School of Graduate Studies

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School Counselors

Support all students in their academic, career, and social emotional development.

Design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes
Collaborate with families, teacher, school administrators, and other community members to:
- Promote student success
- Analyze data to identify students' challenges and needs
- Effect systemic change with improved equity, access, achievement, and opportunities for all students
Master's degree, school counselor licensure, and either a full-year internship or two years of teaching experience required in Wisconsin
National recommended ration: one school counselor per 250 students

Reference: American School Counselor Association. (2022, June 4). The role of the school counselor.

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Examples of Interventions

Design and implement an evidence-based, school-wide program on social-emotional learning in an elementary school
Run a short-term middle school counseling group focused on grief
Work with high school students to explore different post-secondary options

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Comprehensive school mental health teams work to address the social/emotional, academic and mental wellbeing of students via culturally-responsive services throughout a continuum of tiers.