Master's Program in School Counseling
School Counseling – 48-51 credit program that prepares students for professional careers as counselors in elementary, middle, and senior high schools. The program meets the certification requirements of the Connecticut State Department of Education. A strong emphasis is placed on a developmental model of school counseling that is reflected in the National Standards for School Counseling of the American School Counseling Association and Connecticut Best Practices in School Counseling. Students must be prepared to commit to both a 100 hour practicum and a full time internship.
Program Objectives
Students will:
- Learn the five core roles of school counselors* and describe ways in which these roles interact in school and community settings (*coordinator, consultant, manager, teacher, and counselor - identified by the Connecticut School Counselors Association).
- Demonstrate proficiency in group processes as used in counseling, peer and parent education, and consultation.
- Articulate a personal theory of counseling and guidance on which they base their work in the schools.
- Work in a variety of schools in urban, suburban, and rural settings in volunteer, practicum, and internship experiences and receive supervision in all settings.
- Become knowledgeable consumers of research in school counseling and related areas and learn to apply current research to practice.
- Become knowledgeable consumers of research in school counseling and related areas and learn to apply current research to practice.
- Develop and articulate a strong sense of professional identity as ethical, multiculturally-competent school counselors.
- Demonstrate proficiency in appraisal of student strengths and needs through use of standardized and informal appraisal methods.
Field Based Training
The Supervised Counseling Practicum (CNSL 503) is a one-semester, 100 hour placement, usually in an urban school setting during the students' second year. Practicum students participate in a variety of counseling experiences and become acquainted with the activities of a school counseling office. Students are provided with close supervision that includes review of video and audio taped counseling sessions.
The Internship (CNSL 591) for non-teachers is a 10 month (900 hours), full time intensive field placement following the practicum experience and completion of all required coursework. For certified teachers with at least 3 years of experience, 600 hours over the course of one or two semesters will satisfy the internship requirement. Students enrolled in the internship also attend a weekly seminar course.
Student Handbook
Master of Science School Counseling Student Handbook 2009-2010
Surveys and Evaluation Forms
The School Counseling program conducts an annual survey of alumni, employers, and clinical site supervisors to obtain their overall impressions of the major aspects of the program. These results are analyzed and reviewed by program faculty to determine the need for program modifications.
School Counseling Graduate Survey Form
Employer of CCSU Graduate
Evaluation Form
School
Counseling 2007 Survey Results
School
Counseling 2005 Survey Results
School Counseling 2005 Survey Form
Site Supervisor
Evaluation Form
Site Supervisor Evaluation Results
2008 Site Supervisor Evaluation Results
ANNUAL REPORT
School Counseling Annual Report 2008-2009
Graph and Chart Results (PDF Files)
2008 Employer of CCSU Graduate
2008 School Counseling Applicants Demographics
2008 Site Supervisor’s Evaluation of School Counseling Program
2007 School Counseling Graduate Survey Results
2005 School Counseling Applicants Demographics
2005 School Counseling Survey
Results
Survey Chart of
Overall Satisfaction
Counseling &
Family Therapy
Programs
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- School Counseling
- Professional Counseling
- Student Development in Higher Education
- Post Master's Study
- Advanced Graduate Certificate
Contact Information
Department Chair
Dr. Connie Tait, Ph.D.
Email: TaitC@ccsu.edu
Department Secretary
Sarah P. Atkinson
Email: AtkinsonS@ccsu.edu
Phone: 860.832.2154
Fax: 860.832.2145
Location:
Barnard Hall, Room 221.000
Central Connecticut State University
1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, CT 06050
Professional Links
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- American Counseling Association
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Connecticut Counseling Association
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC)
- American School Counselors' Association (ASCA)
- The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRC)