School or Community Counseling

Program Application

Our deadline for the 2009 cohort application will be Feb. 2, 2009, 5:00pm.

The 2009 cohort will begin classes in June 2009.

Master of Science in Counseling Application Packet.  Hardcopy Counseling program application

When completing the online Application for Admission to Graduate School,, the application type is Cascades Graduate Studies. Admission term is Summer 2009.  2970 is the "major code" for Counselor Education.  If you are unable to apply online, please call the Office of Admissions (541) 322-3100 for assistance.

Counseling Program Information Sessions

Information sessions are the best way to get all of your questions answered regarding the program's requirements and admissions procedures.  Please join us on any of the following dates.  These sessions are free, and no registration is required.  For questions regarding the sessions please contact Donna Harris at (541) 322-3173 or donna.harris@osucascades.edu. 

Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Thursday, November 13, 2008 6:00 to 7:00 pm

Monday, December 8, 2008, 6:00 to 7:00 pm

Saturday, January 10, 2009, 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 6:00 to 7:00 pm

*All sessions will be in Cascades Hall and the room number will be posted inside the entrance to Cascades Hall on each session date.

Applicants to the Oregon State University Cascades MS in Counseling program, located in beautiful Central Oregon, all share a professional commitment to work with children, youth, adults, and/or families in a school, community college, agency or professional setting.

 

The OSU-Cascades MS in Counseling program emphasizes academic excellence, competence in counseling skills, and personal growth. Coursework integrates academic knowledge and theory with closely supervised counseling practice and 15 internship credit hours.

 

 

 

Program Information

OSU-Cascades Master of Science in Counseling program is a part-time, cohort-based system that spans three to three and a half years. Each cohort starts the program in June of their first year. Classes are scheduled for those who work full or part time and evening classes are taken two days a week. So whether you work full-time or part-time, you can also be a member of our counseling cohort, working toward your Masters in Counseling.

Our guiding credo is DRIVE: Dignity, Respect, Integrity, Value, and Equality in our actions towards all humankind.

The program strives to educate competent counselors. It is a CACREP (Council for Accrediting Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accredited program. CACREP is the gold standard in university counseling programs. Our faculty is committed to the personal and professional development of our students and to the ongoing development of our counseling program. For more information, review OSU-Cascades MS in Counseling Program Objectives.

 

 

2008 Counseling Cohort

If you desire more information about our program, we invite you to call or email Meredith Mason, 541-322-3127. If you wish to join the mailing list of prospective students for the 2009 cohort, please call or email Donna Harris, 541-322-3173.

• Printable Flyer (pdf)
• Master of Science in Counseling Program Description
• MS with a Major in Counseling Program Handbook Everything you need to know about our program

• MS with a Major in Counseling Objectives These objectives reflect the goals of the institution and the counseling profession for both community and school counseling

• MS in Counseling Curriculum (pdf document) Course schedule (generic)

If you have any questions about the application process, contact Donna Harris at (541) 322-3173 or donna.harris@osucascades.edu.

Counseling Program Faculty

• Kathy Biles, Ph.D, Instructor & Program Coordinator School Counselor Education
• Daniel Stroud,Ph.D, Instructor & Program Coordinator Community Counselor Education
• Joyce Mphande-Finn, EdD, LCPC, Instructor, Counseling Clinical Coordinator

Dr. Daniel Stroud (left), Dr. Joyce Mphande-Finn (middle),

Dr. Kathy Biles (right)