| Total credits | Estimated resident cost | Estimated Washington border cost | Estimated non-resident cost |
|---|
| 1-year program - 32 | $19,128 | $20,811 | $26,616 |
| 2-year program - 32 | $19,810 | $21,493 | $27,298 |
Program cost estimates are based on 2024/25 PSU tuition and fees only. This chart is provided to help you estimate the minimum tuition and fees for program completion. Additional fees may apply depending on the course of study that you choose to pursue and the specific courses for which you enroll, so you may also find it useful to review detailed tuition and fee information and the full cost of attendance for PSU programs. Financial aid and scholarship options may be available to offset program costs. Visit COE Scholarships for specific details on how to qualify and apply. |
Certificate Program of Study
Course requirements
Students enrolled in the School Counseling Certificate program must be graduates from an accredited master's program in counseling, psychology, or social work that required a clinical practicum focused on individual and group counseling skills. School Counseling Certificate eligibility does not include graduate degrees in teaching or education. The program is designed to meet the requirements for the school counselor license approved by TSPC. Students must complete 30 credits in the School Counseling core to be eligible for licensure in Oregon.
All students in the School Counseling Certificate program must take the School Counseling Specialization core courses. Teachers Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) requires that applicants must document experience leading classroom-based teaching activities. Our students complete this requirement during their internships.
The School Counseling Certificate program is usually completed in one or two years, though students can take longer if needed. Students may begin the program in any term, but may only begin internships in the fall term. Licensure can be recommended following completion of the final course. Students may waive up to five equivalent courses taken during prior graduate experience upon acceptance and by approval of program advisor.
| Course # | Course Title | # of Credits |
|---|
| COUN 504 | Internship: School Counseling | 9 |
| COUN 526 | Effective Teaching | 3 |
| COUN 527 | Counseling Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| COUN 545 | Youth Ecosystems in Schools | 3 |
| COUN 556 | Counseling Children in Schools | 3 |
| COUN 557 | Counseling Youth in Schools | 2 |
| COUN 576 | Parents, Families, and Communities in Schools | 3 |
| COUN 589 | Action Research in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 596 | Foundations of School Counseling | 3 |
| Total Credits | 32 |
Program Structure
This program is designed for working professionals who plan to move into the school system. Many of our students are already working in schools, therefore, we have two completion options:
Face-to-Face:
Designed for someone who is not yet working in a school, students in this program will attend class in-person. Classes are typically held in the evenings and usually meet once per week. This format allows students to build community, learn from their peers, and prepare to become school counselors.
Customized Online:
Designed for someone already working in a school, students in this program engage in online coursework and attend a weekly virtual meeting with classmates and the program coordinator. This format allows the student and professor to align the coursework to their job, having an even greater impact in their school environment while actively applying the concepts learned.
To gain a stronger understanding of the structure options, please review this sample program of study.
Course descriptions
For course descriptions, please consult the Bulletin or Class Schedule.