Master of Science in School Counseling General School Counseling courses
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- total quarter credits: 90
- Quarter length: 10 weeks
- Course length: 10 weeks
- Break: 3 weeks between quarters
Course requirements
- Core 13 courses
- Specialization 4 courses
- Residencies 2 courses
- Practicum 1 course
- Internship 2 courses
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COUN5002
Core Lifespan Development for the Counseling Professions
4 quarter credits
Students examine theories and principles of lifespan development to include biological, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral frameworks. Students analyze a variety of contexts that support typical and adaptive development in all stages of life and are exposed to current research and knowledge in the field. Must be taken during the student's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
COUN5217
Core Ethical and Legal Issues in Professional Counseling
4 quarter credits
Students evaluate current legal and ethical guidelines used in the counseling profession. Students apply decision-making models and formulate effective collaboration strategies used to resolve legal and ethical issues that arise when working with children, adults, couples, and families in a variety of treatment settings. Students also analyze how personal belief systems can influence counselors' responses to those issues. Prerequisite(s): BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling and Therapy students require special permission for registration (Student Group UCOU) and must have completed PSYC3700 or PSYC4700 and PSYC4101 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
4 quarter credits
COUN5239
Core Theories of the Counseling Profession
4 quarter credits
Students investigate various theories of psychotherapy and their respective philosophical principles and assumptions. Students evaluate the theoretical concepts and evidence-based practices of psychotherapy and examine appropriate application of theories and interventions to different client populations.
4 quarter credits
COUN5279
Core Life Planning and Career Development
4 quarter credits
Students develop foundational knowledge and skills applicable to career counseling and development. Students analyze theoretical models of career development as they relate to client interests, aptitudes, personalities, traits, values, and work preferences. In addition, students explore the ways in which social interests, family relationships, cultural facets, and developmental factors and circumstances resulting from life transitions relate to career development across the lifespan. Students also discuss legal and ethical issues associated with career counseling practice. Prerequisite(s): BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling and Therapy students require special permission for registration (Student Group UCOU) and must have completed PSYC3700 or PSYC4700 and PSYC4101 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
4 quarter credits
COUN5336
Core Counseling and Advocacy Across Populations
4 quarter credits
Students engage with theory, research, and models that inform ethical and culturally competent counseling in a variety of settings. Students analyze counseling theories and evidence-based practices that emphasize the relevance of advocacy competencies within the profession. Throughout the course, students investigate the role of culture, values, counselor credibility, and preconception within the counseling context. Students are encouraged to explore their own societal experiences for greater insight into the counseling process and its relevance to real-world experiences. In addition, students gain an understanding of the role of the counselor advocate in promoting client wellbeing. Prerequisite(s): BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling and Therapy students require special permission for registration (Student Group UCOU) and must have completed PSYC3700 or PSYC4700 and PSYC4101 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
4 quarter credits
COUN5106
Core Assessment, Tests, and Measures
4 quarter credits
Students examine the assessment process and how tests and measures are used in counseling. Students also explore the evolution of assessment methods, testing strategies and interpretation, and fundamental measurement constructs.
4 quarter credits
COUN5280
Core Introduction to School Counseling
4 quarter credits
Students gain an understanding of the profession of school counseling. Students examine the history and development of school counseling; investigate ethical and legal requirements for school counselors; explore the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and service delivery systems, including specific programs and interventions; and analyze the multiple roles and functions of school counselors with various stakeholders.
4 quarter credits
Specialization Course Choose a Specialization Course
4 quarter credits
COUN-R5861
Residency The Counseling Relationship: Concepts and Skills
4 quarter credits
In this first residency, students gain an understanding of clinical skills practice through coursework and a face-to-face residency. During the face-to-face residency, students analyze, develop, and demonstrate counseling concepts and skills. This course requires a time commitment after the face-to-face residency beyond the online course activities. For MS in Addiction Studies, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and MS in School Counseling students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): MS in Addiction Studies students must have completed ADD5217, COUN5260. MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling students must have completed COUN5217, COUN5223, COUN5239, COUN5279, COUN5336. MS in School Counseling students must have completed COUN5217, COUN5239, COUN5279, COUN5280, COUN5336.
4 quarter credits
COUN5420
Core Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
4 quarter credits
Students examine common characteristics, risk factors, and warning signs of mental health and behavioral disorders affecting children and adolescents. Students also critically evaluate diagnostic models, methods, and approaches and explore current DSM classifications and diagnostic issues related to children and adolescents. In addition, students investigate the impact of common medications on learning, behavior, and mood in children and adolescents.
4 quarter credits
Core COUN5238: Crisis Assessment and Intervention - Core
4 quarter credits
COUN5422
Core Counseling for College and Career Readiness
4 quarter credits
In this course, students examine models of P-12 comprehensive career development. Students also evaluate developmentally appropriate interventions and assessments that enhance career readiness, improve graduation rates, and promote student achievement and college access. Prerequisite(s): COUN5279, COUN-R5861.
4 quarter credits
Specialization Course Choose a Specialization Course
4 quarter credits
Specialization Course Choose a Specialization Course
4 quarter credits
Core COUN5241: Group Counseling and Psychotherapy - Core
4 quarter credits
Specialization Course Choose a Specialization Course
4 quarter credits
COUN-R5863
Residency The Advanced Counseling Relationship: Concepts, Skills, and Approaches
4 quarter credits
In this second residency, students build upon clinical skills practice and group counseling. Students analyze, develop, and demonstrate advanced counseling concepts, skills, and approaches during their face-to-face residency. This course requires a time commitment after the face-to-face residency beyond the online course activities. For MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and MS in School Counseling students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN5106, COUN5238, COUN5241, COUN-R5861 or COUN-R5831. MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling students must have completed COUN5107, COUN5225. MS in School Counseling students must have completed COUN5420.
4 quarter credits
COUN5007
Core Research Methods for the Counseling Professions
4 quarter credits
Students gain an understanding of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches to counseling research and program evaluation. Students apply graduate-level approaches to research methodology for the counseling profession.
4 quarter credits
COUN5284
Core School Counseling Program Development and Evaluation
4 quarter credits
Students gain a comprehensive understanding of development of school counseling programs and services, and the data-driven decision-making and accountability needed to sustain them. Students utilize evidence-based school counseling practices to investigate the needs, determine interventions and evaluate programs using the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model as a framework. Prerequisite(s): COUN5239 or COUN5812; COUN5241; COUN-R5861.
4 quarter credits
COUN6102
Practicum School Counseling Practicum
4 quarter credits
The school counseling practicum is a supervised experience during which students practice specific counseling skills, including interviewing, assessment, intervention, documentation, and consultation in a school counseling setting. Students use fundamental communication and interviewing counseling approaches that promote student and school success. This course requires 100 hours of practicum experience, which must consist of no less than 40 hours of direct student contact, and no less than 12 hours of face-to-face individual and/or triadic supervision with site supervisors. For MS in School Counseling students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific practicum and licensing or credentialing requirements of their states. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN5007, COUN5284, COUN-R5863, completion of or concurrent registration in COUN5422 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
4 quarter credits
COUN6121
Internship Internship for School Counseling 1
5 quarter credits
This is the first course in a sequence of two required school counseling internship courses during which students engage in the comprehensive work experience of a school counselor. Students complete 600 total required contact hours comprised of a minimum of 240 hours of direct service contact with students, families, and other stakeholders, and 20 hours of face-to-face individual and/or triadic supervision with site supervisors. Throughout this internship, students develop and apply a broad spectrum of counseling skills in a school setting. Students create and deliver programs that address students' academic, social/emotional, career, and developmental needs to assist students and parents during all phases of the educational process. The internship provides opportunities for students to become familiar with a variety of professional activities and resources, including record keeping, assessment, supervision, consultation, referral, in-service training, and staff meetings. For MS in School Counseling students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific practicum and licensing or credentialing requirements of their states. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN5422, COUN6102, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
5 quarter credits
COUN6122
Internship Internship for School Counseling Internship 2
5 quarter credits
This is the second course in a sequence of two required school counseling internship courses during which students engage in the comprehensive work experience of a school counselor. Students complete 600 total required contact hours comprised of a minimum of 240 hours of direct service contact with students, families, and other stakeholders, and 20 hours of face-to-face individual and/or triadic supervision with site supervisors. Throughout this internship, students develop and apply a broad spectrum of counseling skills in a school setting. Students create and deliver programs that address students' academic, social/emotional, career, and developmental needs to assist students and parents during all phases of the educational process. The internship provides opportunities for students to become familiar with a variety of professional activities and resources, including record keeping, assessment, supervision, consultation, referral, in-service training, and staff meetings. For MS in School Counseling students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific practicum and licensing or credentialing requirements of their states. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN6121, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
5 quarter credits
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COUN5279
Core Life Planning and Career Development
4 quarter credits
Students develop foundational knowledge and skills applicable to career counseling and development. Students analyze theoretical models of career development as they relate to client interests, aptitudes, personalities, traits, values, and work preferences. In addition, students explore the ways in which social interests, family relationships, cultural facets, and developmental factors and circumstances resulting from life transitions relate to career development across the lifespan. Students also discuss legal and ethical issues associated with career counseling practice. Prerequisite(s): BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling and Therapy students require special permission for registration (Student Group UCOU) and must have completed PSYC3700 or PSYC4700 and PSYC4101 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
4 quarter credits
COUN5217
Core Ethical and Legal Issues in Professional Counseling
4 quarter credits
Students evaluate current legal and ethical guidelines used in the counseling profession. Students apply decision-making models and formulate effective collaboration strategies used to resolve legal and ethical issues that arise when working with children, adults, couples, and families in a variety of treatment settings. Students also analyze how personal belief systems can influence counselors' responses to those issues. Prerequisite(s): BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling and Therapy students require special permission for registration (Student Group UCOU) and must have completed PSYC3700 or PSYC4700 and PSYC4101 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
4 quarter credits
COUN5106
Core Assessment, Tests, and Measures
4 quarter credits
Students examine the assessment process and how tests and measures are used in counseling. Students also explore the evolution of assessment methods, testing strategies and interpretation, and fundamental measurement constructs.
4 quarter credits
COUN5420
Core Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
4 quarter credits
Students examine common characteristics, risk factors, and warning signs of mental health and behavioral disorders affecting children and adolescents. Students also critically evaluate diagnostic models, methods, and approaches and explore current DSM classifications and diagnostic issues related to children and adolescents. In addition, students investigate the impact of common medications on learning, behavior, and mood in children and adolescents.
4 quarter credits
COUN5422
Core Counseling for College and Career Readiness
4 quarter credits
In this course, students examine models of P-12 comprehensive career development. Students also evaluate developmentally appropriate interventions and assessments that enhance career readiness, improve graduation rates, and promote student achievement and college access. Prerequisite(s): COUN5279, COUN-R5861.
4 quarter credits
COUN5007
Core Research Methods for the Counseling Professions
4 quarter credits
Students gain an understanding of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches to counseling research and program evaluation. Students apply graduate-level approaches to research methodology for the counseling profession.
4 quarter credits
COUN5002
Core Lifespan Development for the Counseling Professions
4 quarter credits
Students examine theories and principles of lifespan development to include biological, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral frameworks. Students analyze a variety of contexts that support typical and adaptive development in all stages of life and are exposed to current research and knowledge in the field. Must be taken during the student's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
COUN5280
Core Introduction to School Counseling
4 quarter credits
Students gain an understanding of the profession of school counseling. Students examine the history and development of school counseling; investigate ethical and legal requirements for school counselors; explore the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and service delivery systems, including specific programs and interventions; and analyze the multiple roles and functions of school counselors with various stakeholders.
4 quarter credits
COUN5284
Core School Counseling Program Development and Evaluation
4 quarter credits
Students gain a comprehensive understanding of development of school counseling programs and services, and the data-driven decision-making and accountability needed to sustain them. Students utilize evidence-based school counseling practices to investigate the needs, determine interventions and evaluate programs using the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model as a framework. Prerequisite(s): COUN5239 or COUN5812; COUN5241; COUN-R5861.
4 quarter credits
COUN5336
Core Counseling and Advocacy Across Populations
4 quarter credits
Students engage with theory, research, and models that inform ethical and culturally competent counseling in a variety of settings. Students analyze counseling theories and evidence-based practices that emphasize the relevance of advocacy competencies within the profession. Throughout the course, students investigate the role of culture, values, counselor credibility, and preconception within the counseling context. Students are encouraged to explore their own societal experiences for greater insight into the counseling process and its relevance to real-world experiences. In addition, students gain an understanding of the role of the counselor advocate in promoting client wellbeing. Prerequisite(s): BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling and Therapy students require special permission for registration (Student Group UCOU) and must have completed PSYC3700 or PSYC4700 and PSYC4101 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
4 quarter credits
COUN5239
Core Theories of the Counseling Profession
4 quarter credits
Students investigate various theories of psychotherapy and their respective philosophical principles and assumptions. Students evaluate the theoretical concepts and evidence-based practices of psychotherapy and examine appropriate application of theories and interventions to different client populations.
4 quarter credits
COUN5241
Core Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
4 quarter credits
Students in this course examine the theoretical components and developmental aspects of groups. Topics include types of groups, group dynamics and processes, group leadership and membership roles, ethical awareness in relation to groups, and crisis management within groups. Students must meet weekly via web conferencing for synchronous (live) group meetings with their course instructor. Prerequisite(s): COUN-R5861 or COUN-R5831.
4 quarter credits
CST8741
Core Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course review the historical development of group counseling and psychotherapy, and synthesize and apply the field's current research, theories, and clinical procedures. Topics include the role of the leader and leadership styles, the mechanics of co-therapy, special-function groups, and management of critical incidents within groups.
4 quarter credits
COUN5338
Core Crisis Intervention, Trauma Response, and Emergency Management
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course examine skills and strategies for crisis intervention and prevention, response to trauma, and emergency management as they apply to the school counseling profession within K-12 school settings. Topics include responding to trauma; providing trauma-informed care; working with victims of trauma, abuse, or violence; developing crisis intervention and prevention plans; assessing risk of suicide and other risks; and analyzing and implementing emergency management plans.
4 quarter credits
COUN5238
Core Crisis Assessment and Intervention
4 quarter credits
Students assess crisis intervention and emergency management models and strategies used in the counseling field and develop the crisis intervention skills needed to provide counseling services in mental health settings in a timely, effective, and ethical manner. Students also investigate related topics, including working with situational crises, assessing suicide and other risks, and supporting the implementation of emergency management plans. Prerequisite(s): MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and MS in School Counseling students must have completed COUN-R5861. Contemporary Theory in School-Based Services graduate certificate students must have completed COUN5002.
4 quarter credits
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COUN6102
Specialization Course School Counseling Practicum
4 quarter credits
The school counseling practicum is a supervised experience during which students practice specific counseling skills, including interviewing, assessment, intervention, documentation, and consultation in a school counseling setting. Students use fundamental communication and interviewing counseling approaches that promote student and school success. This course requires 100 hours of practicum experience, which must consist of no less than 40 hours of direct student contact, and no less than 12 hours of face-to-face individual and/or triadic supervision with site supervisors. For MS in School Counseling students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific practicum and licensing or credentialing requirements of their states. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN5007, COUN5284, COUN-R5863, completion of or concurrent registration in COUN5422 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
4 quarter credits
COUN6132
Specialization Course School Counseling Internship 2
4 quarter credits
This is the second course in a sequence of two required school counseling internship courses during which students engage in the comprehensive work experience of a school counselor. Students complete 600 total required contact hours comprised of a minimum of 240 hours of direct service contact with students, families, and other stakeholders and 20 hours of face-to-face individual and/or triadic supervision with site supervisors. Throughout this internship, students develop and apply a broad spectrum of counseling skills in a school setting. In particular, students create and deliver programs that address students' academic, social/emotional, career, and developmental needs to assist students and parents during all phases of the educational process. The internship provides opportunities for students to become familiar with a variety of professional activities and resources, including record keeping, assessment, supervision, consultation, referral, in-service training, and staff meetings. For MS in School Counseling students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific practicum and licensing or credentialing requirements of their states. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN6131 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
4 quarter credits
COUN6302
Specialization Course Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum
4 quarter credits
The clinical practicum is an online-directed, supervised site-based learning experience in a mental health counseling field setting during which students practice specific clinical skills, including interviewing, assessment, intervention, documentation, and consultation. Students use fundamental communication and interviewing principles and perform initial assessments with individuals, couples, and/or families. This course requires 100 hours of clinical experience, which must consist of no fewer than 40 hours of direct client contact, and no fewer than 10 hours of face-to-face contact with an approved site supervisor. Students also meet weekly via web conferencing for synchronous group supervision meetings with their course instructor. For MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific clinical experience requirements of their states. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN5007, COUN5108, COUN-R5863 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
4 quarter credits
COUN6333
Specialization Course Counselor Education Clinical Internship 3
4 quarter credits
Students take this clinical or school counseling internship course to complete the required contact hours needed to fulfill graduation and/or state licensure requirements. It provides additional hours of clinical or school site-based learning experience. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific clinical or school experience requirements of their states. For MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, MS in School Counseling degree program and Contemporary Theory in Addictive Behavior, Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services, Contemporary Theory in School-Based Services, and Systemic Couple and Family Therapy graduate certificate students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific clinical or school experience requirements of their states. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN6132 or COUN6332 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
4 quarter credits
COUN6321
Specialization Course Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship 1
5 quarter credits
This is the first course in a sequence of two clinical internship courses during which students fulfill 600 total required contact hours in a mental health counseling setting. Of the 600 total hours, students must complete 240 hours of direct client contact and a minimum of 20 hours of face-to-face contact with the approved site supervisors. Students also meet weekly via web conferencing for synchronous group supervision meetings with their course instructor. The internship consists of a courseroom experience accompanied by supervised experience in a mental health counseling setting and provides students with specific clinical skills in interviewing, assessment, intervention, documentation, and consultation with individuals, couples, and/or families. The focus of the internship is on student professional development and the application of counseling skills under the supervision of site and faculty supervisors. For MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific clinical experience requirements of their states. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN6301 or COUN6302 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
5 quarter credits
COUN6322
Specialization Course Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship 2
5 quarter credits
This course serves as the capstone course for the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Students engage in an online courseroom experience in addition to a supervised experience in a mental health counseling setting. Students develop specific clinical skills in interviewing, assessment, intervention, documentation, and consultation with individuals, couples, and/or families. Students gain skills in professional development, including career preparation, and the application of counseling skills under the supervision of site and faculty supervisors. Upon successful completion of the internship, and passing the state board license exam, students are prepared to transition into roles as professional counselors who make active contributions to the field. For MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific clinical experience requirements of their states. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN6321 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
5 quarter credits
COUN-R5861
Specialization Course The Counseling Relationship: Concepts and Skills
4 quarter credits
In this first residency, students gain an understanding of clinical skills practice through coursework and a face-to-face residency. During the face-to-face residency, students analyze, develop, and demonstrate counseling concepts and skills. This course requires a time commitment after the face-to-face residency beyond the online course activities. For MS in Addiction Studies, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and MS in School Counseling students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): MS in Addiction Studies students must have completed ADD5217, COUN5260. MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling students must have completed COUN5217, COUN5223, COUN5239, COUN5279, COUN5336. MS in School Counseling students must have completed COUN5217, COUN5239, COUN5279, COUN5280, COUN5336.
4 quarter credits
COUN-R5863
Specialization Course The Advanced Counseling Relationship: Concepts, Skills, and Approaches
4 quarter credits
In this second residency, students build upon clinical skills practice and group counseling. Students analyze, develop, and demonstrate advanced counseling concepts, skills, and approaches during their face-to-face residency. This course requires a time commitment after the face-to-face residency beyond the online course activities. For MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and MS in School Counseling students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN5106, COUN5238, COUN5241, COUN-R5861 or COUN-R5831. MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling students must have completed COUN5107, COUN5225. MS in School Counseling students must have completed COUN5420.
4 quarter credits
COUN6121
Specialization Course Internship for School Counseling 1
5 quarter credits
This is the first course in a sequence of two required school counseling internship courses during which students engage in the comprehensive work experience of a school counselor. Students complete 600 total required contact hours comprised of a minimum of 240 hours of direct service contact with students, families, and other stakeholders, and 20 hours of face-to-face individual and/or triadic supervision with site supervisors. Throughout this internship, students develop and apply a broad spectrum of counseling skills in a school setting. Students create and deliver programs that address students' academic, social/emotional, career, and developmental needs to assist students and parents during all phases of the educational process. The internship provides opportunities for students to become familiar with a variety of professional activities and resources, including record keeping, assessment, supervision, consultation, referral, in-service training, and staff meetings. For MS in School Counseling students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific practicum and licensing or credentialing requirements of their states. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN5422, COUN6102, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
5 quarter credits
COUN6122
Specialization Course Internship for School Counseling Internship 2
5 quarter credits
This is the second course in a sequence of two required school counseling internship courses during which students engage in the comprehensive work experience of a school counselor. Students complete 600 total required contact hours comprised of a minimum of 240 hours of direct service contact with students, families, and other stakeholders, and 20 hours of face-to-face individual and/or triadic supervision with site supervisors. Throughout this internship, students develop and apply a broad spectrum of counseling skills in a school setting. Students create and deliver programs that address students' academic, social/emotional, career, and developmental needs to assist students and parents during all phases of the educational process. The internship provides opportunities for students to become familiar with a variety of professional activities and resources, including record keeping, assessment, supervision, consultation, referral, in-service training, and staff meetings. For MS in School Counseling students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific practicum and licensing or credentialing requirements of their states. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN6121, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
5 quarter credits
COUN6334
Specialization Course Counselor Education Clinical Internship 4
4 quarter credits
Students take this clinical internship course to complete the required contact hours needed to fulfill graduation and/or state licensure requirements. It provides additional hours of clinical experience. For MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, MS in School Counseling degree program and Contemporary Theory in Addictive Behavior, Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services, Contemporary Theory in School-Based Services, and Systemic Couple and Family Therapy graduate certificate students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific clinical experience requirements of their states. May be repeated for credit. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN6333 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
4 quarter credits
COUN6131
Specialization Course School Counseling Internship 1
4 quarter credits
This is the first course in a sequence of two required school counseling internship courses during which students engage in the comprehensive work experience of a school counselor. Students complete 600 total required contact hours comprised of a minimum of 240 hours of direct service contact with students, families, and other stakeholders and 20 hours of face-to-face individual and/or triadic supervision with site supervisors. Throughout this internship, students develop and apply a broad spectrum of counseling skills in a school setting. In particular, students create and deliver programs that address students' academic, social/emotional, career, and developmental needs to assist students and parents during all phases of the educational process. The internship provides opportunities for students to become familiar with a variety of professional activities and resources, including record keeping, assessment, supervision, consultation, referral, in-service training, and staff meetings. For MS in School Counseling students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific practicum and licensing or credentialing requirements of their states. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN5420; COUN5422 or COUN6915; COUN6102; with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
4 quarter credits
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COUN-R5861
Residency The Counseling Relationship: Concepts and Skills
4 quarter credits
In this first residency, students gain an understanding of clinical skills practice through coursework and a face-to-face residency. During the face-to-face residency, students analyze, develop, and demonstrate counseling concepts and skills. This course requires a time commitment after the face-to-face residency beyond the online course activities. For MS in Addiction Studies, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and MS in School Counseling students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): MS in Addiction Studies students must have completed ADD5217, COUN5260. MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling students must have completed COUN5217, COUN5223, COUN5239, COUN5279, COUN5336. MS in School Counseling students must have completed COUN5217, COUN5239, COUN5279, COUN5280, COUN5336.
4 quarter credits
COUN-R5863
Residency The Advanced Counseling Relationship: Concepts, Skills, and Approaches
4 quarter credits
In this second residency, students build upon clinical skills practice and group counseling. Students analyze, develop, and demonstrate advanced counseling concepts, skills, and approaches during their face-to-face residency. This course requires a time commitment after the face-to-face residency beyond the online course activities. For MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and MS in School Counseling students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN5106, COUN5238, COUN5241, COUN-R5861 or COUN-R5831. MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling students must have completed COUN5107, COUN5225. MS in School Counseling students must have completed COUN5420.
4 quarter credits
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COUN6102
Practicum School Counseling Practicum
4 quarter credits
The school counseling practicum is a supervised experience during which students practice specific counseling skills, including interviewing, assessment, intervention, documentation, and consultation in a school counseling setting. Students use fundamental communication and interviewing counseling approaches that promote student and school success. This course requires 100 hours of practicum experience, which must consist of no less than 40 hours of direct student contact, and no less than 12 hours of face-to-face individual and/or triadic supervision with site supervisors. For MS in School Counseling students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific practicum and licensing or credentialing requirements of their states. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN5007, COUN5284, COUN-R5863, completion of or concurrent registration in COUN5422 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
4 quarter credits
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COUN6121
Internship Internship for School Counseling 1
5 quarter credits
This is the first course in a sequence of two required school counseling internship courses during which students engage in the comprehensive work experience of a school counselor. Students complete 600 total required contact hours comprised of a minimum of 240 hours of direct service contact with students, families, and other stakeholders, and 20 hours of face-to-face individual and/or triadic supervision with site supervisors. Throughout this internship, students develop and apply a broad spectrum of counseling skills in a school setting. Students create and deliver programs that address students' academic, social/emotional, career, and developmental needs to assist students and parents during all phases of the educational process. The internship provides opportunities for students to become familiar with a variety of professional activities and resources, including record keeping, assessment, supervision, consultation, referral, in-service training, and staff meetings. For MS in School Counseling students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific practicum and licensing or credentialing requirements of their states. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN5422, COUN6102, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
5 quarter credits
COUN6122
Internship Internship for School Counseling Internship 2
5 quarter credits
This is the second course in a sequence of two required school counseling internship courses during which students engage in the comprehensive work experience of a school counselor. Students complete 600 total required contact hours comprised of a minimum of 240 hours of direct service contact with students, families, and other stakeholders, and 20 hours of face-to-face individual and/or triadic supervision with site supervisors. Throughout this internship, students develop and apply a broad spectrum of counseling skills in a school setting. Students create and deliver programs that address students' academic, social/emotional, career, and developmental needs to assist students and parents during all phases of the educational process. The internship provides opportunities for students to become familiar with a variety of professional activities and resources, including record keeping, assessment, supervision, consultation, referral, in-service training, and staff meetings. For MS in School Counseling students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. It is the student's responsibility to research and comply with the specific practicum and licensing or credentialing requirements of their states. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): COUN6121, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
5 quarter credits