Bulletin Year: Fall 2009 - Summer 2011 Graduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog. | View this program in the current bulletin.

 

Program Requirements

 

School Counselor Endorsement: Graduate students who hold a teaching certificate are eligible to apply for Guidance Counselor Endorsement (NT) on their teaching certificate (minimum 31 semester credits). In addition to completing the required coursework, students must also pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) in Guidance Counseling, and apply for endorsement through the NMU School of Education Teacher Licensing Office.

 

School Counselor License: Graduates of the NMU Guidance Counseling Program with a master of arts in education (MAE) who seek to become a guidance counselor in the K-12 school setting, and who do not possess a teaching certificate may be eligible to apply for the School Counselor License in the State of Michigan. It is important to note that the School Counselor License from the State of Michigan may not be valid in other states. Students who hope to seek employment as a K-12 guidance counselor in other states must contact each state's education department or School Counselor Association to learn about requirements for certification. The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) maintains a current list of certification requirements for all 50 states (www.schoolcounselor.org). In addition to completing the required coursework, students must also pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) in Guidance Counseling and apply for licensing through NMU's School of Education Teacher Licensing Office.

 

The required internship provides an opportunity to integrate theory, research and practice.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Education department page.

Total Credits Required 47-49
Foundations4
ED 504 Psychology of Education 2
ED 505 Measurement and Evaluation 2
Research5
ED 500 Educational Research *3
ED 574 Seminar in Educational Research 2
Concentration
CT 550 Counseling Theories and Practices in School Settings *3
CT 551 School Guidance Counseling Services *3
CT 552 Comprehensive School Guidance and Career Counseling *2
CT 553 Human Assessment Laboratory *2
CT 554 Supervised School Guidance Counseling Seminar and Practicum *2
CT 555 Supervised School Guidance Counseling Seminar *2
CT 556 Legal and Ethical Issues in School Guidance Counseling *2
CT 584 School Guidance Counseling Internship (must total 8 credits)*1 - 8
Cognate2
ED 560 Special Education in the Schools *2
Electives12-14
HL 450 Human Sexuality: Educational Issues (3 cr.)
HL 485 Drug Use and Abuse (3 cr.)
PY 403 Behavioral Assessment and Evaluation (4 cr.)
PY 411 Learning Processes (4 cr.)
PY 511 Behavior Modification (4 cr.)
SW 401 Child Welfare (4 cr.)
SW 412 Domestic Violence (4 cr.)
SW 415 Addictions: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention (4 cr.)
SW 421 Family Intervention in Social Work Practice (4 cr.)

* Required for School Guidance Counselor Endorsement.


Bulletin Year: Fall 2009 - Summer 2011 Graduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.