Post-Graduate School Counselor License (Non-Degree Program)

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Post-Graduate School Counselor License (Non-Degree Program)

The post-graduate School Counselor License program is another unique program offered by 黑料在线’s Counseling program. The program is specifically designed for individuals who possess a master's degree in counseling (community/clinical mental health, mental health, addictions, marriage and family or college counseling) from a CACREP-accredited institution who wish to become certified as a school counselor. The 18 credit-hour curriculum consists of an intensive focus on the role of the counselor in the K-12 school. In addition to traditional coursework in school counseling, a 300-hour internship completed in a K-12 setting is required. Individuals completing this program are eligible for the School Counselor License credential authorized by the Michigan Department of Education.

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  • Admission Requirements

    The requirements for admission to the non-degree granting post-graduate School Counselor License program include the following: a Master of Arts in Counseling from a CACREP-accredited graduate counseling program (granted within the past 15 years); a one to two page 'Letter of Intent' that outlines the applicant's personal career goals; one letter of recommendation written by an employer or former counseling faculty member; and, an interview with the program director.

  • Post-Graduate School Counselor License Program Requirements (Non-Degree Program, 18 credits)

    (Applicants must possess a Master of Arts in Counseling from a CACREP-accredited counseling program)

    • CNS 5450 School Counseling: Strategies and Interventions (3 credits)
    • CNS 5470 School Counseling: Mental Health and Consultation in Schools (3 credits)
    • CNS 5480 The School Counselor, Special Education, & Post-Secondary Planning (3 credits)
    • CNS 6040 Internship in Counseling (3 credits)
    • Two (2) CNS electives (6 credits)

    Total program credits: 18 credits

Program Contact Information

Tahani Dari, Ph.D., LPC, NCC
Assistant Professor and Program Director
Department of Counseling and Addiction Studies
Reno Hall, Room 213
McNichols Campus

Email: darith@udmercy.edu
Telephone: 313-993-1165
Fax: 313-578-0507

Nancy G. Calleja, Ph.D., LPC
Professor and Chair
Department of Counseling and Addiction Studies
Reno Hall, Room 234
McNichols Campus

Email: calleyng@udmercy.edu
Telephone: 313-578-0436
Fax: 313-578-0507