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What you’ll learn
Understand current theory
Articulate a competent understanding of current theory related to the
field of school counseling.
Apply ethics and standards
Uphold ethical and professional standards that integrate diversity
awareness and scientific research.
Employ theory in real-world settings
Gain mastery of counseling theory and its application as it relates
to school-based services.
Program features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Work toward your next degree
Learn with scholar-practitioner faculty
Our faculty is made up of scholar-practitioners who are active
within their professions and bring real-world experience to the
courseroom.
Engage in blended, flexible learning
Access our engaging, online learning
environment anytime, anywhere, with any device, and set your own
schedule while meeting deadlines.
Cost & learning format
Online education isn’t one-size-fits-all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
A more structured learning format with an active peer community and
faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the
deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
$9,740
estimated tuition*
$487 per credit,
20 total quarter credits,
0 max transfer credits
*This is only an estimate, using general program pricing, and
it does not include fees (including application and resource kit fees).
Your price may be higher or lower depending on your
specialization, transfer credits, and tuition discounts. If transfer
credits are allowed in this offering, the prices above show what you
would pay if you brought in the average number of transfer credits
and the price if you brought in the maximum allowed transfer credits.
Get the details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Accredited & recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Ways to save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
10% military discount
If you're an active-duty military service member, spouse, or veteran, discounts may be available.
Employer & association discounts
If your employer or organization is a partner with Capella, you may be eligible for a tuition discount.
Employer reimbursements
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement to employees. Ask your manager about options.
Sample courses
The Contemporary Theory in School-Based
Services graduate certificate is designed for professionals seeking to
build your knowledge in a broad range of topics related to the work
performed by school counselors. (Note that it is not designed to meet
licensure requirements for the counseling professions.)
| COUN5004 |
Survey of Research in Human Development for Professional Counselors
Learners in this course examine theories of lifespan development and
behavior from a counseling perspective. Learners describe effective
approaches in counseling, evaluate its historical and philosophical
relevance to current practice, and apply theories and practices to
advocate for diverse clientele.
Must be taken during the first quarter by learners who have been
admitted to the MS in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy, MS
in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and MS in School Counseling
degree programs and Contemporary Theory in Addictive Behavior,
Contemporary Theory in Couple and Family Systems, Contemporary
Theory in Mental Health Services, and Contemporary Theory in
School-Based Services graduate certificate programs. Cannot be
fulfilled by transfer.
|
4 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| COUN5280 |
Introduction to School Counseling
This course introduces learners to the profession of school
counseling. Learners examine the history and development of school
counseling; investigate ethical and legal requirements for school
counselors; explore the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
National Model and service delivery systems, including specific
programs and interventions; and analyze the multiple roles and
functions of school counselors with various stakeholders. |
4 quarter credits |
| COUN5338 |
Crisis Intervention, Trauma Response, and Emergency Management
Learners in this course examine skills and strategies for crisis
intervention and prevention, response to trauma, and emergency
management as they apply to the school counseling profession within
K–12 school settings. Topics include responding to trauma; providing
trauma-informed care; working with victims of trauma, abuse, or
violence; developing crisis intervention and prevention plans;
assessing risk of suicide and other risks; and analyzing and
implementing emergency management plans.
For MS in School Counseling
and
Contemporary Theory in School-Based Services graduate
certificate learners only.
|
4 quarter credits |
| COUN5420 |
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
In this course, learners examine common characteristics, risk
factors, and warning signs of mental health and behavioral disorders
affecting children and adolescents. Learners also critically evaluate
diagnostic models, methods, and approaches and explore current DSM
classifications and diagnostic issues related to children and
adolescents. In addition, learners investigate the impact of common
medications on learning, behavior, and mood in children and
adolescents. |
4 quarter credits |
| COUN5812 * |
Theories of Counseling with Children and Adolescents
Learners in this course expand upon foundational counseling and
relationship-building skills by integrating brief and strengths-based
theoretical approaches and interventions relevant to the practice of
counseling in P–12 schools. Learners analyze the influence of
biopsychosocial factors on child and adolescent development and design
individualized interventions that enhance wellness and resilience.
Prerequisite(s): COUN5280.
|
4 quarter credits |
Faculty & support
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