Graduate Endorsement in School Counseling (K-12)

This endorsement will be granted only to students possessing a master’s degree in education or a counseling discipline.  By Montana certification standards, a Class I Endorsement will require, in addition to the classes listed below, verification of three years of successful teaching experience.  By Montana certification standards, a Class VI Endorsement requires the same classes listed below but does not require three years of successful teaching experience.  Individual course requirements as listed below may be met by appropriate post-baccalaureate transfer courses from another accredited institution, with the advisor’s consent.

Requirements	Credits
Professional Core	6
EDF 501 Research Design and Interpretation	3
EDF 530 Advanced Human Development and Learning	3
School Counseling Core	8
SCOU 506 Practicum: Counseling and Therapy Techniques	1
SCOU 508 Practicum: Multicultural and Gender Issues in Counseling and Family Therapy	1
SCOU/REHA 505 Theories of Counseling	3
SCOU 507 Ethical and Professional Issues for Counselors and Family Therapists	3
Professional Specialization	15
SCOU/REHA 504 Career and Lifestyle Development	3
SCOU/REHA 520 Group and Individual Evaluation	3
SCOU 527 Counseling in the Elementary and Middle School	3
SCOU 554 Organization and Administration of School Counseling	3
SCOU/REHA 557 Group Process: Theory and Practice	3
Internship and Capstone	13
SCOU 590 Internship: School Counseling	12
SCOU 597 Capstone in School Counseling	1
Total minimum credits required for Endorsement	42

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