School Counseling, MSED
Interim Program Director: Dr. Rene Hauser
Website: https://www.sbu.edu/academics/msed-in-school-counseling
This degree is designed for individuals who wish to serve as counselors in K-12 settings. The degree provides extended research-based knowledge in the areas of group and individual counseling, counseling techniques, testing and diagnosis, and school counseling issues and practices.
Information About Certification
The degree in School Counseling meets the requirement for professional teacher certification in New York. The degree also meets the criteria for certification as a school counselor in New York (Initial). School counseling certification in New York does not require a teaching certificate.
Admission Requirements
- The admission committee reviews the following in considering candidates for this program:
- Application for admission
- Statement of Intent/writing sample (questions provided)
- Transcripts from all colleges previously attended
- Two Professional References (i.e. former professor, supervisor, colleague) — Ability to do graduate work References from family and friends will not be considered.
- Interview
- Additional information, if requested by program director
Clinical Experience Requirement
Students are expected to complete a Practicum and two track-specific Internships, each involving 300 clock hours. Site supervisors must have at least three years of experience, be a certified school counselor, and hold the qualifications as dictated by the Office of Professions. The placement process is a collaborative effort between students and the Director of Program Administration.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 60 | |
| RESEARCH METHODS IN THE EDUCATION PROFESSION | ||
| COUNSELOR EDUCATION PROGRAM ORIENTATION | ||
| INTRO TO THE PROFESSION OF COUNSELING | ||
| ADVANCED HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT | ||
| THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES OF COUNSELING | ||
| DIAGNOSIS OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY | ||
| GROUP COUNSELING | ||
| PSYCH TESTING & ASSESSMENT | ||
| CAREER COUNSELING | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PRACTICE | ||
| PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING | ||
| INTERNSHIP I:SCHOOL COUNSELING | ||
| INTERNSHIP II:SCHOOL COUNSELING | ||
| FOUNDATIONS OF SCHOOL COUNSELING | ||
| ETHICAL & LEGAL ISSUES IN SCHOOL COUNSELING | ||
| CHILD & ADOLESCENT COUNSELING | ||
| SP TOP IN SCHOOL COUNSELING | ||
| INTRVEN FOR SCHOOL & CMH COUNSELING | ||
| MULTICULT COUNSELING | ||
| HUMAN SEXUALITY ISSUES IN COUNSELING | ||
| SCH/COUNS & SP/EDUCATION | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PLAY THERAPY | ||
| WRITTEN COMPREHENSIVES | ||
| SAFE SCHOOLS WKSP | ||
| CHILD ABUSE PREV | ||
| Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying & Di | ||
Exit Criteria
In order to be awarded the degree in School Counseling, a student will be evaluated on the following exit criteria:
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Demonstration of appropriate professional dispositions
- Successful completion of Practicum and Internships
- Successful completion of a comprehensive examination