Program Information
Professional Counseling, Specialization: School Counseling, M.Ed.
Application deadline for 2008-2009 academic year is December 1, 2007
The Professional Counseling, Specialization in School Counseling Program at The University of Georgia is housed within the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services in the College of Education. The program is 48-semester-hours, is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and meets the standards of the Professional Standards Commission for the State of Georgia.
Our Mission
The mission of the program is to prepare counselors to work in elementary, middle, and secondary schools who are educational leaders and self-reflective practitioners; we serve as advocates for all students; who understand and apply principles of group work in building school and community partnerships; and who accept responsibility for improving educational practices through an active program of research and evaluation.
Our Model
Our model for school counselor preparation and practice is based on five major components:
- Counseling and coordination
- Educational leadership
- Advocacy
- Team building and collaboration
- Use of assessment data
Three related strands are addressed across these components:
- Awareness, knowledge and skills related to multiculturalism
- The use of technology to improve educational practice
- The application of the National Standards for School Counseling Programs.
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