Counseling in School Settings Certificate

Program Overview

This certificate program in Counseling in School Settings prepares individuals with a master's degree in counseling to obtain FLDOE certification as a school counselor. It covers topics such as student assessment, college and career planning, school counseling principles, and consultation skills. The program meets the requirements for certification in School Counseling (Grades PK-12) and is designed for both those seeking initial certification and those adding school counseling to their existing counseling credentials.

Program Outline

Outline

Coursework:

• This certificate program consists of the courses required for the Counseling in School Settings Concentration offered within the Clinical Mental Health degree.

Careers

Potential Career Paths:

• School Counselor
• Guidance Counselor
• Educational Consultant
• College and Career Counselor
• Youth Advocate

Other

• This certificate program is designed for individuals who already hold a master's degree in counseling (other than Guidance and Counseling/School Counseling) and wish to add FLDOE certification as a school counselor.
• It also caters to those seeking initial FLDOE certification in school counseling.
• The program fulfills the requirements of FLDOE’s Administrative Rule 6A-4.018, which outlines the specialization requirements for certification in School Counseling (Grades PK-12).
• The certificate program includes at least nine semester hours of graduate credit covering:
• Student assessment and evaluation methods.
• College and career planning for students.
• Principles, philosophy, and administration of school counseling programs.
• Consultation skills for working with groups, agencies, teachers, and parents.