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Apr 16, 2024
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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
School Counseling (Ed.S.)
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The Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs graduate program offers an Education Specialist degree in School Counseling. The 60-hour program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The program’s conceptual framework emphasizes development of knowledgeable, caring, ethical decision-makers within the context of groups and institutions, client development and learning, counseling of students leading to theory-driven and research-guided practice in school counseling. Curricular experiences include professional orientation, counseling and ethical practice, social and cultural diversity, human growth and development, career development, counseling and helping relationships, group counseling and group work, assessment and testing, research and program evaluation, and foundations.
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Core Requirements (39 credit hours)
Research and Appraisal Requirements (6 credit hours)
Clinical Requirements (12 credit hours)
Elective (3 credit hours)
Note
The internship will consist of 600 clock hours over two semesters in approved school settings (elementary and secondary) arranged by the program coordinator and internship faculty member. A minimum of 240 hours over the two semesters is required for direct service counseling with clients with weekly supervision held by a licensed school counselor and faculty professor. Students attend class for group supervision weekly with an additional one hour for individual supervision. Internship placements are approved only following successful completion of Counseling Practicum and submission and approval of the Internship application.
Total Minimum Hours Required for Graduation: 60
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