School Counseling, M.S.

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below.  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 Sequence - 60 Credits

As sequencing changes, it is highly recommended that students meet with their program advisor to finalize a list of requirements for graduation. 

Program 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 
          Please note, CSP 675 is a 4-credit course that must be repeated one time to earn a total of 8 credits.

Capstone
A comprehensive examination is required.