Master of Education inSchool Counseling

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Master’s in School Counseling

All candidates for the master’s degree with specialization in school counseling are required to complete 48 semester hours selected from the list below.

Professional Education Core Courses (3 credit hours)
COUN6003Educational Research
Counseling Core Courses (36 credit hours)
COUN6403Introduction to the Counseling Profession
COUN6413Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling
COUN6423Counseling Theories
COUN6433Basic Counseling Skills
COUN6443Group Counseling
COUN6453Human Development for Helping Professionals
COUN6463Career Counseling: Theory and Practice
COUN6473Counseling in a Diverse Society
COUN6483Assessment Procedures for Counselors
COUN6583Counseling Children and Adolescents
Specialty Area Courses (6 credit hours)
COUN6123Foundations of School Counseling
COUN6763Development and Admin of School Couns Progs
Supervised Experience (choose 9 credit hours)
COUN6493Practicum in Counseling
*COUN6653Internship I in Elementary School Counseling
*COUN6673Internship II in Elementary School Counseling
*COUN6803Internship I in Secondary School Counseling
*COUN6823Internship II in Secondary School Counseling

*Internships must consist of both an elementary and secondary experience

School Counseling Graduate Certificate

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in a related counseling field, and meet the requirements for admission to the school counseling program. For more information contact the program director.

Specialty Area Courses (6 credit hours)
COUN6123Foundations of School Counseling
COUN6763Development and Administration of School Couns Progs
Supervised Experience (choose 6 credit hours)
*COUN6653Internship I in Elementary School Counseling
*COUN6673Internship II in Elementary School Counseling
*COUN6803Internship I in Secondary School Counseling
*COUN6823Internship II in Secondary School Counseling

*Internships must consist of both an elementary and secondary experience

Program Contact

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4% employment growth for school counselors between 2024 and 2034.

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