters degree holders in Guidance and Counseling with at least three (3) years of teaching Guidance and Counseling courses and/or full-time counseling practice for the same period;

(b) Had passed at least eighteen (18) units of Master's level courses in Guidance and Counseling such as Counseling Techniques/Theories, Organization or Administration of Guidance Services, Test and Measurements, Group Process/Counseling and Career Guidance/Counseling; and have at least seven (7) years of experience in counseling work; and

(c) Has completed academic requirements for a master's degree in guidance and counseling and have five (5) years experience as full-time guidance counselors.