Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Graduate Academic Catalog
The School Counseling concentration is a Pennsylvania Department of Education approved PreK-12 school counseling certification program . The School Counseling curriculum aligns with the components of the American School Counseling Association ( ASCA ) National Model . Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Education to become certified K-12 school counselors in the State of Pennsylvania . This concentration requires a 620-hour internship ( see Field Requirements below ) over three terms and a 100-hour practicum .
Post Graduate Programs PreK-12 School Counseling Certification program The post-graduate PreK-12 School Counseling Certification program is a 48-credit program that offers graduates with a master ' s degree ( from an accredited institution of higher education ) a pathway to certification as a PreK-12 School Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania . Students must complete the required course work and pass the appropriate Praxis test to become certified . Students must complete a minimum of 24 credits at Gwynedd Mercy University . Up to 24 credits of required Pennsylvania Department of Education certification competencies can be waived based on the student ’ s prior course work .
Clinical Mental Health Certificate program The post-graduate Clinical Mental Health Certificate program is designed for graduates of Gwynedd University ’ s Master in School Counseling program ( online – 48 credits ). This certificate program requires 12 credits of graduate counseling courses ( including a 200-hour internship in a clinical mental health setting ) and offers students the additional credits required to sit for the NCE and seek licensure as a professional counselor .
Pennsylvania PreK-12 School Counseling Certification and / or LPC : The Pennsylvania Department of Education approves the School Counseling concentration of the MS in Counseling degree program and the PreK-12 School Counseling post-graduate program as programs leading to a Pennsylvania certification as a PreK-12 school counselor .
Graduates of the MS in Counseling degree and the post-graduate Clinical Mental Health Certificate Program meet the CACREP requirements to sit for the NCE in all 50 states . Successful completion of the NCE with the appropriate post-degree supervision requirements leads to the LPC credential in the State of Pennsylvania .
Program Learning Outcomes : PLO1 Establish a counseling identity ; PLO2 Exhibit a strong consistent counseling disposition ; PLO3 demonstrate proficiency in counseling knowledge and skills as outlined in the 2016 CACREP Standards as applicable to each student concentration area ; PLO4 demonstrate a multicultural sensitivity , knowledge and competency ; PLO5 Implement the ethical guidelines of the American Counseling Association and its divisions in all counseling practice ; PLO6 Use evidence-based intervention and assessment techniques ; PLO7 Articulate the necessity of counseling advocacy and engage in advocacy activities with regard to the Mercy tradition ; PLO8 Engage in life-long learning .
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