Post-Masters Certificate
in School Counseling
The Post-Masters Certificate in School Counseling
Program is not currently accepting applications.
This program is designed for individuals who already have a graduate degree in counseling or a related field, and wish to obtain the courses necessary to be recommended by the Department of Counseling and School Psychology for Washington State ESA certification as a school counselor.
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"Post-Master's Certification Requirements"
CORE REQUIREMENTS
COUN 551 Counseling Lab
COUN 564 Internship and Grad Project I
COUN 565 Internship and Grad Project II
COUN 566 Internship and Grad Project III
ESA CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
SPED 540 Intro Spec Ed & Learn Dis
EDUC 515 Multicultural Perspectives
EDUC 530 Philosophy of Education
COUN 508 Law & Ethics for Sch C/P
COUN 509 Comprehensive School Counseling
COUN 561 Child & Adol. Counseling
SPED 543 Intro Behav Dis & Interven
SPSY 562 Family/School Collabor.
Download the Graduate bulletin for course descriptions.
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Individual Program of Study
Individual programs of study are designed by the student and an advisor and must include: 1) a minimum of 15 credits; 2) all courses necessary for ESA certification that the student has not previously completed or documentation of life experience; and 3) an internship. COUN 551, Counseling Lab, is required as part of the 15 credit minimum. This course can be waived: the applicant must submit, for faculty review, an audio or video tape (30 minutes minimum) of a counseling session. Individual programs of study are completed on an advising form and signed by the student and the advisor.
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Pre-application Advising
Applicants may request an advising session prior to applying to determine what courses are necessary for ESA certification. Applicants may reserve, on a probationary basis, a place in an internship course at the time of the pre-application advising. After formal admission takes place, the internship reservation is guaranteed. Only formally admitted students may take an internship.
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Current Students
Students who have received candidacy in a degree program in the Department of Counseling and School Psychology and who want certification in the school counseling program must submit a letter of intent to their advisor. Applicants will be notified of their admissions status by the program. Students currently enrolled but who do not have candidacy status must apply following the criteria and procedures below.
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Seattle University Certificate
Students may also apply for a certificate issued by the registrar at Seattle University indicating the completion of the student's individualized course of study.
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Admissions Criteria
- A master's or doctorate degree (MA, MEd, MSW, EdS, EdD, and/or PhD) from an accredited institution (except for students currently enrolled in a degree program in the Department of Counseling and School Psychology).
- Two recommendations from employers, administrators or supervisors who are familiar with your work and your interpersonal skills. Do not choose peers, friends, professors or therapists. Required recommendation forms and envelopes are available.
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Application Procedures
- Request an application packet from Graduate Admissions or download the packet online. Deadlines for receipt of all application materials:
- October 20 for winter and spring entry
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- March 20 for summer and fall entry.
- Complete the Graduate School application and attach the application fee.
- Request official transcripts be sent either to the student or directly to Seattle University from every college or university attended. Confirm with each institution their policy for issuing official transcripts. If mailed to the student directly, they must remain in their sealed envelopes.
- Distribute the recommendation forms and designated envelopes. Recommenders must seal and sign the envelopes before returning them to the applicant. Return the recommendations in the sealed envelopes to Graduate Admissions by the deadline.
- Applicants will be notified by mail or phone of their eligibility for a group interview with faculty members and other candidates. Admission decisions are sent by letter within 30 days after the group interview.
- Admission decisions are sent by letter within 30 days after the application date for applicants who have had the interviews prior to applying. Admission decisions are sent by letter within 30 days after the interviews for applicants who interview after the application date.
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Orientation
Orientation packets will be sent to admitted students. Attendance at orientation session in December and May is optional for certification students. Contact the department for more information on the orientations.
For More Information
Department of Counseling and School Psychology:
206-296-5750.
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CONTACT US
Loyola Hall
Room 218
(206) 296-5750
(206) 296-1892 (Fax)
counsp@seattleu.edu
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Seattle University College of Education
Loyola Hall 218, PO Box 222000
Seattle, WA 98122-1090
Prospective students
Information Sessions
Admission Criteria
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Frequently Asked Questions
Programs and Courses
Community Counseling Program
School Counseling (K-12) Program
Post-Masters Certificate in School Counseling
Dual Certification/Dual Degree
Counseling Courses
Current Students
Policies and Procedures
Candidacy
Internship
Comprehensive Exams
Special Requirements
Graduation and Commencement
Academic Policies
Counseling Student Handbook
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Graduate bulletin with Course Descriptions PDF
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