Type 73 Endorsement in School Counseling Graduate Certification Program
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 5600, 5640, 5650, 5660, 5670, 5710, 5720, 5730, 5790, 5840, 5950 and three credit hours of electives
COURSE REQUIREMENTS (15 credit hours)
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)
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
The certificate must be completed in three years.
Additional Resources
CSU Teachers Certification
Admissions Deadline: Admissions are twice yearly.
Deadline: March 1 (Fall); October 15 (Spring)
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