Offered by Department of Counseling and School Psychology:

School Counseling Information
Elementary, Secondary, and Student Affairs

Students seeking endorsement in Nebraska School Counseling - Elementary or Secondary, in addition to a degree, must have a valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate and two years of teaching experience. This requirement does not apply to the Student Affairs option.

Outcomes for Graduates:

1. Administer and evaluate a comprehensive K-12 developmental counseling/guidance program.
2. Coordinate, counsel, and consult to promote linkages with parents, teachers, administrators and community resources concerning individual and group needs of students.
3. Implement a career development program, which includes decision-making skills, individual and group activities, use of data concerning self and the world of work, ongoing assessment, and follow-up studies.
4. Develop an appraisal program, which provides information concerning interests, aptitudes and abilities of students for educational, social, and career decisions.
5. Design, implement and evaluate a developmental counseling/guidance curriculum that directly supports the academic, career and social/emotional development of students.
6. Understand the implications of the historical, philosophical, ethical and legal aspects of the school counselor.