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Counseling - IntroductionNew and Notable
IntroductionThe Counseling and Development program within the School of Education at Purdue University Calumet offers course work leading to the Master's degree. Within the broad counseling major, programs may be shaped so as to fit the setting in which prospective counselors plan to work: educational settings - elementary, secondary, higher education; or non-educational settings - social agencies, vocational/employment programs, hospital/mental health facilities, employee assistance programs, parole/probation work, etc. Consistent with the professional views and standards in the field, and with the goal of providing education and training that will make graduates competitive in the job market, the MS program in School Counseling requires a minimum of 50 credit hours of graduate study, the MS program in Mental Health Counseling requires a minimum of 60 credit hours, the MS program in Human Services requires a minimum of 33 hours, and the certificate in Addictions requires a minimum of 18 credit hours. . Core courses, foundation courses, electives, and various levels of supervised practical experience comprise these hours. The counselor education faculty maintain that, regardless of the work setting upon which the prospective counselor plans to focus, there is a common core of preparation basic to all entrants. Most of the core is concentrated into the first half of the program so that specialization, although initiated in the early stages, will expand in the latter portion of the program. The MS degree is considered a terminal program in the sense that all graduates will be qualified to assume professional positions in the field. However it should be understood that further post-MS study (not necessarily doctoral) and/or training may be desirable or expected in some work settings. In addition to educational administration, we also offer many other degree and license programs such as school, mental health, human services, or addictions counseling (degree/certificate and license), special education (degree and license), and instructional technology for school personnel or business/industry folks (degree or certificate). The Purdue name has always stood for quality and we here at Purdue Calumet are continuing that fine tradition. If you wish to open doors to employment or simply wish to advance your careers, we have a program that will meet those needs with the added benefit of the Purdue name. For more information email the graduate secretary or contact the program chairs through the link below. Advisors for School and Mental Health Counseling and Human Services Program Dr. Lisa Hollingsworth, Program Chair, Dr. Suzanne Degges-White Dr. Mary Didelot Bonnie Colon, M.S., LMHC Accreditation Purdue University Calumet’s School of Education is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Our programs received particular praise from NCATE examiners for the faculty and staff’s commitment to diversity, including students with special needs. Best and Brightest Scholarships Now Illinois and Indiana students can get money toward their tuition by applying for the Best and Brightest Scholarship award. Find out more about how to apply at: http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/bestandbrightest
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