School Counseling, M.S.

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/counseling-and-school-psychology/programs.

This is an educator preparation program in the State of Connecticut with additional admission requirements (see Admissions>>Teacher/Educator Preparation Programs). Candidates recommended for certification must also meet any additional Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirements (see Degree Requirements>>Teacher/Educator Preparation Programs) in effect on the date CSDE receives the certification application.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (60 CREDITS)

Core Requirements
CSP 539 – Developmental Psychopathology in Schools 
CSP 540 – Intro to Assessment in Counseling and School Psychology 
CSP 542 – School-Based Substance Abuse  Prevention & Intervention
CSP 550 – Counseling Skills and Techniques ('B' or better)
CSP 555 – Experimental Group Dynamics
CSP 567 – Professional Orientation to School Counseling Services ('B' or better)
CSP 568 – Counseling and Life Span Development
CSP 569 – Theories of Counseling 
CSP 570 – Ethical and Legal Issues in School Counseling Services ('B' or better) 
CSP 572 – Career Counseling
CSP 573 – Equity-Based College and Career Readiness Counseling
CSP 578 – Social and Cultural Diversity ('B' or better) 
CSP 606 – Counseling Children and Adolescents in Schools 
CSP 656 – Group Counseling ('B' or better) 
CSP 672 – Curriculum and Classroom Management for School Counselors
CSP 674 – Consultation in Schools
CSP 691 – Research and Evaluation in Schools and Mental Health Agencies

Required Field Work
CSP 659 – Individual Supervision and Practicum Seminar in School Counseling 
CSP 675 – Internship & Seminar in School Counseling (Must be repeated one time)

Capstone
A comprehensive examination is required.