Indiana University’s Registered Apprenticeship Program for School Counselors (RAP-SC) connects aspiring counselors with structured, paid pathways into this critical professional role within their local districts.
Built on a foundation of “earning while learning,” our program integrates employment, academic coursework, mentorship, and licensure preparation into one coordinated model.
IU RAP-SC school employer partners hire School Counselor Apprentices and follow a progressive wage structure aligned with on-the-job learning and competency development.
Employment structure and responsibilities vary by district based on the district selection and placement process.
Designed for the working professional, our graduate coursework aligns with daily school counselor practice to ensure instruction and experience advance together.
The IU coursework is designed to be accessible and available to working School Counselor Apprentices.
Through our mentored pathway, qualified school counselors match with Registered Apprentices for consistent, structured guidance.
This allows for immersive, supervised practice, paired with high-level feedback designed to meet specific professional standards.
Participation in the RAP-SC requires:
RAP-SC combines district employment with graduate coursework leading to Indiana school counselor licensure.
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