Persons who do not have teacher certification may pursue one of these programs and upon completion are eligible for guidance certification. Both programs require a practicum and internship, in the school setting. Graduates of these programs should be able to function as counselor, consultant, and referral agent or coordinator in a school setting. The courses required for the Master of Education degree in elementary or secondary guidance and counseling are below. One elective is required and chosen in consultation with the student's advisor.
All courses are three credit hours.
The Counseling Internship is a six credit hour experience and may be taken over two semesters. Curricular changes are anticipated for the 1998-1999 academic year. All applicants for graduate study at Slippery Rock University must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 to be considered for unconditional admission. The Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology expects students who are pursuing the Master of Arts degree in community counseling to have a minimum of 9 credit hours of undergraduate psychology courses. Three completed recommendation forms and an interview are required of all applicants to the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology.