(1) A class 6 specialist license is valid for a period of five years.

(2) Class 6 specialist licenses may be issued with the following endorsements:

(a) school psychologist; or

(b) school counselor.

(3) Class 6 specialist licenses may be renewed pursuant to the requirements of ARM 10.57.215.

(4) A lapsed class 6 specialist license may be reinstated by showing verification of:

(a) four graduate semester credits or equivalent renewal units earned during the five-year period preceding the validation date of the new license; or

(b) eight graduate semester credits or equivalent renewal units earned during the nine year period preceding the validation date of the new license.