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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

ASCA, CACREP and MSDE

The School Counseling program is structured according to the guidelines and
standards of the American School Counseling Association, the Council of the
Accreditation of Counseling Education and Related Programs and the Maryland
State Department of Education. The School Counseling Program is certified by
the Maryland State Department of Education for meeting the state
requirements. The program is guided by the standards of the Council of the
Accreditation of Counseling Education and Related Programs and the roles and
responsibilities of the professional school counselor as set out by the American
School Counseling Association. The School Counseling program is also
considered a National Board of Certified Counselors approved graduate
program. The School Counseling program provides a dual purpose; with the
addition of 12 credits, candidates also meet the requirements for licensure as a
Maryland State Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and are eligible to sit
for the National Counselor Exam.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program in School Counseling is a 48
credit hour program. This 48-hour program is designed to prepare counselors
to work with children and youth across all levels in schools from pre-
kindergarten to high school (P-12). The program places heavy emphasis on
interpersonal and helping relationships, which require considerable
commitment on the part of the candidate.

Candidates are required to complete ten (10) hours of professional
development activities (PDA) in the community for each 3 credit hour course.
In addition, candidates participate in field experiences in the schools
throughout the program, complete a school practicum field experience (100
clock hrs.) and an internship field experience (600 clock hrs.), pass a
comprehensive examination, develop a Comprehensive School Counseling
program and conduct a research study on a contemporary issue in schools, to
be presented as a seminar paper/master thesis.

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