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How to Become an Oklahoma School Counselor
Where are you on your quest to become an Oklahoma School Counselor?
Explore the information below and learn how you can become a school counselor in Oklahoma. Some of the information below may be subject to change. In order to make sure you have the most current information, contact your school counseling education program advisor or the Oklahoma State Department of Education Office of Teacher Certification at (405) 521-3337.
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Featured Universities with School Counseling Programs
#1
Walden University
MS in School Counseling - General Program. Click here to contact Walden University and request information about their programs.
#2
Grand Canyon University
M. Ed in School Counseling (leads to initial Licensure) Click here to contact Grand Canyon University and request information about their programs.
#3
New York University (NYU)
NYU Steinhardt's accredited master of arts program in Counseling and Guidance: School and Bilingual School Counseling. Through this online program, you will gain the skills you need to become a professional Pre-K-12 school counselor, working with children and families in your community to foster academic achievement and success. Click here to contact New York University and request information about their programs.
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University of Denver
Earn a Master's degree in School Counseling online from the University of Denver. Learn from doctoral-level faculty in live classes and gain experience through mock counseling and in-field training. No GRE required. Click here to contact University of Denver and request information about their programs.
I’m a High School Graduate…
You’re already way ahead of the curve! Now is a great time to begin exploring the field of school counseling to decide if this career path is right for you.
The following are recommended steps to help you learn how to become a school counselor in Oklahoma:
Step One:
Gather information from schools offering associate degree programs or bachelor degree programs in psychology, counseling or any type of program you are currently interested in. It’s not necessary to complete a school counseling program at this time; just look to earn an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Step Two:
Volunteering is a fantastic way to begin exploring what a career in the social services field may look like and what it’s like to work with children and young adults. The following are links to organizations who can place you in volunteering positions across the state of Oklahoma:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Oklahoma
- Oklahoma list of schools and school districts
- Find and contact schools near you to learn about potential volunteer opportunities.
Finally, go ahead and get out there! Early motivation and maturity of career research is only useful if you use it.
I have already earned a college degree…
The following are the steps necessary for earning your school counseling certification in Oklahoma:
Step One:
Fulfill educational requirements through the following avenue:
Step Two:
You must complete a course focused on the education of the exceptional child.
Step Three:
You must take and pass the Oklahoma School Counselor examination (139) through the Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators (CEOE),
Step Four:
You will find instructions for additional requirements of Oklahoma school counseling licensure, such as background check procedures, application fees, etc., on the following Oklahoma Department of Education webpage.
Apply for certification online through the Oklahoma Educator Credentialing System.
If you need more information regarding requirements and licensure procedures, contact the Office of Teacher Certification at (405) 521-3337 or [email protected].
I’m a certified counselor from another state…
The Oklahoma Department of Education recognizes reciprocity agreements between participating states. However, you will still need to have your credentials evaluated by the appropriate agency.
Learn more about applying for certification as an out-of-state applicant here.
For more information, contact the Office of Teacher Certification at (405) 521-3337 or [email protected].