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Graduate Programs in Counseling
The University of Scranton offers
three master's degree programs - Community Counseling, Rehabilitation
Counseling and School Counseling - for graduate students interested in the
broad field of counseling. Each program provides the individual with the
skills, strategies and knowledge required to succeed in a chosen field. To earn
your degree, you must complete 48 credits (60 credits in Community Counseling)
in courses related to your professional orientation, including subjects such as
counseling theories, human appraisal, research methods, social and cultural
aspects of behavior, career development, and human growth and development. All
three programs require a supervised practicum and an internship of 600
clock-hours in an appropriate full or part time field placement, to help
prepare you for a satisfying and rewarding career.
A Growing Field
The counseling profession is growing rapidly. According to the U.S. Department
of Labor's Occupational Outlook, employment opportunities in counseling are
projected to outpace all occupations through at least 2005. Faster than average
growth will occur in the fields of school counseling, rehabilitation
counseling, mental health, marital and/or family difficulties, alcoholism, drug
abuse, and aging. Employment settings include schools, private practice,
community and social service agencies, and rehabilitation agencies.
Graduate Programs in
Counseling
Community Counseling—This program is designed to prepare individuals for counseling and related positions in a variety of public or private agencies. In this profession, you will help individuals of all ages, cultures and capabilities reach their maximum potential in their personal lives and careers.
NEW! Collaborative Community Counseling—In conjunction with Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, this program prepares bilingual, culturally-sensitive counselors to work with Spanish-speaking individuals, families, and communities. Students study and work in Mexico City for a minimum of one semester.
Rehabilitation Counseling—Rehabilitation counselors work collaboratively with people with disabilities to understand existing concerns and barriers and to help them achieve their potential for leading self-sufficient and productive lives. Counselors can work in either the public or private sector, including independent living centers, employee assistance centers, hospitals, schools, and employer-based disability management programs.
School Counseling—Professional School Counselors are an integral part of the overall educational mission of the school. Counselors work with all students through comprehensive school counseling programs which provide both prevention and intervention services. School Counselors assist students in developing personally/socially, academically and vocationally at the elementary and secondary level.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Professional Counseling—Designed to meet educational requirements for licensure as a counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, this program allows students to take a minimum of 12 additional graduate credits in professional counseling.
Accreditation and
Certification
The University's Community Counseling and School Counseling programs are
accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP). In addition, the School Counseling program
is part of the teacher education unit at The University of Scranton which is
accredited by NCATE. Our Rehabilitation Counseling program is accredited by the
Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE). Both CACREP and CORE are
specialized accrediting bodies recognized by the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation (CHEA).
Graduates of the Community Counseling and School Counseling program meet all
educational and experiential requirements for becoming a National Certified
Counselor (NCC). Graduates of the Rehabilitation Counseling program meet all
requirements for certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
To receive these certifications, candidates must pass a national examination in
their final semester of study.
Graduates of our School Counseling program are also eligible to receive the
Education I Specialist certificate in elementary or secondary school counseling
granted by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
Admissions Requirements
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Bachelor's degree, minimum GPA 2.75
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A completed application which includes official transcripts, application fee, three letters of reference, and personal statement of qualifications and interests
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Personal interview
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TOEFL score of 575 or better for international students
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Professional experience in a counseling-related field is desirable, but not required.
Application
Deadlines
Our admissions process is a competitive one that involves two stages. In the
first stage, credentials for all applicants to the program are reviewed.
Applicants selected by the faculty to proceed to stage two will be invited to
interview with faculty and students.
New students may start course work in Fall Semester only. A
completed application for admission into any of the Counseling programs must be
submitted to the Graduate School by March 1. Exceptions to this
rule may be made to allow students to start in the Spring semester at the
discretion of the Program Director.
Scheduling
Courses are offered from 4:30 p.m. - 7:10 p.m. and from 7:20 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday. Each course meets one night per week in the Fall and
Spring semesters and twice weekly during Intersession and Summer.
Graduate Assistantships
A limited number of graduate assistantships are awarded to full-time students
in the counseling areas each year. Graduate assistantships provide for tuition
waiver and a modest stipend.
Requirements for Graduation
Complete program's credit requirements
Pass Comprehensive Examination
Achieve a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale)
Complete a Professional Counselor Portfolio
Counseling Courses
The specific courses needed for your professional foundation, other
required subjects, and electives vary depending upon which counseling program
you select. Courses are offered in:
Professional Issues
Counseling and Interviewing Skills
Counseling Theories
Group Process and Practice
Appraisal Techniques
Research Methods
Educational Research
Social and Cultural Issues
Career and Lifestyle Development
Developmental Psychology
Physical Disabilities
Vocational Aspects of Disability
Children's Mental Health
Home-based Family Intervention
Psychology of Adjustment
Family Counseling and Therapy
Addictive Behaviors
Substance Abuse Education
Issues in Substance Abuse
Psychiatric Disorders
Health and Behavior
Counseling Adolescents
Counseling Issues for Women
Techniques of Consultation
Secondary School Counseling Program Planning
Counseling Children
Elementary School Counseling Program Planning
Individual Practica and Internships
For more detailed information about the Counseling Department and Human
Services, Please Click HERE
You may call
1-800-366-4723 or 1-570-941-7600 to have information sent to you. Fax
570-941-5995.
Questions? Use our
Graduate School Information Request Form!
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