Counseling: School Counseling (M.A.) - J

Counseling Core Curriculum

All students seeking an M.A. in Counseling at NVU-Johnson must complete the following requirements. The skills and theory emphasized in these courses are critical for any professional counselor, regardless of context. The courses should be taken as sequentially as possible.

• CSL 5010 - Counseling Theories Credit(s): 3 *
• CSL 5011 - Career Counseling Credit(s): 3
• CSL 5020 - Counseling in Groups Credit(s): 3
• CSL 5030 - Laboratory Experience I Credit(s): 3 *
• CSL 5110 - Counseling & Addictive Behaviors Credit(s): 3
• CSL 5120 - Family Counseling Credit(s): 3
• CSL 5130 - Psychopathology Credit(s): 3
• CSL 5140 - Legal & Ethical Issues Credit(s): 3
• CSL 5211 - Lifespan Development Credit(s): 3
• CSL 5212 - Social & Cultural Foundations Credit(s): 3

Additional Requirements: School Counseling Track

School Counseling K-12 Praxis & Portfolio: Students pursuing the School Counseling endorsement will be required to develop a portfolio including materials that offer information about themselves, their knowledge, skills and professional accomplishments. In addition to the portfolio development, they will be required to pass the general knowledge PRAXIS exam for licensure by the state of Vermont. Students should discuss these requirements with their advisors prior to beginning their internships.

• CSL 5220 - Comprehensive School Counseling Credit(s): 3
• CSL 5810 - Fieldwork for School Counseling Credit(s): 3
• CSL 6030 - Curriculum & Classroom Management for Counselors Credit(s): 3
• CSL 6110 - Counseling Children Credit(s): 3
• CSL 6632 - Evaluation & Measurement Credit(s): 3

Note:

*Within the first three semesters of enrollment, students must complete CSL 5010  and CSL 5030 . Students in the Clinical Mental Health track also need CSL 5910  and/or CSL 6632 . Those in the School Counseling track must have CSL 6632 , at which point the initial progress review will be conducted by faculty.