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Home Program Post-Master Director of School Counseling

Post-Master Director of School Counseling

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Prepare for a rewarding career as a director of school counseling. The Caldwell University post-master program is highly recognized in the field. The credential will help you pursue your goals, while the coursework will help you grow as a professional. Small class sizes offer individualized attention and mentorship opportunities. Classes are hands-on and activity-based.

Graduates of our program are typically hired within six months of completing the program. With additional training you may choose to pursue your LPC certificate to work toward opening a private practice, or becoming a director of school counseling offices at the district level.

This program is designed for individuals who wish to pursue the New Jersey credential of Director of School Counseling Services. This endorsement qualifies the holder to serve as a director, administrator, or supervisor of school counseling services in grades PK-12. The New Jersey Department of Education requires that applicants for this credential have a master’s degree, school counselor certification, and three years successful experience as a school counselor. The Caldwell University Post-Master program meets the state-mandated requirements for graduate coursework in the areas of administration, staff supervision, and curriculum development. (For more information on state requirements, consult www.nj.gov/njded/code/current/title6a/chap9.pdf, Subchapter 13.7.)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • New Jersey School Counselor certification or an equivalent out-of-state certification
  • Master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university
  • Three years successful experience as a school counselor in grades PK-12
  • Letter of recommendation from appropriate school professional
  • Official graduate transcript(s)
  • Personal interview with the program coordinator
Courses

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (12 credits)

Curriculum Leadership

Course Code : ED 650

Course Description :

Provides an advanced study of effective curriculum leadership traits needed by urban andsuburban school personnel. The demands of accountability as well as the strategies andtechniques used for recasting curricula will be addressed. Curriculum leadership involves posingproblems that challenge the apparent order in the school and classroom; reflection upon theassumptions, values and meanings of the activities found in the educational setting; and anassessment of the consequences in a process of critical inquiry about curriculum.

Credit : 3

    x

    ED 650

    Curriculum Leadership
    3
    Foundations of Pre K-12 Administration and Curriculum Supervision

    Course Code : ED 671

    Course Description :

    This course introduces students to Pre K-12 school administration and curriculum supervision andprovides an overview of the historical and research foundations of organizational andcurriculum development theory. Using a problem-based approach, it develops an understandingof curriculum development practice grounded in the understanding of how school organizationswork. This will include such topics as: the school as a social system, open systems theory, usesof power and authority, leadership theory, supervisory approaches, curriculum guidelines, andlong range or strategic planning for curriculum and operational development.

    Credit : 3

      x

      ED 671

      Foundations of Pre K-12 Administration and Curriculum Supervision
      3
      Education Law and Regulation

      Course Code : ED 674

      Course Description :

      Examines current statutes and recent case law in the field of education. New Jersey AdministrativeCode and State regulations are also studied. The student will be provided with a context forunderstanding and applying the controlling legal precedents to the school setting. Issues such ascompulsory attendance, student and teacher rights, tort liability, first amendment, sexualharassment, civil rights, tenure rights, and other current legal matters and procedures will be studied. The relationship of statute, code, and regulations to contract stipulations will also be considered.

      Credit : 3

        x

        ED 674

        Education Law and Regulation
        3
        Principles Of Counselor Supervision

        Course Code : CPS 670

        Course Description :

        This course will address Counseling Services Supervisors many roles, carried out in an age of accountability. In addition to the traditional responsibilities of administration, education, and expressive supportive functions, students will explore multiple elements integral to a supervisor's job functions, including the identification of service needs, advocacy, the importance of building and maintaining various professional relationships, as well as the ethical, legal, and political dimensions. Critical to success as a supervisor is a commitment to self-management.

        Credit : 3

        Prerequisites :

        CPS 688B

          x

          CPS 670

          Principles Of Counselor Supervision
          3

          Graduate Success Stories

          Laura Tunnell
          Master’s School Counseling Alumna Receives Governor’s Educational Service Professional Award
          Ashley Pritchard
          N.J. School Counselor Association names Del Val’s Pritchard Hunterdon’s ‘Counselor of the County’

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          Caldwell University

          Graduate certificate in Post-Master Director of School Counseling
          Program Length: 30 weeks

          Students Graduating On Time

          N/A* of Title IV students complete the program within 30 weeks1*Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

          Program Costs*

          For program costs, see Tuition and Fees.

          Other Costs Visit website for more program cost information* The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming standard completion time. Note that this information is subject to change.

          Students Borrowing Money

          The typical graduate leaves with
          N/A*
           in debt3
          *Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

          The typical monthly loan payment
          N/A*
           per month in student loans with an interest rate of N/A*4.
          *Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

          Graduates Who Got Jobs

          N/A* of program graduates got jobs* We are not currently required to calculate a job placement rate for program completers.

          Program graduates are employed in the following fields:

          • Education Administrators
          • Preschool and Childcare Center/Program Education Administrators
          • Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators,
          • Postsecondary Distance Learning Coordinators
          • Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
          Licensure Requirements6

          Program meets licensure requirements in New Jersey.

          Additional Information:

          No additional notes provided. Date Created: 4/26/2019

          These disclosures are required by the U.S. Department of Education.

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