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Type 73 School Counseling Endorsement

The certification program for the State of Illinois Type 73 School Counseling Endorsement is a practitioner-oriented program that is committed to developing school counselors who are well-equipped to be in the service of youth in an increasingly pluralistic society. A central goal of the program is to prepare culturally sensitive professionals who think critically and base their practices on scholarly inquiry.

The interaction between students and faculty provides opportunities for mentoring and increased professional development. The principles taught within the classroom are also integrated into the everyday experiences of students enrolled in the program. The certification program in school counseling is approved to lead to professional licensure by the Illinois State Board of Education as well as by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.

Prerequisites

The Type 73 Certification: The school counseling endorsement program is designed for students who already have completed a master's degree in education, counseling or a related field. Candidates must also hold a valid teaching certificate or complete three additional education courses:

  • CIEP 401 The Exceptional Child
  • ELPS 460 School Administration
  • CIEP 414 Instructional Strategies for Diverse Populations OR
    CIEP 478 Behavioral Interventions: Assessment and Supports

Program Requirements

Endorsement requires completion of coursework equivalent to the 48-semester-hour M.Ed. program in School Counseling. Some of the required and additional coursework could have been completed during prior master's degree study. The Graduate Program Director of the School Counseling Program reviews the applicant's graduate transcript to determine the coursework that must be taken at Loyola University Chicago for endorsement.

Technology Expectation
All students are provided Internet access to link electronically to classmates, faculty and student services. In order to use these technological resources, all students must have the computer skills necessary to support academic work (i.e., word processing, PowerPoint) and to access e-mail and the Internet.

Continuous Enrollments
Students in certification only programs are required to maintain the status of continuous enrollment during their program of studies. This means that during each semester of each academic year (excluding Summer Sessions), each student must enroll in at least one course.  (See SOE Policy: Academic Standing - Continuous Enrollment)

A formal leave of absence may be granted upon request and the approval of the School of Education’s Associate Dean of Student Academic Services.