Program Overview

School Counseling, M.S.

The School Counseling program at Southern Connecticut State University is an educator preparation program in the State of Connecticut. The program requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA for graduation.

Program Requirements (60 Credits)

The program consists of the following core requirements:

• CED 539 Developmental Psychopathology in Schools
• CED 540 Introduction to Assessment in Counseling
• CED 542 School-Based Substance Abuse Prevention & Intervention
• CED 550 Counseling Skills and Techniques ('B' or better)
• CED 555 Experimental Group Dynamics
• CED 567 Professional Orientation to School Counseling ('B' or better)
• CED 568 Counseling and Life Span Development
• CED 569 Theories of Counseling
• CED 570 Ethical and Legal Issues in School Counseling ('B' or better)
• CED 572 Career Counseling
• CED 578 Social and Cultural Diversity ('B' or better)
• CED 656 Group Counseling ('B' or better)
• CED 672 Curriculum Development and Classroom Management for School Counselors
• CED 691 Research and Program Evaluation In Counseling
• CED 706 Counseling Children and Adolescents in Schools
• CED 773 Equity-Based Career and College Readiness Counseling
• CED 774 Consultation in Schools

Required Field Work

The program includes the following field work requirements:

• CED 760 Practicum Seminar in School Counseling (Pass/Fail)
• CED 776 Internship in School Counseling

Capstone

A comprehensive examination is required for graduation.

Admission Requirements

Candidates recommended for certification must meet any additional Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirements in effect on the date CSDE receives the certification application. The program has additional admission requirements as an educator preparation program in the State of Connecticut.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the program requirements, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.