School Counseling, MA

Admission Requirements

  • Application to Graduate School
  • Undergraduate GPA 2.75 
  • Statement of good moral character
  • Three letters of reference
  • Departmental supplemental application
  • Program interview 

Applications to the master's degree program in School Counseling are accepted on a rolling basis until the program reaches its admission capacity. A review of the applications begins in February for Summer and Fall admission and in September for Spring admission. Applicants are strongly urged to apply as early as possible.

Educational Foundations
COUN:601Research and Program Evaluation in Counseling3
COUN:646Multicultural Counseling3
COUN:648Individual & Family Development Across the Life-Span3
Required Core Courses
COUN:600Professional Orientation & Ethics2
COUN:631Introduction to School Counseling3
COUN:643Counseling: Theory & Philosophy3
COUN:645Tests & Appraisal in Counseling3
COUN:647Career Development & Counseling Across the Life-Span3
COUN:651Techniques of Counseling3
COUN:653Group Counseling4
Program Electives
Select one of the following:3
COUN:621Counseling Youth At Risk
COUN:660Counseling Children
COUN:732Addiction Counseling I: Theory & Assessment
School Counseling Specialty Courses
COUN:619Traumatology1
COUN:622Introduction to Play Therapy3
COUN:640Counseling Adolescents3
COUN:655Marriage & Family Therapy: Theory & Techniques3
COUN:659Leadership, consultation and collaboration in school counseling3
COUN:663School Counseling Seminar3
COUN:675Practicum in Counseling5
COUN:685Master's Internship3
COUN:685Master's Internship3
Total Hours60

Minimum Credit Hours Required for Degree: 60