Coursework
*Please note, course syllabi are linked to provide an overview of the Program of Study. Course meeting times and calendars are not representative of course delivery every semester.
- PSY 6060 Introduction to Statistics in School Counseling
- PSY 6130: Evidence-Based Practice: School Intervention
- PSY 6240: Comprehensive and Systemic School Counseling Programs
- PSY 6290: Diversity Issues in Treatment and Assessment
- PSY 6330 Evidence-Based Practice: School Assessment and Measurement
- PSY 6340: Consultation in the Schools
- PSY 6350: Introduction to Theories of Intervention in Psychology
- PSY 6370: Practicum in School Counseling
- PSY 6390: Program Evaluation in the Schools: Models and Guidelines
- PSY 6420: Group Counseling in the Schools
- PSY 6460: Legal, Ethical and Transition Issues in School Counseling
- PSY 6530: Developmental Psychology: Lifespan
- PSY 6580: Collaborative Classroom Instruction, Leadership and Professional Topics
- PSY 6610: College and Career Readiness for School Counselors
- PSY 6770 - Pre-Practicum: Counseling Skills and Techniques
- PSY 6775 Practicum in School Counseling
- PSY 6780 Internship I & Internship II
Instructional Environment
Beginning fall 2022, USU’s master’s program in School Counseling has restructured the - --program delivery to be offered as a web-based format. This change in delivery has allowed potential students from across the state of Utah and beyond Utah’s borders to access the program through a web broadcast format, which will utilize Zoom and asynchronous online courses. Students are welcome to utilize the Wi-Fi and study space of USU Extension sites. Please contact your GPC if you need support with what USU Extension Center is closest to you.
Admitted School Counseling program students are required to attend all in-person opportunities to support connections with their cohort members. Such opportunities include orientation prior to the start of the program, new cohort orientation times during each cohort’s second and third year of the program, semesterly or summer learning course intensives, and residency requirements will all be communicated at least one semester prior to the start of the semester where the occurrence will take place, and during students’ completion of both practicum and internship experiences at a K-12 school setting.
Schedule
The M.Ed. in School Counseling Program typically holds classes in the afternoon/evening hours, admitted students should expect to take courses throughout the week at specified times outlines by the program requirements.