- Study 8–12 weeks and cover all eight CACREP core areas.
- Know the key figure behind each theory: Rogers, Ellis, Beck, Adler, Frankl, Perls, Glasser.
- Review statistics basics: reliability, validity, normal curve, Type I error.
- Practice with our NCE practice test.
Social work candidates should see the ASWB exam guide.
USA NCE Exam: Quick Facts
- Organization
- NBCC
- Questions
- 200 (160 scored + 40 pretest)
- Time
- 3 hours 45 minutes
- Used for
- State counselor licensure and the NCC
- Delivery
- Pearson VUE
- Upcoming
- New exam specification for 2027
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