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Admission Applications |
Application to the School Counseling Concentration Download a current School Counselor Education Program Guide. Informational Sessions Our program director, Richard Lapan, will be holding two fall informational sessions for prospective students. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions, get information, and learn more about our program. All informational sesssions will be held from 4-6pm in room 356 Hills South. Fall 2008 Information Sessions: One of our clear program of study priorities and strengths is the promotion of school counseling for diverse populations. In your personal statement, clearly describe your experiences with one or more current social issues (e.g. race, ethnicity, class, gender, ability, religion, immigrant status, or sexual orentation). Also, please indicate your current level of technology competence (see below). Remember, your personal statement is the primary way we evaluate your knowledge of school counseling, your commitment to the field, and your fit with our program of study goals. We look carefully at both the content and the writing of your personal statement. Your admissions application should include three letters of reference (mailed separately). At least one of these should be from someone qualified to comment on your academic potential.Admissions decisions are finalized in March and successful applicants are usually notified by mid-March by phone, email, and/or letter. If your address, email address, or phone number changes, please be sure to notify the admissions office of the best way to reach you. Technology Competencies The School Counselor's role requires a high level of technological competence. While technological competence is developed in the program, a baseline level of competence is expected for all incoming students so that they can benefit from the technology-supported instruction and communication within the program. Before beginning study, all students are expected to be able to: 1) use internet search engines (e.g. Google); 2) navigate the web; 3) use word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word) to write a paper; 4) use e-mail effectively; 5) send and receive attachments via e-mail; 6) download Word, PDF, and PPT files from a website; 7) participate in a list serve; 8) participate in a chat room discussion; 9) use a database to organize information (e.g. Microsoft Excel); 10) conduct electronic library searches; 11) evaluate the quality of internet information; 12) install and uninstall new programs on a computer; 13) create a PowerPoint presentation; 14) Use software to create charts, tables and graphs; and, 15) copy files to a CD. Admissions Interviews In late February or early March, a selected group of applicants will be invited to campus for a half-day of group interviews. This offers an opportunity for applicants to ask questions of the faculty and current students. This also gives faculty a chance to observe applicants' interpersonal skills. Applicants who are invited to these interviews are encouraged to attend, if at all possible.
Spring Orientation Admitted applicants are expected to attend an orientation in late May or early June. In this orientation students will learn how to apply for on-campus assistantships, plan course work, and obtain local housing. The orientation provides an important opportunity to build the school counseling community. New students are strongly encouraged to attend. |