[mnbvc123]

So I was kinda wondering if a masters degree from the US (CA), is recognized anywhere outside of the US. Would one be able to work in the field but in another country? I know requirements for licensure and stuff can be pretty different from state to state let alone country to country. Any body have any experience with anything like this? Any help would be appreciated, oh, btw, im working on a masters in counseling psych, mft concentration....

[salukigirl]

Every country has a different requirement for certification for just about everything. Your actual degree will most definitely "count" but you may have to take a separate test to show your schooling here went over the same topics and went as in depth as they do. Sometimes credit hours required might not add up and additional training may be required, but I don't know for sure. Usually that only matters when going on for a higher degree in another country (i.e. getting your PhD elsewhere).

I imagine its kind of like becoming a lawyer. You have to take the bar exam for each state you want to practice law in. I think, especially for such a specialized area, you would most likely need to take a test like this. Where are you thinking about?

[mnbvc123]

Yeah, I figured that it would probably be pretty tricky and really depend on the place. Its just something I had been thinking about lately, I dont have any definite plans to move or anything, Im still in school over here and planning on finishing over here but I was thinking maybe Europe somewhere? Thanks for your response btw

[Perna]

It is complicated. The European Union makes it more so than it use to be (if you have a passport from somewhere else in the Union you can work but not if you're outside it) but apparently things are getting easier there too. I'd hit the library and do some studying on the hows/where for your field?

http://www.transitionsabroad.com/lis...tunities.shtml