School Counseling, Sixth Year Certificate

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-school-psychology.

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 (41 CREDITS) 

Core Requirements
CSP 567 – Professional Orientation to School Counseling Services
CSP 570 – Ethical and Legal Issues in School Counseling Services 
CSP 572 – Psychology of Career Development
CSP 606 – Counseling Children and Adolescents in Schools
CSP 656 – Group Counseling
CSP 674 – Consultation in Schools

Required Field Work
CSP 659 – Individual Supervision and Practicum Seminar in School Counseling 
CSP 550 – Counseling Skills and Techniques
CSP 569 – Theories in Counseling
CSP 540 – Intro to Assessment in Counseling and School Psychology
CSP 573 – Equity-Based College and Career Readiness Counseling
CSP 675 – Internship & Seminar in School Counseling 

Please note, 4 credits of CSP 675 may be waived with approved teaching experience.