Counseling in School Settings Concentration

Applying for Certification

After successfully completing the program and passing the Florida Department of Education Guidance and Counseling PK 12 certification exam, you will apply for a temporary certificate.

Florida Education Majors or Minors Who Have Not Completed a State-Approved Program

You will begin the process by applying for a Temporary Certificate, so that you may begin teaching full-time while you complete your remaining certification requirements. Your Statement of Status of Eligibility will provide you with specific and official information about your remaining requirements for the Professional Certificate.

https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/steps-to-certification/index.stml

Program Courses (15 Credit Hours)

• COU 5743 - School Counseling Internship 3 Credit Hours
• COU 5023 - Assessment and Testing 3 Credit Hours
• COU 5443 - Career Counseling and Development 3 Credit Hours
• COU 5283 - Principles, Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of School Counseling Programs 3 Credit Hours
• COU 5243 - Conferring with Groups, Agencies, Teachers, and Parents 3 Credit Hours

Sample Degree Plan

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization with Counseling in School Settings Concentration Degree Plan