2015-2016
University of South Alabama – College of Education
Master of Education – M.Ed.
CLASS A CERTIFICATE – SCHOOL COUNSELING
Student Name _______________________________ _______
Jag Number ____________________________________
Advisor ___________________________________________
Date Admitted to Program ________________________
Program Options*:
Traditional (through ALSDE) ______
CACREP:___________
MINIMUM GRADUATE HOURS REQUIRED: 48
A minimum grade of “B” is required in all coursework.
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Instructional Support (39 Hours)
CED 565
CED 566
CED 572
CED 574
CED 576
CED 582
CED 584
CED 586
CED 588
CED 591
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CED 595
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Semester
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Educational Foundations (6-9 Hours)
EPY 521
EPY 555
*SPE 500
III.
Foundations of Professional School Counseling
Multicultural Counseling
Principles and Theories of Counseling
Group Counseling and Group Guidance Procedures
Supervised Practicum in Counseling
Data Driven School Counseling
Seminar in Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling
Analysis of Counseling Processes
Career Planning and Placement
Advocacy, Collaboration, Consultation
Approved Elective
Internship: School Counseling
(6 semester hours required; 600 contact hours)
Hours
Human Development and Behavior
Tests, Measurements and Evaluation
Nature and Needs of Exceptional Children and Youth
*(Must be taken for three additional semester hours by
students who have NOT previously satisfied the special
education requirement.)
Research and Evaluation (3 Hours)
IDE 510
Educational Research and Evaluation
*Additional Program Requirements:
AECTP (required for CACREP option only)
Praxis (required for both options)
ALSDE form verifying two years teaching experience (required for traditional option only)
National Counseling Exam (NCE) (required for CACREP option only)
Comprehensive Examination (required for both options)
Praxis II test requirements are subject to change as dictated by the ALSDE. Prior to registering for any Praxis II exam, please verify
current requirements by going directly to the ALABAMA portion of the Praxis II website at http://ets.org/praxis/al.
Revised 04/01/15
Master of Education Traditional Class A Instructional Support: Admission
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Sufficient courses in the major area to qualify for graduate study in the involved discipline.
An appropriate advanced degree may be used in lieu of other requirements for Regular Standing.
A completed application for admission to the Graduate School.
Official test scores must be sent by the agency to Office of the Registrar. All Master of Education programs require the GRE
including the Analytical writing section except Health, Physical Education, Non Certification Educational Leadership and
Counseling. Health, Physical Education, Non Certification Educational Leadership and Counseling will accept the GRE or
MAT. The traditional masters programs for Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education may accept a passing score
on the appropriate Praxis II exam. Some fully online programs may accept the National Higher Education Entrance Exam for
China (GAOKAO) for international students (Chinese) completing the fully online program.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
A copy of a valid Alabama Teaching Certificate in the appropriate teaching field or instructional support area ONLY IF
entering under the Traditional certification program option.
Submission of resume with chronology of professional employment.
Three letters of recommendation, preferably from outside the academic department, attesting to the prospective student's
scholarship and/or professional abilities.
Two page narrative on the prospective student's career goals and purpose for graduate study.
For programs requiring proof of teaching experience }(e.g., Instructional Leadership (3 years), Reading Specialist (2 years),
Library Media (2 years) and Counseling – Traditional Certification Option (2 years) a Supplemental Experience Form is
required as proof of the teaching experience.
Proof of a clear background check with ALSDE. To confirm this is complete please check
https://tcert.alsde.edu/portal/public/pages/searchcerts.aspx.
See departments for any other or more specific requirements.
Keep a copy of this program checklist and maintain it. You must complete all program requirements for graduation and teacher
certification. Course substitutions are not permitted. Also, note course prerequisites and follow them. You will be withdrawn from
a course if you do not meet the stated prerequisites.
Content courses (Teaching field and Instructional Support) must be consistent with your area of certification. Your advisor must
approve your choices for this requirement.
You must take a comprehensive end-of-program examination during the semester in which you complete your degree requirements.
Application forms can be obtained from Student Services, UCOM 3020, HPE 1016 or online at
http://www.southalabama.edu/coe/forms/compsapp.pdf . Watch for posted deadlines for each semester.
http://www.southalabama.edu/coe/forms/deadlinetstdates.pdf
Graduation deadlines and information are posted on Registrar’s Office website at:
http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/registrar/graduation_apply.html
Information on applying for your Class ‘A’ teaching/instructional support certification is available in the Student Services Office,
UCOM 3020. Confer with your assigned advisor when you have questions concerning your program. Remember that advisors give
advice; they are not responsible for your program.
04/15/15