Development of the Profession

• Identify the major professional organizations that support the development of school counselors and the profession of school counseling. Include at least one national organization and one state organization. For each, address the following:
  • How does the organization support the profession?
  • How does an individual go about joining the organization, and what is the cost of membership?
  • What are the benefits of membership?
• Describe preparation standards (i.e., Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Program [CACREP] Standards) and benefits of attending a CACREP accredited school counseling program.
  • In this section, be sure to include information about practicum and internship requirements related to your program (SCHOOL COUNSELING IN NYS). Identify the number of hours and range of experiences you will be expected to complete, along with basic requirements such as types of sites, site supervisor credentials, and professional liability insurance.

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