色虎视频

• AAQEP Accredited and ASCA recognized
• Key strengths: Faculty expertise, in-class experiential learning, small class sizes, meeting the mental health needs of K-12 students
• Alignment with DESE standards

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Students will gain knowledge and understanding of counseling theories, developmental stages and cultural factors that impact the lives of K12 students.
• Students will gain skills in designing, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive school counseling program.
• Students will gain counseling (individual and group) and crisis intervention skills, such as responding to crisis situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of K-12 students.
• Students will gain skills in developing and evaluating the impact of the school counseling curriculum, including intra/interpersonal, academic and career lessons.
• Students will gain skills to help K-12 students plan careers and post-secondary options.

Core Courses

• EDU 504 The Counseling Profession (3)
• EDU 509 Advanced Human Development (3)
• EDU 515 Theories and Techniques of Counseling (3)
• EDU 517 Group Procedures (3)
• EDU 519 Career Development (3)
• EDU 525 Helping Skills (3)
• EDU 530 Counseling in a Pluralistic Society (3)
• EDU 533 Educational Statistics & Research Methodology (3)
• CORE COURSES (24)

Concentrations/School Counseling, K-12

• EDU 524 Appraisal of the Elementary School Child (3)
• EDU 523 Psychological Testing for Counselors (3)
• EDU 531 Principles and Practices of School Counseling (3)
• EDU 532 Foundations of Counseling Children (3)
• EDU 526K Practicum in Counseling (K12 Settings) (3)
• EDU 528 School Counseling Internship (3)
• SPECIALTY AREA (18)
• Total semester hours for M.Ed. (42)

Note: Individuals who do not possess a bachelor’s degree in education from a state-approved educator preparation program must complete the following additional 9 hours of coursework requirements: EDU 510, EDU 538, SE 560

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Required Prerequisites: education, psychology, or social work undergraduate degrees preferred. Candidates who choose to become K-12 school counselors but do not hold a teaching certificate must complete a sequence of courses focused on teaching methods and practices, exceptional children and classroom management.
• Letters of Recommendation (3 required)
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume/CV
• Students accepted into the program are accepted on a Conditional basis.
• Full acceptance into the graduate program requires a GPA of 3.0 or better for the first 9 graduate credit hours, submission of an Affidavit of Commitment to follow the ACA Ethical Guidelines to the primary advisor and fulfillment of other conditions required by the program advisor. School Counseling students must receive a grade of “B” or better in EDU 531 (Principles & Practices of School Counseling).

• Class scheduling: evenings and asynchronous
• Typical course load per semester: 6-9 hours
• Online learning platform: Zoom
• On-campus requirements: In person with alternating weeks online (asynchronous)

2.  Submit required documents
3. Application review timeline
4. Admission decision notification

The federal financial aid eligibility deadline is July 1

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Currently, courses are offered in a hybrid format.

Yes, but they have to be submitted to the student’s advisor for review. 色虎视频 may accept up to 9 hours of transfer credit. In order for the transfer of credits to be considered, credits must be received within the past 5 years.