Student Resources

Whether you’re a prospective or current student, there are many resources to learn more about ways to succeed and get involved.

Capstone Manual (PDF): The Counselor Education Department Capstone Project Manual provides an overview of CE 695 Capstone Project. The manual includes the description of the project, its requirements, a writing format, grading rubric, and APA style resources.

Counseling Careers: Learn more information about Counseling Careers and their job outlooks and average salaries.

Counseling Scholarship (PDF): Scholarships are one way to aid in financing your education. The Gaylia Borror Advocacy in Action Scholarship is a WSU Foundation scholarship available to eligible students enrolled in a Counselor Education program.

Counselor Education Minority Student Scholarship (PDF): The Counselor Education Department (CED) strives for excellence in diversity. The scholarship is established to financially support underrepresented students due to their race, ethnicity, sexuality, or physical disability in the CED at WSU.

Forms: Explore the forms that are utilized by students within the Counselor Education Department.

Graduate Assistantships: WSU offers many opportunities to serve as a Graduate Assistant. When you serve as a degree seeking GA you can earn up to $10,000 a year in compensation plus full tuition for 6 to 9 graduate credits per semester.

Handbook (PDF): The Counselor Education Program Handbook gives current students an in-depth overview of the Counselor Education program. The handbook includes information on the department's mission and goals, different program options, admission information, financial information and more.

 

• 2018-2019 Handbook (PDF)
• 2017-2018 Handbook (PDF)
• 2016-2017 Handbook (PDF)
• 2015-2016 Handbook (PDF)
• 2014-2015 Handbook (PDF)

Loan Forgiveness and Repayment Programs: The Minnesota Department of Health provides information about Minnesota Loan Forgiveness and Repayment Programs. The US Department of Health & Human Services also provides information about a Loan Repayment Program.

Professional Identity Development (PID) Grant

Please view How to Apply for the Counselor Education Professional Identity Development (PID) Grant (PDF) document.

Professional Organizations

• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
• Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
• MN Counseling Association (MNCA)
• WI Counseling Association (WCA)
• MN School Counselor Association (MSCA)
• WI School Counselor Association (WSCA)
• Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH)
• Association for Play Therapy (APT)
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
• EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)