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2017-2018 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Graduate Programs | Volume 8, Issue 1
Master of Arts in School Counseling Degree Program
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Effective January 4, 2018, the Master of Arts in School Counseling Degree Program has been transferred from the College of Education to the College of Counseling, Psychology and Social Sciences
Offering Campuses
Argosy University, Salt Lake City*; Argosy University, Sarasota*; Argosy University, Tampa
Note:
Campuses with an asterisk ( * ) are currently not accepting new students effective July 2, 2018. If you are interested in an Argosy University program of study at another location or online, please call (855) 758-5664.
Program Overview
The School Counseling program is designed to develop and prepare professional counselors to work in a variety of employment settings in P-12 schools. Candidates in the School Counseling Program can learn to counsel individuals, families and groups on concerns in social, educational, psychological, career, and life planning situations. Counselor education and training also emphasizes assessment, intervention, prevention, consultation, and wellness. Based on state requirements, students may be required to complete additional experiences or coursework.
Program Learning Outcomes
The MA in School Counseling degree program outcomes are the professional CACREP standards that guide preparation for this profession.
Program Learning Outcome One: Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice
- Students will interpret and apply all aspects of professional functioning, including history, roles, organizational structures, ethics, legalities, standards, and credentialing.
- Students examine the history, philosophy, and trends in school counseling, and develop skills as aligned to legal and ethical standards for practice in the schools.
- Students advocate a school counselor identity by interacting effectively with all stakeholders and professional organizations, working with special needs populations, and applying current American School Counselor Association (ASCA) models of practice.
- Students implement the operation of the school emergency management plan during crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events.
Program Learning Outcome Two: Social and Cultural Diversity
- Students will apply core theory and research regarding the cultural context of relationships, including current issues and trends in a multicultural and diverse society, to the practice of professional counseling.
- Students will identify and apply an understanding of cultural diversity and an ability to advocate for the academic, career, and personal/social development of students.
Program Learning Outcome Three: Human Growth and Development
- Students will identify and apply core theories and research of the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels and multicultural contexts.
Program Learning Outcome Four: Career Development
- Students will apply core theory and research pertaining to career development and related life factors to the practice of professional counseling.
- The student design, implement, manage, and evaluate career awareness programming, transition programs, including school-to-work, postsecondary planning, and college admissions counseling.
Program Learning Outcome Five: Helping Relationships
- Students will apply core theory, and research, and demonstrate the skills needed to ethically and effectively deliver a range of professional counseling and consultation services in a multicultural society.
- The student will demonstrates self-awareness, sensitivity to others, and the counseling skills needed to relate to diverse individuals, groups, and school community.
Program Learning Outcome Six: Group Work
- Students will apply the theoretical and experiential understanding of group purpose, development, and dynamics to group work in the practice of professional counseling.
- The student will design, implement, manage, and evaluate group counseling and classroom guidance programs, and curriculum to promote the academic, career, and personal/social development of students.
Program Learning Outcome Seven: Assessment
- Students will identify and apply principles of testing and measurement and interpret the resulting data in their work as professional counselors.
- Students will use, interpret and apply various forms of assessment for academic, career and personal/social development of children and adolescents, while recognizing uniqueness in cultures, languages, values, backgrounds, and abilities.
Program Learning Outcome Eight: Research and Program Evaluation
- Students will use, interpret, and apply various research methods, statistical analysis, needs assessment, and program evaluation in the practice of counseling.
- Students will use, interpret and apply data to develop programs, evaluate effectiveness, and demonstrate accountability to positively impact school counseling programs and increase academic success.
Program Learning Outcome Nine: Counseling, Prevention and Intervention
- Students will apply core theory and research to develop and provide comprehensive and developmentally appropriate counseling, prevention, and intervention services to children and adolescents in schools.
Program Learning Outcome Ten: Academic Development
- Students will apply core theory and research to develop and implement programs designed to support academic success of all children and adolescents in schools.
Program Learning Outcome Eleven: Collaboration and Consultation
- Students will apply core system theories, models, and processes of consultation and collaboration with all stakeholders to promote the academic, career, and personal/ social development of children and adolescents in schools.
Program Learning Outcome Twelve: Leadership
- Students will use, interpret and apply the qualities, principles, skills, and styles of effective leadership to positively impact the learning environment in schools.
Campus-Specific Program Requirements
For more detailed information, refer to the program information published in the campus-specific program descriptions linked below:
Gainful Employment Information
The following links provide program duration, tuition, fees and other costs, median debt, salary data, alumni success, and other important info for the Master of Arts (MA) in School Counseling degree program offered at Argosy University:
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Gainful Employment Information
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Argosy University, Salt Lake City
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Argosy University, Sarasota
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Argosy University, Tampa
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