Master of Education (MEd): School Counseling

Master of Education (MEd): School Counseling (0843) [Program of Study]
The Master of Education degree at East Central University offers educators and other professionals in-depth study in several specialization areas. Candidates can choose a program option that prepares them for a job in an education-related field. The program options include: Educational Leadership, Library Media, School Counseling, School Psychometry, Special Education, Sports Administration. Such selection shall be made at the time of admission to the graduate program since a change of option may result in the students having completed inapplicable work. Each program offers courses based on best practices in the field. Each program is designed to provide a research foundation from which candidates make informed decisions.
The Master of Education: School Counseling Program Option is a 33-hour program, delivered in a mixed format. For tuition and fee information, please visit the Office of the Bursar.
This program option is designed for the school counselor is designed for the graduate student specializing in counseling at the elementary or secondary level and leads to the Master of Education Degree. Special attention is given to the development of the student as a consumer of research, along with a major emphasis on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are necessary to become a school counselor.
The graduate program option for the school counselor is designed for the graduate student specializing in counseling at the elementary or secondary level and leads to the Master of Education Degree. Special attention is given to the development of the student as a consumer of research along with a major emphasis on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are necessary to become a school counselor.
- This degree does not guarantee certification. Please refer to the certification laws of your state.
School Counseling Specific Admission Requirements
Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Thesis
School Counseling does not require a thesis.
Practicum/Internship
School Counseling requires one (1) practicum course, which requires a minimum of 150 hours for the course.
For additional information and current Programs of Study, please visit the Academic Catalog and Graduate Handbook.