Overview

The Counselor Education program at Western Connecticut State University has been nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs since 1996. The school counseling option prepares candidates to work as school counselors in grades K-12.

The programme

The clinical mental health counseling option prepares students to work as counselors in a variety of community, agency, and clinical mental- health settings. Students are National-Certified Counselor-eligible after passing the National Counselor Exam, administered at Western each fall and spring. In addition, graduates are eligible to become licensed professional counselors upon completing additional requirements set forth by the State of Connecticut.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling Diverse Populations

Assessment for Counselors

Fundamentals of Statistics and Research Design

Interviewing and Consultation Across the Life Span: Principles and Techniques

Group Work: Theory and Practice

Individual Counseling in the Schools: Clinical Skills

Advanced Group Work: Theory and Practice

Pupil Personnel Services: Philosophy and Organization

Practicum in School Counseling

Internship in School Counseling

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Danbury, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an undergraduate program that includes a general-education distribution of courses in English, mathematics, science, social and behavioral sciences, foreign language, and fine arts.
Submit an essay demonstrating proficiency in English, stating the reasons for wanting to enroll in a counselor-education program, and emphasizing experiences relevant to the field.
Submit three letters of recommendation from individuals able to testify to the student’s suitability as a prospective counselor.
Be interviewed by the program’s faculty admissions committee, which will assess the student’s academic background and personal attributes that might affect the student’s performance as a counselor.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19398 USD / year

≈ 19398 USD / year
Out-of-State

13074 USD / year

≈ 13074 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8716 USD / year

≈ 8716 USD / year

Funding

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Language

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