Master of Science in Education - School Counseling Grades PK-8, 7-12, PK-12 Option 2
This option is for students without an undergraduate degree in teacher education or a valid teaching certificate seeking a Nebraska Professional School Counselor Endorsement.
- Non-Cohort Counselor Education Student Handbook
- Cohort Counselor Education Student Handbook
- Course Rotations
PROGRAM OF STUDY SCHOOL COUNSELING OPTION 2⸺ 54 Credit Hours
| Courses | ||
| COUN 500 | COUNSELING ORIENTATION1 | 0 |
| COUN 503 | INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL COUNSELING1,3,4 | 3 |
| COUN 533 | ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES IN COUNSELING2,3 | 3 |
| COUN 534 | COUNSELING ASSESSMENT2 | 3 |
| COUN 535 | MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING1 | 3 |
| COUN 537 | HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| COUN 541 | COUNSELING THEORIES1,3 | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: 5 | 3 | |
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COUN 629
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CHILD AND ADOLESCENT COUNSELING5
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COUN 630
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CRISIS COUNSELING5
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| COUN 632 | CAREER DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| COUN 634 | GROUP COUNSELING2,3 | 3 |
| COUN 638 | COUNSELING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES1,2,3 | 3 |
| COUN 641 | COUNSELING RESEARCH AND PROGRAM EVALUATION2,4 | 3 |
| COUN 646 | SCHOOL COUNSELING PRACTICUM2,3 | 3 |
| Choose one of the following:6 | 3 | |
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COUN 682
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SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERNSHIP-ELEMENTARY7
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COUN 683
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SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERNSHIP-SECONDARY7
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| EDUC 530 | INTEGRATED CLASSROOM METHODOLOGY | 3 |
| EDUC 639 | ADVANCED METHODS OF PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| EDCI 635 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| READ 535 | READING AND THE AT-RISK STUDENT | 3 |
| SPED 532 | SURVEY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| Total Credits | 54 | |
| 1 COUN 500, 503, 535, 541 are prerequisites for COUN 638 | ||
| 2 COUN 533, 534, 541, 634, 638, 641 are prerequisites for COUN 646 | ||
| 3 A minimum grade of B is required | ||
| 4 COUN 503 is a prerequisite for COUN 641 | ||
| 5 Students must choose between COUN 629 and COUN 630. | ||
| 6 Students seeking an Elementary or Secondary school counseling endorsement must complete one 450-hour internship at the relevant endorsement level. Students pursuing an All-Level endorsement must complete a 450-hour Elementary school counseling internship and a 450-hour Secondary school counseling internship for a total of 900 hours. Students who cannot complete the required hours in the two internships may need to enroll in an additional internship to satisfy this requirement. | ||
| 7 COUN 646 is a prerequisite for COUN 682 and 683. | ||
School Counseling Field Experience
COUN 646 SCHOOL COUNSELING PRACTICUM and either COUN 682 SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERNSHIP-ELEMENTARY, or COUN 683 SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERNSHIP-SECONDARY, are required for degree completion. PK-12 endorsement requires both COUN 682 SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERNSHIP-ELEMENTARY and COUN 683 SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERNSHIP-SECONDARY.
School Counseling Endorsement
To be recommended for the Nebraska School Counselor endorsement, the student must meet all Nebraska Department of Education Endorsement requirements. Students will choose from Elementary, Secondary, or PK-12 Nebraska Department of Education endorsement levels.
Provisional Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (PLADC)
School Counseling students seeking licensure as a Provisional Nebraska Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (PLADC) can complete the academic courses toward this licensure and complete field experiences under the supervision of a LADC. Don't hesitate to contact the Counselor Education Program for more information.
Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP)
School Counseling students seeking licensure as a Provisional Nebraska Clinical Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) can add the DHHS-required CMHC courses and complete additional field experiences in a Clinical Mental Health setting under the supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner or state-approved Clinical Mental Health Provider. Don't hesitate to contact the Counselor Education Program for more information.
Graduation Without Endorsement or Certification
In rare cases, permission is granted for graduation without a recommendation for endorsement. This provision is for students who do not qualify for or have been removed from their curricular program or, due to illness or other extreme situations, a candidate will decide not to complete all professional requirements. In this situation, the candidate should contact their advisor and complete a formal request to the Graduate Dean to be allowed to graduate without completing all endorsement requirements. The Graduate Dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs will determine the merit of the request. With permission, this will lead to an appropriate amended plan of study. Candidates who graduate without a recommendation for endorsement will not be supported for the Nebraska School Counselor endorsement in any state. The candidate must first apply for CSC graduate program readmission if they wish to complete the requirements.