This graduate-level course equips school counselors with the tools to effectively design, manage, and advocate for comprehensive counseling programs that support every student’s success. Through interactive sessions, applied planning, and data-driven reflection, participants will strengthen their ability to align counseling practices with school-wide goals, close achievement gaps, and promote equitable outcomes for all students.
School counselors will engage with the ASCA Student Standards to build delivery plans, create targeted interventions, and lead advocacy efforts that increase program visibility and impact. The course combines face-to-face meetings, applied projects, and collaborative reflection to ensure participants leave with actionable strategies they can immediately implement.
Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoDEA Participants.
University of San Diego – Academic Credit Information
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level academic credit. To receive credit, participants must first register and complete coursework through the external program provider.
Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.
Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
Transcript Delivery Timeline:
Audience: Mid-Atlantic School Counselors
Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. No refunds will be issued after the 30-day period.
Enrollment Open Through: August 26, 2025 – November 7, 2025 (11:59pm PT)
Develop and implement strategies to ensure that each student learns mindsets and behaviors essential for success and life readiness
Examine student achievement data to identify and close gaps in academic performance
Engage stakeholders by educating and advocating for the school counseling program to ensure its visibility, understanding, and support within the school community
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The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.
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