School Counseling
Graduate Certificate
Our CACREP aligned school counseling graduate certificate program is designed to prepare individuals, who already hold a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related human services field, to work in Alaska's school systems with a Type C certification. This program is approved by the State of Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. Application to the school counselor graduate certification program follows the same admission requirements and procedures as for the M.Ed. in counseling.
If you already have a master鈥檚 degree and want to get your certification in school counseling, this flexible graduate certificate program offers an ideal option.
Leveraging partnerships with rural and urban school districts across Alaska, our school counseling program offers unique opportunities to engage with diverse student communities and gain hands-on experience in the field. We offer digitally delivered web-based synchronous class meetings and/or asynchronous online learning modules, enabling you to earn your graduate certificate in a way that fits your life.
Certificate in School Counseling Requirements
Applications are welcomed from individuals who hold master鈥檚 degrees in Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Human Services. Individuals holding master鈥檚 degrees from other fields of study are not eligible to apply; however, they are eligible to apply for admission into the UAF M.Ed. Counseling Program.
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Why Earn Your Certificate in School Counseling at UAF?
At the 夜色福利, you鈥檒l have access to unique opportunities to gain hands-on training and prepare for real-world careers in school counseling. We also offer the flexibility to earn your certification in school counseling in a way that fits your life.
What Can You Do With a Certificate in School Counseling?
Increasing student enrollment across the country is driving the need for qualified school counselors. It鈥檚 one of the reasons that, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of school counselors is projected to grow 13% over the next decade鈥攎uch faster than average compared to other occupations. With your certificate in school counseling from UAF, you鈥檒l be ready to lead in these high-demand careers.
Each state has its own unique requirements for authorization. If you are planning to seek a professional license or certificate in a state other than Alaska, please see the state listings website.
What Classes Are Required for the Certificate in School Counseling?
The school counseling curriculum explores the foundations, theories and applications of counseling, and covers topics such as child and adolescent development, group counseling, family and network therapy and cross cultural counseling. The program also features a supervised field practicum and internships.
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