Counseling, Master of Science

 

Requirements

Master of Science in Counseling Core Requirements:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
GED 500	Research Methods in Education	3
PPS 501	Leadership in School and College Counseling	3
PPS 505	Human Diversity	3
PPS 508	Law and Ethics in Educational Counseling	3
PPS 515	Counseling Theories	3
PPS 520	Program Development and Evaluation in Counseling	3
PPS 525	Group Dynam Pers Growth	3
PPS 530	Sem Tech of Indiv Counsel	3
PPS 535	Seminar in Career and Academic Counseling	3
PPS 540	Sem: Tech Group Counsl	3
PPS 550	Crisis Intervention in Educational Settings	3

Plus one of the following Options: 

School Counseling Option: Total Hours 51-54

College Counseling Option: Total Hours 48-51

School Counseling Option

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Specialized Courses
PPS 512	Consultation and Collaboration in Counseling	3
PPS 545	Comprehensive School Counseling	3
PPS 554	School Counseling Practicum	3
PPS 575	Fieldwork in School Counseling	6
Capstone
PPS 560	MS Counseling Capstone Requirement	3-6
or GED 599	Thesis
Total Hours		18-21

College Counseling Option

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Specialized Courses
PPS 536	Foundations of College Counseling	3
PPS 537	College Counseling Practicum	3
PPS 538	Fieldwork in College Counseling	3
Electives
Select one of the following:		3
PPS 512	Consultation and Collaboration in Counseling
PPS 545	Comprehensive School Counseling
PPS 554	School Counseling Practicum
Capstone
PPS 560	MS Counseling Capstone Requirement	3-6
or GED 599	Thesis
Total Hours		15-18

• Knowledge Base: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge base in Counseling, including a complex understanding of the challenges most typical to students in schools and colleges and how to intervene to improve student success.
• Independent Performance: Students will independently demonstrate the role of a school or college counselor in regards to improving student success.
• Advanced Writing: Students will demonstrate advanced writing skills reflective of styles predominant in the Counseling discipline at a graduate level.
• Professional Conduct: Students will demonstrate a critical understanding of ethical and professional behavior, including the importance of reflective practice and the process to counselor growth and skill.
• Development of Profession: Students will demonstrate professional counselor leadership that reflects a commitment to social justice and equity.