School Counseling (M.A.)

Faculty

Dr. Cynthia Greer, Associate Professor of Counseling
Dr. Luane Oprea, Associate Professor of Counseling
Dr. Deneen Robin, Director of Clinical Training
Dr. Rosanna Sanchez-John, Assistant Professor of Counseling

Description

The School Counseling degree offers two choices for counseling students, and both result in a Master of Arts degree (M.A.) in School Counseling. The first is a 60-credit School Counseling program that prepares individuals for careers as counselors in elementary and secondary schools. This second track is a 60-credit Counseling Urban Students that provides candidates an opportunity to expand their employment opportunities to settings serving children/youth outside of the schools, such as treatment foster care or nonprofit youth programs. For students who also desire state licensure, candidates can attain the licensure requirements with both programs

The School Counseling program is CACREP accredited and meets the state certification requirements of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Students seeking school counselor certification in other states should consult the appropriate certification offices in those jurisdictions.

Both School Counseling and Counseling Urban Students programs consist of required courses, laboratory and field experiences, and a comprehensive exam. Students’ programs are planned in consultation with their faculty advisor; prior experiences and professional goals are considered.

Learning experiences emphasize the integration of theoretical knowledge with professional practice in a supervised setting. Attention is given to understanding ethical, multicultural, socioeconomic, and developmental issues. Issues such as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Trauma-informed and Trauma-responsive will be presented in a multidisciplinary perspective with support of current research and interventions. Graduates from Trinity’s counseling degree programs are qualified to provide individual and group counseling; implement assessment and consultation services; and develop, direct, and evaluate data-driven comprehensive counseling services School counselors understand the impact adverse childhood experiences have on students’ academic achievement and social/emotional development. School counselors strive to identify, support and promote the success of students who have experienced trauma through the implementation of a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program (ACSA Position Statement, 2016).  Both programs integrate pedagogical approaches and activities that prepare graduates for trauma-informed practices in school counseling.

Degree Requirements

School Counseling Track (60 credits)

Required Course
EDCC 601

Required Foundational Courses
COUN 510
COUN 535
COUN 608
COUN 540
COUN 560
COUN 538
COUN 544
COUN 547
COUN 550
COUN 555
COUN 570
COUN 605
COUN 633
COUN 646
COUN 648

School Counseling Concentration Courses
COUN 561
COUN 553
COUN 557
COUN 604
COUN 606

Urban Students Track ( 60 credits)

Required Course
EDCC 601

Required Foundational Courses
COUN 510
COUN 535
COUN 608
COUN 540
COUN 560
COUN 538
COUN 544
COUN 547
COUN 550
COUN 555
COUN 570
COUN 605
COUN 633
COUN 646
COUN 648
COUN 561

Counseling Urban Students Track
COUN 505
COUN 612
COUN 655
COUN 695

Course Descriptions

Explanation of Course Prefixes and Numbers
Courses designated EDCC and COUN are core courses and common to various counseling programs in the School of Nursing and Health Professions.

EDCC 601
COUN 505
COUN 510
COUN 535
COUN 538
COUN 540
COUN 544
COUN 547
COUN 550
COUN 553
COUN 555
COUN 557
COUN 560
COUN 561
COUN 570
COUN 604
COUN 605
COUN 606
COUN 608
COUN 612
COUN 633
COUN 646
COUN 648
COUN 655
COUN 695