Study Guide
Field 041: School Counselor
Test Design and Assessment Blueprint
The test design below describes general testing information. The assessment blueprint that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.
Test Design
| Format | Computer-based test (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Time* | 105 minutes |
| Passing Score | 220 |
*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial
Assessment Blueprint
| Domain | Objectives | Standards | Approximate Test Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Foundations of School Counseling | 0001–0003 | 1–3 | 30% |
| II | School Counseling and Guidance Services | 0004–0006 | 4–6 | 50% |
| III | Role of the School Counselor | 0007–0008 | 7–8 | 20% |
Each objective in the assessment blueprint corresponds to one or more of the REPA Indiana Educator Standards for this field. Those standards can be accessed in the PDF below.
Domain I–Foundations of School Counseling
0001 Human Development and the Learning Process (Standard 1)
0002 Theories and Practices in Education and School Counseling (Standard 2)
0003 The School Counseling and Guidance Program (Standard 3)
Domain II–School Counseling and Guidance Services
0004 Individual Counseling, Small-Group Counseling, and Classroom Guidance (Standard 4)
0005 Responsive Services and Crisis Counseling (Standard 5)
0006 Career and Postsecondary Educational Guidance and Counseling (Standard 6)
Domain III–Role of the School Counselor
0007 The Leadership Role of the School Counselor (Standard 7)
0008 Professional, Legal, and Ethical Standards and Issues in School Counseling (Standard 8)