Master of Science - School Counseling

A program designed to prepare graduates to become professional school counselors (guidance counselor) capable of working collaboratively within Pk-12 school settings.

The 60-credit-hour M.S. in School Counseling program prepares graduates for the dynamic role of a school counselor capable of working collaboratively within a Pk-12 school setting. As a certified school counselor, individuals may be responsible for such tasks/activities as classroom guidance instruction, individualized counseling, needs-based work with student groups, consultation with parents and classroom teachers, and collaborating to develop effective programming, and empowering students to make appropriate life decisions.

The CACREP accredited School Counseling program consists of a minimum of 60 hours of counseling courses that provide students with a thorough background in the areas of individual and group counseling theories and skills; counseling practice; ethical, professional and legal issues in counseling; social and cultural factors in counseling; human development across the lifespan; career development theories and interventions; assessment in counseling, and the application of research, a semester-long practicum and a two-semester internship of at least 600 hours.

Graduates of CACREP accredited programs are prepared for careers in mental health, human services, education, private practice, government, military, business, and industry. Graduates are prepared to apply for respective credentials (e.g.,  licensure, certification) in their specialty area.