Professional School Counselor Education Program
| Director of Training: | Camille J. Odell |
| Phone #: | (435) 797-5576 |
| E-mail: | Camille.Odell@usu.edu |
Utah State University’s Department of Psychology offers a master’s-level program of study in Psychology which qualifies graduates for professional licensure in School Guidance Counseling. The program is specifically designed to train individuals for school counseling positions in grades K-12 within public and private schools in elementary, middle, and high school settings. Training is provided in the design and implementation of school-based counseling and comprehensive guidance programs. Specific coursework is formulated to train students in a range of skills including: individual and group counseling for diverse populations, behavior and educational assessment and intervention, research and methodological foundations, career development, and ethical, legal and professional standards. Experiential learning in the form of practicum and internship placements in private and public school settings is a critical component of the School Counselor Education program. The program is a candidate member in good standing of the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), and is approved by the Utah State Office of Education and most other states.
The Professional School Counselor Education Program is a part-time evening program co-sponsored by the Departments of Psychology and Distance Education. Students are accepted into the Statewide Interactive Video Conferencing (IVC) program in odd-numbered years and into a cohort which meets in Davis County (located north of Salt Lake City) with live instructorship in even-numbered years. Students admitted to the (IVC) program take classes which originate on the campus of USU and are then broadcast live, one evening per week, to 10 sites located throughout the state of Utah. Students admitted to the statewide and the live-instructorship programs take two 3-credit hour classes each semester, one evening per week for 2 years, including summers. A 600-clock-hour internship follows. This part-time schedule allows students to fulfill family and professional commitments while they are enrolled in the program
| Professional School Counselor Education Program Information Overview | |
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Application Deadline:
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May 1 |
Degree Granted:
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Master of Science M.S. Accreditation: Candidate member of TEAC Liscensure awarded by Utah State Office of Education upon completion of the program |
Type of Program:
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School Guidance Education |
Admission Tests: |
An admissions test is required of all applicants, with a score at or above the 40th percentile on the selected exam. Applicants may take: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) - general test, earning a minimum score of 500 on both the quantitative and the verbal portions. Miller Analogy Test (MAT) - earning an overall score at or above the 40th percentile. |
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Admission Criteria: |
In addition to the School of Graduate Studies application requirements, students who wish to enroll in the School Guidance Education program must: Submit a statement of professional intent / interest. Complete a course in Analysis of Behavior, Introductory level or higher earning a "B" or better. Complete a course in Abnormal Psychology, earning a 'B' or above. Complete a 2000-level or above Statistics course, earning a 'B' or above. Contact Camille Odell with questions about requriements |
Program Tuition Cost: |
$10,248, based on present tuition rate |
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