School Counseling (M.S.)

The Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs graduate program offers a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Student Development with an emphasis in School Counseling. The 48 hour program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

The program’s conceptual framework emphasizes development of knowledgeable, caring, ethical decision-makers within the context of groups and institutions, client development and learning, guidance and counseling of students leading to theory-driven and research-guided practice in school counseling. Curricular experiences include human growth and development, appraisal, research and program evaluation, professional orientation, and foundations.

Master’s degree requirements

1. Core requirements (27 credit hours)

EDCEP 810 - Mental Health in Schools Credits: 3
EDCEP 822 - Issues and Best Practices for Secondary School Counseling Credits: 3
EDCEP 823 - Counseling Theory Credits: 3
EDCEP 852 - Career Development for School Counselors Credits: 3
EDCEP 856 - Issues and Best Practices for Elementary School Counseling Credits: 3
EDCEP 857 - Counseling Program Management Credits: 3
EDCEP 871 - Consultation for Counselors Credits: 3
EDCEP 824 - Development Across the Lifespan for School Counselors Credits: 3
EDCEP 951 - Multicultural Counseling Credits: 3

2. Research and appraisal requirements (9 credit hours)

EDCEP 715 - Principles of Assessment Credits: 3
EDCEP 815 - Using Tests in Counseling Credits: 3
EDCEP 816 - Research Methods in Education Credits: 3

3. Clinical requirements (12 credit hours)

EDCEP 858 - Group Processes Credits: 3
EDCEP 877 - Practicum in Counseling Credits: 3
EDCEP 887 - Counseling Internship Credits: 1-3
Note: 6 total credit hours required for EDCEP 887

Notes

The internship will consist of 600 clock hours under weekly supervision of a licensed school counselor and faculty professor. The student will attend class for group supervision and provide 240 clock hours of direct service in the school setting. Included activities are individual counseling, group work, developmental classroom guidance, and consultation.

Internship arrangements are made by the coordinating faculty member when required coursework has been completed and only after submission and approval of a pre-enrollment application, available in 369 Bluemont Hall. Both the coordinating faculty member and the student’s committee must approve enrollment.

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