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Hello everyone,
I'm hoping to get some insight from those of you who have been through the licensure process. In particular, the advice of any who have been denied might be useful.
The situation is this:
I received my MA in Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. As a foolish young undergrad, I didn't do the research I should have and was unfortunately surprised to find that I was not licensable with this degree and dismayed at how it limited my career options. Now, John Jay has just had approved a new degree, the MA in Forensic Mental Health Counseling which will prepare its graduates for licensure. Unfortunately, due to state regulations, the program can not allow more than 12 credits to transfer in from a previous degree. This includes those who previously graduated with the MA in Forensic Psych.
The dean of the program says they are working on any possible solutions to this problem, but in the meantime they are suggesting that past graduates apply for licensure knowing that they will be turned down. He says that it is possible the board will instruct us of how many additional credits we need to be eligible and that if they do respond in this manner, we could then enroll in the new forensic counseling program just to take the additional courses as opposed to starting from scratch.
My question, for those of you with more knowledge of the application process: Is this a likely response on the part of the board or would I be grasping at straws and just hoping against hope the rejection letter includes this 'magic' phrase? The application fee is $345 so that is not a sum of money that I want to throw away for nothing but a slim hope. Any insight in the issue would be greatly appreciated.
Culenn.
I'm hoping to get some insight from those of you who have been through the licensure process. In particular, the advice of any who have been denied might be useful.
The situation is this:
I received my MA in Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. As a foolish young undergrad, I didn't do the research I should have and was unfortunately surprised to find that I was not licensable with this degree and dismayed at how it limited my career options. Now, John Jay has just had approved a new degree, the MA in Forensic Mental Health Counseling which will prepare its graduates for licensure. Unfortunately, due to state regulations, the program can not allow more than 12 credits to transfer in from a previous degree. This includes those who previously graduated with the MA in Forensic Psych.
The dean of the program says they are working on any possible solutions to this problem, but in the meantime they are suggesting that past graduates apply for licensure knowing that they will be turned down. He says that it is possible the board will instruct us of how many additional credits we need to be eligible and that if they do respond in this manner, we could then enroll in the new forensic counseling program just to take the additional courses as opposed to starting from scratch.
My question, for those of you with more knowledge of the application process: Is this a likely response on the part of the board or would I be grasping at straws and just hoping against hope the rejection letter includes this 'magic' phrase? The application fee is $345 so that is not a sum of money that I want to throw away for nothing but a slim hope. Any insight in the issue would be greatly appreciated.
Culenn.
