Suggested Three Year Program

Master of Science Degree in Guidance & Counseling

[Pre-K-12] (7.28.09)

(With School Counseling Licensure)

FIRST YEAR

SUMMER/FALL SEMESTER SPRING/SUMMER SEMESTER

Summer:
Pre-requisites:
Fall:
PSYC 5040 Statistics and Research (3) ___
PSYC 5090 Counseling & Guidance in Schools (3) ___
PSYC 6360 Pre-Practicum (3) ___
(9) / Spring:
PSYC 5136 Abnormal Psychology (3) ___
PSYC 5530 Psychometrics (3) ___
PSYC 5080 Professional Issues & Ethics in Sch Coun (3) ___
(9)
Summer:
PSYC 5170 Counseling Theory (3) ___
EDSE 5530 Educ & Psych of Exceptional Child (3) ___ PSYC 5630 Child & Adolescent Development (3) ___
(9)

SECOND YEAR

PSYC 5190 Group Counseling & Guidance (3) ___
PSYC 5570 Ind., Couples, Family Systems (3) ___
PSYC 6130 Social Basis of Behavior (3) ___
(9) / PSYC 5270 Vocational Choice, Theory & Testing (3) ___
PSYC 6320 Practicum: Middle School (3) ___
PSYC 6370 Interest, Aptitude & Achievement Testing (3) ___
(9)

THIRD YEAR

PSYC 6405 Internship: Elementary (3) ___ (3) / PSYC 6406 Internship: Secondary (3) ___
(3)

Total Credit Hours: 51

Requirements for Full Licensure: Completed and signed Application for Tennessee Teaching License (form available from the Teacher Certification Office or from the State Department of Education); Official transcripts from all schools attended (schools must be accredited and your Master’s degree must be listed on the transcript); Proof of passing PRAXIS (minimum score of 580 required); Current, updated Program of Study/Advancement to Candidacy or Licensure Agreement, with evidence of all courses completed and form signed by Dr. Lee

Requirements for Transitional Professional School Counseling Licensure: Master’s degree in school counseling will be completed within 1 year OR Current master’s degree in school counseling or a related field, and remaining licensure coursework will be completed in one year; Official transcripts from all schools attended (schools must be accredited); Proof of unconditional acceptance into TSU’s Guidance and Counseling Program and good standing (maintaining a 3.0); Proof of passing the passing the Praxis for School Counselors (minimum score of 580 required); Current Program of Study at TSU signed by Program Coordinator; Intent to Hire form signed by school and the local education agency certifying that the candidate will receive direct supervision by a licensed school counselor (having a minimum of two years experience as a school counselor) for a minimum of one hour per week; Contract signed by TSU Ass. Dean of Teacher Certification, Student, Principal of school offering the position, and Coordinator of TSU Professional School Counseling Program