As a clinical psychologist and academician, I support this petition. Norfolk State offers 3 degree programs in Psychology (B.A., M.A. & Ph.D.). Until approximately 5 years ago students in our M.A. program were eligible to sit for the LPC exam after completion of their supervised hours. They were successful in passing the examination indicating that the training was adequate in preparing them to be licensed counselors. As a clinician, I see the need in the field for an increase in licensed mental health professionals. The limitations placed on individuals as a result of changes made by the Board of Counseling has had a detrimental effect on the field as well as training programs such as ours. ?i support this effort to request that students trained in non CACREP programs be allowed to sit for the ?LPC examination after their applied supervised experience.