§ 43-53-06 — Licenses

North Dakota § 43-53-06

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 43: Occupations and Professions
• Ch. 43-53: Marriage and Family Therapy Practice

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1. Each individual desiring to obtain a license as a practicing marriage and family
therapist shall submit an application to the board, upon such form and in such manner
as the board prescribes. An applicant shall furnish evidence that the applicant:
a. Is of good moral character;
b. Has not engaged in any practice or conduct that would be a ground for discipline
under this chapter; and
c. Is qualified for licensure pursuant to the requirements of this chapter.
2. An individual who was actively practicing marriage and family therapy in this state
before January 1, 2008, and whose application is received by the board before
January 1, 2010, may be issued a license by the board if the applicant meets the
qualifications set forth in subdivisions a and b of subsection 1 and provides evidence
to the board that the applicant meets educational and experience qualifications as
follows:
a. An appropriate graduate degree, as defined by the board, from a regionally
accredited institution so recognized at the time of granting such degree.
b. At least five years of clinical experience in the practice of marriage and family
therapy, and membership or certification by an appropriate professional
organization, as defined by the board.
3. An applicant may be issued a license by the board if the applicant meets the
qualifications set forth in subsection 1 and provides satisfactory evidence to the board
that the applicant:
a. Holds a master's degree or a doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from
a recognized educational institution, or a graduate degree in an allied field from a
recognized educational institution and graduate level coursework which is
equivalent to a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, as determined by
the board.
b. Has successfully completed two calendar years of work experience in marriage
and family therapy under qualified supervision following receipt of a qualifying
degree.
c. Has passed the examination administered or adopted by the board.
4. An applicant may be issued an associate marriage and family therapist license by the
board if the applicant meets the qualifications set forth in subsection 1 and has
provided the board with satisfactory evidence that the applicant meets the

requirements in subdivisions a and c of subsection 3. Associate marriage and family
therapists must practice under the supervision of a board-qualified supervisor and
must obey the same laws and rules as a marriage and family therapist. An associate
marriage and family therapist license lasts for one year and may be renewed for up to
four additional years.
5. The board may adopt rules concerning reinstatement of lapsed licenses, voluntary
termination, or emeritus status.
6. The board may require an applicant for licensure or a licensee to submit to a statewide
and nationwide criminal history record check. The nationwide criminal history record
check must be conducted in the manner provided by section 12-60-24. All costs
associated with obtaining a background check are the responsibility of the applicant or
licensee.