Coursework

School Counseling Program Coursework Requirements

Core Requirements (12 credits)


EDU  6122    Orientation to School Counseling
EDU  6205    Group Dynamics
EDU  6264    Counseling Skills & Techniques
EDU  6301    Career Development

School Counseling Specialization Courses (33 credits)

EDU  6206    Psychosocial Development
EDU  6207    Developmental Counseling
EDU  6208    Counseling & Personality Theories
EDU  6262    Assessment in Counseling
EDU  6307    Research in Counseling
EDU  6530    Multicultural Counseling
EDU  6650    Consultation & Evaluation in Schools
EDU  6595    Organization & Administration of Pupil Personnel Services
EDU  6305    Practicum in School Counseling
EDU  6590    Internship in School Counseling I
EDU  6591    Internship in School Counseling II


Elective Courses (3 credits)

Students in the School Counseling Program may select three credits in elective courses related to the student’s needs, interests, and career goals.  The student’s advisor must approve the elective course.  They may be selected from elective courses offered within the counseling program or approved courses from special education or other programs.



School Counseling with Bilingual Extension Program Coursework Requirements

Core Requirements (12 credits)

EDU  6122    Orientation to School Counseling
EDU  6205    Group Dynamics
EDU  6264    Counseling Skills & Techniques
EDU  6301    Career Development


School Counseling Specialization Courses (36 credits)

EDU  6206    Psychosocial Development
EDU  6207    Developmental Counseling
EDU  6208    Counseling & Personality Theories
EDU  6262    Assessment in Counseling
EDU  6307    Research in Counseling
EDU  6530    Multicultural Counseling
EDU  6650    Consultation & Evaluation in Schools
EDU  6595    Organization & Administration of Pupil Personnel Services
EDU  6305    Practicum in School Counseling
EDU  6590    Internship in School Counseling I
EDU  6591    Internship in School Counseling II
EDU 9001     Foundations of Bilingual and Second Language Education

There are no elective courses within the School Counseling with Bilingual Extension Program.


Comprehensive Exam

In addition to the above course work, School Counseling & School Counseling with Bilingual Extension students must pass the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE) that is administered by the Center for Credentialing & Education, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors.