All students must meet the Requirements for the Accelerated Master's Degree Pathways
Overview
The Counseling AMP is offered for the School Counseling Program only. This accelerated master’s degree entry pathway (AMP) is designed to offer select UVM undergraduates from multiple disciplines the opportunity to obtain their bachelor’s degree while beginning their M.S. in Counseling, School Counseling program, during their senior year. The mission of the Counseling Program at the University of Vermont is to prepare students to work as counseling professionals in culturally and socially diverse school, settings and to act as facilitators of personal and social change. The Counseling degree, School Counseling track, is a 60 credit hour program, including 700-hours of practicum and internship in a school setting. Following admission to the Graduate College, students enrolled in the AMP can take up to 9 credits of graduate-level courses completed during their senior undergraduate year that will count towards both a bachelor’s degree and the M.S. Students in the AMP would then be expected to complete remaining M.S. requirements during a fifth and sixth year of study. Full-time graduate student status will start the fall after their undergraduate graduation and will be expected to be maintained until completion of their M.S.
Specific Requirements
Requirements for Admission to Graduate Studies for the Degree of Master of Science
Students must apply for admission into the accelerated Master’s in counseling program in the beginning of Spring semester their Junior year. Admission into AMP will be determined, based upon the following:
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25
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Completion of the Graduate College Application form that must include at least two letters of recommendation from UVM faculty members.
Students MUST be admitted through the Graduate College before taking any courses that will be applied to the master’s degree requirements. Students will start AMP degree coursework during Fall of their Senior year. While not required for admission, applicants are strongly encouraged to take CNSL 2010 The Helping Relationship during the spring of their Junior year or previously.
Minimum Degree Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science
A minimum of 60 credit hours for the School Counseling program is required. Students must also meet the UVM Graduate College requirements for the Master's Degree.
Accelerated Masters Pathway Courses
The 9 credits of course work for the AMP that will be taken during the student’s undergraduate Senior year should be selected from the following list:
| Requirement Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| FALL COURSES | ||
| CNSL 6740 | Counseling Theory & Practice | 3 |
| CNSL 6200 | Dev. Perspectives in CNSLNG | 3 |
| SPRING COURSES | ||
| CNSL 6400 | Professional School Counseling | 3 |
Additional Courses to be taken post-bachelor's:
| Requirement Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL COUNSELING | ||
| CNSL 6500 | Prof Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| CNSL 6750 | Foundational Counseling Skills | 3 |
| CNSL 6630 | Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| CNSL 6770 | Diversity & Intersectionality | 3 |
| CNSL 6810 | Counsel/Career&Lifestyle Dev | 3 |
| CNSL 6410 | Diagnosis in School Counseling | 1 |
| CNSL 6920 | Group Counseling Experience | 1 |
| CNSL 6000 | Research Methods in Counseling | 3 |
| CNSL 6440 | Modalities: Counsel Child & Ad | 3 |
| CNSL 6991 | Counseling Internship ((School Counseling)) | 6 |
| CNSL 6930 | Adv Group:Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CNSL 6880 | Family and Couples Counseling | 3 |
| CNSL 6420 | Assessment in School CNSLNG | 1 |
| CNSL 6760 | Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| CNSL 6990 | Special Topics (3 credits must be Leadership for Transformational SC) | 12 |
Comprehensive Examination
All students are required to successfully complete a comprehensive evaluation at the end of their studies in the UVM Counseling Program. The Level I Licensure Portfolio serves as the comprehensive evaluative tool for students in the School Counseling Program.
Requirements for Advancement to Candidacy for the Degree of Master of Science
At least 15 graded graduate credits with a 3.00 GPA or better, including all core courses.