How many hours do I need for an LPC in Oklahoma?

Three (3) years or three-thousand (3000) clock hours of full time, on-the-job experience

How much supervision does an LPC in Oklahoma require?

one-hundred (100) hours of face-to-face or technology-assisted supervision; minimum of forty-five (45) minutes of supervision every week

Is there a time limit for completing the hours in Oklahoma?

sixty (60) months from approval of the first supervision agreement

Which exams are required for an LPC in Oklahoma?

NCE (or another equivalent exam as determined by the Board) and Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Examination (OLERE), both passed before hours accrue

Can I be supervised by video in Oklahoma?

Yes by video, but the supervisor needs a state-specific supervisor credential and the board must approve the arrangement first. The 100 supervision hours may be 'face-to-face' (defined as physical presence) or 'technology-assisted' (video teleconferencing over secure internet, parties in separate locations); weekly ≥45 min either way. No cap on the technology share.

Oklahoma requirements

LPC requirements in Oklahoma

What it takes to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma: 3,000 supervised hours, plus supervision, time limits, exams and whether you can be supervised by video. Every figure is sourced to the state board and dated.

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Pre-license credential	LPC Candidate
Supervised experience	Three (3) years or three-thousand (3000) clock hours of full time, on-the-job experience
Direct client contact	minimum of one-thousand (1000) hours ... from direct client contact
Supervision	one-hundred (100) hours of face-to-face or technology-assisted supervision
Time limit	sixty (60) months from approval of the first supervision agreement
Exams	NCE (or another equivalent exam as determined by the Board) and Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Examination (OLERE), both passed before hours accrue

Supervision

How much: one-hundred (100) hours of face-to-face or technology-assisted supervision
How often: minimum of forty-five (45) minutes of supervision every week
Group supervision: group = 2-6 supervisees; no cap on group share in current rule
Who may supervise: Board-approved LPC supervisor: NBCC ACS, or LPC licensed ≥2 yrs with 45-hr supervision course and Oklahoma Legal & Ethical exam; ≤12 candidates

When hours count and what to keep

Before your degree: not counted; but 1-2 years may be credited at 1 year per 30 graduate semester hours beyond the master's (≥1 year/1,000 hrs must still be supervised)
Paperwork: Supervision agreement approved before accrual; semi-annual 'Evaluation of Supervised Experience' (late >60 days not credited); Termination of Supervision Agreement form within 3 business days

Can you be supervised remotely in Oklahoma?

Yes by video, but the supervisor needs a state-specific supervisor credential and the board must approve the arrangement first. What shapes this: state-only supervisor credential, prior board approval.

Video supervision: The 100 supervision hours may be 'face-to-face' (defined as physical presence) or 'technology-assisted' (video teleconferencing over secure internet, parties in separate locations); weekly ≥45 min either way. No cap on the technology share.
Phone only: not allowed (technology-assisted supervision = video teleconferencing)
In-person minimum: None set by the state
Supervisor licensed in Oklahoma? other: Board-approved supervisor = NBCC Approved Clinical Supervisor familiar with OK law, or an LPC with 2 yrs practice beyond issue of the Oklahoma license + 45 h supervision course + OK Legal & Ethical exam
Supervisor credential: Oklahoma Board 'approved LPC supervisor' status (3 h supervision CE per renewal)
Supervisee cap: ≤12 candidates per supervisor at a time (Board petition to exceed); group 2-6
Board approval first: Application, NCE + OK Legal/Ethical exam results and supervision agreement must be received and approved by the Board before hours accrue; semi-annual evaluations.

The client’s location decides which state’s rules apply. This is not legal advice; confirm with the board before building a program. Compare every state on the remote-supervision map.

Recent and pending changes

Revised Chapter 10 amended at 43 Ok Reg, Number 20, effective 9-1-26 (official OAC): 'full time' changed from 20 to 5 hours/week; 350 direct hrs per 1,000 replaced by 1,000 direct total + 100 supervision hours; cadence changed from 45 min per 20 hrs to 45 min every week; 'no more than one-half group' cap and Board pre-approval of technology-assisted supervision dropped.

In the board’s own words

“a minimum of one-thousand (1000) hours shall be from direct client contact and one-hundred (100) hours shall be from face-to-face or technology-assisted supervision” — OAC 86:10-11-5(a)✓ matched in the source

“at a minimum of forty-five (45) minutes of supervision every week” — OAC 86:10-11-5(c)✓ matched in the source

“within sixty (60) months of the date of the approval of the first supervision agreement or the application shall be voided” — OAC 86:10-11-5(h)✓ matched in the source

“Amended at 43 Ok Reg, Number 20, effective 9-1-26” — OAC 86:10-11-5 history note (rules.ok.gov)✓ checked by hand

“The National Counselor Examination (NCE) or another equivalent examination as determined by the Board; and (2) The Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Examination (OLERE).” — OAC 86:10-15-2✓ checked by hand

“one-hundred (100) hours shall be from face-to-face or technology-assisted supervision.” — OAC 86:10-1-2 and Subchapter 11 (LPC rules, unofficial compilation eff. 2026-09-01)✓ matched in the source

“"Technology-assisted supervision" refers to supervision that occurs through video teleconferencing, over secure internet connections” — OAC 86:10-1-2 and Subchapter 11 (LPC rules, unofficial compilation eff. 2026-09-01)✓ matched in the source

“be an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) by the National Board for Certified Counselors familiar with Oklahoma LPC Act and Rules” — OAC 86:10-1-2 and Subchapter 11 (LPC rules, unofficial compilation eff. 2026-09-01)✓ matched in the source

“two (2) years beyond the date of issue of the Oklahoma license.” — OAC 86:10-1-2 and Subchapter 11 (LPC rules, unofficial compilation eff. 2026-09-01)✓ matched in the source

“a supervisor may not supervise more than a total of twelve (12) candidates for licensure at a time.” — OAC 86:10-1-2 and Subchapter 11 (LPC rules, unofficial compilation eff. 2026-09-01)✓ matched in the source

“The LPC Candidate is an employee, as defined by 86:10-1-2, of the place of employment where supervised experience hours are being accrued.” — OAC 86:10-1-2 and Subchapter 11 (LPC rules, unofficial compilation eff. 2026-09-01)✓ matched in the source

“agreed to be immediately available to the LPC Candidate for supervision at any time the LPC Candidate is engaging in the practice of counseling” — OAC 86:10-1-2 and Subchapter 11 (LPC rules, unofficial compilation eff. 2026-09-01)✓ matched in the source

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Checked against Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure’s rules, statutes and publications on September 25, 2026. The board decides; if your situation is unusual, confirm with them.

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