Counselor Education at Chadron State College offers an Online Master of Arts in Education (MAE) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and in School Counseling. The CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling provides the academic coursework required for eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) in Nebraska. Likewise, the CAEP-accredited School Counseling program provides the academic coursework required for eligibility for endorsement as a School Counselor in Nebraska. Additionally, we offer Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) approved graduate and undergraduate coursework leading to licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Nebraska. The programs and academic courses will prepare you to work professionally in various public and private counseling agencies or within elementary and secondary school settings.

We hope our completely online accredited programs will meet your academic and professional goals as you embark on your chosen career as a professional counselor. Our website and counseling Cohort Counselor Education Student Handbook will provide information regarding program curricula, faculty, performance outcomes, program and college policies, professional associations, and student services.

 

Why choose Counseling at CSC?


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Accredited

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Affordable

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Fully Online Options

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Exceptional Quality

Requirements and Deadlines

Requirements:

  1. CSC Admissions Application
  2. Official Transcript(s)
  3. Resume OR Curriculum Vitae
  4. Letters of Recommendation (1-3)
  5. Personal Statement

Deadlines:

Applications are reviewed twice each year for selection into the next academic cohort. To give yourself the best chance, submit your materials as early as possible. Completed applications with the required materials will be considered for acceptance into the program according to the dates below. All decisions will be made prior to the end of the relevant semester.

Fall Cohort

  • April 15 – final deadline to submit applications and required materials
  • April 30 – faculty begin reviewing completed applications
  • May 15 – Admissions Decisions Announced 

Spring Cohort

  • October 15 – final deadline to submit applications and required materials
  • November 20 – faculty begin reviewing completed applications
  • December 5 – Admissions Decisions Announced

Counselor Education Degree Programs

Accreditation

 

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

The CSC Graduate School Counseling degree program is accredited by the the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and formally approved by the State of Nebraska. The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) advances excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen PK-12 student learning. CAEP is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Higher Learning Commission Accreditation

The CSC Graduate Counselor Education degrees are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)

The CSC Graduate Counselor Education degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is CACREP accredited. CACREP accredits master’s and doctoral degree programs in counseling and its specialties that are offered by colleges and universities in the United States and throughout the world.

Cohort Student Handbook
Non-Cohort Student Handbook

Counseling Practicum & Internship Handbook
Prospective Student Handbook

Learn More

Counselor Education actively recruits students from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and cultural influences. Faculty value diversity among its student population and in society at large. This commitment to and appreciation of individual differences can be found in all aspects of our program, including student selection and admissions, faculty hiring, classroom instruction, texts and teaching materials, clinical practice and supervision, departmental administration, day-to-day operations, and policy formation.

Counselor Education views recruiting and retaining a diverse group of students from the western High Plains as a major focus. We define the term diverse group broadly, including ethnic, racial, and cultural identities as well as in personal world views, gender identity, sexual preference, age differences, and the challenges associated with disabilities of various kinds. To attract and support a diverse student population, we have taken several initiatives including but not limited to the following:

  • Flexibility
    Our courses are scheduled to meet the needs of a diverse non-traditional student population. Most of our courses are delivered in an online format to provide options for those students who may need to complete their program in stages or on a part-time basis.
  • Affordability
    Our tuition is highly competitive with other institutions in Nebraska and is significantly less than many online programs offered by private and for-profit institutions.
  • Financial Support
    Our college offers a financial assistance program (FAFSA), which is open to all students without discrimination. Our Counseling Program provides three graduate assistantships that cover tuition and provide a stipend. Assistantships are available for students enrolled in a graduate degree program and designed to provide opportunities for supervised educational experiences at the graduate level.
  • Advertising
    Actively advertising that our program has a strong emphasis on diversity. The program website and mission statement highlight diversity.

Once you've received acceptance, you will view a New Student Orientation video prior to, or during, your first semester of classes. View the orientation video here. Should you require more detailed information, contact Dr. Kathleen Woods, Counseling Program Director.

  1. Professional Identity, Ethics, & Cultural Competence. Competency — Students will demonstrate a professional counselor identity, apply ethical principles in accordance with ACA and ASCA codes, and provide culturally responsive counseling.
  2. Human Development & Career Counseling. Competency — Students will apply developmental theory and career strategies to guide their practice.
  3. Counseling Theory, Group Practice, & Assessment. Competency—Students will develop a theoretical orientation to individual and group counseling while identifying applicable assessments to guide practice.
  4. Specialization Competence. Competency — Students will demonstrate competency in their area of specialization, utilizing content-specific research to guide practice.
Kathleen Woods

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Kathleen Woods

Department Chair


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Tara Wilson

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Tara Wilson


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Nathan Favaloro

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Nathan Favaloro


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Teri Marrow

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Teri Marrow


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