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
CED 567 – Professional Orientation to School Counseling Services
CED 570 – Ethical and Legal Issues in School Counseling Services 
CED 572 – Psychology of Career Development
CED 656 – Group Counseling
CED 706 – Counseling Children and Adolescents in Schools
CED 774 – Consultation in Schools

Required Field Work
CED 540 – Intro to Assessment in Counseling and School Psychology
CED 550 – Counseling Skills and Techniques
CED 569 – Theories in Counseling
CED 759 – Individual Supervision and Practicum Seminar in School Counseling 
CED 773 – Equity-Based College and Career Readiness Counseling
CED 775 – Internship & Seminar in School Counseling 

Please note, 4 credits of CED 775 may be waived with approved teaching experience.