Post-Graduate School Counselor Endorsement鈥擭on-Degree Program鈥�30 Credits
Description
Post-Graduate School Counselor Endorsement Program
The post-graduate School Counselor Endorsement program is one of 六九色堂’s niche programs—the only of its kind in the state of Michigan. The post-graduate School Counselor Endorsement program is designed specifically for individuals who possess a master's degree and a teaching certificate who wish to become school counselors. A 600-hour internship is required for the program.
Individuals completing this program are eligible for the School Counselor Endorsement to the teaching certificate through the Michigan Department of Education. The 30 credit-hour program generally requires one to two years to complete. Additional coursework may be required.
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Post-Graduate School Counselor Endorsement Program Requirements (30 credits)
(Must have a Master of Arts or a Master of Science in education or a related field and a valid Michigan teaching certificate)
- CNS 5120 Introduction to Counseling Theory and Process (3 credits)
- CNS 5350 Introduction to Counseling (3 credits)
- CNS 5380 Career Counseling (3 credits)
- CNS 5390 Counseling Skills (3 credits)
- CNS 5400 Testing and Evaluation (3 credits)
- CNS 5430 Group Counseling (3 credits)
- CNS 5450 School Counseling: Strategies and Interventions (3 credits)
- CNS 5470 School Counseling: Mental Health and Consultation in Schools (3 credits)
- CNS 5850 Counseling Practicum (3 credits)
- Note: (Prerequisites: Completion of all coursework except CNS 6040 and approval of advisor)
- CNS 6040 Internship in Counseling (3 credits)
- Note: (Prerequisites: Completion of all other coursework and approval of advisor) 600 hours as K-12 school counselor
Total: 30
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Admission Requirements
The School Counselor Endorsement Only program is designed specifically for individuals that possess a master’s degree in education or a related field and a valid Michigan teaching certificate. Applicants must have a master's degree in education or a related field and a valid Michigan teaching certificate and must also submit a one- to two-page letter of intent that outlines the applicant's personal career goals; one letter of recommendation written by an employer or former graduate faculty member; and an interview with the program director.
Program Contact Information
Nancy G. Calleja, Ph.D., LPC
Professor and Chair
Department of Counseling and Addiction Studies
Reno Hall, Room 234
McNichols Campus
Email: calleyng@udmercy.edu
Telephone: 313-578-0436
Fax: 313-578-0507