M.Ed. School Counseling
Degree: Master of Education (M.Ed.) | Total Hours: 42 | Department: Behavioral Sciences | School: Education & Behavioral Sciences | Major Code: 071
The Master of Education in School Counseling prepares individuals with an academic background in education to assume the role of professional school counselor in elementary and secondary schools. The program prepares counselor trainees to facilitate the growth and development of young people through training in school counseling program development, consultation, career development, and intervention strategies in a multicultural context.
Program Admission Requirements
The applicant must meet the admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and the Master of Education School Counseling program, and hold a current and valid Teaching Certificate in any state.
Professional Associations
School counseling students are strongly encouraged to become student members of the American School Counselor Association along with their state affiliate.
Professional Liability Insurance
Students are required to obtain professional liability insurance prior to enrollment in the School Counseling Pre-Practicum course and must maintain coverage throughout the Practicum course.
Course Requirements
Core Courses (42 hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 5123 | School Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice | 3 |
| COUN 5243 | Human Growth and Development in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5283 | Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5323 | Career Counseling and Development | 3 |
| COUN 5443 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5483 | Social and Cultural Diversity Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5523 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5530 | Group Counseling Laboratory Experience | 0 |
| COUN 5863 | Research in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5583 | Developmental School Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5373 | School Counseling Psychopathology and Treatment Planning | 3 |
| COUN 5613 | Counseling Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| COUN 5423 | Counseling Pre-Practicum | 3 |
| COUN 5543 | School Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| Three elective hours in consultation with your graduate advisor | 3 | |
Total Hours Required: 42