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Amy Claire Suguro, '68, bestows $20,000 to COE for scholarships. Scholarships honoring her memory will be awarded to Counseling students. Obituary available from The Seattle Times (click here).

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Balance is the primary feature of the Counseling Programs in the Department of Counseling and School Psychology at Seattle University. Flexible scheduling allows students to balance graduate studies with full-time work commitments. Balanced curricula incorporate theoretical perspectives with practical applications. Instructional approaches encourage the balancing of direct learningwith reflective learning experiences. The result for the student is a humanistic learning community that respects the life experiences of the adult learner, along with an ethical sensibility that emphasizes personal responsibility and professional accountability.

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The Master of Arts in Psychology program at Seattle University offers courses that some students may take as electives.

Seattle University's Addiction Studies Program offers addiction studies undergraduate classes that can be taken as electives or in addition to the student's program of study.

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The School Psychology Program, the other half of the Department of Counseling and School Psychology, is a 91 credit post-bachelor's degree or a 45 credit (minimum) post-master's degree program. It leads to the educational specialist degree (Ed.S.) and Seattle University's recommendation for Washington State's Educational Staff Associate (ESA) School Psychology Certificate.

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Master of Arts in Education/Mental Health Program

The Mental Health Program prepares students for work in various community settings, such as youth service agencies, mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, and correctional facilities. The internship in a mental health setting is tailored as much as possible to the student's specific learning needs and career goals.

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Master of Arts in Education/School Counseling (K-12) Program

The School Counseling Program prepares students for "initial" level Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certification in K-12 settings, public and private. The internship is completed at a school of the student's choice whenever possible.

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Master of Arts in Education/Post-Secondary Program

The Post-Secondary Program prepares students for work in two and four-year college counseling centers and the internship is completed at such a center.

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Post-Masters Certificate Program in School Counseling

This program is designed for individuals who already have a graduate degree in counseling or a related field, and wish to obtain a certificate in school counseling.

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