Checklist for Professional School Counseling Program

_____ Complete Program of Study. This is a contract between you and the University to make sure you meet program requirements. Changes to this contract can be made as needed. It is recommended that you complete a program of study anytime after your first semester.

_____ Apply for Candidacy. Make application for candidacy after you have completed 21-24 hours. Students are unable to take an independent study or the comprehensive examination prior to acceptance into Candidacy.

_____ Initiate a criminal background check clearance.

_____ Have documentation that you have tested negative on a TB test.

_____ Complete Permission Forms for Practicum and Internship. You must obtain approval from your advisor and department chair prior to registration.

Practicum: Application deadlines are March 1st for Fall practicum and October 1st for Spring practicum.  You must have completed core courses 5220 (Theories), 5130 (Intro to Professional School Counseling), and 4790 (Groups) prior to your Practicum. You must have received clearance on a criminal background check and had a TB test to begin your practicum.

Internship: Application deadlines are March 1st for Fall internship and October 1st for Spring internship. You must have completed all of the above courses and 5210 (Life & Career), 5140 (Testing), 5754 (Legal & Ethical Issues in PSC), and 6620 (Consultation) prior to Internship. There will be a mandatory internship orientation meeting and you must receive formal approval from the SC Committee for your internship site. You must have received clearance on a criminal background check and had a TB test to begin your internship.

_____ Register for Comprehensive Exams. Exam dates are set for each semester. You must register 4 to 5 weeks prior to testing dates. There is a $35 fee for the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) portion.

_____ Apply for Graduation. As you register for your last semester apply at the Graduate School for your Diploma and Graduation.

_____ Take Praxis. Counseling Specialty portion only. Request that a copy of your scores be sent to ASU.

_____ Apply for Licensure. Office of Field Experiences, 220 Duncan, Boone, NC 28645, (828)262-2252 - $55.00 payable to NCDPI

_____Consider taking National Counselor Exam (NCE). You are eligible to sit for the exam as you are graduating from a CACREP accredited program.

_____ Attend Exit Interview. Closure ceremony and class interview.

_____ Consider getting a Physical at the Health Center before graduation. You will need one before working at most schools.

_____ Remember that as an ASU graduate you are eligible for lifelong services through the Career Development Center (i.e. help with your resume, interviewing skills, job search, etc.).