School Counseling (M.A.)

All students in the School Counseling program must take the following courses to complete this 51-credit program and receive endorsement in Virginia as a school counselor.

Core Requirements

PS 500 Research and Evaluation
PS 503 Advanced Developmental Psychology
PS 505 Advanced Study of Individuals with Exceptionalities
PS 510 Survey of Testing and Assessment
PS 520 Theories of Counseling
PS 522 Counseling for Individuals (School Counseling section)
PS 523 Group Counseling Techniques (School Counseling section)
PS 524 Family Dynamics and Counseling
PS 529 Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence
PS 530 Career Development Counseling (School Counseling section)
PS 534 Counseling Children and Adolescents
PS 551 Psychology of Cultural Differences
PS 560 Principles and Philosophies of School Counseling (field experience: 20 hours)
PS 561 Practices of School Counseling
PS 597 School Counseling Practicum (field experience: 100 hours)
PS 599S Internship (6 credits), (600 hours)

Note: PS 522 is a prerequisite for PS 523, PS 524, PS 534, PS 597, and PS 599. PS 560 is a prerequisite for PS 561 and PS 597 and is offered in the fall semester only. PS 561 must be taken concurrently with PS 597. PS 522, 523, 560, 561, and 597 are prerequisites for PS 599S Internship in School Counseling. School Counseling courses may be offered in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Field experience, practicum, and internship hours must be completed when school is in regular session (September-June, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.).