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Counselor Education GRADUATE PROGRAM
WSU-Rochester Center offers the Master of Science degree in Counselor Education with three concentrations offered:
· Community Counseling · School Counseling · Professional Development
All three options may be completed in their entirely at WSU-RC
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.
Admission Requirements
A developmental admissions 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.
Prepares persons for careers as professional counselors in public and private community counseling settings (e.g., community mental health centers, social service agencies, correctional institutions, rehabilitation settings). Successful completion of the program leads to eligibility for counselor licensure in many states (CE Department has completed self-study for national certification by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Professions -CACREP- in 2000).
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 (CE Department has completed self-study for national certification by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Professions -CACREP- in 2000).
(A Non-Counseling Degree) provides practicing professionals with a non-counseling degree emphasizing: 1) Professional growth and development, 2) a better understanding of self and others, and 3) the promotion of more effective work in students' respective fields. Upon completion of the degree, some graduates apply for admission into the department's counseling programs.
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