School and Mental Health Counseling, MSEd
The Executive Program in School and Mental Health Counseling, M.S.Ed. is designed for working professionals embarking on careers as either school or mental health counselors. The program is organized around two tracks: Mental Health Counseling Licensure and School Counseling Certification and Mental Health Counseling Licensure. Using an executive-learning format, students can earn their degrees while maintaining full-time employment by attending courses that meet for one week of intensive study each summer and one weekend per month during two academic years. The cohort-model program results in students who work closely with their peers through a sequentially structured curriculum of courses and field training. Supervised field experiences are integral to the program. This program starts in the Summer term.
For more information: https://smhc.gse.upenn.edu/program/about
Curriculum
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Course Units | |
| EDSC 501 | ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL PRINCIPLES IN SCHOOL & MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING | 1 |
| EDSC 502 | COUNSELING INTERVENTIONS: THEORY & PRACTICE | 1 |
| EDSC 503 | SCHOOL & MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING: PRACTICUM I | 1 |
| Course Units | 3.00 | |
| Fall | ||
| EDSC 504 | ASSESSMENT FOR COUNSELORS IN SCHOOL & MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING | 1 |
| EDSC 505 | SOCIOCULTURAL FOUNDATIONS IN COUNSELING | 1 |
| EDSC 506 | SCHOOL & MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING: PRACTICUM I (CONTINUED) | 0 |
| EDSC 507 | HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | 1 |
| Course Units | 3.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDSC 508 | APPLIED QUANTITATIVE METHODS | 1 |
| EDSC 509 | CAREER COUNSELING & DEVELOPMENT | 1 |
| EDSC 510 | GROUP COUNSELING | 1 |
| EDSC 511 | SCHOOL & MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING: PRACTICUM II | 1 |
| Course Units | 4.00 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| EDSC 601 | SCHOOL AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING: INTERNSHIP I | 1 |
| EDSC 602 | ADVANCED GROUP & FAMILY SYSTEMS COUNSELING | 1 |
| EDSC 606 | ADVANCED COUNSELING SKILLS | 1 |
| Course Units | 3.00 | |
| Fall | ||
| EDSC 603 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN SCHOOL & MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING | 0.5 |
| EDSC 604 | FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATION FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS | 1 |
| EDSC 605 | SCHOOL & MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING: INTERNSHIP I (CONTINUED) | 0 |
| EDSC 607 | HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT & PSYCHOPATHOLOGY | 1 |
| EDSC 608 | RESEARCH AND EVALUATION SEMINAR IN COUNSELING AND EDUCATION | 0.5 |
| Course Units | 3.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDSC 603 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN SCHOOL & MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING | 0.5 |
| EDSC 608 | RESEARCH AND EVALUATION SEMINAR IN COUNSELING AND EDUCATION | 0.5 |
| EDSC 610 | SCHOOL & MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING: INTERNSHIP II | 1 |
| EDSC 611 | WELLNESS & ADDICTION COUNSELING | 1 |
| EDSC 612 | SCHOOL & MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING: PRACTICUM III | 1 |
| Course Units | 4.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 20.00 | |
Required Milestones
Comprehensive Examination (or Portfolio or Thesis)
Master’s degree candidates must demonstrate thorough knowledge of the field of specialization by passing a comprehensive examination in their area of study. The examination/portfolio/thesis serves an educational and evaluative purpose through which students are expected to review and integrate what they have learned in their coursework and fieldwork. Comprehensive formats vary.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2020 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.