Post-MA School Counselor Certification - School Counselor License

The Post-MA School Counselor Certification porgram is designed for individuals who possess a Master's degree in Counseling (Community, Mental Health, Addictions, Marriage and Family, or College from a CACREP accredited institution) and wish to become certified as a school counselor. The 18 credit hour curriculum consists of an intensive focus on the role of the couselor in the K-12 school and the broader context of K-12 education. In addition to traditional coursework in school counseling, a 300-hour internship completed in a K-12 setting is required. The Post-MA School Counselor Certification program does not lead to licensure as a certified teacher.

Admission Requirements

The requirements for admission to the non-degree granting Post-MA School Counselor Certificate program includes the following: an MA in counseling from an equivalent graduate Counseling program (granted within the past 15 years); a 1 - 2 page 'Letter of Intent' that outlines the applicants personal career goals; one 'Letter of Recommendation' written by an employer or former Counseling faculty member; and, an interview with the Program Director. Any gaps in the initial Counseling curriculum may require additional coursework.

Curriculum

EDU 513 Principles of Learning, Development, and Adjustment
EDU 516 Curriculum Construction for Elementary/Middle Teachers, or
EDU 517 Curriculum Construction for Secondary Teachers
EDU 631 School and Classroom Management
CNS 541 School Counseling: Principles and Practices
CNS 545 School Counseling: Strategies and Interventions
CNS 604 Internship in Counseling

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18 credit hours

Post-MA School Counselor Certification - School Counselor License

Admission Requirements

Curriculum

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