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The College of Education offers teacher education programs that lead to certification as well as non-certification programs in graduate study. Offerings reflect a flexible program of current curricula, educational plans, and requirements, which may be altered as warranted by changes in the professions and accrediting agencies. As regulating agencies (e.g., Alabama State Department of Education, CAEP, CACREP, and CORE) modify standards and expectations, programs may be modified during a candidate’s period of study. At such time, candidates may be subject to revised program or certification requirements. The purpose of all College of Education graduate programs is to develop innovative, informed, reflective, global, and effective decision makers.
^^ Offered as blended program. A blended program combines both online and face-to-face courses in the required program of study.
Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
The purpose of the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) certification programs in teaching is to extend the expertise and further develop knowledge, competencies, and skills of professionals holding master’s level certification in the same teaching field in which the Class AA certification is sought. All coursework applied toward the Ed.S. degree program must be earned at the 6000 level or above, and no courses applied toward certification at the master’s level may be applied toward certification at the education specialist level. See the specific degree program for additional admission and degree completion requirements.
College of Education students must meet all specialized accreditation requirements to be classified as graduates of specialized accredited programs (CAEP). Up to 12 hours of course work at a site/university without the appropriate specialized accreditation may be considered for application toward program completion. See Transfer Credit section for additional information.
All sixth-year certification programs are approved by the Alabama State Department of Education. Elementary Education offers a thesis and non-thesis option.
Admission to the Graduate School does not automatically constitute admission to the Education Specialist Program. All candidates must complete all requirements for the Alabama Class AA certification. All Ed.S. candidates must successfully complete a written comprehensive examination prior to program completion.
In addition to the Admission Requirements for Graduate School, candidates seeking the education specialist degree in a teacher education program must:
*Note: GPA requirement increases to 3.5 effective July 1, 2017.
Candidates completing an approved Education Specialist certification program are eligible to apply for the Alabama Class AA professional certificate, provided they meet the following:
Any candidate who applies for a professional certificate is subject to all regulations set forth by the Alabama State Department of Education. These regulations may include a comprehensive background check, verification of appropriate experience, and prior certification specific to the certification sought. Additional requirements (e.g., standardized examinations to demonstrate content mastery) may be added as the Alabama State Board of Education and other accrediting agencies modify regulations. Candidates should consult their education adviser for details.
Only candidates properly admitted to an approved certification program and who successfully fulfill all program and certification requirements will be recommended for certification. The Certification Officer, appointed by the Dean of the College of Education, is the only Troy University official authorized to recommend candidates for certification in any state.
Other states may grant professional certification to candidates completing the Troy University Education Specialist program.
Some states may have additional requirements. Candidates seeking certification in other states should contact the appropriate State Department of Education.
Early Childhood Education 36 Semester Hours Location: Dothan, Phenix City, Troy
*Additional requirements for certification include the following unless previously completed: 1) a survey course in special education , 2) EDU 6611 Educational Technology in the Curriculum, and 3) Effective July 1, 2017 and thereafter, a course focused primarily on one of the following categories: methods of accommodating instruction to meet the needs of students with exceptionalities in inclusive settings, multicultural education, teaching English Language Learners, rural education, or urban education. A course used to meet this requirement for one level may not be used to meet the requirement for a higher level of certification.
Elementary Education 36 Semester Hours
Teacher Leader (ED.S.)
Goals and Objectives: The goal of the Ed.S. Teacher Leader program is to strengthen and extend the practicing teacher’s knowledge and skills so that the program graduate will:
Additional admission requirements for the Ed.S. Teacher Leader Program and Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP):
In addition to the Admission Requirements for Graduate School, candidates seeking admission to the Ed.S. Teacher Leader program must:
*Note: Students admitted into the Ed.S. Teacher Leader program with a master’s level Professional Educator certificate in a teaching field or area of instructional support from another state, must earn an Alabama Class A Professional Educator certificate in a teaching field or area of instructional support before becoming eligible to apply for an Alabama Class AA Certification.
Certification: In addition to the certification requirements required for all instructional support areas, candidates completing an approved Ed.S. Teacher Leader program requirements are eligible to apply for the Alabama Class AA Professional Certificate, provided they meet the following:
*A survey course in special education is required unless previously completed. Courses applied toward certification at the master’s level may not be applied toward certification at the education specialist level.
The purpose of the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) certification programs in instructional support areas is to extend the expertise and further develop knowledge, competencies, and skills of professionals holding master’s level certification in school psychometry, school counseling, or educational administration. All coursework applied toward the Ed.S. degree program must be earned at the 6000 level or above, and no courses applied toward certification at the master’s level may be applied toward certification at the education specialist level. See the specific degree program for additional admission and degree completion requirements.
Troy Global Campus College of Education students must meet all specialized accreditation requirements to be classified as graduates specialized accredited programs. Up to 12 hours course work at a site/university without the appropriate specialized accreditation may be considered for application toward program completion. See Transfer Credit section for additional information.
In addition to the Admission Requirements for Graduate School, candidates seeking the education specialist degree in a instructional support program must:
Only candidates properly admitted to an approved certification program and who successful fulfill all program and certification requirements will be recommended for certification. The Certification Officer, appointed by the Dean of the College of Education, is the only Troy University official authorized to recommend candidates for certification in any state.
Candidates completing an approved Education Specialist Certification program are eligible to apply for the Alabama Class AA professional certificate, provided they meet the following:
*Note: GPA requirement increases to 3.5 effective July 1, 2017. **Note: This condition applies only to those applicants seeking initial certification in an instructional support area.
Any candidate who applied for a professional certificate is subject to all regulations set forth by the Alabama State Department of Education. These regulations may include a comprehensive background check, verification of appropriate experience, and prior certification specific to the certification sought.
Additional requirements (e.g., standardized examinations to demonstrate content mastery) may be added as the Alabama State Board of Education and other accrediting agencies modify regulations. Candidates should consult their education adviser for details.
Testing for Class AA Certification for Instructional Leadership & Administration
Applicants for Class AA Certification who are meeting requirements for a Certificate which covers a grade span different from the grade span covered by the Certificate used as the basis for admission to the Class AA Instructional Leadership program must meet Praxis II requirements of the Alabama Educator Certification Testing Program (AECTP). Some individuals hold an Alabama Certificate for principal 1-6 or 7-12 rather than P-12. A person holding one of those Certificates and completing the Class AA Instructional Leadership P-12 program must meet the Praxis II requirements as a precondition for Certification.
Other states may grant professional certification to candidates completing the Troy University Education Specialist program. Some states may have additional requirements. Candidates seeking certification in other states should contact the appropriate State Department of Education.
All coursework applied toward the Ed.S. degree program must be earned at the 6000 level or above. Courses applied toward certification at the master’s level may not be applied toward certification at the education specialist level.
All Education Specialist degree students must complete at least 18 semester hours of required coursework at the campus where the internship and/or practicum is supervised.
Goals and Objectives:
The goal of the Ed.S. Instructional Leadership & Administration program is to strengthen and extend the student’s knowledge, skills, and abilities developed at the Master’s level so that the candidate will become an informed, reflective decision maker who demonstrates the ability to:
Additional admission requirements for the EdS in Instructional Leadership & Administration:
In addition to the Admission Requirements for Graduate School, candidates seeking admission to a cohort to complete the requirements for the Education Specialist degree in Instructional Leadership & Administration must hold the master’s Professional Educator Certificate in Educational Administration or Instructional Leadership. In addition the candidate must meet one of the following criteria:
In an effort to maintain the rigorous nature of the Instructional Leadership & Administration program, to stay in step with changes in the field of administration and to ensure that our candidates maximize the benefit from the program, Troy University strongly recommends that each candidate have completed at least one year of administrative experience in a public K-12 school prior to admission to the Ed. S. program.
Applicants who completed a Class A program other than one approved by the Alabama State Board of Education on or after September 8, 2005, must submit a portfolio which includes:
School Counseling (Ed.S.) 36 sh
Goals and Objectives The goal of the Ed.S. School Counseling program is to strengthen and extend the students’ knowledge and skills developed at the Master’s level so that the students will:
Admission to the Graduate Education Program (GTEP) School Counseling
Students holding this degree will not be recommended for any teacher/counselor/administrator certificate or license.
The purpose of the Master of Science in Adult Education (MSADE) program is to offer students an opportunity to acquire proficiency, knowledge, and skills in the social context of adult education, program development and management, and the facilitation of adult learning.
This program prepares students for careers in such areas as industry, continuing professional education, training and program development, instructional technology, corporate consulting, health care, post-secondary education, government agencies, non-profit organizations, professional organizations, and professional military education.
Upon successful completion of the M.S. in Adult Education, graduates will be able to:
To apply for admission to the Master of Science in Adult Education program, applicants must submit:
Unconditional Admission Students should meet the unconditional admission requirements for the Graduate School.
Conditional Admission Upon recommendation by Graduate Admissions, conditional admission may be granted under certain circumstances to applicants who cannot satisfy all unconditional admission requirements. See also conditional admission requirements in the General Regulations section of this Catalog.
After the student completes the first three graduate courses with a “B” or better average, the student will be granted unconditional admission. Students not satisfying conditional admission requirements will be dropped from the university for one calendar year, after which time the student must petition for readmission.
A maximum of 12 credit hours taken at another regionally accredited university with a grade of “B” or better can be applied to the MSADE degree. These courses must be comparable in catalog description to courses in the MSADE program and must be approved by the Dean of the College of Education.
Faculty advisement for the program is required.
Students must select either Option I or Option II, successfully complete the required core courses (either 15 sh or 18 sh), successfully complete an approved concentration, and successfully complete either a capstone or thesis. Students interested in additional areas of graduate study must go through the College of Education for pre-approval. Faculty advisement for the program is required.
Students must successfully complete ONE of the following options:
Option I is a 33 semester-hour program consisting of a 15-semester-hour core of required courses which includes the successful completion of a 3-semester-hour capstone course. Additionally, an 18-semester-hour concentration is required. 33 Semester Hours
Option II* is a 36-semester-hour program consisting of an 18-semester-hour core of required courses which includes the successful completion of a 6-semester-hour thesis. Additionally, an 18-semester-hour concentration is required. Note: Option II may only be offered at an approved location with a full-time Adult Education faculty member on site.
*Thesis option is not available to Troy Online students.
36 Semester Hours
Students choosing this option must register for ADE 6695 (total of 6 credit hours) as their last two courses in the program. The thesis must be related to both the student’s concentration area and adult education. The student must successfully research, write, and defend a thesis. This process involves directed research in selected areas of study based on the student’s proposal, related to the student’s needs, with the advice and approval of a thesis adviser and a faculty reader, and culminating in a substantive research paper of appropriate depth and scholarship. Students completing this option are not required to take the capstone course. Prerequisite: Completed all core courses; completed at least four of the six required concentration classes. Students must obtain a 3.0 GPA before entering ADE 6695. Grading system is Pass/Fail.
Curriculum and Instructional Design 18 Semester Hours
Concentration Purpose: The M.S. in Adult Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instructional Design equips graduates with the ability to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate curricula for the education and training of adults in diverse learning situations. Both theoretical and practical aspects of adult learning, the instructional design process, teaching strategies, and educational evaluation are explored to provide a comprehensive program useful in designing instruction at multiple levels including community, post-secondary, workplace, or government applications.
Concentration Objectives: Upon successful completion of the M.S. in Adult Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instructional Design, graduates will be able to:
Instructional Technology 18 Semester Hours
Concentration Purpose: The M.S. in Adult Education with a concentration in Instructional Technology prepares graduates for an instructional technology profession based on their field of specialty such as teachers, trainers, instructional designers, training specialists, instructional media specialists, and other human services professionals. Graduates will be able to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate curricula and instructional technologies for education and training in diverse learning situations. The focus will be on both theory and application of instructional technology as it relates to the graduate area of interest.
Objectives: Upon successful completion of the M.S. in Adult Education with a concentration in Instructional Technology, graduates will be able to:
Leadership Studies 18 Semester Hours Location: Troy Online
Concentration Purpose: The M.S. in Adult Education with a concentration in Leadership Studies emphasizes the development of 21st century leadership. It focuses on developing leaders who are globally-minded, proficient in technology, and who can apply and generate knowledge from real-world situations. The Leadership Studies concentration is designed for professionals who desire to develop leadership competencies and dispositions that can be applied in a variety of settings and situations, including private, non-profit, public, military, and healthcare industries.
Concentration Objectives: Upon successful completion of the M.S. in Adult Education with a concentration in Leadership Studies, graduates will be able to:
For students pursuing the MSADE degree with a dual concentration, a single course can be applied only one time to satisfy degree requirements.
Students holding a graduate certificate in Adult Education (ADE) will not be recommended for any teacher/counselor/administrator certificate or license.
Four (4) graduate certificates in Adult Education are available:
Admissions Requirements Applicants pursing the Graduate Certificate in 1) Curriculum and Instructional Design, 2) Instructional Technology, 3) Leadership Studies, and 4) Workforce Development must be admitted to the Graduate School and MSADE program. See Graduate Admissions and MSADE Admission requirements.
Option 1: Special Admission Non-Degree Matriculates See Special Admission: Non-Degree matriculates requirements in the graduate catalog. Option 2: Admission for Current Students Student must be admitted to the Graduate School and the Master of Science in Adult Education program at Troy University. See Graduate Admission and the Master of Science in Adult Education program requirements. Option 3: Admission for Post-Master’s Students Students who have graduated from a master’s degree program at Troy University or another university may be admitted to the certificate program. See Post Master’s Admission and Certificate Admission requirements in the graduate catalog. Admission is unconditional.
Course Requirements (12sh) Admitted ADE students may qualify for a certificate by completing the four required courses and maintaining an overall 3.0 GPA or better in order to meet the certification requirement.
**For students pursuing a MSADE concentration along with a certificate, a single course can be applied only one time to satisfy the concentration or certificate requirements. Due to overlapping courses, students may not earn a certificate that is comparable to their concentration. Faculty approval is required.
Advisement Faculty advisement for the certificate program is required.
Certificate Assessment –Exit Survey All students will complete an exit survey.
Financial Aid Follow Graduate School guidelines.
Guidelines/Procedures for Obtaining Certificate Students who wish to be issued a certificate must submit the following to the Chair of the Department of Leadership Development and Professional Studies or designee:
Internal processing for certificate:
Locations: Troy Online
Certificate in Curriculum and Instructional Design
Performance Objectives: Upon completion of the ADE/CID certificate, students should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
Requirements (12sh) Admitted ADE students may qualify for the certificate by completing the four required courses and maintaining an overall 3.0 GPA or better in order to meet the certification requirement.
Certificate in Instructional Technology Performance Objectives:
Upon completion of the ADE/IT certificate, students should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
Certificate in Leadership Studies Performance Objectives: Upon completion of the ADE/LS certificate, students should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
Certificate in Workforce Development Performance Objectives: Upon completion of the ADE/WD certificate, students should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
This is a non-certification program. Students holding this degree will not be recommended for any teacher/counselor/administrator certification or license.
The purpose of the Master of Science in Second Language Instruction (SLI) is to offer students an opportunity to acquire proficiency, knowledge and skills in the pedagogical process of teaching language to non-native speakers.
Upon successful completion of the Master of Science in Second Language instruction, our students will demonstrate:
To apply for admission to the Master of Science in Second Language Instruction program, applicants must submit:
Unconditional Admission Students should meet the unconditional admission requirements for the Graduate School with the following exceptions:
Conditional Admission Students entering the English as a Second Language Track must successfully satisfy one of the following:
A maximum of 12 credit hours taken at another regionally accredited university with a grade of “B” or better can be applied to the MSSLI degree. These courses must be comparable in catalog description to courses in the MSSLI program and must be approved by the Dean of the College of Education.
The MSSLI degree curriculum consists of 9 core required courses and 2 courses that consist of a choice of either the Thesis Option or the Capstone Option. All courses offer three semester hours (SH) of credit except the Practicum Course which offers 1 – 3 hours of credit.
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) at the following locations: Ft. Walton Beach, Montgomery, Altamonte Springs, Panama City, Pensacola, Phenix City, Tampa, and Troy.
The School Counseling Program available at all four Alabama Campuses is accredited by both CACREP and by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The School Counseling program is approved by the Alabama State Department of Education and lead to Alabama Class A certification.
The Rehabilitation Counseling Program offered at all four Alabama Campuses are accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE).
Troy Global Campus College of Education students must meet all specialized accreditation requirements to be classified as graduates of specialized accredited programs (CAEP, CACREP, and CORE). Up to 12 hours of coursework completed at a site/ university with the appropriate specialized accreditation may be considered for application toward program completion. See Transfer Credit Section for additional information.
The mission of the Division of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Interpreter Training is to educate, develop and train counseling and psychology professionals by utilizing the highest external standards set by state and national licensing/certifying boards. Counselor education faculty design and deliver counseling programs through a variety of instructional modalities. The counseling degree programs provide graduate education at regional and state locations. The program seeks students from diverse populations.
Students graduating from Troy University’s counseling programs should:
In addition to meeting graduate school admissions requirements, the student is required to have the following:
For conditionally admitted students, a Plan for Proving Graduate Status (PPGS) shall be developed during the student’s first semester/term of enrollment. The PPGS may include
The required level of performance for the PPGS shall be communicated to the student in writing with a designated completion deadline. Students who are conditionally admitted may take for graduate credit only courses that are approved in the PPGS. Conditionally admitted students must complete all requirements specified in the PPGS and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better on courses taken within the first nine hours of graduate work.
Those students who do not meet the requirements described in item four above (evidence of academic skills) but who meet all other requirements for unconditional or conditional admission shall also develop a PPGS. These students may be admitted conditionally subject to the requirements and time period specified in the PPGS. Such students must also complete all requirements specified in the PPGS and maintain a 3.0 (4.0) scale grade point average on each course attempted within the first nine hours of graduate work.
Students must complete all admission requirements prior to registering for any graduate courses. However, those students who are required to develop a PPGS due to deficiencies in academic skills may have additional time as specified in the PPGS to remediate those deficiencies. If the student fails to meet all admission requirements within the time specified in the PPGS, the student will be withdrawn from classes with no credit.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling 60 SH Location: Augusta, Dothan, Ft. Walton Beach, Montgomery, Altamonte Springs, Panama City, Pensacola, Phenix City, Troy, and Tampa
Mission Statement: The Clinical Mental Health Program is designed to train mental health counselors. This 60-semester hour program has been tailored to meet educational standards for state licensure and national counseling credentials.
The program is designed to provide students with knowledge of theory, application of counseling skills to various agency populations, knowledge of both normal and pathological development and behavior, and expertise in treatment planning.
Objectives for Clinical Mental Health Counseling The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program seeks to prepare graduates who have achieved the following:
Coursework for Clinical Mental Health Counseling (60 sh)
Evaluation and Assessment of the Individual
Rehabilitation Counseling 48 Semester Hours Location: Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, Troy
The Rehabilitation Counseling program at Troy University is fully accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) through 2017 (www.core-rehab.org). Students are admitted each semester. Those interested in applying should complete an application at www.troy.edu/admissions. The Rehabilitation Counseling program was awarded the RSA Long Term Training Grant in 2005, 2010, and again in 2015. This grant makes scholarships available to Rehabilitation Counseling students who intend to work in a nonprofit rehabilitation setting. Any student interested in applying for the scholarship should contact his or her advisor for an application and further details on the scholarship.
Student outcomes are evaluated using common assignments in all required courses. In addition, students must complete a program midpoint evaluation and a final dispositions evaluation during their last internship. All student outcome evaluations are based on CORE standards and data is collected using LiveText. Students must also successfully pass a comprehensive exam prior to graduation. Students enrolled in the rehabilitation counseling program can opt to take the CPCE or CRC exam for their comprehensive exam.
The Rehabilitation Counseling program is offered on the Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City and Troy campuses. There are six faculty members who are Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC). As of Spring 2013, Troy University has 87 students (full and part time students combined) on the four campuses. Approximately 84% of the students are from underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. In 2012, a total of 16 students graduated from the program. These graduates work in a variety of settings including state rehabilitation agencies (Alabama, Florida, and Georgia), the VA, and community rehabilitation programs.
Further information regarding enrollment, retention, graduation rate, and employment of students can be obtained from the program coordinator. In addition, Troy University publishes the Fact Book annually which gives enrollment and graduation rates for all programs at the university.
Mission Statement The mission of the Troy University Rehabilitation Counseling program is to prepare rehabilitation counselors to provide rehabilitation services designed to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential. In addition, services will be provided to rehabilitation agencies and programs, and research related to rehabilitation will be pursued. The Troy University program leads to a Master of Science degree with a specialty in Rehabilitation Counseling. Students may choose an emphasis area in either hearing or visual impairment. Upon graduation, students will have the basic foundational knowledge, skill and experiences necessary to enter the profession of rehabilitation counseling and practice as rehabilitation counselors.
Objectives for Rehabilitation Counseling To prepare master’s-level rehabilitation counselors who
To continuously update the Rehabilitation Counseling Specialty by
Coursework for Rehabilitation Counseling (48 sh)
School Counseling 48 Semester Hours Location: Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, Troy
Mission Statement The School Counseling Program is designed to train graduate level students as school counselors. The program meets Alabama State Department of Education guidelines for school counselor certification and follows guidelines of Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs. The curriculum is designed to train school counselors in the knowledge of theory, application of counseling skills in working with K-12 grade level students, knowledge of program development, foundations, and implementation of comprehensive guidance programs, development of professional and personal dispositions, advocacy of children and adolescents, and development of graduate students to become professional school counselors.
Objectives for School Counseling
Additional School Counseling Requirements
Admission to CACREP Accredited School Counseling Program without Teaching Certificate (Option offered by Alabama State Department of Education):
*Students who have not taken the survey of special education course are required to take that course. After July 1, 2017, a special education course must be at the graduate level.
General Counseling* 36 sh Location: Ft. Walton Beach, Montgomery, Altamonte Springs, Panama City, Pensacola, and Tampa
*this is a non-licensure/non-certification degree.
Mission Statement The General Counseling Program is designed to train social service providers. This 36-semester-hour program has been tailored to meet needs of individuals interested in providing social services in settings that do not require licensure.
The program is designed to provide students with knowledge of theory and application of counseling skills particularly as it relates to providing general counseling.
Coursework for General Counseling 36 Semester Hours
Advisor-Approved Electives (6 sh)
Student Affairs Counseling 48 Semester Hours Location: Troy Mission Statement The mission of the Troy University Student Affairs Counseling program is to prepare student affairs counselors to provide competent professional service in all areas of student services counseling at the post-secondary level. Upon graduation, students will have foundational knowledge of the theories of student development and of the characteristics, needs, and programs required to assist students in higher education. Students will also have the basic skills and experience in assessment, services, and administration of student affairs departments to enter the profession of Student Affairs Counseling.
Objectives for Student Affairs Counseling:
Coursework for Student Affairs Counseling 48 Semester Hours
Substance Abuse Counseling 48 sh Location: Montgomery
Mission Statement The Substance Abuse Counseling Program is designed to train substance abuse counselors. This 48-semester-hour program has been tailored to meet educational standards for state licensure and national counseling credentials.
The program is designed to provide students with adequate knowledge of theory, application of counseling skills particularly as it relates to substance abuse counseling, knowledge of both normal and pathological development and behavior, and expertise in treatment planning.
Objectives for Substance Abuse Counseling:
Coursework for Substance Abuse Counseling 48 Semester Hours
Locations:Augusta, Dothan Campus, Troy Online, Ft. Walton Beach, Altamonte Springs, Tampa, Pensacola, Panama City, Montgomery Campus, Orlando, and Phenix City Campus
Mission Statement The graduate certificate program is designed to provide Counseling and Psychology students with adequate knowledge of theory, application of counseling skills particularly as it relates to addictions counseling, knowledge of both normal and pathological development and behavior, and expertise in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Admission Requirements
Option 1: Admission for Current Students
Students must be admitted to the Graduate School and the Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology program at Troy University. See Graduate Admissions and the Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology program requirements.
Option 2: Admission for Post-Master’s Students — Completed Master’s in Counseling (48 sh minimum)
Students who have graduated from a master’s degree counseling program (minimum 48 semester hours) at Troy University or another university may be admitted to the certificate program. See Post Master’s Admission and Certificate Program Admission Requirements in the graduate catalog. Admission is unconditional.
Additional requirements for Option 2:
Course Requirements Students admitted to the Addictions Counseling Certificate Program may qualify for the Certificate by completing five (5) specified courses or 15 semester hours with an overall 3.0 grade point average or better.
Other Requirements Students who wish to be issued a certificate must submit the following to their home campuses:
Locations: Augusta, Dothan Campus, Troy Online, Ft. Walton Beach, Altamonte Springs, Tampa, Pensacola, Panama City, Montgomery Campus, Orlando, and Phenix City Campus
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is designed to provide post-master’s counseling students with advanced concentration of theory and application skills specifically related to clinical mental health counseling with a conceptual framework of both normal and pathological development and behavior, as well as, expertise in diagnosis and treatment planning for mental health disorders.
The Post-Masters Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling provides an opportunity for current Masters level counselor to enhance their clinical skill set and expand their professional expertise.
NOTE: This is not a CACREP accredited certificate program.
Option I: Admission for Post-Masters Students with a Master’s Degree in Counseling (minimum of 48 sh) from Troy University. Students who have graduated with a 48 semester hours Masters Degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University may be admitted for the Post-Masters certificate. The 48 hours Masters Degree in Counseling must have included a minimum of at least one Clinical Practicum or Internship. Admission is unconditional. Additional requirements for Option I:
Option II: Admission for Post-Masters Students with a Master’s Degree in Counseling (minimum of 48 sh) from another regionally accredited university Students who have graduated with a 48 semester hours Masters Degree in Counseling and Psychology from another regionally accredited university may be admitted to the Post-Masters certificate program. The 48 semester hours Masters Degree in Counseling must have included at least one Clinical Practicum and/or Internship. Admission is unconditional. Additional requirements for Option II:
Option III: Admission for Post-Masters Students with less than a 48 sh Master’s Degree in Counseling from Troy University or another regionally accredited university Students who have graduated with less than a 48 hours Masters Degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University or another regionally accredited university may be admitted to the Post-Masters certificate upon completion of prerequisites that are equivalent to a 48 hour program. Admission is unconditional. Additional requirements for Option III:
Option 4: Admission for Current Students Students must be admitted to the Graduate School and 48 hour counseling program in the Division of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Interpreter Training. See Graduate Admission and the program requirements.
Coursework
*Must have successfully completed a graduate level counseling course in Behavior Pathology or Psychopathology or it must be taken in addition to the Certificate coursework.
Other Requirements Students who wish to be issued a certificate must submit the following to their home campus:
Locations: Altamonte Springs, Augusta, Dothan, Ft. Walton Beach, Montgomery, Panama City, Pensacola, Phenix City, Tampa, and Troy Campuses
The Post-Masters Certificate in Counseling Military Populations is designed to provide post-masters counseling professionals with advanced concentration of theory and application skills specifically related to working with military members and their respective families with a conceptual framework of both normal and pathological development and behavior as well as expertise in diagnosis and treatment planning for mental health disorders.
The Post-Masters Counseling the Military Certificate provides an opportunity for current Masters level counselors to enhance their clinical skill set and expand their professional expertise in working with military personnel and their families.
This certificate program may not qualify for financial aid. Check with your financial aid provider to determine eligibility.
All certificate students must be admitted to the Graduate School and to the Division of Counseling, Rehabilitation and Interpreter Training (CRIT) in order to qualify for the certificate. See Graduate Admissions and the Division of CRIT admission requirements for further information.
Option 1 –Admission for Current Students: Students must be admitted to the Graduate School and the MS in Counseling program at Troy University. See Graduate Admissions and the MS in Counseling program requirements.
Option 2 – Admission for Post-Masters Students with a Master’s Degree in Counseling (minimum 48 sh) from Troy University Students who have graduated with a Master’s Degree in Counseling (minimum 48 semester-hours) from another regionally accredited university may be admitted to the Post-Masters Certificate in Counseling Military Populations. Their Master’s Degree in Counseling must have included at least one Clinical-level Practicum and/or Internship (consisting of at least 300 on-site hours with supervision) and a Graduate level Counseling or Psychology Course in Behavior Pathology or Psychopathology. Additional requirements for Option 2:
Option 3 – Admissions for Post-Masters Students with a Master’s Degree in Counseling (minimum 48 sh) from another regionally accredited university Students who have graduated with less than a 48 semester-hour Master’s Degree in Counseling from Troy University or another regionally accredited university may be admitted to the Post- Masters Certificate in Counseling Military Populations upon the completion of prerequisites that result in the equivalent of a 48 hour program. This may also require that the student complete a Clinical-level Internship (consisting of at least 300 on-site hours with supervision) and a Graduate level Counseling or Psychology Course in Behavior Pathology or Psychopathology. Additional requirements for Option 3:
Option 4: Admission for Post-Masters Students with less than a 48 sh Master’s Degree in Counseling from Troy University or another regionally accredited university
Students who have graduated with less than a 48 hours Masters Degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University or another regionally accredited university may be admitted to the Post-Masters certificate Their master’s degree in Counseling must have included at least one clinical-level Practicum and/or Internship (consisting of at least 300 on-site hours with supervision) and a graduate-level Counseling or Psychology course in Behavior Pathology of Psychopathology. Students may be admitted to the Certificate Program upon completion of prerequisites that are equivalent to a 48 hour program. Admission is unconditional. Additional requirements for Option 4:
Candidates admitted to the Post-Masters Counseling the Military Certificate may qualify for the Certificate by completing five (5) specified courses or 15 semester hours with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.
**Must complete 60 percent of certificate academic courses prior to enrolling in CP 6661
* Must have successfully completed a Graduate-level Counseling or Psychology Course in Behavior Pathology or Psychopathology or it must be taken in the Certificate
Students who wish to be issued a certificate must submit the following to their home campus:
The Certificate in Rehabilitation and Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Studies is designed to provide rehabilitation counseling students with knowledge about the principles of deaf culture and the skills needed to apply medical and psychosocial techniques to counseling with individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Option 1: Admission for Current Students Students must be admitted to the Graduate School and the Master of Science in Counseling Program (Division of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Interpreter Training) at Troy University. (See Graduate Admissions and program requirements.)
Option 2: Admission for Post-Master’s Students — Completed Master’s in Counseling (48 sh minimum) Students who have graduated from a master’s degree counseling program (minimum 48 semester hours) at Troy University or another university may be admitted to the certificate program. (See Post Master’s Admission and Certificate Program Admission Requirements in the graduate catalog. Admission is unconditional.)
Additional Requirements for Option 2:
Students admitted to the Certificate in Rehabilitation and Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Studies Program may qualify for the certificate by completing five (5) specified courses or 15 semester hours with an overall 3.0 grade point average or better, and with a minimum Sign Language Proficiency Index (SLPI) of Intermediate.
Students who wish to be issued a certificate must submit the following to their home campuses: Certification Intent Copy of student transcript
Community Counseling (Ed.S.) Non-Certification Program Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
30 Semester Hours Location: Montgomery
The Ed.S. in Community Counseling is restricted to students who hold a minimum 36-semester hour master’s degree in counseling. It is not a program which is approved by the Alabama State Department of Education as a certification program.
Goals The Community Counseling program provides broader experiences in counseling. The knowledge base expands the student’s exposure to theories of counseling, group leadership, and specialized areas of study.
Objectives for Community Counseling Ed.S.
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