School Counseling Endorsement

About the Program

The School Counselor endorsement program meets the licensure requirements of the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and is accredited by CACREP based on national standards for the preparation of school counselors. This endorsement program does not lead to a Master’s degree.

Focus of Study

In the School Counselor endorsement program, students prepare to become licensed school professionals dedicated to supporting students and their communities within school settings. 

The primary role of a school counselor involves working to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students. School Counselors are vital members of the school leadership team and help to create a school culture of success for all. School counselors help all students to apply academic achievement strategies, manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills, and play for postsecondary options. These skills are considered vital for thriving in our diverse society. To achieve this, students in the program learn and employ a range of strategies, including:

• Providing individual or small group counseling sessions for students
• Collecting data from students and stakeholders in effort to implement comprehensive evidence-based practices
• Delivering valuable information through classroom counseling sessions

The UCCS School Counselor endorsement program equips its students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a positive impact on the lives of students and to foster nurturing and inclusive educational environments.

Program Requirements

The school counselor program requires the completion of a 60-semester-hour program. School Counselor students will complete the same foundational coursework as the Clinical Mental Health Counselor students and may be eligible for licensure as a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Program Coursework

Required Courses

The School Counselor in the School System 12 Credit Hours

COUN 5700 Internship in School Counseling    COUN 5800 Roles and Functions of the School Counselor    COUN 5810 Organization/Administration of the School Counseling Program

 

Courses that may be fulfilled with previously transcripted coursework

Foundation Courses 18 Credit Hours	COUN 5010 Theories and Techniques of Individual Counseling    COUN 5020 Laboratory in Individual Counseling    COUN 5040 Human Growth and Development    COUN 5100 Theories & Techniques of Group Counseling    COUN 5130 Theories and Techniques of Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling    COUN 5330 Issues, Ethics and Trends in Professional Counseling
Professional Counseling Courses 21 Credit Hours	COUN 5510 Principles of Addiction Treatment     COUN 5520 Infectious Diseases in Addiction Treatment     COUN 5120 Practicum in Professional Counseling    COUN 5410 Measurement and Appraisal    COUN 5430 Career Development    COUN 5550 Practice of Crisis Counseling, Trauma, and Disaster Work    COUN 5860 Social and Cultural Foundation of Professional Counseling    COUN 5510 Principles of Addiction Treatment    LEAD 5700 Introduction to Research and Statistics
Electives 9 Credit Hours	Complete (3) of the following: COUN 5070 Adventure Education and Experiential Learning    COUN 5090 Spiritual Dimensions of Counseling    COUN 5300 Laboratory in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling    COUN 5440 Advanced Psychopathology and Diagnosis    COUN 5530 Motivational Interviewing I & II    COUN 5520 Infectious Diseases in Addiction Treatment    COUN 5950 Roles and Functions of the Clinical Mental Health Counselor    COUN 5960 Psychopharmacology    COUN 5570 Play Therapy and Child Counseling    COUN 5580 Sexuality in Counseling    COUN 5590 Clinical Supervision I and II    COUN 5900 The Science of Behavioral and Process Addictions    COUN 5970 Advanced Pharmacology