Educator in School Counseling Certificate Requirements
The UW-Whitewater Educator to School Counselor certificate program is an innovative program designed for individuals who have completed a master’s degree and who are seeking School Counseling licensure in Wisconsin. The program leads to School Counseling (7054) license using the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Content Guidelines. The courses for this certificate are offered in a blended format.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework - 25 units 1 | ||
| COUNSED 701 | SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAMS I | 3 |
| COUNSED 702 | MENTAL HEALTH IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS | 3 |
| COUNSED 703 | GROUP INTERVENTION IN SCHOOLS | 2 |
| COUNSED 704 | SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAMS II | 2 |
| COUNSED 705 | BUILDING RESILIENCE: TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICE AND CRISIS RESPONSE | 3 |
| COUNSED 708 | ETHICS AND FOUNDATIONS OF SCHOOL COUNSELING | 3 |
| COUNSED 710 | SCHOOL COUNSELING SKILLS AND THEORIES | 3 |
| 6 units of: | 6 | |
| SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERNSHIP | ||
| Total Units | 25 | |
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Practicum experiences include placements at both elementary and secondary sites. Successful completion of a content-based portfolio is required, and previous coursework will be reviewed for Wisconsin DPI statutory requirements and additional courses may be required for licensure endorsement.