Section R277-306-6 - School Counselor Preparation Programs(1) A Utah institution of higher education may seek approval by the Board for a school counselor preparation program if the program: (a) prepares candidates to meet the Utah Education School Counselor Standards detailed in Rule R277-530;(b)(i) results in a master's degree in school counseling; or(ii) requires a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in a related field for entrance into the program; and(c) requires candidates to demonstrate all competencies required for the College and Career Readiness Certificate.(2) For a program applicant accepted after January 1, 2020, a school counselor preparation program shall require multiple opportunities for a program applicant to successfully demonstrate application of knowledge and skills gained through the program in a school-based setting in each of the following:(a) collaborating with learners, families, colleagues, and community members to build or implement a shared vision and supportive professional culture focused on student growth and success;(b) delivering a sequential school counseling curriculum aligned with the Utah Model for College and Career Readiness School Counseling Program;(c) leading individuals and groups of students and their parents or guardians through the development of educational and career plans;(d) counseling individuals and small groups of students with identified needs and concerns;(e) developing or maintaining a crisis prevention/youth protection response plan; and(f) collecting and analyzing data for the purpose of accountability and program evaluation.Utah Admin. Code R277-306-6
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-03, effective 1/14/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-13, effective 6/10/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-14, effective 7/9/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-04, effective 2/8/2023