COSP School Counseling Applicant

SECTION I: PERSONAL INFORMATION

Enter your first and last name exactly as you listed them on your ApplyTexas application.

Applicant Name*

First Name

Last Name

Lamar ID*

Email*

Undergraduate Degree*

Certifications*

State*

What delivery method do you prefer?*

On Campus Online

Are you seeking School Counselor Certification in the state of Texas?*

Yes No

The Texas Education Agency requires the following information for certification. The Department of Counseling requires these criteria at the date of your application. *

I currently possess a valid Texas teaching certificate. I have two or more years of teaching experience as of the date of this application. I am employed by or have access to a Texas Education Agency approved public or private school campus for program required field experience.

Select all that apply

* By checking the boxes above, I am certifying that these statements are true and verifiable. I can provide documentation upon request.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to confirm the requirements for certification and/or licensure in their home state. I understand, as an out-of-state student, that I am not eligible to take the Texas certification exam or to apply for School Counseling Certification in Texas. I understand that I must adhere to the certification/licensure requirements of my home state. I understand that my application may be denied at the department level if it is determined that the chosen program will not meet my state’s standards.

I currently possess a valid teaching certificate.

Yes No

I will have two or more years of teaching experience by the completion of my school counseling degree.

Yes No

I understand that I must complete practicum and internship on a TEA approved campus

Yes No

I understand that I must adhere to the certification/licensure requirements of my home state.

Yes No

Are you certified to teach in Texas?*

Yes No

TEA Number*

9 character number

Texas Teaching Certificate Expiration Year*

Format: YYYY. For a lifetime certificate, enter LIFE.

Years of service up to the half year*

Decimal to one place (EX. 6.5)

In which state are you certified to teach?*

SECTION II: INFORMED CONSENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please click the link below and read through the document before continuing.

Applicant Informed Consent Document

My submission of this form verifies that I have read the content and accessed the hyperlinked information above.

INFORMED CONSENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT*

I acknowledge that I have been informed of the program expectations and I agree to participate fully in the future coursework and professional development goals.

SECTION III: LICENSURE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As licensure requirements may change without notice, it is the responsibility of the applicant to confirm the requirements for licensure in their home state. It also is the responsibility of the applicant to confirm their state requirements for online, out-of-state education. If review by the Department of Counseling identifies states with requirements that do not align with our programs, applicants from those states may not be considered for admission without additional written documentation from their state. I understand, that if I am a non-Texas resident, that I am not eligible to take the Texas certification exam or to apply for School Counseling Certification in Texas and that I must contact my state’s Department of Education for School Counselor certification requirements. I understand that my application may be denied at the department level if it is determined that the chosen program will not meet my state’s standards.

Please view Out of State Approval site for more information.

Licensure Acknowledgement*

I have read, understood and agree with the statements in the above Acknowledgement.

SECTION IV: ESSAY QUESTIONS

Please respond to the following prompts. Your responses will be rated on content, organization, style, mechanics and grammar:

I. Career Goals and Leadership:

Your career aspirations relating to the field of school counseling
One or more significant events for seeking a career in school counseling
One or more activities demonstrating leadership or commitment to the field of school counseling

Write a cohesive essay response to the above questions. Minimum Length requirement: 300 words

I. Career Goals and Leadership Essay*

II. Appreciating diversity is an important value of our program:

Tell us about experiences with various cultural and diverse groups and describe what you have learned from these experiences.
How have you demonstrated your learning in this area?
Describe your personal characteristics for building effective relationships that also attend to inclusion of diversity with individuals and groups.

Write a cohesive essay response to the above questions. Minimum Length requirement: 300 words

II. Appreciating Diversity Essay*

III. Anticipated Challenges:

What challenges do you anticipate as a student in the Counseling and Development program?
After reflecting on this question, describe a specific plan that might help you address the challenges and sustain a commitment to your professional development and identity.
How will you know that you have been successful in overcoming/coping with those challenges?

Write a cohesive essay response to the above questions. Minimum Length requirement: 300 words

III. Anticipated Challenges Essay*

SECTION V: REFERENCE INFORMATION

Instructions: Please list a current Administrator (Principal or Assistant Principal). You may list a previous Administrator if necessary.

Administrator Name*

First Name

Last Name

Administrator Title*

This is my:*

Current Administrator Previous Administrator

Administrator District*

Administrator Campus*

Administrator Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP / Postal

Country

Administrator Phone*

Administrator Email*

After submitting this form, a reference form will be emailed to the principal contact you provided above. Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, applicants may request access to references unless that right is waived.

Access to Reference Information*

I hereby waive my right of access to the material recorded on the School Counseling Reference Form. I do not waive my right of access to the material recorded on the School Counseling Reference Form.

Is there anything else you would want the Admissions Committee to know?*

Yes No

Please explain*