Department of Leadership in Education, Human Services, and Counseling
Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Admission to the 60–61-semester-hour M.A. Human Development Counseling, Track I: School Counseling and the 60-semester-hour Track II: Clinical Mental Health Counseling as well as the 36-semester hour Educational Administration and Human Service Administration is based on a thorough review of each applicant’s documents. Requirements include:
- Three professional and/or academic letters of references—at least one must be from a current supervisor. For HSA, letters should address leadership, ethical behaviors, and professional competencies.
- An undergraduate last-60-hour grade point average of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale
- Completion of the Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) within five years prior to admission
- Additional requirements for EDA include submitting portfolio and an interview. An interview is also required for HDC applicants. For additional information see Graduate School and department websites.
Applicants with deficiencies in requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis, contingent upon satisfactory completion of a screening interview.
Master Of Arts
The Master of Arts degree is conferred upon students who have completed 36 graduate semester hours in leadership in educational administration or leadership in human service administration; 60–61 graduate semester hours in human development counseling. Bradley's counseling program courses are offered in the evening and on campus. A few online courses are available.
Before any application can be approved, the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) must be a part of the candidate’s record.
The candidate is urged to make necessary testing arrangements with the EHS secretary, 309-677-3181, for the MAT. The GRE is administered by the Educational Testing Service. Candidates can get more information on the GRE by visiting www.ets.org. This will expedite the application process.
All applicants must complete the prescribed application forms of the College of Education and Health Sciences and Graduate School.
The applicant seeking admission to the educational administration, human development counseling, or human service administration programs must obtain three letters of reference from educational field employers or college/university professors who can recommend the applicant as having strong potential for success in graduate studies and in potential continued service to the education profession.
EHC 604 is strongly recommended as the first course taken by all degree candidates. The other core course that is mandated in all professional education programs within the College of Education and Health Sciences is EHC 606.
Students should consult with their advisor for departmental program requirements prior to registering for classes.
Students in the school counseling and the educational administration programs must have passed the test of basic skills (ACT/SAT/TAP) prior to admission. Individuals who passed the state test of basic skills for a previous Illinois certificate are not required to retake the test. These requirements are subject to change to meet licensing standards.
Leadership in Educational Administration Master's Degree Program
Post-Master's Licensure in Educational Administration
National Board Certified Teachers Fast Track Licensure in Educational Administration
Leadership in Human Service Administration Master’s Degree Program
Human Development Counseling Master’s Degree Program
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization
Post-Master's Certification in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Professional School Counseling Specialization
Post-Master's Certification in School Counseling
Administration Programs
The Department of Leadership in Education, Human Services, and Counseling offers two administration programs leading to the Master of Arts degree: leadership in educational administration and leadership in human service administration. The programs develop qualities associated with leadership and informed decision making through coursework that engages students in “making the connections” that are fundamental to success as an administrator. Coursework focuses on establishing connections between theory and practice culminating in a supervised internship.
Leadership in Educational Administration Master’s Degree Program
Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC).
The Leadership in Educational Administration Program is a 36-hour program accredited by CAEP/NCATE, approved by the Illinois State Board of Education, and satisfying requirements for Illinois Licensure necessary for school principals. ISBE Licensure requirements include a teaching certificate and a minimum of two years of teaching experience.
Students in the Leadership in Educational Administration Program are required to complete a total of 200 internship hours in a school setting. The 200 hours are completed during EHC 686 and involve assuming a leadership role, assigned projects/activities from each of the six Illinois Standards for School Leaders, and participation in eight on-campus seminars covering two semesters (four seminars each semester).
For unconditional admission to the program, a student must have an undergraduate overall and cumulative major grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Conditional admission requires an undergraduate overall cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
The application process complies with ISBE requirements and involves three stages as described below.
Admissions Process
- Step 1 – Apply online to the Graduate School
- Step 2 – Candidates whose applications meet Bradley Graduate School standards will be asked to submit a portfolio demonstrating teaching expertise and leadership potential (the rubric for this process is posted online)
- Step 3 – Candidates whose portfolios are accepted will be scheduled to interview with faculty and any available school partners. While on campus, candidates will respond in writing to several scenarios of typical administrative issues.
In all cases, submission of materials does not guarantee acceptance into any program offered by the Department of EHC, nor does such submission guarantee interim licensure approval and signature by appropriate College officers.
Graduate Core - 9 hrs.
- EHC 604 Research Methodology & Applications - 3 hrs.
- EHC 605 Legal and Social Change - 3 hrs.
- EHC 606 Interpersonal Behavior and Organizational Leadership - 3 hrs.
Departmental Required Courses - 24 hrs.
- EHC 611 Instructional Leadership - 3 hrs.
- EHC 662 Community Relations - 1 hr.
- EHC 669 Special Education Law - 2 hrs.
- EHC 670 Human Resource Management - 3 hrs.
- EHC 673 Leadership Perspectives - 3 hrs.
- EHC 676 The School Principalship - 3 hrs.
- EHC 677 Educational Finance - 2 hrs.
- EHC 678 United States Public School Law - 3 hrs.
- EHC 686 Field Experiences in Administration - 4 hrs.
Suggested Electives - 3 hrs.
- EHC 510 Statistical Procedures - 3 hrs.
- EHC 550 Independent Study - 3 hrs.
- EHC 586 Counseling Diverse Populations - 3 hrs.
- EHC 612 Institutional Planning and Evaluation - 3 hrs.
- EHC 620 Human Development Counseling: Professional Orientation - 2 hrs.
- EHC 651 Clinical Mental Health Counseling - 3 hrs.
- EHC 661 Couples and Family Counseling - 3 hrs.
- EHC 681 Seminar in Educational Administration - 3 hrs.
- EHC 699 Thesis - 0-6 hrs.
Total Program Semester Hours: 36
Post-Master's Licensure in Educational Administration
Post-Master's Licensure in Educational Administration is designed for students who have a master’s degree in education or an education-related field who wish to become licensed school administrators in Illinois. Applicants who hold a master’s degree in any field other than Educational Administration and who are seeking to earn licensure to be a school administrator in the State of Illinois are required to complete the equivalent of thirty (30) semester hours of graduate credit in a specified course of study in Educational Administration as prescribed by the State of Illinois. Bradley University has provided this opportunity for many years to students holding a master's degree.
The Licensure Program provides a service to the profession of educational administration and to Bradley University because it satisfies the current demand to train principals brought on by the high numbers of administrators retiring. In addition, students benefit by having the opportunity to fulfill the requirements for licensure without taking on a new master's program. Licensure is an endorsement in Educational Administration and is required to be a principal in Illinois schools. The number of graduate hours needed varies depending upon the master's program completed by the student and typically ranges from 18–30 graduate hours. The Illinois State Board of Education requirements for an Illinois licensure include graduate coursework that is divided into four categories: instructional leadership, management of public schools, school and public policy, and clinical experience. In addition to a master's degree and specific graduate course work, candidates for the Illinois licensure are also required to have a minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience or school service personnel experience and successful completion of the required State of Illinois licensure examinations.
Curriculum
Students follow a course sequence similar to master's degree-seeking Educational Leadership students with the exception of coursework requirements already satisfied. Upon transcript evaluation of the previous master's degree in another area, students follow the same courses as master's level students.
- EHC 605 Legal and Social Change - 3 hrs.
- EHC 606 Interpersonal Behavior and Organizational Leadership - 3 hrs.
- EHC 611 Instructional Leadership - 3 hrs.
- EHC 662 Community Relations - 1 hr.
- EHC 669 Special Education Law - 2 hrs.
- EHC 670 Human Resource Management - 3 hrs.
- EHC 673 Leadership Perspectives - 3 hrs.
- EHC 676 The School Principalship - 2 hrs.
- EHC 677 Educational Finance - 2 hrs.
- EHC 678 United States Public School Law - 3 hrs.
- EHC 686 Field Experiences in Administration - 4 hrs.
Application and Screening Interview Procedures for Post-Master's Licensure in Educational Administration from the Department of Leadership in Education, Human Services, and Counseling (EHC)
Prospective candidates for licensure must formally apply to the Post-Master's Licensure in Educational Administration Program.
The application process complies with ISBE requirements and involves three stages. The process for application is the same as described above for the Master’s Degree in Educational Administration.
In all cases, submission of materials does not guarantee acceptance into any program offered by the Department of EHC, nor does such submission guarantee interim licensure approval and signature by appropriate College officers.
Policy for Dated Coursework
All graduate coursework must have been completed within five (5) years of the date on the application for the licensure program. Applicants with degrees and/or coursework older than five (5) years must submit evidence of appropriate continuing education and/or training in education or a related field. Eligibility for post-master's licensure using these criteria will be decided on a case-by-case basis by Bradley Educational Leadership faculty. Submission of these materials does not guarantee admittance into the post-master's licensure program in Educational Administration.
Transfer Credits
Post-graduate students seeking licensure only may transfer up to twelve (12) semester hours towards school administrator licensure. Post-graduate students seeking licensure must complete a minimum of 18 specific graduate credit hours in the post-master's licensure program offered at Bradley University by the EHC Department. Determination of the total number of hours needed to secure the licensure will be determined by EDA Faculty based upon the official transcripts submitted by the post-graduate student.
In determining the final disposition of the transferable graduate credits, EDA Faculty reserve the right to require the post-graduate student to submit course syllabi and course descriptions from the college catalog in place when the first graduate degree was awarded. Department of EHC faculty will evaluate these materials to determine equivalency with the Bradley University Department of EHC Educational Administration Program, in addition to applicable ISBE requirements.
Retention Procedures for Licensure-Only Students
Licensure-only students are held to the same retention criteria and procedures as degree-seeking students. Students must complete a plan of study with an advisor, which must be approved by the advisor and EHC Department chair.
Financial Eligibility
Students accepted unconditionally into the licensure program in the Department of Leadership in Education, Human Services, and Counseling (EHC) may be eligible for the Professional Educators Scholarship offered through and administered by the Graduate School.
National Board Certified Teachers Fast Track Licensure in Educational Administration
The Illinois General Assembly passed legislation in 2007 that provides an alternative route to administrative licensure for National Board Certified Teachers. Teachers who hold National Board licensure are eligible for an administrative licensure after completing the following four phases:
- National Board certification and an endorsement in teacher leadership
- A master's degree in a teacher leader program
- Twenty hours of coursework in which the candidate must show evidence of meeting competencies for organizational management and development, finance, supervision and evaluation, policy and legal issues, and leadership as stated in the Illinois Professional School Leader Standards for principals
- A passing score on the Illinois Administrative Assessment.
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The application process complies with ISBE requirements and involves three stages. The process for application is the same as described above for the Master’s Degree in Educational Administration.
In all cases, submission of materials does not guarantee acceptance into any program offered by the Department of EHC, nor does such submission guarantee interim licensure approval and signature by appropriate College officers.
Curriculum
Qualified individuals take the following courses:
- EHC 669 Special Education Law - 2 hrs.
- EHC 670 Human Resource Management - 3 hrs.
- EHC 673 Leadership Perspectives - 3 hrs.
- EHC 676 The School Principalship - 3 hrs.
- EHC 677 Educational Finance - 2 hrs.
- EHC 678 U. S. Public School Law - 3 hrs.
- EHC 686 Field Experience - 4 hrs.
Total 20 hrs.
Leadership In Human Service Administration Master’s Degree Program
The leadership in human service administration program requires 36 hours and is intended for persons seeking administrative positions in the human services, such as nonprofit community agencies, higher education student services offices, and faith-based organizations. The fundamental goal of the Department of Leadership in Education, Human Services, and Counseling (EHC) is to provide its students with quality professional programs and an environment that will aid them in preparing for leadership roles in human service professions. The courses in this program provide a human development foundation and integrate a human relations orientation with conceptual and technical skills required for effective administration in a variety of human service organizations.
For unconditional admission to the program, a student must have an undergraduate last-60-hour grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Conditional admission requires an undergraduate overall cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
In addition to the GPA requirement, the screening process requires three letters of recommendation that address leadership, ethical behaviors, and professional competencies. One letter of recommendation must be written by a current supervisor. In the essay required by the Graduate School, applicants are advised to address the applicant's leadership experiences, qualifications, and ethical considerations of leadership.
College Core Required Courses - 9 hrs.
- EHC 604 Research Methodology & Applications - 3 hrs.
- EHC 605 Legal and Social Change - 3 hrs.
- EHC 606 Interpersonal Behavior and Organizational Leadership - 3 hrs.
Departmental Required Courses - 21 hrs.
- EHC 580 Financial Leadership in Human Service Administration - 3 hrs.
- EHC 582 Grant Writing in Human Service Administration - 3 hrs.
- EHC 583 Supervision and Employee Engagement in Human Service Administration - 3 hrs.
- EHC 610 Survey in Human Service Administration - 3 hrs.
- EHC 612 Institutional Planning & Evaluation - 3 hrs.
- EHC 673 Leadership Perspectives - 3 hrs.
- EHC 686 Field Experience in Administration - 3-6 hrs.
Suggested Elective Courses - 6 hours
- EHC 540 Human Growth and Development - 3 hrs.
- EHC 550 Independent Study - 1–6 hrs.
- EHC 551 Substance Abuse Counseling - 2 hrs.
- EHC 581 Topics in Human Service Administration 1-3 hrs.
- EHC 582 Grant Writing in Human Service Administration - 3 hrs.
- EHC 586 Counseling Diverse Populations - 3 hrs.
- EHC 620 Human Development Counseling: Professional Orientation - 2 hrs.
- EHC 651 Clinical Mental Health Counseling - 3 hrs.
- EHC 662 Community Relations - 1 hr.
- EHC 681 Seminar in Educational Administration - 1–6 hrs.
- EHC 682 Seminar in Human Service Administration - 1–6 hrs.
- EHC 699 Thesis - 0–6 hrs.
- MLS 633 Issues in Higher Education - 3 hrs.
Human Development Counseling
Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
The human development counseling program is designed to prepare students for positions as counselors in a variety of settings. The counselor education faculty believes that the work of the professional counselor is to promote the positive growth and development of the clients with whom the counselor interacts.
The human development counseling model for preparing counselors recognizes the profound interactive effect of people and human systems. We believe there is a need for social science translators—people who are in touch with the best in theory and research—who can translate this knowledge into effective programs and who can evaluate these programs. Because we believe that counselors should experience personal growth and development as persons and as professionals, all courses are designed to provide both cognitive and experiential learning.
The program utilizes a Screening and Retention Policy to assist in determining the suitability of an individual for a career in counseling as well as to monitor progress through the program. A detailed description of the Screening and Retention Policy and procedures is available in the Human Development Counseling Handbook. Continuance in the program is reviewed if at any time a student fails to demonstrate appropriate professional behaviors; or other circumstances occur which would make an HDC degree candidate uncertifiable as a professional counselor.
Areas of specialization are offered in clinical mental health counseling and school counseling (CAEP/NCATE accredited and ISBE approved). These specialties should be consistent with and support activities in the student’s proposed internship placement. Other areas unique to a student’s interests may be designed in consultation with members of the department.
The program prepares the student to sit for the exam for certification as a National Certified Counselor or for Illinois Professional Educator License as a School Counselor. The counseling programs are CACREP accredited as School Counseling and Community Agency Counseling. In addition, courses of continuing professional education are offered to practicing counselors who wish to increase competencies to meet emerging needs of the profession.
Human Development Counseling/
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization
The master's degree program in human development counseling/clinical mental health counseling requires 60 semester hours of graduate work at the master’s level for completion. This graduate program is designed to meet the certification requirements in clinical mental health counseling and requirements in the state of Illinois for counseling licensure as well as meeting CACREP standards.
The program consists of a graduate core of six semester hours and a program core of 45 semester hours of study required of all candidates. In addition, students take an additional 9 semester hours of specialty area course work that may, in concert with the internship and practicum work required in the core program, permit them to develop a specialty area consistent with plans for future employment. Students must also pass each of the eight core areas of the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam to advance toward graduation. All students should consult with their advisor to determine specific courses that will meet their professional goals.
Graduate Core - 6 hrs.
- EHC 604 Research Methodology & Applications - 3 hrs.
- EHC 606 Interpersonal Behavior & Org. Leadership - 3 hrs.
Program Core - 45 hrs.
- EHC 530 Loss & Grief Counseling - 1 hr.
- EHC 540 Human Growth & Development - 3 hrs.
- EHC 551 Substance Abuse Counseling - 2 hrs.
- EHC 586 Counseling Diverse Populations - 3 hrs.
- EHC 620 Human Development Counseling: Professional Orientation - 2 hrs.
- EHC 621 Career and Life Planning Across the Lifespan - 3 hrs.
- EHC 622 Counseling: Ethics and the Law - 1 hr.
- EHC 623 Pre-Practicum in Counseling - 3 hrs.
- EHC 624 Theories & Techniques of Counseling - 3 hrs.
- EHC 625 Principles of Group Counseling - 3 hrs.
- EHC 630 Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders - 3 hrs.
- EHC 631 Crisis Intervention Counseling - 1 hr.
- EHC 632 Psychopharmacology in Counseling - 1 hr.
- EHC 640 Clinical Supervision - 2 hrs.
- EHC 641 Assessment in Counseling - 3 hrs.
- EHC 654 Consultation in Helping Professions - 2 hrs.
- EHC 661 Couples & Family Counseling - 3 hrs.
- EHC 690 Practicum - 2 hrs.
- EHC 691 Internship I - 1 hr.
- EHC 692 Internship II - 3 hrs.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialty Area Course Work - 9 hrs.
Required - 4 hrs.
- EHC 651 Clinical Mental Health Counseling - 3 hrs.
- EHC 663 Counseling and Dynamics of Aging - 1 hr.
Electives - 5 hrs.
Post-Master's Certification in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Clinical Mental Health Certificate program objectives are to:
- advance needed skills in the mental health profession
- provide needed course requirements for the Certified Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CCMHC) certification through the National Board of Certified Counselors
- allow graduate counselors from a 48-51 semester hour master's program to further their educational studies.
Admissions
All candidates for this certificate will preferably hold a master's degree in counseling from a CACREP approved program. Any other type of credentialing must be assessed by the EHC Department.
Requirements - 12 hrs.
- EHC 530 Loss and Grief Counseling - 1 hr.
- EHC 622 Counseling: Ethics and the Law - 1 hr.
- EHC 630 Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders - 3 hrs.
- EHC 631 Crisis Intervention Counseling - 1 hr.
- EHC 632 Psychopharmacology in Counseling - 1 hr.
- EHC 640 Clinical Supervision in Counseling - 2 hrs.
Application and Screening Interview Procedures for Post-Master's Certification in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for master’s graduates of the Department of Leadership in Education, Human Services, and Counseling (EHC) Human Development Counseling (HDC) Program
- Prospective candidates for certification must formally apply to the Post-Master's Certification (PMC) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. Application materials for each candidate shall consist of:
- Bradley Certification Application Form and all standard graduate application forms from the Graduate School
- Two Letters of recommendation
- Copies of all official transcripts including master's degree
- Upon receipt of admission materials all applicants are presented to HDC faculty for consensus admittance into the PMC program. Upon faculty consensus for admission, applicants will be notified of their acceptance by letter. If there is no consensus for acceptance, applicants will be sent a letter outlining faculty concerns and requiring the applicant to interview with HDC faculty to address identified concerns. Following the screening interview applicants will be notified by letter of final disposition of their application.
- Upon successful application and screening, applicants must complete a plan of study based upon a transcript review and identified deficit coursework and experience.
- In all cases, submission of materials does not guarantee acceptance into any program offered by the Department of EHC, nor does such submission guarantee interim certification approval and signature by appropriate college officers.
Application and Screening Interview Procedures for Post-Master's Certification in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for master's graduates from other CACREP accredited programs
- Prospective candidates for certification must formally apply to the Post-Master's Certification (PMC) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. Application materials for each candidate shall consist of:
- Formal application to the Certification Program, including Bradley Certification Application form and all standard graduate application forms from the Graduate School
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official copies of transcripts
- Copies of course syllabi and/or course catalogue descriptions as determined by HDC faculty
- Students in this category may be asked to submit a video recording of counseling skills as part of their admission packet.
- Upon receipt of admission materials all applicants are required to complete a screening interview. The screening interview shall be the same as the interview currently required for applicants to the Department of EHC Masters in HDC programs. Following the screening interview applicants will be notified by letter of final disposition of their application.
- Upon successful application and screening, applicants must complete a plan of study based upon a transcript review and identified deficit coursework and experience.
- In all cases, submission of materials does not guarantee acceptance into any program offered by the Department of EHC, nor does such submission guarantee interim certification approval and signature by appropriate college officers.
Application and Screening Interview Procedures for Post-Master's Certification in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for master’s graduates from non-CACREP accredited programs or post-master’s graduates in related fields, e.g., social work or psychology
- Prospective candidates for certification must formally apply to the Post-Master's Certification (PMC) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. Application materials for each candidate shall consist of:
- Formal application to the Certification Program, including Bradley Certification Application form and all standard graduate application forms from the Graduate School.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Bradley-equivalent GRE/MAT, GPA
- Students in this category may be asked to submit a video recording of counseling skills as part of their admission packet.
- Upon receipt of admission materials all applicants are required to complete a screening interview. The screening interview shall be the same as the interview currently required for applicants to the Department of EHC Masters in HDC programs. Following the screening interview applicants will be notified by letter of final disposition of their application.
- Upon successful application and screening, applicants must complete a plan of study based upon a transcript review and identified deficit coursework and experience. This plan of study must include EHC 620 Human Development Counseling: Professional Orientation and EHC 622 Counseling: Ethics and the Law.
- In all cases, submission of materials does not guarantee acceptance into any program offered by the Department of EHC, nor does such submission guarantee interim certification approval and signature by appropriate college officers.
Transcript Evaluation to Pursue Counseling Certification
Certification Only in Counseling
Individuals wishing to pursue clinical mental health counseling certification will pay a transcript analysis and assessment fee of $50. If the student enrolls as a graduate student in either Bradley University’s counseling graduate degree program or as a certification only student, this fee will be applied towards tuition. For further information please contact the chair of the Department of Leadership in Education, Human Services, and Counseling.
Human Development Counseling/
Professional School Counseling
The master's degree program in human development counseling/school counseling meets the Illinois Professional Educator License as a School Counselor. In response to school counseling certification rule changes (Section 25.225 of the 23 Illinois Administrative code) approved by the Illinois State Board of Education on June 1, 2004, the Bradley University School Counseling Program in the Department of Leadership in Education, Human Services, and Counseling (EHC) has established the following courses of study for degree-seeking and post-master’s certification-only students in the School Counseling Program. In all cases, submission of materials does not guarantee acceptance into any program offered by the Department of EHC.
Degree-seeking students who have Illinois teacher certification
Degree-seeking students enrolled in the master’s degree in school counseling program who hold or are qualified to hold a teacher certificate in Illinois must meet EHC Department master’s degree requirements while completing 60 hours of graduate study as follows:
Graduate Core Credits - 6 hrs.
- EHC 604 Research Methodology & Applications - 3 hrs.
- EHC 606 Interpersonal Behavior and Organizational Leadership - 3 hrs.
Program Core - 45 hrs.
- EHC 530 Loss & Grief Counseling - 1 hr.
- EHC 540 Human Growth & Development - 3 hrs.
- EHC 551 Substance Abuse Counseling - 2 hrs.
- EHC 586 Counseling Diverse Populations - 3 hrs.
- EHC 620 Human Development Counseling: Professional Orientation - 2 hrs.
- EHC 621 Career and Life Planning Across Lifespan - 3 hrs.
- EHC 622 Counseling: Ethics and the Law - 1 hr.
- EHC 623 Pre-Practicum in Counseling - 3 hrs.
- EHC 624 Theories & Techniques of Counseling - 3 hrs.
- EHC 625 Principles of Group Counseling - 3 hrs.
- EHC 630 Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders - 3 hrs.
- EHC 631 Crisis Intervention Counseling - 1 hr.
- EHC 632 Psychopharmacology - 1 hr.
- EHC 640 Supervision - 2 hrs.
- EHC 641 Assessment in Counseling - 3 hrs.
- EHC 654 Consultation in Helping Professions - 2 hrs.
- EHC 661 Couples and Family Counseling - 3 hrs.
- EHC 690 Fall Practicum - 2 hrs. and EHC 691 Internship I in School Counseling - 1 hr. = total 3 hrs.
- EHC 692 Internship II in School Counseling - 3 hrs.
School Counseling Specialty Area Course Work - 9 hrs. teachers; 10 hrs. non-teachers.
- EHC 653 Professional School Counseling K–8 - 3 hrs.
- EHC 655 Professional School Counseling in Secondary Schools - 3 hrs.
- Electives - 3 hrs.
Required Electives for Non-teachers - 4 hrs.
- EHC 585 Understanding Schools: A Primer for Non-Teachers - 2 hrs.
- EHC 669 Special Education Law - 2 hrs.
Total Semester hours: 60 (teachers); 61 (non-teachers)
Degree-seeking students who do not have Illinois teacher certification
Degree-seeking students enrolled in the master's degree in school counseling program who are not certified teachers in Illinois also must meet EHC Department master’s degree requirements while completing 61 hours of graduate study. The program of study is the same as listed for students holding teacher certification, with the exception that, in lieu of electives, students must take or have taken course work addressing additional ISBE (section 25.225.d.2.A-D) requirements in four areas. These areas and the EHC courses addressing them are:
- the structure, organization and operation of the educational system with an emphasis on P-12 schools; EHC 585 Understanding Schools: A Primer for Non-Teachers (2 credit hours) and EHC 653/655 Professional School Counseling (3 credit hours)
- the growth and development of children and youth and their implications for counseling in schools; EHC 540 Human Growth & Development (3 credit hours) and EHC 653/655 Professional School Counseling (3 credit hours)
- the diversity of Illinois students and the laws and programs that have been designed to meet their unique needs; EHC 669 Special Education Law (2 credit hours)
- effective management of the classroom and the learning process; EHC 585 Understanding Schools: A Primer for Non-Teachers (2 credit hours), EHC 653/655 Professional School Counseling, and EHC 690, 691, 692 Practicum and Internship
In cases where the above four areas are addressed through graduate coursework taken elsewhere, the student may transfer up to six credit hours to meet ISBE requirements.
Post-Master's Certification in School Counseling
Post-master’s certification in school counseling refers to students who have a master’s degree in counseling or a related field who wish to obtain a professional educator license as a school counselor in Illinois. Applicants who hold a master’s degree in any related field other than school counseling (e.g., other counseling specialty, social work, or psychology) are required to complete the equivalent of all requirements of an approved school counseling preparation program. Pursuant to Section 25.225.h, the Department of Leadership in Education, Human Services, and Counseling will review the applicant’s educational background to determine any deficits as identified by standards set forth at 23 IL Adm. Code 23.110 or other applicable requirements of section 25.225.
Application and Screening Interview Procedures for Post-Master's Certification in School Counseling for master’s graduates of the Department of Leadership in Education, Human Services, and Counseling (EHC) Human Development Counseling (HDC) Program
- Prospective candidates for certification must formally apply to the Post-Master's Certification (PMC) in School Counseling Program. Application materials for each candidate shall consist of:
- Bradley Certification Application Form and all standard graduate application forms from the Graduate School
- Two Letters of recommendation
- Copies of all official transcripts including master's degree
- Deficit coursework and experience list as identified in a transcript review using Department of EHC School Counseling course requirements and 23 IL Adm. Code 23.110 and 25.225
- Upon receipt of admission materials all applicants are presented to HDC faculty for consensus admittance into the PMC program. Upon faculty consensus for admission, applicants will be notified of their acceptance by letter. If there is no consensus for acceptance, applicants will be sent a letter outlining faculty concerns and requiring the applicant to interview with HDC faculty to address identified concerns. Following the screening interview applicants will be notified by letter of final disposition of their application.
- Upon successful application and screening, applicants must complete a plan of study based upon a transcript review and identified deficit coursework and experience.
- In all cases, submission of materials does not guarantee acceptance into any program offered by the Department of EHC, nor does such submission guarantee interim certification approval and signature by appropriate college officers.
Application and Screening Interview Procedures for Post-Master's Certification in School Counseling for master's graduates (non-school) from other CACREP accredited programs
- Prospective candidates for certification must formally apply to the Post-Master's Certification (PMC) in School Counseling Program. Application materials for each candidate shall consist of:
- formal application to the Certification Program, including Bradley Certification Application form and all standard graduate application forms from the Graduate School
- two letters of recommendation
- official copies of transcripts
- copies of course syllabi and/or course catalog descriptions as determined by HDC faculty
- deficit coursework and experience list as identified in a transcript review using Department of EHC School Counseling course requirements and 23 IL Adm. Code 23.110 and 25.225
- Students in this category may be asked to submit a video recording of counseling skills as part of their admission packet.
- Upon receipt of admission materials all applicants are required to complete a screening interview. The screening interview shall be the same as the interview currently required for applicants to the Department of EHC Masters in HDC programs. Following the screening interview applicants will be notified by letter of final disposition of their application.
- Upon successful application and screening, applicants must complete a plan of study based upon a transcript review and identified deficit coursework and experience.
- In all cases, submission of materials does not guarantee acceptance into any program offered by the Department of EHC, nor does such submission guarantee interim certification approval and signature by appropriate college officers.
Application and Screening Interview Procedures for Post-Master's Certification in School Counseling for master’s graduates (non-school) from non-CACREP accredited programs or post-master’s graduates in related fields, e.g., social work or psychology
- Prospective candidates for certification must formally apply to the Post-Master's Certification (PMC) in School Counseling Program. Application materials for each candidate shall consist of:
- formal application to the Certification Program, including Bradley Certification Application form and all standard graduate application forms from the Graduate School.
- two letters of recommendation
- Bradley-equivalent GRE/MAT, GPA
- deficit coursework and experience list as identified in a transcript review using Department of EHC School Counseling course requirements and 23 IL Adm. Code 23.110 and 25.225
- Students in this category may be asked to submit a video recording of counseling skills as part of their admission packet.
- Upon receipt of admission materials all applicants are required to complete a screening interview. The screening interview shall be the same as the interview currently required for applicants to the Department of EHC Masters in HDC programs. Following the screening interview applicants will be notified by letter of final disposition of their application.
- Upon successful application and screening, applicants must complete a plan of study based upon a transcript review and identified deficit coursework and experience. This plan of study must include EHC 620 Human Development Counseling: Professional Orientation and EHC 622 Counseling: Ethics and the Law.
- In all cases, submission of materials does not guarantee acceptance into any program offered by the Department of EHC, nor does such submission guarantee interim certification approval and signature by appropriate college officers.
Policy for dated coursework
All graduate coursework must have been completed within five years of application to the certification program. Applicants with degrees and/or coursework older than five years must submit evidence of successful continuous employment experience in the counseling field, continuing education and/or training, and relevant counseling or counseling-related licensure and certifications. Eligibility for post-master's certification using these criteria will be decided on an individual-case basis. Submission of these materials does not guarantee admittance into the post-master's school counseling certification program.
Interim Certification as School Counselor Intern and Employment
Upon successful application and screening, certification-only applicants may submit an ISBE Application for Interim Certification as School Counselor Intern for approval by the School Counseling Program Coordinator and signature by the college entitlement officer. The Department of EHC and the PMC program are not responsible for any employment as an Interim School Counselor Intern that applicants may seek. The EHC Department neither implies nor guarantees that enrollment in the PMC program will occur in such a way as to coincide with applicants’ plans to seek or obtain employment via Interim Certification as a School Counselor Intern.
Transfer Credits
Certification-only students may transfer up to six semester hours towards school counselor certification. Certification only students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours in the post-master's certification program. In addition, post-masters applicants from non-CACREP programs or related fields must submit official transcripts and may be required to submit course syllabi and course descriptions from the college catalogue in place when the degree was awarded. Department of EHC faculty will evaluate these materials to determine equivalency with the Bradley University Department of EHC School Counseling Program, in addition to applicable ISBE requirements.
Retention Procedures for Certification-Only Students
Certification-only students are held to the same retention criteria and procedures as degree-seeking students. Students must complete a plan of study with an advisor that must be approved by the advisor and EHC Department chair.
In all cases, submission of materials does not guarantee acceptance into any program offered by the Department of EHC.
Transcript Evaluation to Pursue Counseling Certification
Certification Only in Counseling
Individuals wishing to pursue a professional educator license as a school counselor in Illinois will pay a transcript analysis and assessment fee of $50. If the student enrolls as a graduate student in either Bradley University’s Counseling graduate degree program or as a certification only student, this fee will be applied towards tuition. For further information please contact the chair of the Department of Leadership in Education, Human Services, and Counseling.
This is the official catalog for the 2014-2015 academic year. This catalog serves as a contract between a student and Bradley University. Should changes in a program of study become necessary prior to the next academic year every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes via the Dean of the College or Chair of the Department concerned, the Registrar's Office, u.Achieve degree audit system, and the Schedule of Classes. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of the current program and graduation requirements for particular degree programs.