M.S. School Counseling

The CACREP accredited School Counseling program consists of a minimum of 60 hours of counseling courses that provide students with a thorough background in counseling and school counseling, a semester-long practicum, and an internship of at least 600 hours. Graduates of CACREP accredited School Counseling programs are prepared for careers as School Counselors in PK-12 educational settings. Graduates are prepared to apply for respective credentials (e.g.,  licensure, certification) in School Counseling. Working closely with faculty, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of current issues and theories in school counseling and the role of the school counseling program. School Counselors help student apply academic achievement strategies, manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills, and plan for postsecondary career options. The student will acquire individual and group counseling and classroom facilitation skills, as well as consultation and collaboration skills. The practicum and internship experiences will allow students to apply their understanding of the theory and research in highly supervised PK-12 educational settings. 

Comprehensive Examination

Students enrolled in the program must pass a comprehensive examination prior to entering internship.

Graduate Requirements

Students enrolled in the program must:

• Have been admitted to degree candidacy.
• Have passed the comprehensive examination.
• Have completed the required course of study with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or better and satisfactory disposition reviews.

Program Requirements