Program Overview:
Certificate of Advanced Study in School Counseling (12 and 30 Credit Options)
The Advanced Study in School Counseling programs (CAS) are designed for the student who has attained a Master’s Degree in Counseling or Counselor Education, and wishes to acquire the necessary coursework for permanent certification as a School Counselor in New York State, and/or to advance his/her post graduate training and education. The Advanced Study in School Counseling Programs consist of 12 or 30 post-graduate credits developed with approval of the student’s academic advisor to meet the New York State requirements for permanent certification, and the student’s plan of study.
Program Contacts:
To email the chairperson of Counseling,
Dr. Claudia Lingertat-Putnam, Counseling
Program Webpage,
School Counseling C.A.S.
Program Requirements:
Requirements for 12 Credit Option:
Students who have a 48 credit Master’s Degree in Counseling with a concentration in school counseling must complete 9 credits of advanced clinical coursework in areas related to practice as a school counselor, and 3 credits of special education coursework. Students must also provide verification of provisional certification.
Prerequisites:
A 48 credit Master’s Degree in Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling which will include the following applicable coursework or its equivalent:
| | Counseling Theory and Practice | 3 |
| | Research in Methods Counseling or Education | 3 |
| | Clinical Counseling Skills | 3 |
| | Tests, Measurements, and Appraisal or Assessment | 3 |
| | Child, Adolescent or Lifespan Development | 3 |
| | Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling | 3 |
| | Dynamics of Group Counseling | 3 |
| | Career Development Theory | 3 |
| | Master's Seminar or Practicum in School Counseling | 3-6 |
| | Elective courses in Educatio or Counseling | 3-6 |
| | Personality Theory & Abnormal Psychology in School Age Children | 3 |
| | Introduction to School Counseling | 3 |
| | Counseling Children and Adolescents in the Schools | 3 |
| | Issues in Developmental Guidance and Education | 3 |
| | Master's Practicum or Seminar in Counseling II | 3 |
| | School Counseling Internship II | 3 |
Electives will be evaluated by the advisor for appropriate content as part of the admissions process.
If any of the courses or their equivalents listed above are missing or are not appropriate, the student will be required to complete those courses as pre-requisites to the 12 credit Advanced Study in School Counseling (CAS).
Required Coursework:
Advanced Clinical Courses (9 Credits)
| CSL 534 | Interventions with Children and Adolescents in Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 538 | Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 575 | Introduction to Family Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 588 | Seminar in Family Violence | 3 |
| CSL 597 | Elective Institute in Counseling | 3-6 |
One Special Education Course: (3 Credits)
| SED 501 | Introduction to Children with Disabilities in Educational Settings | 3 |
| SED 511 | Organization and Collaboration in Education | 3 |
| SED 512 | Approaches to Classroom Management and Individualized Behavior Support | 3 |
| SED 529 | Transition Assessment and Planning for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Requirements for Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in School Counseling 30 Credit Option:
Students who have a 30 credit Master’s Degree in Counseling or Counselor Education must complete 18 credits in specific school counseling coursework, 9 credits of advanced clinical coursework in areas related to practice as a school counselor, and 3 credits of special education coursework. Students must also provide verification of provisional certification.
Prerequisites:
A 30 credit Master’s Degree in Counseling or Counselor Education which will include the following applicable coursework or its equivalent:
| | Counseling Theory and Practice | 3 |
| | Research in Methods Counseling or Education | 3 |
| | Clinical Counseling Skills | 3 |
| | Tests, Measurements, and Appraisal or Assessment | 3 |
| | Child, Adolescent or Lifespan Development | 3 |
| | Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling | 3 |
| | Dynamics of Group Counseling | 3 |
| | Career Development Theory | 3 |
| | Master's Seminar or Practicum in School Counseling | 3-6 |
| | Elective courses in Educatio or Counseling | 3-6 |
Electives will be evaluated by the advisor for appropriate content as part of the admissions process.
If any of the courses or their equivalents listed above are missing or are not appropriate, the student will be required to complete those courses as pre-requisites to the 30 credit Advanced Study in School Counseling Certificate (CAS).
Required Coursework for the 30 credit CAS:
| CSL 503 | Person Theory & Abnormal Psychology in School-Aged Children | 3 |
| CSL 510 | Introduction School Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 511 | Counseling Children and Adolescents in Schools | 3 |
| CSL 532 | Issues in Developmental Guidance & Education | 3 |
| CSL 590 | Master's Seminar 2: Advanced Topics in Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 592 | School Counseling Internship II | 3 |
Advanced Clinical Courses (9 Credits)
| CSL 534 | Interventions with Children and Adolescents in Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 538 | Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 575 | Introduction to Family Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 588 | Seminar in Family Violence | 3 |
| CSL 597 | Elective Institute in Counseling | 3-6 |
One Special Education Course: (3 Credits)
| SED 501 | Introduction to Children with Disabilities in Educational Settings | 3 |
| SED 511 | Organization and Collaboration in Education | 3 |
| SED 512 | Approaches to Classroom Management and Individualized Behavior Support | 3 |
| SED 529 | Transition Assessment and Planning for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Internship/Field Experience/Service:
Required Course:
| CSL 592 | School Counseling Internship II | 3 |
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Course:
| CSL 590 | Master's Seminar 2: Advanced Topics in Counseling | 3 |
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The specialized accrediting agencies noted below are recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation: Programs offered by The College of Saint Rose for the preparation of all school professionals, leading to initial and advanced certifications, are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
General Admission Information
Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:
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Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
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Evidence of the possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
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Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation.
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A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
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Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.
Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website for online application options and downloadable forms.
See Graduate Admissions section for more information.
Financial Aid
The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.
See Financial Aid section for more information.
Additional School Counseling Admission Information:
Requirements for Admission to the Advanced Study in School Counseling (CAS) Programs (12 & 30 Credit Options)
- A Master’s Degree in Counseling or Counselor Education of at least 30 credits from an accredited college or university;
- Completed application for graduate study;
- Graduate transcripts with a GPA of 3.0 or higher;
- At least two letters of recommendation, one that addresses the applicant’s clinical and professional skills and accomplishments, and one that addresses the applicant’s academic and scholarly abilities and accomplishments;
- A professional essay which delineates the applicant’s reasons for pursuing the CAS in Counseling and how the CAS will assist the applicant in attaining his/her professional goals; and
- Attendance at an Admissions Workshop is required for applicants who are not graduates of the Counseling M.S. in Education degree from The College of Saint Rose.
Students are admitted to the certificate programs in the fall, spring, or summer semesters.
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