School Counseling, M.A.

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The school counseling program track prepares students to work as school counselors in K-12 settings. The program provides students with all the curricular and supervised experiences required by the Department of Public Instruction for NC licensure as a professional school counselor.

Curriculum Requirements

Educational Research 6 Semester Hours

Professional Counseling: 36 hours

CON 5201 - Ethical and Professional Orientation to Counseling (3) Phase 1
CON 5310 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling (3) Phase 1
CON 5320 - Vocational Theory and Career Development (3) Phase 1
CON 5331 - Psychosocial Development and Behavioral Dynamics (3) Phase 1
CON 5351 - Principles and Procedures of Group Counseling (3) Phase 1
CON 5360 - Multicultural and Gender Issues in Counseling (3) Phase 1
CON 5361 - Assessment, Evaluation and Analysis in Counseling (3) Phase 2
CON 5371 - Pre-practicum Counseling Skills (3) Phase 2
CON 5372 - Supervised Practicum in Counseling (3) Phase 3
CON 5373 - Consultative/Referral Processes in Counseling (3) Phase 2
CON 5390 - Internship in Counseling (3-6) Phase 3

Specialty Studies: 9 hours

CON 5303 - Introduction to School Counseling (3) Phase 1
CON 5304 - Advanced School Counseling (3) Phase 2
Electives - Courses are to be selected with the student’s academic advisor (3)

Note(s):

Students must obtain a passing score on the comprehensive examination.

Total 51 credit

NOTE:

The Internship, CON 5390 , is a 600-hour requirement, which can be completed over 1 or 2 semesters. Candidates must obtain a passing score on the comprehensive examination, and successfully defend their portfolio to graduate.

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School Counseling, M.A.

Curriculum Requirements

Educational Research 6 Semester Hours

Professional Counseling: 36 hours

Specialty Studies: 9 hours

Note(s):

Total 51 credit

NOTE:

School Counseling Plan of Study

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Total Hours: 51