What our graduates say about the CAGS Program

Helen Packey, CAGS
Assistant Professor
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

"I have truly enjoyed my CAGS experience. The flexibility and the opportunity to meet new people and to learn from them has been most rewarding. Sarasota has been a great experience so far. Everyone has been helpful, and the professors responsive and supportive, and I have learned a great deal. I might add that I have also worked very hard, maybe too hard in some cases, but I wouldn't change a thing! I can't wait to start the dissertation!"

Counselor Education and School Psychology

Chair: Dr. Gail Mears, e-mail: gmears@plymouth.edu
Associate Professor of Counselor Education
B.A., Plymouth State College; M.Ed., CAGS, University of New Hampshire; Psy.D., Antioch University

The Counselor Education and School Psychology concentrations are designed as 33 -credit programs that address the needs of practicing counselors and educators who have completed a master's degree and are interested in pursuing advanced academic work in school counseling, mental health counseling counselor education or school psychology.

Concentrations

• Counselor Education, Self-Designed
• Mental Health Counseling
• School Counseling
• School Psychology

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the CAGS concentrations in Counselor Education and School Psychology include two additional requirements. First, prospective students need to meet with the chair or Program Coordinator to undergo a curriculum review of candidates' previous master's degree to determine initial eligibility for the degree.  Additionally, they participate in the Counselor Education and School Psychology Admissions Interview.  The Admissions Interview is a 1/2 day event held on the first Friday morning in August, November, February, and May.  This interview involves an informational session and group and individual interviews.  Participation in the interview process is open to any prospective students and is not dependent on students having completed the application process to the College of Graduate Studies.  An admissions decision will be made upon completion of both of the above outlined processes.  Please send an email to Lori Van Houten at lavanhouten@plymouth.edu or at (603) 535-2982 to register for this interview.