The licensing process is rigorous and involved. To help, here are the steps each clinician must take in order to apply for a KLPC license.

Step One – Demographics

• Be at least 21 years old
• Live in or be employed by the state of Kentucky

Step Two – Educational Requirements

• Complete a Master of Divinity (or equivalent course of study)
• Complete an advanced degree beyond the MDiv focused on pastoral counseling (or equivalent course of study)

Step Three – Religious Endorsement

• Be an ordained minister or denominational equivalent 

Step Four – Supervision

• Complete 1,375 hours of supervised pastoral counseling
• Complete 250 hours of clinical supervision

Step Five – Application

• Pay application fee
• Submit application

Step Six – Examination

• Pass Written Examination

For more detailed and expanded information, check out the application requirements on the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Pastoral Counselors page.

If you have any questions about the licensing process, please contact the administrator of the Board of Licensure for Pastoral Counselors at pc@ky.gov.