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Visit the SPU School Counseling Homepage The School Counseling Program is grounded in the mission of the School of Education and the University: to prepare educators for service and leadership in schools and communities by developing their professional competence and character within a framework of Christian faith and values. In a practical sense, this means that individuals earning certification as school counselors from Seattle Pacific University will practice ethical principles in their work in schools. The conceptual framework of Seattle Pacific University's program in school counseling is based on theory and research that supports a developmental, systemic approach to facilitating the healthy development of students. It is consistent with the American School Counselor Association's National Standards for School Counseling Programs (Campbell & Dahir, 1997), ASCA’s (2005) National Model, and policy statement on the Professional School Counselor and Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (ASCA, 2005). This framework rests on the following principles: School Counselors:
Program Orientation Incoming students are introduced to the program through the fall Graduate Student Banquet hosted by the SPU’s Graduate Center as well as through an experiential course, EDCO 6600 Introduction to Systems Theory, conducted at Blakely Island Field Station. Upon completion of the course students will possess a clear understanding of the school counseling program, including its requirements, expectations, faculty, mission, and philosophy. Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certification in School Counseling (57 credits)
Comprehensive Examination Due to a change in Federal financial aid rules, some certificate-only programs do not qualify for Federal financial aid. If a student combines this certification with a graduate degree at SPU, then the student will qualify for financial aid as a degree-seeking student. For more information, contact the Graduate Center. The Graduate Center
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