The School Counseling specialization prepares graduates to become professional school counselors within pre K-12 public and private schools.
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore prepares professional school counselors who are transformational leaders, collaborators, and social justice advocates for the educational, career and social-emotional success of ALL students. Our focus is on evidence-based counseling, prevention/mental health promotion, and systemic change in order to close achievement and attainment gaps and achieve positive impacts on students as evidenced by outcome data. Our curriculum is based on national standards and best practice models. UMES students in the school counseling specialization embrace professionalism, reflective practice, innovation, diversity, and effective delivery of services to their communities.
The School Counseling specialization is nationally accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and state approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Students who meet all of the requirements of the school counseling specialization also meet the requirements for certification as school counselors in the state of Maryland. Reciprocity is available in some states for students who wish to receive certification in another state, while some states may have additional requirements. For information on individual state requirements, students should contact that state's Department of Education.
Courses Required of all Students in both Specializations 36 credits (3 credits each):
CNED 604 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling
EDUC 620 - Human Growth and Development
EDUC 690 - Introduction to Behavioral Research
CNED 640 - Group Processes in Counseling
CNED 670 - Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling
CNED 645 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Counseling
CNED 655 - Social Diversity in Counseling
CNED 605 - Assessment in Counseling
CNED 660 - Crisis Management in Counseling
CNED 635 - Diagnosis and Psychopathology
CNED 606 - Clinical Applications in Counseling
CNED 675 - Professional Knowledge Skills and Practices
School Counseling Specialization Courses 24 credits (3 credits each):
CNED 601 - Introduction to School Counseling
CNED 632 - College and Career Readiness Counseling
CNED 643 - Counseling Children and Adolescents
CNED 646 - Organization and Administration of School Counseling Programs
SPED 600 - Characteristics of Exceptional Individuals
CNED 671 - Practicum in School Counseling
CNED 677 - Internship in School Counseling I
CNED 697 - Internship in School Counseling II