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Dec 27, 2024
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Graduate Catalog | 2015-2016 Previous Edition
School Counseling, Post-Master’s Certificate
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The post-master’s certificate in school counseling provides graduate level coursework related to school counseling. Successful completion of the program requirements will enable the counselor to be recommended for licensure in school counseling from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. A minimum of twelve credit hours is required for the post-master’s certificate. All coursework applied to a certificate must be completed within four years. Transfer credit is not accepted into the certificate program. Candidates wishing to start in the summer or fall must submit their application by March 1 to the Graduate School.
This program has been designed for counselors who want to become eligible for licensure as school counselors by the Department of Public Instruction in North Carolina. The completion of this program, in addition to passing the PRAXIS II Specialty Area Test for School Counselors, will qualify students to become licensed School Counselors. Requirements for completion of the program are: CSLG 7141 .The School Counselor (1st Summer/Fall), CSLG 7646 . Administration and Leadership of School Counseling Services (Fall/Spring), CSLG 7436 . Advanced Internship (School-based Clinical) (Fall/Spring), and a School-focused Elective (Summer). An additional Internship may be required should the student need further clinical training. Any additional coursework will be based on an individual review of each applicant’s graduate transcript(s) and selected program option.
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Program Description
This program has been designed for counselors who want to become eligible for licensure as school counselors by the Department of Public Instruction in North Carolina. The completion of this program, in addition to passing the PRAXIS II Specialty Area Test for School Counselors, will qualify students to become licensed School Counselors. Requirements for completion of the program are: CSLG 7141 .The School Counselor (1st Summer/Fall), CSLG 7646 . Administration and Leadership of School Counseling Services (Fall/Spring), CSLG 7436 . Advanced Internship (School-based Clinical) (Fall/Spring), and a School-focused Elective (Summer). An additional Internship may be required should the student need further clinical training. Any additional coursework will be based on an individual review of each applicant’s graduate transcript(s) and selected program option.
Additional Admission Requirements
- A master’s degree in counseling from an accredited university in Agency Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Community Counseling, or Rehabilitation Counseling
- Written application to Graduate Admissions accompanied by the application fee in effect
- A Statement of Purpose
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Official transcripts (undergraduate/graduate)
OPTION A*:
For counselors who graduated from a 60 credit CACREP accredited program in Agency Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Community Counseling, or Rehabilitation Counseling.
Certificate Requirements
Based on a review of the applicant’s transcript, a program of study will be designed that indicates the counselor has completed the following courses:
OPTION B*:
For counselors who graduated from CACREP accredited programs in Agency Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Community Counseling, or Rehabilitation Counseling with less than 60 credit hours.
Certificate Requirements
Based on a review of applicant’s transcript, a program of study will be designed that is equivalent to a 60 credit school counseling program, including the following courses:
OPTION C**:
For counselors who graduated from non-accredited counseling programs in Agency Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Community Counseling, or Rehabilitation Counseling.
Certificate Requirements
Based on a review of applicant’s transcript, a program of study will be designed that is equivalent to a 48 credit school counseling program, including the following courses:
Notes:
* Upon successful completion of Option A or B and a passing score on the PRAXIS II test, a candidate will be eligible for CAS-level Licensure in School Counseling.
** Candidates successfully completing Option C and passing the PRAXIS II test will be eligible for M-level Licensure.
Additional Program Requirements and Information
In addition to completing required courses, students must pass the PRAXIS II Specialty Area Test for School Counseling to qualify for state licensure. Registration and information are available at ets.org.
Upon completion of all coursework and passing the PRAXIS II, candidates must submit (1) an Application for Candidacy for a Graduate Certificate and (2) an Application for the Graduate Certificate at the start of their last semester. Candidates must also make application for their school counseling license a month prior to program completion in the TEALR Office, COED 119.
Note:
Note: The certificate program is available online through Distance Education only for those applicants from CACREP-approved programs who qualify for CAS-level licensure [options A & B]. Contact: 704-687-3008 or visit distanceed.uncc.edu.
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