SOAR Graduate Student Handbook

Welcome!

Welcome to the University of North Florida Counselor Education Program. Whether you are an admitted student or an individual investigating various programs, the faculty has designed this Handbook to provide you with specific information about the School Counseling (SOAR) Track in the Counselor Education Program. Included in this manual are policies, procedures, courses, and other information to help orient you to our program.

 

Please note the School Counseling Handbook does not replace the UNF Graduate Catalog or other official University documents but rather supplements them. It is important that you familiarize yourself with the entire Handbook at the beginning of your program and that you keep it as a reference throughout your graduate studies. The faculty will make every effort to communicate with you through orientation, personal advising, classroom announcements, and the Counselor Education bulletin boards. 

Faculty Contact Information

Name 

Position 

Email 

Ext. 

Jennifer Kane


 

Departmental Chair 

j.kane@unf.edu 

2990

Rebecca Schumacher


 

Graduate Program Director  

rebecca.schumacher@unf.edu 

1546  


 

Carolyn Stone


 

Professor, School Counseling Program Leader

cstone@unf.edu 

1828

 

For a complete listing of departmental faculty and advisors, click here.  

   

In addition to this guide, you are advised to read the Graduate School Student Handbook as it provides general information applicable to ALL graduate students regardless of their programs of study.  While this handbook contains valuable information specifically related to graduate studies in Counselor Education in School Counseling. at UNF, the Graduate School Student Handbook addresses policies, procedures and resources related to graduate studies in general at UNF.  It is your responsibility to review the information both in this handbook and in the Graduate School Student Handbook as you will be held responsible for abiding by its content. 

2. Degree Requirements
  • 2.1 Graduate Programs in Counselor Education
  • 2.2 Program Description
  • 2.3 Degree Requirements
  • 2.4 Florida Teacher Certification Exams
  • 2.5 Internships
  • 2.6 Practicum
  • 2.7 State Certification and Certification Exams
  • 2.8 Sample Timeline
  • 2.9 Course Listings/Descriptions

  • 3. Financial Support
  • 3.1 In-state vs. Out-of-state Designations

  • 1. Getting Started
  • 1.1 Characteristics of the Program
  • 1.2 Diversity
  • 1.3 Fingerprinting Procedure
  • 1.4 Mission and Vision of the School Counseling Program
  • 1.5 Philosophy of SOAR
  • 1.6 Technology
  • 1.7 SOAR Faculty

  • 4. Policies & Procedures
  • 4.1 Admissions Exceptions Policy
  • 4.2 Appeals Process
  • 4.3 Attendance and Punctuality
  • 4.4 Continuous Enrollment
  • 4.5 Incomplete Grades
  • 4.6 Probation/Suspension/Removal
  • 4.7 Professional Development
  • 4.8 Remediation Procedure
  • 4.9 Student Progress Assessment
  • 4.10 Student Retention Policy
  • 4.11 Time Limits
  • 4.12 Transfer Courses

  • 5. Resources
  • 5.1 Career Services
  • 5.2 Data Analysis and Word Processing
  • 5.3 Forms
  • 5.4 Library Facilities and Holdings
  • 5.5 UNF Student Organizations