Counseling Psychology, School Counseling, M.S. - Course Requirements
The School Counseling concentration is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved certification program in PK-12 school counseling. Students completing this concentration in addition to being eligible for certification as PK-12 school counselors will also have the option to fulfill the educational requirements to sit for the National Counselor Exam. This concentration requires a 600-hour internship and a 100-hour practicum in a school setting.
Required Courses for Specialty Area (27 Credits)
Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
*COUN 510 | Group Counseling for School Counselors | 3 |
COUN 511 | Computers & Technology in School Counseling Settings | 3 |
*COUN 517 | Professional Orientation and Ethics for School Counselors | 3 |
COUN 541 | Administration of School Counseling Programs | 3 |
CNDS 560 | Internship in Counseling Psychology I–School Counseling | 3 |
CNDS 561 | Internship in Counseling Psychology II–School Counseling | 3 |
COUN 562 | Professional Seminar: Culminating Experience | 3 |
COUN 575 | Counseling Students with Learning, Emotional and Intellectual Disabilities | 3 |
COUN 576 | Meet the Needs of English Language Learners for School Counselors | 3 |
Electives (6 credits)
* All courses marked with an asterisk have to be completed prior to internship.