Which option best describes the required submission for Certification of Endorsement?

• A. DC Jurisprudence Exam only
• B. DC Jurisprudence Exam, NAADAC or other state approved exam, and proof of good standing
• C. NAADAC exam only
• D. No examination required

Answer: (B)

Submitting for Certification of Endorsement requires showing both knowledge of laws and professional standards, proof of ongoing competence, and current professional standing. The best description is to complete the DC Jurisprudence Exam to demonstrate understanding of state laws and ethics, pass the NAADAC or another state-approved exam to verify core counseling competencies, and provide proof of good standing with your current licensure or certification. These three elements together ensure you meet legal/ethical requirements, demonstrate you have the necessary skills, and show you are in good professional standing.

Only taking the jurisprudence exam would miss demonstrating core clinical competencies and current standing; only taking the national exam would miss the state-law/ethics portion and proof of good standing; and no examination at all is inconsistent with typical endorsement processes.