2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog

Post-Master's Program for Initial Licensure in School Counseling

Individuals who wish to receive Initial licensure as school counselors or school adjustment counselors, and who already hold a Master's degree in counseling or a related field, may choose to apply to the Post-Master's Program for Initial Licensure in School Counseling. This program is designed to provide the theoretical coursework and field training experience necessary to apply for state guidance counselor or adjustment counselor licensure. The total number of credits varies as a function of the individual's prior graduate coursework and experience. Applicants wishing to apply to this program should indicate their intention as a part of their admission application. On-campus enrollment is required.

Students must pass the Communication and Literacy test of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) prior to field training. Information about MTEL testing can be found at the Lesley University Certification Office website, www.lesley.edu/certification, or at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website, www.doe.mass.edu.

Program of Study

Initial Licensure in School Counseling:

GCOUN 6200Orientation to Professional Counseling and Psychology*

2

GCOUN 6015Group Dynamics for Counselors and Consultants

3

GCOUN 6026Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan*

3

GCOUN 6027Clinical Skills and the Counseling Process*

3

GCOUN 6029Vocational Development and Career Counseling

3

GCOUN 6030Psychology of Culture and Identity: Power, Privilege and Oppression*

3

GCOUN 6101Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

3

GCOUN 6102Child and Adolescent Psychopathology*

3

GCOUN 6201Issues and Standards in Professional Counseling*

3

GCOUN 6202Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy*

3

 

GCOUN 6031Counseling Young Children and Adolescents

3

or

GCOUN 6252Counseling the Young Child and Play Therapy

3

or

 

GCOUN 6255Assessments for Counseling and Psychology: Children and Adolescents

3

GCOUN 6260Issues in School Counseling for School Guidance Counselors

3

GCOUN 7100Biological Bases of Behavior

3

GCOUN 7712Clinical Practice and Supervision I: School Setting**

3

GCOUN 7713Clinical Practice and Supervision II: School Setting**

3

Initial Licensure in School Adjustment Counseling:

GCOUN 6015Group Dynamics for Counselors and Consultants

3

GCOUN 6026Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan*

3

GCOUN 6027Clinical Skills and the Counseling Process*

3

GCOUN 6029Vocational Development and Career Counseling

3

GCOUN 6030Psychology of Culture and Identity: Power, Privilege and Oppression*

3

GCOUN 6101Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

3

GCOUN 6102Child and Adolescent Psychopathology*

3

GCOUN 6201Issues and Standards in Professional Counseling*

3

GCOUN 6202Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy*

3

GCOUN 7100Biological Bases of Behavior

3

GCOUN 5007Introduction to Family Therapy

3

GCOUN 6255Assessments for Counseling and Psychology: Children and Adolescents

3

GCOUN 6258Consultation Skills for Counselors and Mental Health Professionals

3

GCOUN 6259Issues in School Counseling for the School Adjustment Counselor

3

GCOUN 7710Clinical Practice and Supervision I: Clinical Setting**

3

GCOUN 7711Clinical Practice and Supervision II: Clinical Setting**

3

GCOUN 7718Clinical Practice and Supervision III: School Setting**

3

GCOUN 7719Clinical Practice and Supervision IV: School Setting**

3