Counselor Educator PIN
Jennifer S. Barna, PhD., NCC
Assistant Professor, School Counseling Program Coordinator
PCA President Elect
Marywood University Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-6226 ext. 2328
Education Requirements: Completion of an approved program in school counseling.
Required Coursework: Supervised counseling practicum experiences, prior to and separate from the field experience, providing direct service with individuals and groups.
Experience Requirements: A minimum of an additional 300 clock hours of internship/supervised field experiences to include instructional experiences and a minimum of 70 hours (elementary) or 75 hours (secondary) of direct service with individual and group clients.
Certification: (1) Elementary - grades k-6 or (2) Secondary - grades 7-12
Reciprocity: No, but Pennsylvania has signed an Interstate Agreement with 45 other states/jurisdictions based upon the mutually agreed-upon conditions of the contract: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MN, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VE, VA, WA, WV, WY. It should be noted, however that, in all cases, candidates for Pennsylvania certification must complete the Praxis tests required by Pennsylvania.
Background Check: Yes, for employment. And have integrity and ethical behavior, professional conduct as stated in Pennsylvania's Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
Schools with School Counseling Programs: Arcadia University, Bucknell University, California University of Pennsylvania, Chatnam College, Duquesne University, Eastern University, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Geneva College, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Holy Family University, Immaculata College, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown University, Lancaster Bible College, Lehigh University, Marywood University, Millersville College, Penn State University, Rosemont College, Shippensburg University, Slippery Rock University, Temple University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Scranton, Villanova University, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Westminster College, Widner University
