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College of William and Mary 
The School Counseling Program prepares prospective counselors to assume positions in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. It stresses the cognitive, affective, and physical growth and development of children, with a particular emphasis on utilizing counselors’ knowledge and skills to maximize student learning. Within the School Counseling Curriculum students acquire competencies for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling programs. Full-time students complete the program in two years and one summer. During the clinical component of the Program, students complete a 150 hour practicum and 600 hour internship that are consistent with their career goals.
The Chi Sigma Iota Chapter is for the digitally-delivered program.
This program is also recognized by IRCEP (International Affiliate of CACREP) and demonstrates commitment to the Counselling profession and adherence to the rigorous international recognition review process meeting the highest international Principles of Quality Assurance and Professional Standards essential to the education and training of Counsellors.
Institution Location
PO Box 8795
Williamsburg VA, US
23185
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Specialty
School Counseling
Locations and Delivery Types
Williamsburg, VA campus (first accredited October 1999) and Online Delivery (first accredited January 2018)
Program Degree
M.Ed.
Program Website
http://education.wm.edu/academics/space/degrees/sc/index.php
Accredited Under Standards
2016
- Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning April 1, 1998
- Accreditation Start Date: October 1, 1999
- Accreditation Expiration: October 31, 2032
- Accreditation Status: Accredited
Program Outcomes Report
https://education.wm.edu/academics/space/cebulletinboard/programoutcomes/
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 4.B
The Counselor Education Program needs to address evaluation of program objectives.
Standard 4.F
The Counselor Education Program needs to address assessment of student learning.