Endorsement in School Counseling Graduate Certification Program (Type 73)
The purpose of the certificate program is to provide a Type 73 Endorsement in School Counseling for students who already posses a master’s degree in counseling or closely related field. The program emphasizes the developmental school counseling model, strong clinical training, and applied field practice as a school counselor in an elementary and high school setting. Applicants must have passed the Illinois Basic Skills Test within 10 years of applying. In addition, they must have a valid Illinois Teaching Certificate or the must take the course ED 4820/5820 within the first year.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES (36 hours of prerequisites required)
Program prerequisites include the following courses or courses judged by the program coordinator as having similar content:
PSYC 5740 Treatment Interventions for Urban Youth and Families
3
PSYC 5760 Organization & Management of Development Counseling Program
3
PSYC 5800 Research, Statistics and Program Evaluation
3
*PSYC 5990 Internship in School Counseling (600 hours in Field Placement)
6
Total course requirement
21
Other Requirements
Proof of passing the Illinois Type 73 Certification Content Area for School Counselors prior to enrollment in PSYC 5990 Internship In School Counseling
