282—27.2(256) Requirements for a professional service license.

1. 27.2(1)  Initial professional service license. An initial professional service license valid for a minimum of two years with an expiration date of June 30 may be issued to an applicant for licensure who has a master’s degree in a recognized professional educational service area set forth in rule 282—27.1(256) and who has completed a state-approved program for a professional service license endorsement.
2. 27.2(2)  Standard professional service license. A standard professional service license valid for five years may be issued to an applicant who meets the general requirements set forth in this rule and Iowa Code section 256.163.

3. 27.2(3)  School counseling Class G license. A nonrenewable Class G license valid for one year may be issued to an individual who is required to complete a school counseling practicum or internship in an approved program in preparation for the professional school counselor endorsement. The Class G license may be issued under the following limited conditions:

   1. a. Verification of a baccalaureate degree.
   2. b. Verification from the institution that the individual is admitted and enrolled in a school counseling program.
   3. c. Verification that the individual has completed at least 75 percent of the coursework and competencies required prior to the practicum or internship.

4. 27.2(4)  School psychologist one-year Class A license. A nonrenewable Class A license valid for one year may be issued to an individual who is required to complete an internship or thesis as an aspect of an approved program in preparation for the school psychologist endorsement. The one-year Class A license may be issued under the following limited conditions:

   1. a. Verification from the institution that the internship or thesis is a requirement for successful completion of the program.
   2. b. Verification that the employment situation will be satisfactory for the internship experience.
   3. c. Verification from the institution of the length of the approved and planned internship or the anticipated completion date of the thesis.
   4. d. Verification of the evaluation processes for successful completion of the internship or thesis.
   5. e. Verification that the internship or thesis is the only requirement remaining for successful completion of the approved program.

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