The Professional and School Counseling curriculum at Lindenwood University emphasizes both theoretical and technical knowledge and then relates these in to practice. Utilizing this framework, the mission is to prepare ethical, reflective practitioners to work in school and mental health settings with individuals groups and families. The program provides the academic credentials for graduates to be licensed as Professional Counselors and/or to be certified as School Counselors.

Program Description
The programs are intensive and comprehensive, requiring 48-57 semester hours of course work, education courses, when applicable, and applied experience. Students who take classes year-round can complete most coursework in eight terms. Additional time is required for education courses, when applicable, and to complete internship or thesis requirements. Qualified graduates interested in further training are well equipped to pursue doctoral studies at other institutions.

•  Evening courses are designed to meet the needs of adult students
•  Qualified instructors with practical, real world experience
•  Financial aid available

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Announcements Message from the Assistant Dean (07-01-08) Important Announcement for School Counselor Certification Applicants!! Jan Harcourt, Supervisor of Educator Certification at DESE, has informed Lindenwood Certification Officer, Amy Fasnut that several applications for certification have been held up due to the need for a recent background check. DESE must obtain with your application packet the proper background check that has been done within six months of the time of application for certification. The company that provides their required background check is called IBT (formerly Identix). They can be reached via phone at 1-866-522-7067 or you can obtain their information form by clicking here. School counselor candidates should call to make an appointment to get their fingerprints scanned for the background clearance. We regret any inconvenience or delay this may cause you in your certification process. For more information, call Dr. Munro or Dr. Karraker. Internship/Job Opportunities: MHM Correctional Services is Seeking LCSWs and LPCs Internship Opportunity for Fall '08 and Spring '09 DoD Program Seeks Mental Health Counselors to Work with Military Families For more information, please contact: Jan Munro Assistant Dean of Counseling LUCC 301 A Tel: 636-949-4529 Fax: 636-949-4334 Ken Kubicek Assistant Professor of Counseling Belleville Campus Tel: 618-222-1050 Fax: 618-222-9021

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