Certification Guideline 64

SUBJECT
Use of Courses for Counseling Certification

GUIDELINE DEFINITION
See Chapter TCS 3.10 Counseling Certification for allowable requirements for academic preparation for Counselors:

http://systemattic.wtcsystem.edu/Certification/Cert/code/code3-10.htm

Guidance and counseling courses cover a range of offerings including educational guidance and counseling, vocational rehabilitation counseling, and marriage and family counseling. Courses completed in the above areas would be recognized and counted toward a degree in guidance and counseling. Courses completed in other counseling related areas such as Social Work or Psychology must be accompanied by a letter from a department chair of a college or university indicating they would be accepted toward a guidance and counseling degree.

RATIONALE
The role of the counselor varies from district to district, which may require an emphasis in a specific type of counseling, whether it is personal or vocational counseling. This guideline allows flexibility for districts to hire the person with the most appropriate academic background.

Implemented: July 2002