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School Counseling Programs


Post-Master's School Counseling Specialization

Applications are being accepted for Fall 2009 in Oakland and Macomb Counties.

Overview
  • 12 graduate credit hours
  • Courses taken in a cohort group
  • Fall 2009 start

The school counselor specialization program is designed for individuals who already have a master's degree in Counseling. It consists of 12 graduate credit hours, and completion can lead to a school counselor license.* Courses are scheduled in the evenings and on Saturdays.

Advantages

  • Designed to be completed in one year
  • No teaching major or minor requirements  
  • Opportunity to obtain a school counselor license. Details are in the application packet.
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    Locations
    The program is offered in Oakland County and at the Macomb ISD in Clinton Township.

    Brochure
    Post-Master's School Counseling Specialization  [PDF] 

    Occupational Outlook
    The Need for School Counselors, American School Counselor Association
    Occupational Outlook, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
    Occupational Outlook by State, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
    Counseling Jobs in Education from Education Week's TopSchoolJobs.org

    Apply Early for Fall 2009

    Post Master's School Counseling Specialization Application Packet  [PDF] 
    or complete the information request to have application material mailed to you.

     PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Application Deadline

    May 1, 2009


    Contact

    Professional Development
    School of Education and Human Services
    2200 N. Squirrel
    370 Pawley Hall
    Rochester, MI 48309-4494
    (248) 370-3033 phone, (248) 370-3137 fax
    E-mail: Professional Development or
    Online information request form
     

    Application for Licensed Professional Counselor:
    http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch_couns_full_licpkt_83585_7.pdf

    Professional School Counselor Links

    American School Counselor Association

    American Counseling Association

    Michigan School Counseling Association

    Association of Michigan School Counselors

    Michigan Counseling Association

    Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Guidance Counselor Test #51

    National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

    National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) Credential
    http://www.nbcc.org/cert/ncsc.htm
    http://www.schoolcounselor.org/content.cfm?L1=1000&L2=118

    National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) School Counseling Certificate

    School Counseling (technology issues, resources, and activities)

    Chi Sigma Iota, the International Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society

    School Counselor Criteria for Other States (Reciprocity)

     

     

     

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