Overview
Professional School Counseling, Ed.S.
Ed.S. Program in School Counseling
Gwinnett University Center
The Ed.S. Program is designed for individuals who have a master’s degree in school counseling or a closely related field (e.g., community counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or social work) who wish to pursue advanced study in school counseling. Successful completion of this sequence results in recommendation for certification as a school counselor at the advanced level. [Please note that this program is not suitable for those who hold a master’s in other educational fields. If you already have a master’s in elementary, middle grades, or secondary education or educational leadership, you would need to come through our on-campus masters’ program. With additional courses substituted for the guided electives, you would be able to complete the two-year on-campus sequence with an Ed.S. degree.]
The program is designed to be completed as a unified sequence of courses over two summers and the intervening academic year. All students are required to enroll as members of a 20- 26 person cohort who will complete the program together.
The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for enrollment in the program:
- Counseling Theory
- Cross-cultural Counseling
- Interpersonal Relations
- Group Counseling
- Career Development
- Appraisal
- Research
- Practicum in Counseling
Up to two of these courses may be taken at any accredited institutions as co-requisites. These courses will not be offered at the Gwinnett University Center. Applicants who are missing more than two prerequisites are urged to complete these courses prior to seeking admission.
Admissions
Students interested in being admitted should complete both graduate school and departmental applications and submit the necessary references and supporting documents. Please go to http://www.coe.uga.edu/chds/students/grad_how.html for the admissions procedures.
For specific questions related to the application process, please contact Pam LaSalle at (706) 542-1813 or through e-mail at plasalle@uga.edu. For questions about the program, contact Dr. Pam Paisley, Program Coordinator, at ppaisley@uga.edu.
Course Sequence
The following 33-hour course sequence is required:
First Summer
| ECHD 8100 | Developmental Counseling | 3 |
| ECHD 8020 | Seminar in Counseling & Human Development Services | 3 |
| ECHD 9060 | Advanced Cross-Cultural Counseling | 3 |
| ECHD 8000 | Applied Project | 3 |
Fall
| ECHD 9680 | Process of Counseling Psychology Supervision | 3 |
| ECHD 8850 | Advanced Internship in School Counseling | 3 |
Spring
| ECHD 8850 | Advanced Internship in School Counseling | 3 |
| *Approved Elective | 3 |
Second Summer
| ECHD 9650 | Consultation in Human Systems | 3 |
| ECHD 9020 | Human Development Services Interventions | 3 |
| ECHD 8000 | Applied Project | 3 |
| *Approved Elective | 3 |
*It is recommended that the approved elective be taken in either spring semester or the second summer.
During the summer, all courses are offered during the extended thru session from 9:00 – 4:00 except for the Applied Project course. The Applied Project course will be scheduled in conjunction with your other classes and will require approximately ½ day every other week. Classes will begin the first week in June and will end the third week in July to accommodate the public school calendar.
Course Syllabi
Required
| ECHD 8100 | Developmental Counseling | 3 |
| ECHD 8020 | Seminar in Counseling & Human Development Services | 3 |
| ECHD 9060 | Advanced Cross-Cultural Counseling | 3 |
| ECHD 9680 | Process of Counseling Psychology Supervision | 3 |
| ECHD 8850 | Internship in School Counseling | 6 |
| ECHD 9650 | Consultation in Human Systems | 3 |
| ECHD 9020 | Human Development Services Interventions | 3 |
| ECHD 8000 | Applied Project | 6 |
Sample Electives
| ECHD 7150 | Loss and Grief Counseling | 3 |
| ECHD 8030 | Psychodiagnosis | 3 |
| ECHD 8110 | Adlerian Family Counseling | 3 |
| ECHD 8130 | Expressive Arts and Play Media in Counseling | 3 |
| ECHD 8150 | Child & Family Counseling | 3 |
Advising Sheet
Student Name __________________________________________
First Summer
| ECHD 8100 | Developmental Counseling | 3 |
| ECHD 8020 | Seminar in Counseling & Human Development Services | 3 |
| ECHD 9060 | Advanced Cross-Cultural Counseling | 3 |
| ECHD 8000 | Applied Project | 3 |
Fall
| ECHD 9680 | Process of Counseling Psychology Supervision | 3 |
| ECHD 8850 | Advanced Internship in School Counseling | 3 |
Spring
| ECHD 8850 | Advanced Internship in School Counseling | 3 |
Second Summer
| ECHD 9650 | Consultation in Human Systems | 3 |
| ECHD 9020 | Human Development Services Interventions | 3 |
| ECHD 8000 | Applied Project | 3 |
Approved Elective: ___________________________________________ 3
Assessment
In the assessment system for the Ed.S. Program in School Counseling, there are several critical decision points including:
Admissions: Undergraduate and graduate GPAs, GRE/MAT scores, letters of recommendation, and personal statement
Coursework: GPA, completion of core sequence, completion of Advanced Cross-cultural class as diversity requirement, completion of approved elective, program of study
Clinical experience: satisfactory completion of internship, satisfactory completion of peer supervision experience
Exit: Completion of applied research project
Employment: Alumni & employer surveys
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