Student Newsletter

Congratulations to Dr. Levette Scott, who has been selected as an Emerging Leader for the 2022-23 NC School Counselor Association Board of Directors!

In this role, Dr. Scott will attend board meetings and work collaboratively with other board/committee members in elected and appointed positions. While hers is a non-voting board position, she will gain an understanding of board decisions and have the ability to ask questions during her service.

In her role, Dr. Scott:

• Shall serve on the NCSCA Board of Directors as an Emerging Leader.
• Shall participate in NCSCA Leadership Development Day.
• Shall present and/or co-present at least one educational session at the NCSCA Fall Conference.
• Shall commit to one-year training and one-year service on any board committee.
• Shall perform such duties as may be directed by the NCSCA President or NCSCA Board of Directors.

Labor Market Information = Job Opportunities

When we receive job postings or announcements, they are posted our website for three months.  Please feel free to visit this page often before and after you graduate.

We posted the following announcements just in the month of February:

Registration

Registration for both the summer and fall semesters starts today, March 14.

Please attempt to register as soon as you are able to do so.  It is likely that several classes will fill quickly. 

As usual, some classes are restricted.  Students are not permitted to self-register for CON 5351 (Group), CON 5371 (Pre-practicum), CON 5372 (Practicum), or CON 5390 (Internship).  You will need your advisor to complete an override form for those classes.

Would you like to receive text reminders and announcements from the Program?

Join our "Remind" group:

1. Text "@nccuco" to 81010, or
2. click on https://www.remind.com/join/nccuco

Did you know we also have our own app?  Click on THIS LINK in your mobile device or tablet.  Select "Add to Home Screen"

Do you intend on graduating this May or summer*?

You will need to complete your Final Defense, scheduled for April 11 through April 14. 

*Final defenses are not scheduled over the summer, so if your intention is to graduate this summer, you will need to complete your defense this spring semester.

Find out more and sign up for a time here:
http://www.nccucounseling.com/student2/index.php/advising/final-defense

If your intention is to graduate in May, and you have an "I" (Incomplete" on your transcript, you will need to clear the incomplete grade by Monday, March 14 in order to graduate.

Student Liability Coverage in Practicum and Internship

We have a change in the requirement for professional liability coverage while in Practicum and Internship. Starting this summer, 2022, students will no longer purchase a blanket policy through the University.

Students will need to join either ACA, ASCA, or AMHCA and receive liability coverage through the organization (which should come with membership). Students will need to submit a “Certificate of Insurance” (COI) when they submit their Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). 

When you join one of the above organization, be sure to either download or request a copy of your COI.  It is only one of many benefits in joining a professional organization.

• American Counseling Association
• American School Counseling Association
• American Mental Health Counseling Association

Pursuing a Second Degree

For students who are graduating Spring 2022 or later, you MUST complete a minimum of 18 semester hours above and beyond your original plan of study in order to receive a second degree.  There are very specific courses that must be completed to receive a second degree and these are specified on this page: http://www.nccucounseling.com/student2/index.php/advising/dual-major

If you are pursuing two degrees, make sure that you have completed the new form that ensures the University is aware of your intention to pursue two degrees at the same time.  This form is new as of fall 2021.  It can be found in the forms area of the student website ("Adding a Second Major").
http://www.nccucounseling.com/student2/index.php/forms.

This form is completed and sent to your advisor for processing.  Once the form has been processed, you should see both degree programs on your transcript in BANNER.

Please note that your second internship must consist of a 600-hour placement.  In other words, students receiving a second degree will complete a second 600-hour internship placement (600 hours for their first major, 600 hours for their second major).

Please speak with your advisor if you have any questions.

Latest Announcements from nccuCounseling

• Freedom House is Hiring 2022-03-07
• Dr. Levette Scott Selected as an Emerging Leader for the NC School Counseling Association Board of Directors 2022-03-03
• A Change in the Requirements for Professional Liability Coverage when taking Practicum and Internship 2022-03-02
• Webinar series - Built to Last: Redesigning Family Intervention 2022-03-02
• Student Newsletter - February 28, 2022 2022-02-28
• Meredith College is hiring 2022-02-23
• UNC-Pembroke Virtual Counseling Workshop 2022-02-22
• Mecklenburg County Schools (Virginia) is hiring 2022-02-21
• Dr. Kyla Kurian Selected to Serve on CACREP Board of Directors 2022-02-14
• Student Newsletter - February 14, 2022 2022-02-14

Upcoming Dates to Remember for nccuCounseling: 

• March 14: Registration for the summer and fall semesters begins; CPCE spring testing window opens; Deadline for graduating students to clear grades of Incomplete: Field placement special request submissions due for summer placements
• March 15: School of Education Faculty Meeting
• March 18: Students who made a special request for placement in Summer 2022 notified of decision
• March 22: Department of Counseling and Higher Education Faculty Meeting
• March 25: NCCU General Faculty Meeting (spring semester meeting)

Did you know that you can subscribe to the nccuCounseling calendar?  If you use a digital calendar, you can subscribe and have all of the information from the "Key Dates" letter auto-populate in your calendar.  Visit our website for more information.