色虎视频

• AAQEP Accredited and ASCA recognized, which is the leading professional organization representing school counselors.
• Key strengths: Faculty expertise, in-class experiential learning, small class sizes, meeting the mental health needs of K-12 students.
• Alignment with DESE, AAQEP and ASCA 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)

Master of Education in Counseling Core Curriculum 

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.

Candidates have an option for an “add-on” certification as a School Psychological Examiner.

Candidates interested in this certification must have a master’s in education, be initially certified through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and complete a series of approved courses (often in addition to K12 School Counseling Courses for Master’s in Education). 

Core Curriculum – School Psychological Examiner

• EDU 509 Advanced Human Development (3) 
• EDU 533 Educational Statistics & Research Methodology (3) 
• EDU 524 Appraisal of the Elementary School Child (3) 
• EDU 523 Psychological Testing for Counselors (3) 

Total K-12 school counseling courses (12)

Specialty Courses

• PSY 504 Psychological Disorders OR EDU 586/686 DSM Diagnosis (3)
• EDU 505 Advanced Educational Psychology OR EDU 671 Applications of Educational Psychology (3) 
• SE 527 Individualized Intelligence Testing OR EDU 672 Individualized Intelligence Testing (3) 
• EDU 526T Practicum in Counseling (Testing Emphasis) OR EDU 689 Internship in Testing (3) 

Total specialty courses (12)

Total semester hours for School Psychological Examiner (24)

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
4. Statement of purpose related to your program of interest.
5. Letters of recommendation (3).

• 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)

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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.