(a)

1. (1) The applicant will submit a minimum of four (4) references.
2. (2) Copies of references sent directly from other state boards or university placement centers will be accepted by endorsement if no more than five (5) years old.

3. (3) The applicant must include references from:

   1. (A) Two (2) full-time or part-time faculty members in the degree granting training program;
   2. (B) One (1) supervisor of the applicant's clinical work; and
   3. (C) One (1) other mental health professional.

4. (4)

   1. (A) If the applicant has been licensed for more than three (3) years from another state, then faculty references are not required.
   2. (B) Four (4) references are required from those familiar with the applicant’s practice skills.

(b)

1. (1) The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling will not accept evaluations, recommendations, and documentation of supervised experience from persons related either by blood or marriage.
2. (2) Current members of the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling may not submit references for the applicants.