M.Ed. in School Counseling
College of Education and Social Work
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Common Core Requirements 1 | ||
| EDC 503 | Professional Orientation to Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 506 | Counseling Research Methods and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| EDC 567 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| EDC 570 | Fundamentals of the Helping Relationship | 3 |
| EDC 571 | Counseling Theory and Techniques | 3 |
| EDC 520 | Social and Cultural Diversity Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 521 | Human Development Through Life Span | 3 |
| EDC 572 | Fundamentals of Assessment, Diagnosis, and Mental Health Intervention | 3 |
| EDC 556 | Career Development Theories and Practices | 3 |
| Specialty Requirements 1 | ||
| EDC 552 | Trauma and Crisis Intervention Work and the Professional Counselor | 3 |
| EDC 576 | Consult & Coord In Guid & Couns | 3 |
| EDC 504 | Organization & Administration of School Counseling Programs | 3 |
| EDC 505 | School Counselors Working with Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDC 559 | Human Exceptionality for Counselors | 3 |
| Field Experience Requirements 1 | ||
| EDC 590 | Practicum in School Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 601 | Counseling Internship Elementary School | 3 |
| EDC 602 | Counseling Internship Secondary School | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 51 | |
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Courses meet CACREP accreditation requirements.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
Full-Time/Four Regular Semesters
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EDC 503 | Professional Orientation to Counseling 1 | 3 |
| EDC 567 | Group Dynamics 1 | 3 |
| EDC 570 | Fundamentals of the Helping Relationship 1 | 3 |
| EDC 571 | Counseling Theory and Techniques 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDC 505 | School Counselors Working with Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDC 506 | Counseling Research Methods and Program Evaluation 1 | 3 |
| EDC 576 | Consult & Coord In Guid & Couns | 3 |
| EDC 590 | Practicum in School Counseling | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDC 504 | Organization & Administration of School Counseling Programs | 3 |
| EDC 556 | Career Development Theories and Practices | 3 |
| EDC 559 | Human Exceptionality for Counselors | 3 |
| EDC 601 | Counseling Internship Elementary School | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDC 520 | Social and Cultural Diversity Issues in Counseling 2 | 3 |
| EDC 521 | Human Development Through Life Span 2 | 3 |
| EDC 552 | Trauma and Crisis Intervention Work and the Professional Counselor 2 | 3 |
| EDC 572 | Fundamentals of Assessment, Diagnosis, and Mental Health Intervention | 3 |
| EDC 602 | Counseling Internship Secondary School | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 51 | |
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Degree Candidacy courses must be completed before the student's 9th course.
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Class suggested to be completed during the summer term
Please Note:
- In order to finish any of the Counselor Education programs in a minimum of four (4) regular semesters, students must qualify for the practicum course in their second semester.
- Newly admitted students can choose to sign up for summer courses prior to the Fall semester. Taking summer courses can create flexibility in scheduling throughout the program.
- Meet with your advisor before or early in your first semester to customize your program of study.
- Students wishing to become Pennsylvania school counseling certified upon graduation must also complete Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) certification requirements before graduation.
