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Professional Practice and Ethics
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Intake, Assessment, and Diagnosis
75%
12 of 16 Correct
Areas of Clinical Focus
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5 of 9 Correct
Treatment Planning
55%
6 of 11 Correct
Counseling Skills and Interventions
38%
3 of 8 Correct
Core Counseling Attributes
30%
3 of 10 Correct
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The NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) National Counselor Examination (NCE) is a significant step for counselors seeking certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Many states also use the NCE as part of the licensure process for professional counselors. This exam evaluates your knowledge in key areas such as human growth and development, social and cultural diversity, counseling and helping relationships, group work, career development, assessment and testing, research and program evaluation, and professional counseling orientation and ethical practice.
To be eligible, candidates typically need a master's degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited program and supervised clinical experience. The NCE consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, of which 160 are scored and 40 are unscored pretest items. Candidates have 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete the exam. Once certified, the NCC credential is valid for five years, with continuing education required for renewal.
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To be eligible, candidates typically need a master's degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited program and supervised clinical experience. The NCE consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, of which 160 are scored and 40 are unscored pretest items. Candidates have 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete the exam. Once certified, the NCC credential is valid for five years, with continuing education required for renewal.
The NCE is a requirement for counselor licensure in many states. It may also be accepted by military health systems to become a recognized provider.
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