A Masters of Science in School Counseling

Overview

As a CACREP training track, the School Counseling program prepares program graduates for employment as K-12 school counselors. Successful completion of the program leads to recommendation for licensure as a school counselor in Minnesota or Wisconsin. If a student plans to become licensed in a state other than Minnesota or Wisconsin, they are advised to become familiar with the specific licensure requirements of the state in which they plan to practice. The coursework and training specific to School Counseling is consistent with Transforming School Counseling National Inititive. As a Companion School, the innovative training program at Winona State University prepares school counselors to meet the diverse and complex needs of students, faculty, parents, and the systems in which they work and live.

Required Courses (46 S.H.)

_____ CE 534 - Human Relations and Diversity (3 semester hours)
_____ CE 601 - Foundations of Counseling (3 semester hours)
_____ CE 610 - Child/Adolescent Development (3 semester hours) OR CE 612 - Adult Develop.
_____ CE 615 - Group Theory and Practice (3 semester hours)
_____ CE 620 - Tests, Measurements, and Research Design (3 semester hours)
_____ CE 622 - Family Systems Counseling (3 semester hours)
_____ CE 625 - Career Development and Appraisal (3 semester hours)
_____ CE 633 - Ethical Practice and Social Change (3 semester hours)
_____ CE 635 - Orientation to School Counseling (3 semester hours)
_____ CE 645 - School Counseling Practice (3 semester hours)
_____ CE 658 - Microskills (3 semester hours)
_____ CE 660 - Counseling Theory and Practice (3 semester hours)
_____ CE 680 - Counseling Practicum (3 semester hours)
_____ CE 690 - Internship (6 semester hours)
_____ CE 695 - Capstone Project (1 semester hours)

Elective Credits (2 S.H.)

Total credits required in Community Counseling Program = 48 S.H.

NOTE: Minnesota and Wisconsin school counselor licensure requirements specify different directed knowledge and skills, including philosophy of education, exceptional children, and other topics. Each CE school counseling student must check with their advisor about the specific courses needed to meet appropriate licensure requirements