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Portland State University 
The school counseling specialization prepares individuals to work as counselors in school settings. Emphasis is placed on preparing school counselors to work with students to support them in the process of achieving academic, career, and personal/social success.
Institution Location
College of Education
P.O. Box 751
Portland OR, US
97207
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Specialty
School Counseling
Locations and Delivery Types
Portland, OR
Program Degree
M.A./M.S.
Accredited Under Standards
2016
- Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning September 1, 1991
- Accreditation Start Date: March 1, 1993
- Accreditation Expiration: October 31, 2033
- Accreditation Status: Accredited
Program Outcomes Report
Status Information
The specialized practice area was found to substantially meet the standards with some minor standards-related deficiencies for which the Board requires further information.
Additional information is required for the following standards:
Standard 1.K – The Counselor Education Program needs to report back on efforts to recruit and retain a diverse student group.
Standard 1.Q – The Counselor Education Program needs to report back on efforts to recruit and retain a diverse faculty group.
Standard 2.B – The Counselor Education Program needs to address program objectives.
Standard 2.C – The Counselor Education Program needs to report on student active involvement with the counseling profession.
Standard 2.D – The Counselor Education Program needs to address syllabi requirements.
Standard 2.F.5.l – The Counselor Education Program must address curriculum on suicide prevention models and strategies.
Standard 2.F.5.m – The Counselor Education Program must address curriculum on crisis intervention, trauma-informed, and community-based strategies.
Standard 4.A – The Counselor Education Program needs to address the systematic evaluation plan.
Standard 4.B – The Counselor Education Program needs to address evaluation of program objectives.
Standard 4.C – The Counselor Education Program needs to report back on the use of program evaluation data to inform program modifications.