Welcome to Academic Advising!
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS | CURRENT STUDENTS
Contact Information
Bonnie Gregg
Academic Advisor/Counseling
bgregg@govst.edu
708.534.4973
Room: G384
Fax: 708.235.7492
Office Hours
SUMMER 2013 OFFICE HOURS
Monday - 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday - 8:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 8:30 a.m.– 7:00 p.m.
Thursday - 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Friday – CAMPUS CLOSED
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Thank you for your interest in the College of Education!
Here you will find general information for the programs which I advise:
- Master of Arts in Counseling
- Post Master’s School Counselor Certification
- Doctorate in Counselor Education & Supervision (Admission advising only)
If you are interested in making an appointment to get general information on the many programs offered here at GSU, get general information about the university, or to even take a campus tour, please contact our Admissions Office and speak to an admissions counselor at 708.534.4990.
PEER MENTOR PROGRAM - Your built-in support system
Thinking about applying to the program? Have questions such as: what are the classes like? Can I work and still go to school? Get answers from current GSU Counseling students. E-mail your questions to: coegrad9@govst.edu (type "Mentor" in the subject line). Once admitted to the program you can be paired up with a senior classmate who can show you the ropes.
Master of Arts in Counseling
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Marriage and Family Counseling
- School Counseling
Important Quicklinks
The next deadline to apply to the program is August 15, 2013, for the Spring 2014 semester (starts January 2014). If you want to sign up as a Non-Degree Seeking student for the summer and/or fall semesters and take some prerequisites, you can do that.
Two things to note:
- Financial aid will not cover courses taken as a non-degree seeking student.
- Taking prerequisites does not guarantee admission into the program.
All sequences can take anywhere from two to four years to complete, with an average of about three years. All classes are held on campus in the evenings (4:30–7:20 p.m. and 7:30–10:20 p.m.). You can go full- or part-time through the program. Currently graduate tuition is $272/credit hour. Each class is three credit hours (plus fees).
Post Master’s School Counselor Certification
This certificate is designed for those who already possess a master's degree in counseling or psychology and now wish to pursue certification in School Counseling (Type 73).
This set of a minimum of 24 hours meets the ISBE requirements for the Type 73 – School Counseling.
Important Quicklinks
This program is a minimum of four semesters, and may be longer depending on the prerequisites you bring in. A transcript evaluation can be done prior to applying into the program to see how many hours the program would be for you (please call me).
All classes are held on campus in the evenings (from 4:30–7:20 p.m. and from 7:30–10:20 p.m.). You can go full- or part-time through the program. Currently, graduate tuition is $272/credit hour. Each class is three credit hours (plus fees).
CURRENT STUDENTS
Dear Students—
Here you will find information and forms to help you progress towards degree completion.
Keep in mind that the advisor is your guide in navigating program and university processes.
It is the students’ responsibility, however, to follow up with advice given and to take initiative in finding answers by using the resources provided here.
If you are looking for something and can't find it here—please let me know!
PS: Always refer to your Counseling Handbook for additional information.
Advisor/Student Responsibilities and Program Regulations
Forms
Candidacy
FOR STUDENTS WHO WERE ADMITTED PRIOR TO SPRING 2011:
FOR STUDENTS WHO WERE ADMITTED SPRING 2011 AND AFTER:
Practicum/Live Supervision (Live Supervision refers to COUN 859 and COUN 860)
- Practicum procedures
Practicum/Live Supervision Request Form - SCHOOL COUNSELING STUDENTS: Access help in finding and securing practicum and internship sites by going to: e-Learning. Use scfguest as both your ID and password. Locate and open the "Help from the Clinical Coordinator" folder. DO NOT go to school districts on your own without accessing this information first.
NCE (National Counselor Exam)
Internship
ALL SEQUENCES: Access help in finding and securing internship sites by contacting the Clinical Coordinator at jboender@govst.edu.
Graduation
The graduation application for Spring 2013 or Summer 2013 (students who plan to graduate by May 2013 or August 2013) is now posted on the Registrar’s Office website at http://www.govst.edu/appreg/t_registrar.aspx?id=47049. Students must submit their completed application to the Registrar’s Office by February 1, 2013. If you have missed this deadline, please contact me immediately. After applying, students will be charged a $50 non-refundable graduation processing fee, which must be paid to the Cashier's office by Monday, March 18, 2013.
Entitlement Application
Print both forms:
Other
Resources
Counseling Handbook Hotspots
- Plagiarism Policy - page 9
- New Student Orientation - page 11
- Admission to Candidacy - page 12
- Personal Attributes of Students - page 12
- Technology - page 13
- Graduation - page 16
- NCE to LCPC explanation - page 17
