Walden University's MS in School Counseling prepares graduates to support the academic and social-emotional development of K–12 students, all through a fully online format built around the needs of working adults. Grounded in a social change mission and delivered on a flexible quarterly calendar with multiple start dates per year, the program equips students with the evidence-based competencies expected of today's professional school counselors. Walden's decades of experience in online graduate education make it a well-established choice for students balancing careers and advanced study.

The University of Denver's Morgridge College of Education delivers a CACREP-accredited online MS in School Counseling through its SchoolCounseling@Denver program. This rigorous and socially conscious program is grounded in equity, advocacy, and data-informed practice across P–12 settings. Three cohort start dates per year in January, June, and September allow for flexibility without sacrificing the cohort learning model's depth of peer connection. No GRE is required and an optional on-campus immersion experience brings the online community together in Denver.

Campbellsville University offers a faith-grounded Master of Arts in Education in School Counseling through its 100% online platform. With six annual start dates to accommodate professionals at virtually any point of the year, it’s also among the most flexible and accessible options available anywhere. As a SACSCOC-accredited private Christian university with CAEP-accredited education programs, CU delivers an academically sound and values-aligned credential for aspiring school counselors. Small online class sizes ensure meaningful faculty engagement throughout the program.

Sacred Heart University's Master of Arts in School Counseling prepares graduates to serve students across the K–12 spectrum, addressing academic, career, and social-emotional needs. The program is grounded in SHU's Catholic intellectual tradition and commitment to social justice. Offered through a highly regarded graduate education portfolio with regionally accredited private university roots in Fairfield, Connecticut, the program blends academic rigor with practical field experience. Both online and on-campus learning options reflect SHU's commitment to flexibility and student support.

Winthrop University's CACREP-accredited M.Ed. in Counseling and Development with a School Counseling concentration is a rigorous 60-credit program preparing graduates to provide effective psychological and behavioral interventions in P–12 school settings. Available both on campus and fully online, with a cohort learning model that supports close peer and faculty relationships throughout the program, Winthrop's approach is structured for depth and professional readiness. The program is fully compatible with school counselor certification in South Carolina and North Carolina and aligns with the National Counselor Exam.

The fully online Education Specialist in Counseling with a School Counseling concentration program from Auburn University at Montgomery offers a post-master's credential designed for already-licensed school counselors looking to advance to Class AA certification in Alabama. The program is designed to develop the advanced counseling competencies that set practitioners apart in their field. AUM's combination of an AUM College of Education pedigree, trauma-informed curriculum, and competitive out-of-state tuition makes this a compelling advanced option for school counselors nationwide. The program prepares graduates to sit for the National Counselor Examination for board certification.

The University of West Alabama's online Master of Education in School Counseling provides an accessible and career-ready pathway into the school counseling profession backed by a public university committed to affordability and access across Alabama and beyond. Delivered fully online through UWA's well-developed distance learning infrastructure, The program equips graduates for roles as school counselors in K–12 public and private settings. Multiple session-based entry points throughout the year mean students don't have to wait long to get started.

Walden University's MS in School Counseling prepares graduates to support the academic and social-emotional development of K–12 students, all through a fully online format built around the needs of working adults. Grounded in a social change mission and delivered on a flexible quarterly calendar with multiple start dates per year, the program equips students with the evidence-based competencies expected of today's professional school counselors. Walden's decades of experience in online graduate education make it a well-established choice for students balancing careers and advanced study.

The University of Denver's Morgridge College of Education delivers a CACREP-accredited online MS in School Counseling through its SchoolCounseling@Denver program. This rigorous and socially conscious program is grounded in equity, advocacy, and data-informed practice across P–12 settings. Three cohort start dates per year in January, June, and September allow for flexibility without sacrificing the cohort learning model's depth of peer connection. No GRE is required and an optional on-campus immersion experience brings the online community together in Denver.

Campbellsville University offers a faith-grounded Master of Arts in Education in School Counseling through its 100% online platform. With six annual start dates to accommodate professionals at virtually any point of the year, it’s also among the most flexible and accessible options available anywhere. As a SACSCOC-accredited private Christian university with CAEP-accredited education programs, CU delivers an academically sound and values-aligned credential for aspiring school counselors. Small online class sizes ensure meaningful faculty engagement throughout the program.

Sacred Heart University's Master of Arts in School Counseling prepares graduates to serve students across the K–12 spectrum, addressing academic, career, and social-emotional needs. The program is grounded in SHU's Catholic intellectual tradition and commitment to social justice. Offered through a highly regarded graduate education portfolio with regionally accredited private university roots in Fairfield, Connecticut, the program blends academic rigor with practical field experience. Both online and on-campus learning options reflect SHU's commitment to flexibility and student support.

Winthrop University's CACREP-accredited M.Ed. in Counseling and Development with a School Counseling concentration is a rigorous 60-credit program preparing graduates to provide effective psychological and behavioral interventions in P–12 school settings. Available both on campus and fully online, with a cohort learning model that supports close peer and faculty relationships throughout the program, Winthrop's approach is structured for depth and professional readiness. The program is fully compatible with school counselor certification in South Carolina and North Carolina and aligns with the National Counselor Exam.

The fully online Education Specialist in Counseling with a School Counseling concentration program from Auburn University at Montgomery offers a post-master's credential designed for already-licensed school counselors looking to advance to Class AA certification in Alabama. The program is designed to develop the advanced counseling competencies that set practitioners apart in their field. AUM's combination of an AUM College of Education pedigree, trauma-informed curriculum, and competitive out-of-state tuition makes this a compelling advanced option for school counselors nationwide. The program prepares graduates to sit for the National Counselor Examination for board certification.

The University of West Alabama's online Master of Education in School Counseling provides an accessible and career-ready pathway into the school counseling profession backed by a public university committed to affordability and access across Alabama and beyond. Delivered fully online through UWA's well-developed distance learning infrastructure, The program equips graduates for roles as school counselors in K–12 public and private settings. Multiple session-based entry points throughout the year mean students don't have to wait long to get started.