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Study Guide

Overview and Test Objectives
Field 051: School Counselor

Test Overview

Table outlining the test format, number of questions, time, and passing score.
Format Computer-based test (CBT)
Number of Questions 100 multiple-choice questions
Time 2 hours 30 minutes*
Passing Score 220

*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial

Test Objectives

Table outlining test content and subject weighting by sub area and objective.
Subarea Range of Objectives Approximate Percentage of Questions on Test
1 Student Diversity and Assessment 001–002 29%
2 Comprehensive School Counseling Program 003–005 42%
3 The Professional Environment 006–007 29%

Hover over each subarea for details of subtest content or see table above.

Sub area 1 29%, Sub area 2 42%, and Sub area 3 29%.

Subarea 1—STUDENT DIVERSITY AND ASSESSMENT

Objective 001—Understand diversity and equity issues in school counseling.

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Objective 002—Understand student assessment and evaluation.

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Subarea 2—COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM

Objective 003—Understand the development and implementation of a developmental guidance curriculum that promotes students' academic, career, and personal/social development.

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Objective 004—Understand vocational, educational, and career development and planning.

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Objective 005—Understand responsive services including individual and group counseling and referral and crisis intervention.

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Subarea 3—THE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Objective 006—Understand school counselor leadership skills in the school setting.

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Objective 007—Understand professional roles and responsibilities of the school counselor.

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