COUNSELOR EDUCATION - School Counseling

GRADUATE PROGRAM

Counselor Education Department Mission

The mission of the Counselor Education Department is to provide quality graduate education to persons seeking advanced study in counseling and related professions.  Through didactic, experiential and applied learning opportunities, students develop a personal theory and practice of counseling that will allow them to function as effective counselors, leaders and agents of change in a variety of professional counseling settings.  The department is committed to multicultural education and to preparing students for respectful, responsible work with clients reflecting the broad diversity of society.

School Counseling

Prepares effective school counselors for work in K-12 settings and emphasizes the development of individual, group, consultation, advocacy, systemic and leadership skills necessary to promote the development and academic success of all students in an increasingly pluralistic society.  Successful completion of the program leads to recommendation for licensure as a school counselor in Minnesota, Wisconsin and other states.  The School Counseling concentration is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Professions (CACREP) through 2008.

Admission Requirements

A developmental admission process is in place to ensure that the most uniquely qualified students are identified, admitted and retained.  This process is stated in the WSU Graduate Catalog, and described in detail in the Counselor Education department's Student Handbook.

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