The Graduate Studies Program in Counselor Education focuses on preparing teachers to become members of school guidance departments. The program examines the field of counseling from the three-fold aspect of theory, analysis, and application and follows the CACREP Standards.

Students begin the program with courses that examine group and individual counseling theories. They are also required to take courses in testing and research. The information from these courses is then applied in a 12- credit sequence which starts with a pre-practicum and culminates with two internships. Another required course deals with family issues and the program is supplemented by electives .

The courses offered enable candidates to satisfy Rhode Island certification requirements and to meet the guide- lines prepared by various professional guidance associations. Students wishing to work in college personnel programs, counseling, agencies, and other related fields have found the program beneficial to achieving their goals.

Program Requirements:

All requirements for the master's degree must be completed within a period of five calendar years.  To receive the degree, a student is required to maintain a "B" average in all work.     A portfolio must also be completed to achieve certification status.
*Fulfillment of state certification requirements is the responsibility of the graduate student.

The Sequence:

EDU 501          Fundamentals of Research
EDU 538          Developmental & Cross Cultural 
                      Theories in Counseling
EDU 540          Principles of Guidance
EDU 541          Theories of Counseling
EDU 542          Career Information
EDU 544          Counseling Problems 
                      & Pre Practicum Training
EDU 546          Group Counseling
EDU 548          Counseling Practicum
EDU 558          Ethical and Legal Issues 
                      in Counseling
EDU 561          Counseling Internship I
EDU 562          Assessment, Measurement 
                      & Data in Counseling                     
EDU 568          Counseling Internship II
EDU 645          Families in Crisis

EDU 829          Designing and Implementing a Counseling Program

The Graduate Counseling Program is offered in Newport at the Newport Naval Base. 

For further information, contact:

Alexander Freda
Program Director
Harkins Hall 325
afreda@providence.edu
(401) 865-2922