Maryland Health Occupations Section 20-302

      (a)      To qualify for a certificate, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

      (b)      The applicant shall be of good moral character.

      (c)      The applicant shall have completed a State criminal history records check.

      (d)      The applicant shall be at least 21 years old.

      (e)      The applicant shall have:

            (1)      (i)      A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and

                  (ii)      At least 4 years experience in the human service field with at least 3 years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or

            (2)      (i)      A master's degree from an accredited college or university; and

                  (ii)      At least 2 years experience in the human service field with at least 1 year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

      (f)      Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.