School Counseling
Master of Arts in School Counseling
Students in the School Counseling MA program must complete a minimum of 60 credits including the following. Candidates are expected to maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Following are the courses on the degree plan.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 5350 | Introduction to Substance and Process Addictions 1 | 3 |
| COUN 5433 | Multicultural Issues in Counseling 1 | 3 |
| COUN 5447 | Lifespan Development for Professional Counseling 1 | 3 |
| COUN 5457 | Career Development: Theory and Practice 1 | 3 |
| COUN 5468 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling 1 | 3 |
| COUN 5454 | Introduction to Counseling Children and Adolescents 1 | 3 |
| COUN 5501 | Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 1 | 3 |
| COUN 5531 | Introduction to School Counseling 1 | 3 |
| COUN 5553 | Counseling Relationships and Skills 2 | 3 |
| COUN 6250 | Diagnosis and Treatment Across the Lifespan 1 | 3 |
| COUN 6455 | Group Work: Theory and Practice 2 | 3 |
| COUN 6467 | Assessment in Counseling 1 | 3 |
| COUN 6531 | Advanced School Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 6553 | Advanced Skills and Techniques in Counseling 2 | 3 |
| COUN 6568 | Research Methodology 1 | 3 |
| COUN 6950 | Counseling Practicum 2 | 3 |
| COUN 6983 | School Counseling Internship I 2, 3 | 3 |
| COUN 6984 | School Counseling Internship II 2,3 | 3 |
| SPED 5403 | Foundations in Research and Evaluation of Psychoeducational Issues in Special Education 1 | 3 |
| Select one elective course in consultation with advisor 4 | 3 | |
| COUN 6999S | Comprehensive Exam in School Counseling 5 | 0 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| 1 | Grades of B- or better is required. |
| 2 | Grade of B or better is required. |
| 3 | Matriculated School Counselors who have 30 months of teaching experience as a certified teacher in Connecticut may take the following course instead of the two semesters of internship. COUN 6985 School Counseling Internship for Teachers with 30 months of experience 6 credits. |
| 4 | You may choose electives based on your interest and availability. |
| 5 | May be taken during the last semester of study or one semester prior. Note: Registration is required to sit for the exam. A grade of 70% or better is required for passing. |
Concentration in Queer and Trans Mental Health
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MFTH 5470 | Queer and Trans Mental Health | 3 |
| MFTH 5480 | Transgender and Gender Expansive Affirming Care | 1.5 |
| MFTH 5481 | Conversations with Queer and Trans Youth | 1.5 |
| MFTH 5999G | Queer and Trans Mental Health Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |