An applicant for licensure as a marital and family therapist shall pay the board a nonrefundable fee as set by the board and shall satisfy the board that the applicant:
(1) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;
(2) Is of good moral character;
(3) Has met standards set by the board no less stringent than the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy's standards for a clinical member so long as such standards specify a minimum of a master's level degree; and
(4) Shall pass such examination as may be administered by the board. Applicants shall bear the fee for testing in addition to the review fee and application fee.