Graduate Certificate in K-12 School Counseling at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Effect systemic change as a data-driven and culturally-responsive school counselor. Make a difference in the lives of students, families and your community by earning an online graduate certificate in K-12 school counseling. This online program prepares aspiring school counselors to promote the academic, career, personal and social development of K-12 students.

Department: Department of Education, Health & Behavior Studies | Duration: 5-9 semesters (23-48 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time; online | Intake: Fall (Aug. 1), Spring (Dec. 1), Summer (May 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

For students who already have a master's degree in either mental health counseling or community agency counseling. The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April. Required courses include COUN 501 Ethics: Counseling and Counseling Psychology; COUN 515 Methods of Research; COUN 517 Assessment in Counseling; COUN 518 Group Theory and Process; COUN 519 Career Counseling; COUN 520 Diagnostic and Prevention Strategies in Counseling.

Career pathways

A postgraduate certificate in K - 12 School Counseling from UND prepares you for a fulfilling career as a professional school counselor in a range of school settings, including: Elementary schools, Middle schools, High schools, Maintain records as required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a master's degree in Education. A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 for all graduate-level work. Meet minimum requirements for admission set by the School of Graduate Studies, including English proficiency requirements. Application Requirements Online application and fee of $35. One official copy of ALL college and/or university academic transcripts. Three recommendations from those who can comment on your academic abilities. These should be professional letters - not from personal relationships or therapists. A two- to three-page personal statement. Include: your goals and objectives for seeking the post-graduate certificate in School Counseling, your academic or professional accomplishments, career goals, and clearly identify the roles of a school counselor and how your experiences and interests relate to this role. Professional Resume

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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