Here’s a clear, structured bullet-point summary of IC 25-23.6-8-2.7 requirements, with references to each subsection for easy navigation:
Examination & Clinical Experience Requirements (IC 25-23.6-8-2.7)
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Definition of "First Available Examination" (Sec. 2.7(a))
- Occurs after graduation or moving into Indiana.
- Must have an application deadline at least 30 days after graduation/move, unless applicant chooses a shorter deadline.
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Clinical Experience Requirement (Sec. 2.7(b))
- Minimum 2 years postdegree clinical experience.
- At least 50% of clients must be marriage and family therapy cases.
- Must include:
- 1,000 hours of postdegree clinical experience.
- 200 hours of postdegree clinical supervision.
- At least 100 hours must be individual supervision.
- Supervision must be by a licensed marriage and family therapist with ≥5 years of experience or equivalent supervisor approved by the board.
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Hours Before Examination (Sec. 2.7(c))
- If applicant passes the first available exam:
- May count no more than 500 hours of clinical experience accumulated before the exam.
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Failure of First Available Exam (Sec. 2.7(d))
- Applicant may:
- Retain hours accumulated before exam.
- Continue working.
- Cannot accumulate additional hours toward licensure until exam is passed.
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Not Taking First Available Exam (Sec. 2.7(e))
- Applicant may not begin accumulating postdegree clinical hours until exam is passed.
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Required Case Categories (Sec. 2.7(f))
- Clinical experience must include direct therapy/counseling with:
- Unmarried couples.
- Married couples.
- Separating/divorcing couples.
- Family groups (including children).
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Doctoral Internship Credit (Sec. 2.7(g))
- May be applied toward supervised work experience requirement.
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Location of Experience (Sec. 2.7(h))
- Experience may be at or away from supervisor’s premises.
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Restrictions on Independent Practice (Sec. 2.7(i))
- Work may not be counted if:
- Done in independent private practice.
- Not performed at a site with supervision by a licensed marriage and family therapist or equivalent supervisor.
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Virtual Supervision Allowance (Sec. 2.7(j))
- Up to 50% of supervised hours may be completed via virtual supervision.
📖 References
- Indiana Code IC 25-23.6-8-2.7
- Added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.64
- Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.85; P.L.134-2008, SEC.43; P.L.177-2009, SEC.48; P.L.28-2012, SEC.24; P.L.160-2018, SEC.3