The School Counseling Program
The School Counseling Program focuses on the development of competencies for individuals training for the profession of school counseling in the 21st century.
The program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and fulfills the licensure requirements for preK-12 school counseling in Tennessee and in most other states. The masters program requires a minimum of 48 hours, and focuses on the development of competencies for those working in school counseling settings.
The mission of the University of Tennessee, Master of Science and Educational Specialist programs in School Counseling is to equip graduate students from diverse backgrounds with the competencies to excel as a pre K - 12 licensed professional school counselor in comprehensive, developmental school counseling programs.
The faculty of this flagship, land-grant institution expect graduates to serve as leaders in the profession, to be resourceful in advocating for students, to become collaborative partners with other educators, to serve a consultant role, and to continue professional growth. As a result of high quality instruction and experiential opportunities designed to promote personal and professional growth, students will successfully complete the PRAXIS exam and meet school counselor credentialing standards of most states.
Goals for the School Counseling program are based on the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP), American School Counselor Association Standards (ASCA), and the Tennessee School Counseling and Career Guidance Framework guidelines. Specific goals are to prepare students in:
- Foundations of school counseling;
- Knowledge, Skills and Practice in the school counseling specific domains
- Clinical Instruction
School Counseling Graduate students will:
- qualify for licensure as a professional school counselor in grades preK-12 in most states
- be able to practice effectively within the limits of their training and within the limits of the laws and ethics governing counselor education and the counseling profession.
- be able to coordinate a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program and to carry out the functions of the school counselor including advocacy, collaboration, leadership, and systemic change.
Counselor Education Faculty Role:
- provide education and training that prepares master’s and specialist degree seeking students to be preK-12 professional school counselors in private or public schools.
- make available a comprehensive understanding of school counseling to develop and practice a wide variety of counseling theories and techniques.
- present opportunities that facilitate the development of professional leaders who counsel, collaborate, advocate, and consult with students, parents, educators, and members of the local community.
- promote a model for advocating for social consciousness with a commitment to a pluralistic society.
- impart an understanding of how to create, implement, and evaluate a developmental school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model®.
- provide an opportunity to understand current issues in school counseling as they relate to the ever changing school environment.
Updated 09/24/2009
Contact
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Jeannine Studer, Ed.D.
Program Coordinator and
Clinical Supervisor
1122 Volunteer Boulevard
A438 Claxton Complex
Knoxville, TN 37996-3452
Phone: 865-974-0693
Fax: 865-974-0135
E-mail:jstuder@utk.edu
Contact EPC
525 Jane & David Bailey Education Complex
1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3452
Phone: 865-974-8145
Fax: 865-974-0135