This 51 credit program is for those seeking initial licensure as a School Counselor (PreK-8) in the state of Massachusetts by the Department of Education. Students will need to meet the Massachusetts Department of Education regulations, which are in effect at the time of your anticipated graduation.
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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General Counseling: Core Courses |
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| CNGC529 | Multicultural Counseling Prerequisite: CNSC 528 or concurrent |
3 |
| CNGC500 | Research and Evaluation |
3 |
| CNGC538 | Group I: Theory and Process of Group Interaction Prerequisite: CNSC 528 |
3 |
| CNGC520 | The Group Experience (Pass/No Pass) |
0 |
| CNGC539 | Introduction to Career Counseling |
3 |
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School Counseling: Core Courses |
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| CNSC528 | Counseling Theories and Techniques for School Counseling |
3 |
| CNSC516 | Foundations in School Counseling Prerequisite: CNGC500 |
3 |
| CNSC515 | Legal and Ethical Issues for the School Counselor |
3 |
| CNSC523 | The School Counselor: Psychopathology and Developmental Issues Prerequisite: CNSC 528 or concurrent |
3 |
| CNSC524 | Applied School Counseling Prerequisites: CNSC 528 or concurrent and CNSC 516 or concurrent |
3 |
| CNSC526 | Consultation and Collaboration for School Counselors |
3 |
| CNSC527 | Special Education Issues for School Counselors Prerequisite: CNSC 516 |
3 |
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School Counseling Fieldwork: |
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| CNSC570 | Advanced Applied Counseling - School Counselor: (PreK-8) (100 hours) Prerequisites: CNGC 520 and CNGC 538 or concurrent, CNSC 528, CNGC 529, CNSC 516, CNSC 524, CNSC 527, and a fieldwork application approved by the Director of Fieldwork |
3 |
| CNSC571 | Practicum: School Counselor (PreK-8) (Total of 600 hours; 12 credits*) Prerequisite: CNSC 515, CNSC 523, CNSC 526, CNSC570 and an application approved by the Director of Fieldwork. *Variable credit (3-9 credits; 150-450 hours per semester) |
Total of 12 Credits |
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| Three Credits of Electives (at the 500 level of above) |
3 |
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| Capstone Experience |