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Master of Science in Counseling
School of Nursing & Behavioral Health
2010‐2011
School Counseling
Student Handbook
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Contents
History and Scope of Counseling Program………………………………………………………………………………….4 Mission…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 Program Goal/Objectives…………………………………………………………………………………………….4‐5 Data from Graduates of the Program……………………………………………………………………………..5 Program Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 1. Admissions Requirements………………………………………………………………………………………..6 2. Time Limits……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 3. Advisement………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 4. Transfer of credit………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 5. Academic Policies and Regulations………………………………………………………………………..7‐8 6. Special Needs……………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 7. Practicum Experiences……………………………………………………………………………………………..9 8. Internship Experiences………………………………………………………………………………………..9‐10 9. Comprehensive Exam and Praxis……………………………………………………………………………11 10. Degree Plan Submission……………………………………………………………….……………………….11 11. Program and School Fees……………………………………………………………………………….….12‐13 12. Financial Assistance………………………………………………………………………………………………..14 13. Program Accreditation…..……………………………………………………………………………………….15 14. The Faculty……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15 Professional Licensure……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..16 Professional Identity……………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………16 Appendices………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………17 Appendix A: General Program of Study………………….……………………………………………….19‐20 Appendix B: Advising Check sheet…………………………………………………………………….……21‐22
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HISTORY AND SCOPE Carson‐Newman College has been active in training school counselors for many years. Across the region Carson‐Newman School Counseling graduates have been active in varied educational settings and professional organizations. In August 2007, the program began the process of building a strong and exemplary model of counselor training to incorporate the latest recommendations for counselor education. Since that time an extensive examination of every component of the training program has been conducted. The program moved to become a track within the Master of Science in Counseling Department in the School of Nursing and Behavioral Health. This enabled the school counseling faculty to work with both the School of Education and the Department of Behavioral Health to increase the alignment of the program with national counselor education training standards. Program faculty and students are active in professional development work and in community and college service.
PROGRAM MISSION The mission of the School Counseling Graduate Program at Carson‐Newman College is to recruit students from diverse backgrounds who have a passion for service and to equip them with competencies essential to establish comprehensive, developmental school counseling programs that build collaborative relations within schools and communities and to provide leadership to advocate for social justice. PROGRAM GOAL AND OBJECTIVES The goal of the School Counseling program is to provide a sequence of experiences that allows a person with a baccalaureate degree to develop into a licensed professional school counselor PreK‐12. Degree graduates in school counseling will possess the knowledge and skills to:
• develop comprehensive school counseling programs to address the academic, personal/social, and career needs of all students PreK‐12 in diverse settings;
• conduct individual and group counseling and classroom guidance with PreK‐12 students; • work with students and families from diverse cultures and backgrounds; • assist teachers and parents in identifying and addressing learning problems and other
barriers to academic development; • design and implement prevention and intervention programs that address issues such
as: person and substance abuse, discrimination, school violence, school crises, dropping out of school, building resiliency, and student wellness;
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• use appropriate assessment instruments, research, technology, and other resources to assist students and their parents in making effective academic, personal/social, and career decisions;
• use the ethical and legal standards of professional school counseling; • consult, collaborate, and coordinate with teachers, parents, resource personnel, and
community members; • advocate for social justice to close opportunity and achievement gaps for students PreK‐
12; and, • Serve as leaders in the schools and as professional school counselors.
Data from Graduates of the Program Carson‐Newman College
School Counseling Employment Status of Graduates
Name Graduate Date Job Jill Denton May 2009 Granger County HS Counselor Debbie Finchum May 2009 Professional School Counselor
Jefferson Elementary School Jennifer Sanford May 2009 Professional School Counselor
Jefferson County High School Richard Ripley May 2009 Professional School Counselor
West Greene High School Staci Gray May 2009 Special Ed Teacher Courtney Christian May 2009 TDT Counselor
Family Preservation Services Jonathan Campbell August 2009 Professional School Counselor
Smoky Mountain Elementary School Kristi Johnson August 2009 Professional School Counselor
Niswonger Foundation Kelly Hicks August 2009 Professional School Counselor
Karns High School Jeffrey Janszen August 2009 Day Trader Tonya Ely May 2010 Professional School Counselor
Bulls Gap Elementary School Jessie Underwood Bell May 2010 Professional School Counselor
Rush Strong School & White Pine School Mary Loyd May 2010 Professional School Counselor
Nolichucky & Camp Creek Elementary Schools Karma McNew May 2010 Behavioral Liaison
Northwest Middle School Melissa Terrell December 2010 Professional School Counselor
Niswonger Foundation Sarah Draper December 2010 Professional School Counselor
Gibbs High School Julia Allen December 2010 Law Clerk
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
1. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The Graduate Admissions and Appeals Board reviews and evaluates all applications, references, test scores, interview results, and transcripts before making an admissions recommendation. When the Admissions and Appeals Board has acted, the applicants will be notified of their admission status. The following requirements must be met:
• Completed application form, written statement of purpose, and $25 application fee. • A recommendation from each of the following areas: academic, employment, and
character. Recommendation forms are provided with the application. • One official transcript of all undergraduate study. Also, one official graduate transcript
showing courses which are being transferred to Carson‐Newman College to count toward the master's degree (maximum of 9 semester hours taken within the past 5 years).
• Successful completion of an interview for the purpose of assessment of personal characteristics and academic proficiency of the candidate.
• A bachelor's degree from a four‐year regionally accredited college, showing a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in the undergraduate major and a minimum 2.75 overall GPA.
• GRE scores taken within the last five years or passing scores on the PRAXIS II Principles of Learning and Teaching Tests, or PRAXIS II Specialty Area tests in the area of licensure taken within the last five years.
• Completion of a Background Check in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated 49‐5‐413, 37‐1‐414, 71‐3‐507 that requires persons who work with children to obtain a criminal background.
2. TIME LIMITS Graduate work for the MEd degree, MAT degree, MSC degree, and the MSN degree must be completed within five years of full acceptance into the program. 3. ADVISEMENT Students must meet with their assigned advisor as soon as they are admitted into the program and each semester afterward. The student’s advisor can assist in planning coursework, alert the student to developments in the program or profession, and provide the student with support and encouragement. (See Appendix B for “ADVISING CHECKSHEET”.) 4. TRANSFER OF CREDIT The C‐N School Counseling Program occasionally accepts graduate level courses taken at other institutions as transfer credit. Dr. Brewer, Program Director, will review the request and
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consult with appropriate program faculty members to determine whether or not to accept the course for credit. Course syllabi and a rationale for transferring the course must be provided. Courses are typically accepted for transfer credit if the other institution is CACREP accredited. Courses were taken at a non‐CACREP institution; the Program Director will ask to examine the course syllabus before deciding if the course will be accepted for transfer credit. Generally, courses taken more than five years ago are not accepted for transfer credit. The acceptance of courses is not an automatic process. It is the responsibility of the student to petition, in writing to the Program Director, to have courses applied toward a degree, even if these courses were taken at C‐N. 5. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONS Student Responsibility in Meeting Degree Requirements
Responsibility for knowing and following academic requirements, including both academic and common degree requirements for graduation, rests with the student. Academic requirements are specified for each graduate degree program at Carson‐Newman College and these as well as the common degree requirement, must be met before a degree is granted. Advisers, assigned to assist students in their progress toward degree completion, program directors, and appropriate administrators will provide specific information concerning these requirements, but the student alone is responsible for fulfilling them.
The administration and faculty of Carson‐Newman College believe that the educational and other programs of the college described in this catalog are effective and valuable. However, the ultimate results of programs offered in terms of achievement, employment, professional licensing, or other measures, are dependent on factors outside the programs, such as the personality and energy of the student, governmental or institutional regulations, and market conditions. Therefore, except as specifically stated herein, Carson‐Newman College makes no representation or contract that following a particular course or curriculum will result in specific achievement, employment or qualification for employment, admission to degree programs, or licensing for particular professions or occupations. Academic Standing
A minimum overall GPA of 3.00 is required to remain in academic good standing. A grade of C or better must be made in all courses applying to the Master’s degree. A maximum of 9 credit hours with C grades may be applied toward the Master of Education degree, Master of Arts in Teaching degree, Master of Science in Counseling, and Master of Science in Nursing degree.
When a student fails to maintain academic good standing, he/she will be placed on academic probation for one semester. Written notification of probation will be sent to the student. During the semester on probation, the student must work with his/her academic advisor to devise a plan to regain good standing. Any student on academic probation has an opportunity to complete nine additional semester hours of graduate study in order to raise the student’s cumulative GPA to 3.0.
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Within Graduate Studies in Education, if, after 9 semester hours on probation, the student fails to regain good academic standing, the student will be suspended from the college for one semester. Written notification of suspension will be sent to the student. Following the one semester suspension, the student must apply to be readmitted. If, after readmission following suspension, the student again fails to remain in academic good standing, he/she will be academically dismissed from the college. Academic Dismissal
A student may be dismissed from the graduate program for failing to maintain satisfactory progress or for academic dishonesty. Written notification of dismissal will be sent to the student. If a student is dismissed from graduate study in education, the following conditions must be completed by the student to re‐enter the program:
a. Write a formal letter of appeal to the Education Graduate Admissions and Appeals Board.
b. Meet any requirements/conditions set by the Education Graduate Admissions and Appeals Board. Requirements/conditions are established on an individual basis as a result of an evaluation of the reasons for initial dismissal.
If for any reason the graduate faculty decides that a graduate student should not continue in the program, he or she may be required to withdraw before completion.
If a student is dismissed from Graduate Studies in Nursing program, the student must follow the formal Grievance Procedure described within the School of Nursing Graduate Student Handbook. Readmission
Students who have been enrolled in Carson‐Newman College previously but who have not attended Carson‐Newman for a semester or more may apply for readmission. Students must complete the readmission form and pay a $25.00 readmission fee.
In order for readmission to be granted the student must be in good academic, disciplinary, and financial standing with the college. The deadline to apply for readmission is two weeks before the semester begins. Students who have been readmitted may register on the last scheduled day of registration for fall and spring semesters. (See leave of absence policy.) Leave of Absence
Students must maintain continuous enrollment until the time limit for completing a degree. If a student is unable to attend for any reason, he/she must request a leave of absence. A leave of absence form must be filed with the department chair prior to the completion for registration for the semester in which the student wishes to be granted the leave of absence. Students who do not request a leave of absence must be readmitted to the college before he/she can register for classes. (For students receiving federal aid, federal regulations permit an approved leave of absence not to exceed 180 days in any 12 month period.) 6. SPECIAL NEEDS
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Any student with a special documented disability (sight, hearing, mobility, learning, etc.) which may affect class activities should contact Dr. Rebecca Van Cleave, ext. 3268; Life Directions Center, Baker Room 317. Students will have to provide appropriate documentation. 7. PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES MSC‐589 PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL COUNSELING: ADAPTED FROM 2009 CACREP STANDARDS
Students must complete supervised practicum experiences that total a minimum of 100 clock hours over a minimum 10‐week academic term. Each student’s practicum includes all of the following:
• At least 40 clock hours of direct service with actual clients that contributes to the development of counseling skills.
• Weekly interaction that averages one hour per week of individual and/or triadic supervision throughout the practicum by a program faculty member, a student supervisor, or a site supervisor who is working in biweekly consultation with a program faculty member in accordance with the supervision contract.
• An average of 1 1/2 hours per week of group supervision that is provided on a regular schedule throughout the practicum by a program faculty member or a student supervisor.
• The development of program‐appropriate audio/video recordings for use in supervision or live supervision of the student’s interactions with clients.
• Evaluation of the student’s counseling performance throughout the practicum, including documentation of a formal evaluation after the student completes the practicum.
8. INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES MSC 665 and MSC 667: School Counseling Internship School Internship represents the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge, skills, and competencies one has acquired from the training program in school counseling at Carson‐Newman. It is intended to reflect the comprehensive work experience of a professional school counselor. Therefore, the purpose of internship is to provide school counseling trainees with actual field experiences where they can implement components of a comprehensive school counseling program under the supervision of a licensed professional school counselor. It is expected that interns would perform the duties and responsibilities of a typical school counselor during their field experiences. Such school counselor activities include: individual and small group counseling, classroom guidance, consultation/collaboration, coordination,
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advocacy, beginning leadership, and other duties needed to implement comprehensive school counseling programs. Internship Requirements Internship requirements adhere to the CACREP national standards and the licensure guidelines of the Tennessee Department of Education. Accordingly, each student’s internship includes all of the following:
• A minimum of 600 clock hours of supervised work in a school setting over one academic year (Since the licensure for a Professional School Counselor in Tennessee is Pre‐K through 12th grade, it is required that approximately 300 hours be completed in grades PreK‐6 and approximately 300 hours in grades 7‐12. Students are expected to complete their internship experience in two semesters, at a minimum of 300 hours each semester.);
• At least 240 of the 600 clock hours be in direct service to students, teachers, and parents with experience leading groups;
• Weekly interaction with site supervisor that averages one hour per week; • An average of 1 1/2 hours per week of group supervision by C‐N faculty internship
supervisor on a regular schedule throughout the internship; • Opportunities for intern to become familiar with a variety of professional activities and
resources in addition to direct service (e.g., record keeping, assessment instruments, supervision, information and referral, in‐service and staff meetings);
• Opportunities for intern to develop program‐appropriate audio/video recordings for use in supervision or to receive live supervision of his or her interactions with clients; and,
• Evaluation of the intern’s performance throughout the field experience, including documentation of a formal evaluation after the student completes the internship by a program faculty member in consultation with the site supervisor.
Prerequisites for Internship Before students in school counseling can register for MSC 665 or MSC 667, each student must fulfill all the prerequisites for internship. The following lists those requirements necessary to enroll in internship at C‐N:
• Completion of appropriate school counseling courses (see C‐N Graduate Catalog.); • Permission from the School Counseling Department Chair; • Successful background check. (See Laura Andon or Lisa Hodge in the Education
Department in the basement of Stokley Memorial Building for the proper forms and locations for fingerprinting. Consult with your internship faculty supervisor for details.);
• Documentation of current liability insurance (Liability insurance may be purchased by obtaining a student membership in the American School Counseling Association. To obtain ASCA student membership and liability insurance coverage visit http://www.schoolcounselor.org/. Students may purchase additional liability insurance. Please see your instructor for more information.); and,
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• Active student membership in the American School Counseling Association (ASCA). (All school counseling students are highly encouraged to join the Tennessee Counseling Association, the Tennessee School Counselor Association, and the Smoky Mountain Counseling Association. Membership in the Tennessee Counseling Association will offer the student additional membership in the Tennessee School Counselor Association and the Smoky Mountain (or Watauga) for those living in the Johnson City area) Counseling Association as part of the TCA membership fee.)
Source for additional information regarding internship For more information about a field experience in internship, please refer to the School Counseling Internship Handbook or contact the Internship Coordinator, Dr. Mike Bundy.
9. COMPREHENSIVE EXAM AND PRAXIS All students must successfully pass the Comprehensive Exam (COMPS) in order to graduate. Students qualify to take the comprehensive exam during their first or second semester of field experience (Internship), and after they have completed all classroom‐based courses. We discourage students from taking the comprehensive exam the same semester they are taking courses that reflect the content of the comprehensive exam. Comprehensive exam questions are available for study from the Program Director. Candidates usually schedule to take their comprehensive exam during their last semester of study. Contact Dr. Brewer to schedule comps and to receive final details of the exam. There is no fee to sit for the C‐N School Counseling Program Comprehensive Examination. The Praxis: School Guidance and Counseling specialty area may be taken anytime one feels prepared to take it successfully. Registration for the Praxis can be made at the website address: http://www.ets.org. The Carson‐Newman School of Education often serves as one of the Praxis examination sites. There is a fee to sit for the School Guidance and Counseling specialty area of the Praxis. 10. DEGREE PLAN SUBMISSION Students should consult with Dr. Brewer throughout the program and at the beginning of their final Internship to begin submission of the Degree Plan. Dr. Brewer facilitates the degree plan for each student who has completed the program requirements. 11. PROGRAM AND SCHOOL FEES Following is a list of major expenses which will be incurred by a graduate student at Carson‐Newman College. Tuition and fees for full‐time students cover the basic costs (fees for labs, classes, equipment, activities, etc. not included) of class instruction, matriculation, basic medical care in the college wellness center for minor illnesses and accidents, admission to concert/lecture series, athletic events held on campus excluding special tournaments, and contributions to several student organizations and publications. The college reserves the right, beginning any term, to change the charges for tuition, fees, room, and board without notice.
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Tuition (per semester hour) Education and Counseling .................................................................................................. $305.00 Nursing ............................................................................................................................... $465.00 (Graduate students enrolled in undergraduate courses will pay undergraduate tuition for those courses.) Technology Fee (per semester) Full‐time students .................................................................................................................. 77.00 Part‐time students ................................................................................................................. 44.00 Student Activity Fee (per semester) Full‐time students……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….77.00 Part‐time students………………………………………………………………………………………………………………44.00 Special Fees Application Fee (one time) Education and Counseling ...................................................................................................... 25.00 Nursing ................................................................................................................................... 50.00 Auto Registration/Parking Hangtag (per year) .......................................................................30.00 Course Audit (per credit hour) Education and Counseling ....................................................................................................152.50 Nursing ..................................................................................................................................232.00 Graduation Fee .....................................................................................................................100.00 I.D. Card (one time) .................................................................................................................15.00 International Student Fee (per semester: fall, spring, and summer) ....................................125.00 International Student Insurance (per year) .......................................................................1,044.00 Nursing Malpractice Insurance (approximately per year) ....................................................100.00 School Counseling Internship Fee .........................................................................................200.00 Student Teaching Enhanced Student Teaching Fee .......................................................................................... 200.00 Supervised Teaching Experience Fee ....................................................................................100.00 All charges must be paid in full on or before final registration. All fees and charges are subject to change. Room and Board (per semester) Meal Plan Rates Unlimited Meal Plan ....................................................................................................... 1,638.00* 15 Meal Plan ................................................................................................................... 1,585.00* 10 Meal Plan ................................................................................................................... 1,486.00* 100 Meal/semester block Plan (available only to Appalachian Commons Residents and Commuters).........................................................................................................................759.00* 35 Meal Plan (commuters only) ........................................................................................497.00** * includes $100 declining balance account **includes $200 declining balance account Residence Hall Room Rates Women’s Residence Halls: Alumni – Traditional 2‐person room with double occupancy ........................................... 1,337.00 With single occupancy (private) ........................................................................................ 2,005.00
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Single‐person room without adjoining bathroom ............................................................ 1,588.00 Burnett – Traditional 2‐person room with double occupancy ............................................. 970.00 With single occupancy (private) ........................................................................................ 1,458.00 Swann – Traditional 2‐person room with double occupancy ........................................... 1,337.00 With single occupancy (private) ........................................................................................ 2,005.00 Single‐person room with adjoining bathroom .................................................................. 1,558.00 Men’s Residence Halls: Heritage Hall – Traditional 2‐person room with double occupancy ................................. 1,166.00 With single occupancy (private) ........................................................................................ 1,749.00 Butler Hall – Traditional 2‐person room with double occupancy…………………………………..1,166.00 With single occupancy (private)…………………………………………………………………………………….1,749.00 Appalachian Commons Apartment Complex Standard 4‐bedroom apartment with 4‐person occupancy ............................................. 1,578.00 Standard 2‐bedroom apartment with 2‐person occupancy ............................................. 1,889.00 Tuition, fees, and all other costs for the semester are payable upon registration. For students with definite commitments of funds from the Office of Financial Aid, the difference between the total cost for the semester and the financial aid commitment (excluding work‐study program) is payable upon registration. Payment of the difference between enrollment charges and financial aid can be made by cash, personal check, DISCOVER CARD, VISA CARD, MASTERCARD, or through the Academic Management Services deferred payment plan. Information on this plan is mailed to all new students after acceptance for admission to Carson‐Newman College and can also be obtained from the Treasurer’s Office. By enrolling, the student agrees to pay all expenses incurred by Carson‐Newman College to collect any outstanding debt, including attorney and collection agency fees. Carson‐Newman College reserves the right to report the status of any outstanding indebtedness owed to credit reporting agencies. Students must settle their account for the current semester, including library and traffic fines, infirmary charges, etc., before they will be eligible to enroll for a subsequent semester or before a transcript of their academic record can be released by the Registrar’s Office. 12. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The Financial Aid Office at Carson‐Newman College is available to assist students in completing the necessary steps for financial aid application. Students must first apply and be accepted for admission to Carson‐Newman College before consideration for financial assistance will be given. How to apply for assistance: 1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA. Be sure to list Carson‐Newman’s Title IV code as 003481. Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 proceeding the fall semester.
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2. Students should submit a written request for financial aid to the Financial Aid Office stating the year of enrollment and the number of credit hours in which they plan to enroll. NOTE: Federal Regulations governing the application process and awarding of financial assistance may change. These changes may impact the awarding of financial assistance at Carson‐Newman College. Student responsibility in completing necessary forms and returning them to the Financial Aid Office as quickly as possible cannot be overly stressed. Information can be obtained by writing or calling: Financial Aid Office 865‐471‐3247 Carson‐Newman College 800‐678‐9061 1646 Russell Avenue e‐mail: [email protected] Jefferson City, TN 37760 No aid is automatically renewable; students should submit a written renewal request each year and file the FAFSA. See the following table for eligible Graduate Financial Aid Programs: Available Assistance Requirements Amounts Available Federal Perkins Loan Must file FASFA and prove
demonstrated need. Repayable quarterly beginning 9 months after enrolling less than half‐time.
Amounts vary
Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Must file FASFA and prove demonstrated need for subsidized loans. Repayable begins 6 months after enrolling less than half‐time
8,500 Subsidized 10,000 Unsubsidized
College Work Study Must prove demonstrated need and desire to work part‐time.
Amounts vary.
***Loan amounts listed are maximum annual limits for Graduate Students. A separate loan application must be filed. Carson‐Newman College Financial Aid Office participates in electronic filing of applications. Students are encouraged to remain with any previous Stafford loan lender. Loan amounts may not exceed the cost of attendance.
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Graduate Assistantships/Scholarships Assistantships Any student in School Counseling may apply for available graduate assistantships. Preference will be given to fully admitted, degree‐seeking graduate students. Awards will be made based on the following criteria: need, commitment to school counseling, and ability to work 10 or 20 hours per week in the Graduate Studies in School Counseling Department. Applications may be obtained by contacting the School Counseling Program Director at 865‐471‐2087. The application deadline is the first day of classes each semester. 13. ACCREDITION OF THE SCHOOL COUNSELING GRADUATE PROGRAM AT CARSON‐NEWMAN
• Approved by the Tennessee Department of Education to train school counselors because it prepares them in accordance to State Board of Education Standards.
• Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) because of its commitment to raise student performance and to hold itself accountable for improving student learning on a continual basis.
• Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) because it adheres to performance‐oriented standards.
14. THE FACULTY
SCHOOL COUNSELING SPECIALIZATION FACULTY Carolyn Cole Brewer, Ed.D., NCC Associate Professor of Counseling School Counseling Program Director Mike Bundy, Ph.D., NCC, CPC Assistant Professor of Counseling OTHER PROGRAM FACULTY MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELOR FACULTY MEMBERS: William L. Blevins, Ph.D., Department Chair, Master of Science in Counseling Graduate Studies Bradley W. Bull, Ph.D. Merrill M. Hawkins, Ph.D. Linda High, J.D., Adjunct Bruce Davenport, Adjunct SCHOOL OF EDUCATION FACULTY MEMBERS: Sharon T. Teets, Ph.D., Dean, School of Education
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Emma Cody‐Mitchell, Ph.D. Margaret A. Hypes, Ed.D. Sandra K. Long, Ph.D.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE LICENSURE FOR PROFESIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELORS Upon completion of requirements, graduates will fulfill requirements to obtain a Tennessee licensure as a Professional School Counselor in grades pre‐kindergarten through twelve. Reciprocity exists between Tennessee and many surrounding states. Consult with your faculty advisor to learn which states may accept your Tennessee Professional School Counselor license. Upon consultation with Dr. Brewer, students should contact Laura Andon in the School of Education (beneath Stokely Cafeteria) to complete all paperwork required for submission to the Tennessee State Department of Education in order to obtain licensure as a Professional School Counselor.
PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY NATIONAL CREDENTIALS: Once one has fulfilled the requirements for certification at the state level, it would be prudent to seek additional credentials. There are two organizations at the national level where you can obtain additional credentials: The National Board of Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) and the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). The benefits of national certification are three‐fold: by participating in the certification process you will be acknowledged for your competencies and accomplishments as a nationally certificated counselor, you will be elevating your professional identity which could be important to your building principal and your community stakeholders, and you may receive financial incentives from your state and/or local school board. To receive more information about these two certifications, visit the NBCC website at www.nbcc.org/ and the NBPTS website at www.nbpts.org/.
PROFESSIONAL ORANIZATIONS It is expected that students in school counseling will develop into professional leaders who seek to contribute to the profession. In order to develop leadership skills, membership and participation in professional organizations is highly encouraged. Below lists some of the most relevant to school counselors: American School Counselors Association (ASCA) 801. N. Fairfax St., Suite 310 Alexandria, VA 22314 www.schoolcounselor.org
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American Counseling Association (ACA) 5999 Stevenson Ave. Alexandria, VA 22304‐3303 1‐800‐347‐6647 www.counseling.org The Tennessee Counseling Association P.O. Box 240365 Memphis, TN 38124‐0365 www.tncounselor.org Smokey Mountain Counseling Association 2009 – 2010 Governing Council
• President: Amy Kroninger [email protected] • President‐Elect: Kat Coy [email protected] • Immediate Past President: Jen Beckler [email protected] • Secretary: MK Roberts [email protected] • Treasurer: Beverly Anderson [email protected]
APPENDICIES
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APPENDIX A Carson‐Newman College‐School Counseling Program
GENERAL PROGRAM OF STUDY FORM The School Counseling program at Carson‐Newman has a minimum total credit requirement of 51 semester hours. Candidates who successfully complete course requirements, earn a passing score on the School Guidance and Counseling specialty area test of the National Teachers Examination (Praxis Series), and earn a passing score on Program Comprehensive Examination will fulfill requirements for Tennessee licensure as a Professional School Counselor in grades pre‐kindergarten through twelve. Number Description Credit Projected Semester
Core Requirements (18 hours) MSC 502 Theories and Techniques of Counseling 3 Fall/Spring MSC 565 Group Counseling Processes 3 Fall/Spring MSC 585 Professional Ethics in Counseling 3 Fall MSC 630 Counseling Research 3 Fall AOL EDU 566 Issues in Human Development 3 Spring/Summer MSC 503 Personality Development and Holistic Mental
Health 3 Fall
School Counseling Specialty (30 hours) MSC 501 Foundations in School Counseling 3 Fall MSC 611 Counseling Children & Adolescents 3 Spring EDUC 561
Effective Home, School, Community Relations with Diverse Populations
3 Fall/Spring AOL
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MSC 567 Career Development and Counseling 3 Spring MSC 568 Individual and Group Appraisal 3 Summer AOL MSC 612 Consultation and Collaboration 3 Summer AOL MSC 613 Design and Evaluation of Comprehensive
School Counseling Programs 3 Fall/Spring
MSC 589 Counseling Practicum 3 Fall/Spring MSC 665 Internship in School Counseling‐I 3 Fall/Spring MSC 667 Internship in School Counseling‐II 3 Fall/Spring
Minimum Elective (3 hours) MSC 638 Play Therapy across the Lifespan 3 May MSC 639 Reality Therapy/Choice Theory 3 Fall/Spring MSC 561 School Orientation for Counselors 3 Fall/Spring AOL SPED 508 Survey of Persons with Exceptionalities 3 Fall/Spring/May/Summer MSC 569 Understanding Families 3 Fall/Spring MSC 580 Helping Relationships in Crises 1‐3 TBA MSC 584 Normal/Abnormal Behavior 3 Spring
Candidates who do not have a teaching license will be required to take MSC 561 School Orientation for Counselors in accordance with Tennessee licensure requirements. Candidates who have not had a course equivalent to SPED 508 Survey of Persons with Exceptionalities will be required to take SPED 508 may use this course as an elective.
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APPENDIX B
ADVISING CHECKSHEET MASTER of SCIENCE: School Counseling
STUDENT NAME: _________________________________ STUDENT # __________ ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Application _______ Application fee ________ 3 Rec. Forms ________ 2 Off. Trans._______ Overall GPA __________ 3.0 Major GPA _______ Test Scores ________________________________ Written statement of purpose ____________________________________________________ ADMISSION STATUS: Not Admitted ________ Date: _______________ Reason: __________________ Provisional _________ Date: _______________ Reason: __________________ Fully ______________ Date: _______________ Reason: __________________ Program of Study: Number Description Credit Date Grade
Core Requirements (18 hours)
MSC 502 Theories and Techniques of Counseling 3
MSC 565 Group Counseling Processes 3
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MSC 585 Professional Ethics in Counseling 3
MSC 630 Counseling Research 3
EDU 566 Issues in Human Development 3
MSC 503 Personality Development and Holistic Mental Health 3
School Counseling Specialty (30 hours)
MSC 501 Foundations in School Counseling 3
MSC 611 Counseling Children & Adolescents 3
EDUC 561 Effective Home, School, Community Relations with Diverse Populations
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MSC 567 Career Development and Counseling 3
MSC 568 Individual and Group Appraisal 3
MSC 612 Consultation and Collaboration 3
MSC 613 Design and Evaluation of Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
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MSC 589 Counseling Practicum 3
MSC 665 Internship in School Counseling‐I 3
MSC 667 Internship in School Counseling‐II 3
Minimum Elective (3 hours)
MSC 638 Play Therapy across the Lifespan 3
MSC 639 Reality Therapy/Choice Theory 3
MSC 561 School Orientation for Counselors 3
SPED 508 Survey of Persons with Exceptionalities 3
MSC 569 Understanding Families 3
MSC 580 Helping Relationships in Crises 1‐3
MSC 584 Normal/Abnormal Behavior 3
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Total hours
Candidates who do not have a teaching license will be required to take MSC 561 School Orientation for Counselors in accordance with Tennessee licensure requirements. Candidates who have not had a course equivalent to SPED 508 Survey of Persons with Exceptionalities will be required to take SPED 508 may use this course as an elective.
Student ________________________________________ Date _________________________
Advisor ________________________________________ Date _________________________
Spring 2009