Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-27-409. Licensed associate alcoholism and drug abuse counselor--License requirements

(1) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

(4) Has submitted an application on a form provided by the board and paid an application fee fixed by the board;

(5) Has certified under penalty of perjury as evidenced by a notarized signature on the application for licensure that all education and experience requirements have been met;

(6) Has submitted three (3) letters of reference;

(7) Has paid to the board an examination fee fixed by the board;

(8) Has passed a national qualifying written examination prescribed by the board, sufficient to ensure professional competence in keeping with the highest standards of the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling profession;

(9) Has signed a written agreement to abide by the code of ethics adopted by the board;

(10) Holds a baccalaureate degree in the health or behavioral sciences field or other appropriate field from an accredited college or university; and