Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
School Counseling Concentration The School Counseling concentration is a Pennsylvania Department of Education approved 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 as K-12 school counselors in the State of Pennsylvania . The total degree hours required for this concentration is 60 . This concentration requires a 600-hour internship over three terms and a 100-hour practicum .
CNS 507 Disabilities in the School Counseling Setting 3
CNS 508
Needs of English Language Learners in the School Counseling Setting
3 CNS 523 Intervention Techniques in School Counseling 3 CNS 525 Organization of School Counseling 3 CNS 536 Group Counseling and Facilitation Skills for the School Setting 3 CNS 608 Internship I ( SC ) 3 CNS 609 Internship II ( SC ) 3
CNS 610 |
Internship III ( SC ) |
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Electives |
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Post Master ’ s Certification Program in School Counseling The postgraduate Master ’ s Certification Program in School Counseling offers students the opportunity to successfully complete a program of studies that would allow the student to apply for a Pennsylvania certificate for school counseling ( K-12 ). The recommendation for this certificate is contingent upon passing the Praxis II Professional School Counselor .
Students in this program must complete a minimum of 24 credits in the Counseling Program . Field experience requirements for this program are ; For students without a PA school counselor certificate – 100 hours of Practicum , 210 hours of Internship I and 210 hours of Internship II . The student must complete one internship in an elementary setting and one internship in a secondary setting . For student with either a PA school counselor certificate in either elementary or secondary school counseling – 100 hours of Practicum and 210 hours of Internship in their second area of certification .
Admission Requirements - Post Master ’ s Certification Program in School Counseling 1 . A master degree in Counseling , Education or a closely related major from an accredited college or university 2 . Two letters of recommendation 3 . Current resume 4 . Submission of official transcripts from all academic institutions attended 5 . Earned a minimum grade point average ( GPA ) of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
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