Graduate Certificate School Counseling for Educators
Admission Requirements
- Completion of a master's degree in Education.
- A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 for all graduate-level work.
- Meet minimum requirements for admission set by the School of Graduate Studies, including English proficiency requirements.
Application Requirements
- Online application and fee of $35.
- One official copy of ALL college and/or university academic transcripts.
- Three recommendations from those who can comment on your academic abilities. These should be professional letters - not from personal relationships or therapists.
- A two- to three-page personal statement. Include: your goals and objectives for seeking the post-graduate certificate in School Counseling, your academic or professional accomplishments, career goals, and clearly identify the roles of a school counselor and how your experiences and interests relate to this role.
- Professional Resume
Degree Requirements
Required Courses (48 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 501 | Ethics: Counseling and Counseling Psychology | 4 |
| COUN 515 | Methods of Research | 3 |
| COUN 517 | Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 518 | Group Theory and Process | 4 |
| COUN 519 | Career Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 520 | Diagnostic and Prevention Strategies in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 521 | Diagnostic and Therapeutic Skills Lab | 1 |
| COUN 522 | School Counseling and Program Management | 3 |
| COUN 510 | Counseling Methods | 3 |
| COUN 530 | Theories of Counseling, Personality and Development | 3 |
| COUN 532 | Multicultural Counseling | 4 |
| COUN 581 | School Counseling Practicum | 4 |
| COUN 589 | School Counseling Internship | 10 |