Evening and Weekend School Counseling Programs for Working Teachers
We’ve confirmed 48 CACREP-accredited school counseling programs whose own pages say classes meet in the evening or on weekends. That’s a scheduling fact only. The 600-hour internship generally needs substantial time in K-12 schools while students are present, which can conflict with a teaching schedule, so ask each program how students manage it.
Dana teaches seventh-grade science. Her last bell rings at 3:10, and she has hall duty twice a week. She’s wanted to become a school counselor since a student lingered after class to ask who she could talk to about stress at home. Then Dana finds a program with a weekly seminar at 10 a.m. That means a sub plan, a lost day, and a hard question about how long she can keep doing it. A class that starts at 4:30 or 7:00 is a different conversation.
That’s the gap this page is meant to close. Below you’ll find programs that say, on their own websites, that classes meet in the evening or on weekends. Each one gets a profile. It covers when classes meet, how the program is accredited, and what a teacher should ask before calling admissions.
What “Evening or Weekend” Means Here
We claim one thing about every program on this list: its own page says classes are scheduled in the evening or at weekends. We recorded the sentence and the date we checked it.
We don’t claim more than that. A few boundaries matter.
It doesn’t mean part-time. Some programs on the list say full-time and part-time study are both available. Others don’t say. Credit load, length and pace vary, so ask each program what a realistic schedule looks like.
It doesn’t mean online. Several of these programs also describe online or hybrid courses. We confirmed digital delivery through accreditation-related records for only one program, Marshall University. For the rest, online is the university’s own description, so ask how many courses actually meet online and when.
It doesn’t mean every class is at night. Some programs offer day and evening sections side by side. A few meet on a Saturday or a single weekend each month. The schedule column in the table and each profile use the program’s own wording so you can see the difference.
It also doesn’t mean the list is complete. Only programs already carrying the evening or weekend tag were checked. A program that offers night classes but was never tagged can’t appear here, which is why we say “programs we have confirmed” throughout.
The Internship Is the Hard Part
Evening coursework solves the class schedule. It doesn’t solve the internship.
A CACREP-accredited school counseling program includes a supervised internship of 600 hours after practicum, with at least 240 of those hours in direct service. School counseling internships generally require substantial hours in K-12 school settings while students and school personnel are present, which can conflict with a full-time teaching schedule. Exact scheduling and placement rules vary by program and state. A teacher can’t be in her own classroom and in a counselor’s office at the same time.
So before you apply, ask each program direct questions:
- Where do students complete the internship, and who arranges the placement?
- Can the internship happen at your current school or district, or does it have to be somewhere else?
- How do students who work full time usually handle the 600 hours?
- Does the program offer any flexibility in how the hours are spread across semesters?
The answers will tell you more about whether a program fits your life than the class schedule will. If you want a closer look at the fieldwork, read our guide to what a school counseling internship involves.
Evening and Weekend School Counseling Programs at a Glance
Forty-eight programs are listed below, in alphabetical order. This isn’t a ranking, and the order says nothing about quality.
| Institution | State | Degree | Class Schedule | CACREP Accredited Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta University | GA | M.Ed. | Evening | Oct 31, 2031 |
| Bowling Green State University | OH | M.Ed. | Evening (most classes) | Mar 31, 2027 |
| Bridgewater State University | MA | M.Ed. | Evening (most courses) | Mar 31, 2032 |
| Capital University | OH | M.Ed. | Evening | Oct 31, 2031 |
| Carson-Newman University | TN | M.S.C. | Late afternoon and evening | Mar 31, 2032 |
| Central Michigan University | MI | M.A. | Afternoon and evening | Oct 31, 2029 |
| City University of Seattle | WA | M.A. | Some Saturday classes | Mar 31, 2032 |
| Clemson University | SC | M.Ed./Ed.S. | Afternoon and evening | Oct 31, 2032 |
| DePaul University | IL | M.A./M.Ed. | Weekday evening and Saturday | Mar 31, 2027 |
| Duquesne University | PA | M.S.Ed. | Late afternoon and early evening option | Apr 30, 2034 |
| Emporia State University | KS | M.S. | Early evening | Oct 31, 2030 |
| Fort Valley State University | GA | M.S.Ed. | Evening | Mar 31, 2030 |
| Hood College | MD | M.S. | Late afternoon, evening and weekend | Oct 31, 2027 |
| Indiana State University | IN | M.Ed. | One Saturday a month | Mar 31, 2030 |
| Indiana University South Bend | IN | M.S.Ed. | Evening | Oct 31, 2030 |
| John Carroll University | OH | M.Ed. | Late afternoon and evening | Oct 31, 2029 |
| Kean University | NJ | M.A. | Weeknight, with some weekend courses | Mar 31, 2030 |
| Kutztown University | PA | M.S. | Evening | Mar 31, 2033 |
| Loyola University Maryland | MD | M.A./M.Ed. | Evening (most classes) | Mar 31, 2029 |
| Marshall University | WV | M.A. | Evening | Apr 30, 2034 |
| Mercer University | GA | M.S. | Evening, once a week | Mar 31, 2033 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | MN | M.S. | After 4:30 p.m. | Oct 31, 2032 |
| Monmouth University | NJ | M.S.Ed. | Weekly evening | Oct 31, 2033 |
| Montclair State University | NJ | M.A. | Evening (most courses) | Oct 31, 2033 |
| North Carolina A&T State University | NC | M.S. | Afternoon or evening | Apr 30, 2033 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | IL | M.A. | Late afternoon and early evening | Mar 31, 2033 |
| Northern Kentucky University | KY | M.A. | Evening | Oct 31, 2030 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | LA | M.A. | One evening a week on campus | Oct 31, 2031 |
| Ohio State University | OH | M.A. | Late afternoon and evening, once a week | Oct 31, 2033 |
| Oregon State University – Corvallis | OR | M. Coun. | Friday and Saturday sessions | Oct 31, 2032 |
| Portland State University | OR | M.A./M.S. | Evening, once a week | Oct 31, 2033 |
| Purdue University Northwest | IN | M.S.Ed. | Evening | Mar 31, 2029 |
| Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions | UT | M.S. | Weekly evening on Zoom | Oct 31, 2031 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | LA | M.S. | Alternates day and evening | Oct 31, 2030 |
| St. John’s University | NY | M.S.Ed. | Evening (after 5 p.m.) | Mar 31, 2027 |
| Trinity Washington University | DC | M.A. | Evening (most courses) | Mar 31, 2027 |
| University of Missouri – St. Louis | MO | M.Ed. | Evening | Oct 31, 2033 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | NC | M.A. | Day and evening | Oct 31, 2034 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | NC | M.A.Ed. | Evening (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.) | Mar 31, 2029 |
| University of Tennessee at Knoxville | TN | M.S. | Day or early evening | Oct 31, 2028 |
| University of Toledo | OH | M.A. | Early evening, once a week | Oct 31, 2029 |
| University of Wisconsin – River Falls | WI | M.S. | Weekday evening | Oct 31, 2032 |
| University of Wisconsin – Whitewater | WI | M.S. | Afternoon and evening | Mar 31, 2032 |
| Villanova University | PA | M.S. | Evening, with weekend seminar options | Oct 31, 2032 |
| Wayne State College | NE | M.S.E. | Weekend residencies | Mar 31, 2033 |
| Western Carolina University | NC | M.A.Ed. | Day and evening sections | Mar 31, 2032 |
| Wichita State University | KS | M.Ed. | Evening | Oct 31, 2029 |
| Xavier University | OH | M.A. | Weekend and evening | Mar 31, 2031 |
Read the schedule column closely. Southeastern Louisiana, UNC Charlotte, UT Knoxville and Western Carolina offer evening classes alongside day classes. You may not be able to take every course at night. City University of Seattle, Indiana State, Oregon State and Wayne State work differently. They meet on weekends or in periodic on-campus sessions rather than on a regular evening schedule. Oregon State’s sessions include Fridays.
Sixteen of these programs carry an accreditation status other than plain Accredited. We’ve printed CACREP’s label and cycle end date for each, with no added interpretation. Five are Accredited (Reaffirmation in Process). Bowling Green State University, DePaul University, St. John’s University and Trinity Washington University each have a cycle end date of March 31, 2027. Hood College’s is October 31, 2027.
Eleven are Accredited (Progress Report Required), with these cycle end dates:
- Duquesne University: April 30, 2034
- John Carroll University: October 31, 2029
- Loyola University Maryland: March 31, 2029
- Marshall University: April 30, 2034
- Montclair State University: October 31, 2033
- Ohio State University: October 31, 2033
- Portland State University: October 31, 2033
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke: March 31, 2029
- University of Toledo: October 31, 2029
- University of Wisconsin – River Falls: October 31, 2032
- Wichita State University: October 31, 2029
Confirm any program’s current status on the CACREP register before you apply.
How this list was built. Every program here is accredited by CACREP as a School Counseling program, verified against the CACREP register on September 30, 2026. Any program whose CACREP status shows a teach-out, closure, show-cause or withdrawal is excluded, because a reader cannot reliably enroll in it. Programs are listed alphabetically, not ranked. Each program’s own page states that classes are scheduled in the evening or at weekends, and we recorded the sentence and the date we checked it. That is a statement about when classes meet, not about part-time study, online delivery or keeping a job. Coursework scheduling is not the whole picture. School counseling internships generally require substantial hours in K-12 school settings while students and school personnel are present, which can conflict with a full-time teaching schedule. Exact scheduling and placement rules vary by program and state. Ask each program how its students manage that alongside work. Other details in the profiles come from the same program pages and were also checked on October 5, 2026. These include teaching-license requirements and dual tracks. Admission policies change often, so confirm them with the program. This list covers the programs we have confirmed, not every program that may offer evening or weekend classes. CACREP accreditation is not the same as state approval: check your own state board’s requirements for school counselor certification before you enroll.
Evening and Weekend School Counseling Program Profiles
Programs are listed alphabetically. Each profile starts with the teacher it fits best, then covers the schedule and accreditation, then adds what to ask before you apply. Where a profile mentions licensure, it applies to the state named. Other states set their own rules.
Augusta University (M.Ed.)
Best for: Teachers near Augusta who want evening classes taught mostly in person
Location: Augusta, GA
Class schedule: Almost exclusively evenings, with most classes face-to-face
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2031
Augusta’s page says courses run almost exclusively in the evenings, and most classes are held face-to-face. If you’d rather sit in a campus classroom after the school day than log in from your kitchen, the format is straightforward. This public university’s M.Ed. has been CACREP-accredited since 2005.
Good to know: Face-to-face means a weeknight commute, so map the drive before you apply.
Bowling Green State University (M.Ed.)
Best for: Teachers in the Bowling Green area who want most of their classes after the school day
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Class schedule: Most classes held in the evening
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2027 (Reaffirmation in Process)
Bowling Green says most of its classes are held in the evening. The M.Ed. is offered at a public university and has been CACREP-accredited since 2009.
Good to know: Ask which required courses fall outside the evening block. The current cycle ends March 31, 2027 and reaffirmation is in process, so ask where it stands before you apply.
Bridgewater State University (M.Ed.)
Best for: Massachusetts teachers who want an evening schedule and a clear two-year timeline
Location: Bridgewater, MA
Class schedule: Most courses taught in the evenings
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2032
Most courses at Bridgewater are taught in the evenings, and the university says you can finish in as little as two years. This public university has held CACREP accreditation for its M.Ed. since 2006.
Good to know: “As little as two years” is the fastest pace, not a promise. Ask what a plan that fits a full teaching load looks like.
Capital University (M.Ed.)
Best for: Teachers near Columbus who want evening-only classes with a predictable start time
Location: Columbus, OH
Class schedule: All classes in the evening, beginning at 4:30 p.m., with at most two classes on a single evening
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2031
Capital’s page says every class is offered in the evening, beginning at 4:30 p.m., with no more than two on a single night. The university says the evening schedule is meant to accommodate practicum and internship. This private nonprofit program has been CACREP-accredited since 2022.
Capital also offers a dual track, so students can complete both the school counseling and clinical mental health counseling programs if they want to. Capital’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2031.
Carson-Newman University (M.S.C.)
Best for: Teachers in the Jefferson City area who want on-campus classes and a path toward both school and clinical mental health counseling
Location: Jefferson City, TN
Class schedule: Traditional classes meet on campus in the late afternoon and evening
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2032
Carson-Newman’s traditional classes meet on campus in the late afternoon and evening. Its MSC/EdS dual degree program lets students complete the degree requirements for both professional school counseling and clinical mental health counseling. CACREP has accredited the program, at a private nonprofit institution, since 2014. Carson-Newman’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2032.
Good to know: “Late afternoon” may start before your school day ends. Ask for section start times.
Central Michigan University (M.A.)
Best for: Teachers within reach of Mt. Pleasant who want afternoon and evening classes with online options
Location: Mt. Pleasant, MI
Class schedule: Afternoons and evenings, with many classes online
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2029
Central Michigan says classes take place in the afternoons and evenings, and many are online. Its page also describes a combined option. Because students complete the coursework and internships required for both concentrations, that path runs longer than the single-track program.
The program has held CACREP accreditation since 2019. Central Michigan’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2029.
Good to know: The online classes are the university’s description, not something we’ve confirmed through accreditation records.
City University of Seattle (M.A.)
Best for: Seattle-area teachers who would rather give up Saturdays than weeknights
Location: Seattle, WA
Class schedule: Certain classes meet in person on Saturdays, with schedules set by cohort
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2032
CityU says certain classes meet in person on Saturdays and tells applicants to talk to an advisor about the current schedule for their cohort. That wording means Saturdays may not be the whole picture. It’s a private nonprofit institution, and the program has been CACREP-accredited since 2019.
Good to know: Ask how many classes meet in person on Saturdays and what the rest of the schedule looks like.
Clemson University (M.Ed./Ed.S.)
Best for: Teachers in the Greenville area who can attend Monday through Thursday and want Fridays free
Location: Greenville, SC
Class schedule: Afternoons and evenings, Monday through Thursday
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2032
Clemson’s courses are taught in the afternoons and evenings, Monday through Thursday, so Fridays stay open. The program awards an M.Ed. or an Ed.S. This public university has been CACREP-accredited since 1998.
Good to know: Afternoon sections may start before your school day ends. Ask which courses meet in the evening.
DePaul University (M.A./M.Ed.)
Best for: Chicago teachers who want a choice between weekday evenings and Saturdays
Location: Chicago, IL
Class schedule: Weekday evenings and Saturdays at the Lincoln Park Campus, in person, hybrid, asynchronous and synchronous formats
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2027 (Reaffirmation in Process)
DePaul offers courses on weekday evenings and Saturdays at its Lincoln Park Campus. Its page lists in-person, hybrid, asynchronous and synchronous formats, so you may be able to mix how you attend. CACREP has accredited the program, at a private nonprofit institution, since 2017.
Good to know: Hybrid and online formats are the university’s description, not something we’ve confirmed through accreditation records. The current cycle ends March 31, 2027 and reaffirmation is in process, so ask where it stands before you apply.
Duquesne University (M.S.Ed.)
Best for: Pittsburgh teachers who want a late-afternoon or early-evening option and a path toward Pennsylvania counselor licensure
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Class schedule: Option of classes in the late afternoon and early evening
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through April 30, 2034 (Progress Report Required)
Duquesne says you have the option of taking classes in the late afternoon and early evening. Its page says the program meets the academic requirements for Pennsylvania LPC licensure as well as Pennsylvania school counseling certification. Those requirements are specific to Pennsylvania.
The program has held CACREP accreditation since 1991. Duquesne’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through April 30, 2034 (Progress Report Required).
Good to know: The late-afternoon and early-evening classes are an option, not a promise that every course meets then.
Emporia State University (M.S.)
Best for: Kansas teachers and career changers who want live early-evening classes and no GRE
Location: Emporia, KS
Class schedule: Synchronous classes in the early evenings
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2030
Emporia State holds synchronous classes in the early evenings. Its page says the program provides pathways toward Kansas school counselor licensure and Kansas LPC licensure. Candidates without a teaching license can enter through the Kansas Direct Entry pathway, which carries additional field-experience requirements.
The page also says neither the GRE nor the MAT is required for admission. It’s a public university, and the program has been CACREP-accredited since 1996. Emporia State’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2030.
Good to know: Synchronous means live, so plan to be online at set times. The no-teaching-license route is a Kansas pathway, not a universal rule.
Fort Valley State University (M.S.Ed.)
Best for: Georgia teachers who want evening classes at a historically Black university
Location: Fort Valley, GA
Class schedule: Evenings, with blended synchronous and in-person classes held at the Warner Robins Center
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2030
Fort Valley State holds its evening classes, both blended synchronous and in person, at the Warner Robins Center. It’s a public, historically Black university, and the program has been CACREP-accredited since 2011.
Good to know: The blended format is the university’s description, not something we’ve confirmed through accreditation records. Ask which classes meet in person.
Hood College (M.S.)
Best for: Teachers near Frederick who want late-afternoon, evening and weekend options plus a dual pathway
Location: Frederick, MD
Class schedule: Late afternoons, evenings and weekends
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2027 (Reaffirmation in Process)
Hood holds classes in late afternoons, evenings and on weekends, which gives you more than one way to fit coursework around a school schedule. Its page says the program prepares you for Maryland school counselor certification. Specific elective courses are needed to meet Maryland’s educational requirements for LCPC licensure, so ask which ones.
CACREP has accredited the program, at a private nonprofit institution, since 2018. Hood’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2027 (Reaffirmation in Process).
Good to know: The current cycle ends October 31, 2027 and reaffirmation is in process, so ask where it stands before you apply.
Indiana State University (M.Ed.)
Best for: Teachers who can give up one weekend a month instead of several weeknights
Location: Terre Haute, IN
Class schedule: School Counseling cohort meets one weekend a month on campus during the academic year, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2030
Indiana State’s School Counseling cohort meets one weekend a month on campus during the academic year, with Saturday classes running 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a teacher, that’s one Saturday a month instead of a stack of weeknights. The program has held CACREP accreditation since 2003.
Good to know: The page describes the Saturday sessions only. Ask how coursework is delivered between those weekends.
Indiana University South Bend (M.S.Ed.)
Best for: Teachers within reach of South Bend who want evening classes with online or hybrid options
Location: South Bend, IN
Class schedule: Evenings, plus online or hybrid formats
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2030
IU South Bend says its courses are designed to accommodate working professionals and are offered in the evenings and in online or hybrid formats. It’s a public university, and the program has been CACREP-accredited since 2004.
Good to know: The online and hybrid formats are the university’s description, not something we’ve confirmed through accreditation records.
John Carroll University (M.Ed.)
Best for: Teachers near University Heights who want small classes after school hours
Location: University Heights, OH
Class schedule: Late afternoon and evenings
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2029 (Progress Report Required)
John Carroll’s classes meet in the late afternoon and evenings, and the program describes small class sizes. This private nonprofit program has been CACREP-accredited since 2002.
Good to know: Ask which courses meet in the evening rather than the late afternoon.
Kean University (M.A.)
Best for: New Jersey teachers who want a weeknight schedule or a mostly-weekend one
Location: Union, NJ
Class schedule: Union campus: weeknights, with some Saturday and Sunday courses. Kean Ocean: part-time, with most classes on Saturday and Sunday and some weeknight classes
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2030
Kean offers two schedules. At the Union campus, classes meet on weeknights, with some weekend courses. Kean Ocean operates as a part-time program, with most classes on Saturday and Sunday and some on weeknights. The licensure pathways differ too.
The standard School Counseling option qualifies graduates for New Jersey school counselor certification. Only the School Counseling with LPC Qualification option also meets New Jersey’s Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) requirements. CACREP has accredited the program, at a public university, since 2003. Kean’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2030.
Good to know: Ask which location and which option you’d enter, since the schedules and licensure pathways differ.
Kutztown University (M.S.)
Best for: Teachers within reach of Kutztown who want a firm weeknight block
Location: Kutztown, PA
Class schedule: Most classes from 5 p.m. to 7:50 p.m., Monday through Thursday, in fall and spring
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2033
During the fall and spring semesters, most Kutztown classes run from 5 p.m. to 7:50 p.m., Monday through Thursday. That’s a block you can plan a school day around. The program has held CACREP accreditation since 2014.
Good to know: The page describes regular semesters only. Ask what the summer schedule looks like.
Loyola University Maryland (M.A./M.Ed.)
Best for: Teachers near Baltimore who want evening classes at the Timonium Campus
Location: Baltimore, MD
Class schedule: Most classes in the evening, starting at 4:30 p.m. and 7:05 p.m., at the Timonium Campus
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2029 (Progress Report Required)
Loyola holds its classes at the Timonium Campus, and most meet in the evenings, starting at 4:30 p.m. and 7:05 p.m. Its page says applicants need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university by the date of entry. It’s a private nonprofit institution, and the program has been CACREP-accredited since 1995.
Good to know: Classes are at the Timonium Campus, so check the drive from your school.
Marshall University (M.A.)
Best for: Teachers who want live evening sessions and a program whose digital delivery we confirmed
Location: South Charleston, WV
Class schedule: Evening classes with live sessions
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through April 30, 2034 (Progress Report Required)
Marshall’s evening classes include live sessions so students keep regular contact with core faculty. Marshall is the program on this list for which we confirmed digital delivery through accreditation-related records. The page says Marshall doesn’t require the GRE, but you’ll submit a writing sample, a video personal statement and two recommendation forms. It says School Counseling graduates can complete requirements for West Virginia school counselor certification and West Virginia LPC licensure.
Marshall says it can’t guarantee licensure or certification in other states. This public university’s program has been CACREP-accredited since 2016. Marshall’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through April 30, 2034 (Progress Report Required).
Good to know: Live sessions mean set times online. Ask which evenings they fall on.
Mercer University (M.S.)
Best for: Teachers within reach of Atlanta who want one evening class a week
Location: Atlanta, GA
Class schedule: Evening classes held once per week, in 16-week fall and spring semesters and 8-week summers
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2033
Mercer says its schedule is designed especially for working adult students, with evening classes held once per week in a 16-week fall and spring semester. Summer terms run 8 weeks. CACREP has accredited the program, at a private nonprofit institution, since 2015.
Good to know: Ask how many evenings a typical semester adds up to once you’re taking more than one class.
Minnesota State University Moorhead (M.S.)
Best for: Teachers near Moorhead who want certainty that nothing meets before 4:30 p.m.
Location: Moorhead, MN
Class schedule: All Counseling program courses offered after 4:30 p.m.
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2032
Moorhead says all of the courses in its Counseling program are offered after 4:30 p.m. A set start time is easier to plan around than “late afternoon.” The program has held CACREP accreditation since 2006.
Good to know: That start time covers coursework. Internship hours are separate and generally need time in schools while students are present.
Monmouth University (M.S.Ed.)
Best for: New Jersey teachers who want a hybrid format with weekly evening sessions on campus
Location: West Long Branch, NJ
Class schedule: Hybrid format, with weekly evening in-person sessions
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2033
Monmouth delivers courses in a hybrid format, with students attending weekly evening in-person sessions. The Educational Counseling program meets New Jersey’s educational requirement to pursue the LPC route. Applicants must still satisfy New Jersey’s exam, supervised-experience and application requirements.
Admission asks for a bachelor’s degree and a competitive GPA, with 3.0 preferred but not required. It’s a private nonprofit institution, and the program has been CACREP-accredited since 2007. Monmouth’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through April 30, 2034, listed on CACREP’s register under Monmouth University, Professional Counseling.
Good to know: The hybrid format is the university’s description, not something we’ve confirmed through accreditation records.
Montclair State University (M.A.)
Best for: New Jersey teachers who may need to move between full-time and part-time study
Location: Montclair, NJ
Class schedule: Most courses in the evenings, with full-time and part-time study available
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2033 (Progress Report Required)
Montclair says full-time and part-time study are both available, with most courses offered in the evenings and other arrangements to accommodate work schedules. This public university has been CACREP-accredited since 2007.
Good to know: Ask what “other arrangements” means in practice before you count on them.
North Carolina A&T State University (M.S.)
Best for: Teachers near Greensboro who want a 6:00 p.m. section at a historically Black university
Location: Greensboro, NC
Class schedule: Generally afternoons or evenings, from 3:00 to 5:50 p.m. or 6:00 to 8:50 p.m.
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through April 30, 2033
North Carolina A&T offers two time blocks, 3:00 to 5:50 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:50 p.m. It’s a public, historically Black university.
Students can also complete a double major in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling (Clinical), meeting the requirements of both programs. The school counseling program has been CACREP-accredited since 1999. North Carolina A&T’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through April 30, 2033.
Good to know: The 3:00 block may start before your school day ends. Ask which block you’d be placed in.
Northeastern Illinois University (M.A.)
Best for: Chicago teachers who want an evening program with an early-evening start
Location: Chicago, IL
Class schedule: Evening program, with courses in the late afternoon and early evening
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2033
Northeastern Illinois describes Counselor Education as an evening program, with courses meeting in the late afternoon and early evening. Its page says the program meets the educational requirements for the Illinois Professional Educator License with a School Counselor Endorsement, and for Illinois LPC and LCPC licensure. The program has held CACREP accreditation since 1992. Northeastern Illinois’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2033.
Good to know: Ask which courses meet in the late afternoon and which meet later.
Northern Kentucky University (M.A.)
Best for: Teachers within reach of Highland Heights who want Monday through Thursday evenings and a dual-degree option
Location: Highland Heights, KY
Class schedule: Typically Monday through Thursday evenings, with common blocks from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and 6:15 to 9:00 p.m.
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2030
Northern Kentucky’s classes are typically offered Monday through Thursday evenings, with common time blocks from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and 6:15 to 9:00 p.m. Its Dual-Degree program combines a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Master of Arts in School Counseling.
It’s a public university, and the program has been CACREP-accredited since 2012. Northern Kentucky’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2030.
Good to know: Ask which time block your section uses.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana (M.A.)
Best for: Teachers near Natchitoches who want to be on campus one evening a week
Location: Natchitoches, LA
Class schedule: Full-time students come to campus one evening per week throughout the program
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2031
Northwestern State says full-time students can expect to come to campus one evening per week throughout the program. Admission requires a bachelor’s degree and acceptance to the graduate school. The page says graduates of both concentrations meet Louisiana’s academic requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor licensure.
The National Certified Counselor credential is a separate national process. This public university’s school counseling program has been CACREP-accredited since 2013. Northwestern State’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2031.
Good to know: The one-evening figure is for full-time students. Ask what part-time looks like.
Ohio State University (M.A.)
Best for: Teachers in the Columbus area who want weekly 4 p.m. or 7 p.m. classes
Location: Columbus, OH
Class schedule: Each class meets once a week, at 4 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2033 (Progress Report Required)
At Ohio State, students take four to five courses per semester, each meeting once per week at 4 p.m. or 7 p.m. CACREP has accredited the program, at a public university, since 2015.
Good to know: Four or five classes a semester is a heavy evening load beside a full-time teaching job. Ask whether a lighter pace is available.
Oregon State University – Corvallis (M. Coun.)
Best for: Teachers who would rather travel for concentrated in-person sessions than attend weekly
Location: Corvallis, OR
Class schedule: Face-to-face classes twice each quarter, Friday through Saturday, in Corvallis
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2032
Oregon State’s page says face-to-face classes occur twice each quarter, Friday through Saturday, in Corvallis. The program has held CACREP accreditation since 1984, one of the longest records on this list.
Good to know: Friday sessions mean arranging coverage for a school day. The page doesn’t say how coursework is delivered between sessions, so ask.
Portland State University (M.A./M.S.)
Best for: Teachers near Portland who want one evening class a week on campus
Location: Portland, OR
Class schedule: Classes meet once per week on campus in the evenings
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2033 (Progress Report Required)
Portland State’s classes meet once per week on campus in the evenings. The program awards an M.A. or an M.S. It’s a public university, and the program has been CACREP-accredited since 1991.
Good to know: Ask whether every class meets on campus.
Purdue University Northwest (M.S.Ed.)
Best for: Teachers in the Hammond area who want an entirely on-campus program with evening courses
Location: Hammond, IN
Class schedule: Evening courses, offered entirely on campus
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2029
Purdue Northwest says its program is offered entirely on campus, with evening courses to accommodate adult learners. If you want in-person classes with no online component, that’s stated plainly. This public university’s program has been CACREP-accredited since 2011.
Good to know: Entirely on campus means every class night is a commute.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (M.S.)
Best for: Teachers who want a weekly evening class over Zoom and the option of a dual master’s
Location: Provo, UT
Class schedule: Weekly evening class over Zoom
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2031
Rocky Mountain’s page lists a weekly evening class over Zoom. The university also offers a dual master’s in school counseling and clinical mental health counseling, along with subspecialty options. It’s a private, for-profit university in Provo, and the program has been CACREP-accredited since 2021. Rocky Mountain’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2031.
Good to know: The Zoom format is the university’s description, not something we’ve confirmed through accreditation records. If you live outside Utah, confirm how the program lines up with your state’s rules.
Southeastern Louisiana University (M.S.)
Best for: Teachers near Hammond who can plan around a mix of day and evening classes
Location: Hammond, LA
Class schedule: Classes alternate between day and evening
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2030
Southeastern Louisiana says classes alternate between day and evening. The program has held CACREP accreditation since 1996.
Good to know: Alternating means some classes meet during the day. Ask for the course sequence before you commit.
St. John’s University (M.S.Ed.)
Best for: New York teachers who want every class after 5 p.m.
Location: Queens, NY
Class schedule: All programs offered in the evenings after 5 p.m.
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2027 (Reaffirmation in Process)
St. John’s says all of its programs are offered in the evenings after 5 p.m. It’s a private nonprofit university, and the program has been CACREP-accredited since 2001.
Good to know: The current cycle ends March 31, 2027 and reaffirmation is in process, so ask where it stands before you apply.
Trinity Washington University (M.A.)
Best for: Teachers in Washington, D.C. who work full time and may be changing careers
Location: Washington, DC
Class schedule: Most courses in the evening, with some hybrid or online components
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2027 (Reaffirmation in Process)
Trinity says most courses are offered in the evening to accommodate students who work full-time, with some hybrid or online components. Its page describes the program as designed for career changers. Whether you need a teaching credential or classroom experience for certification depends on your state. This private nonprofit program has been CACREP-accredited since 2017.
Good to know: The hybrid and online pieces are the university’s description, not something we’ve confirmed through accreditation records. The current cycle ends March 31, 2027 and reaffirmation is in process, so ask where it stands before you apply.
University of Missouri – St. Louis (M.Ed.)
Best for: Missouri teachers who want an evening and online program that leads to Missouri certification
Location: St. Louis, MO
Class schedule: Evening and online
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2033
UMSL describes an evening and online program that leads to Missouri school counselor certification. Licensure requirements vary by state, and UMSL’s own disclosure says so. Ask which track and credentials apply to you, including the Missouri LPC and the National Certified Counselor credential.
CACREP has accredited the program, at a public university, since 1999. UMSL’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2033.
Good to know: Ask how the program splits time between evening classes and online work. The online format is the university’s description.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (M.A.)
Best for: Teachers and non-teachers near Charlotte who want a mix of day and evening classes
Location: Charlotte, NC
Class schedule: Daytime and evening classes
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2034
UNC Charlotte offers daytime and evening classes. Its page says teaching experience isn’t required for admission or to become licensed as a school counselor in North Carolina. The program’s accreditation runs to October 31, 2034, the longest current cycle on this list. It has been CACREP-accredited since 1993.
Good to know: Because day classes are part of the mix, ask which courses are offered in the evening.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke (M.A.Ed.)
Best for: Teachers within reach of Pembroke who want a fixed 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. block
Location: Pembroke, NC
Class schedule: Classes meet from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2029 (Progress Report Required)
UNC Pembroke’s page says classes meet from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. A later start leaves breathing room after dismissal. It’s a public university, and the program has been CACREP-accredited since 2011.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville (M.S.)
Best for: Teachers near Knoxville who want Monday through Thursday early-evening classes and a dual option
Location: Knoxville, TN
Class schedule: Most courses during the day or early evening, Monday through Thursday
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2028
UT Knoxville says most courses are offered during the day or early evening, Monday through Thursday. A dual option lets students complete the requirements for both the school counseling and clinical mental health concentrations. This public university’s school counseling program has been CACREP-accredited since 1981, the longest record on this list. UT Knoxville’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2028.
Good to know: Its current cycle ends October 31, 2028. Ask when reaffirmation begins.
University of Toledo (M.A.)
Best for: Teachers in the Toledo area who want one early-evening class night per course and summer options
Location: Toledo, OH
Class schedule: All classes meet once a week in the early evening, and classes can be taken in the summer
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2029 (Progress Report Required)
At Toledo, all classes meet once a week in the early evening, and classes can be taken in the summer. CACREP has accredited the program, at a public university, since 1988.
University of Wisconsin – River Falls (M.S.)
Best for: Teachers within reach of River Falls who want weekday-evening classes
Location: River Falls, WI
Class schedule: Classes meet weekdays in the evenings
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2032 (Progress Report Required)
UW-River Falls says classes meet weekdays in the evenings, allowing working adults the flexibility needed to earn a graduate degree. The page says GRE scores aren’t required but will be considered if you submit official results. The program has held CACREP accreditation since 2014.
University of Wisconsin – Whitewater (M.S.)
Best for: Teachers near Whitewater who want afternoon and evening classes and a clear answer on whether classroom experience changes the course list
Location: Whitewater, WI
Class schedule: Coursework generally in the afternoons and evenings
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2032
UW-Whitewater says coursework is generally in the afternoons and evenings. Its page invites students who aren’t current teachers, or who lack two years of teaching experience, to consider the school counseling emphasis. It describes two additional courses as providing the knowledge base for Wisconsin school counselor licensure. It’s a public university, and the program has been CACREP-accredited since 1999.
Good to know: The two-course rule is specific to this program and Wisconsin licensure. If you’re a current teacher with two years of experience, ask whether it applies to you.
Villanova University (M.S.)
Best for: Teachers in the Villanova area who want evening classes with weekend seminar options
Location: Villanova, PA
Class schedule: Evenings, with seminar options on the weekends
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2032
Villanova’s classes meet in the evenings, with seminar options on the weekends to fit the schedules of working professionals. This private nonprofit program has been CACREP-accredited since 2014.
Good to know: The weekend seminars are options. Ask which courses offer them.
Wayne State College (M.S.E.)
Best for: Teachers who would rather attend weekend residencies than weeknight classes
Location: Wayne, NE
Class schedule: Required residencies include Saturday and Sunday sessions
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2033
Wayne State’s page says required residencies include Saturday and Sunday sessions. It also says a student without a teaching certificate can complete any school counseling program and earn the MSE in counseling. The program meets Nebraska’s educational requirements, and other states set their own certification rules. CACREP has accredited the program, at a public college, since February 2023, the most recent accreditation on this list.
Good to know: The page doesn’t say how often residencies are held or how other coursework is delivered. Ask both, and check your own state’s rules if you’re outside Nebraska.
Western Carolina University (M.A.Ed.)
Best for: Teachers near Cullowhee who can use evening sections within a day-and-evening schedule
Location: Cullowhee, NC
Class schedule: Day and evening sections
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2032
Western Carolina says courses are offered in day and evening sections. The program has held CACREP accreditation since 1991.
Good to know: Ask whether the full course sequence can be completed in evening sections.
Wichita State University (M.Ed.)
Best for: Teachers in the Wichita area who want evening classes with online and hybrid options
Location: Wichita, KS
Class schedule: Evening classes, plus a number of online and hybrid courses
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through October 31, 2029 (Progress Report Required)
Wichita State pairs evening classes with a number of online and hybrid courses. It’s a public university, and the program has been CACREP-accredited since 2019.
Good to know: The online and hybrid courses are the university’s description, not something we’ve confirmed through accreditation records.
Xavier University (M.A.)
Best for: Teachers within reach of Cincinnati who want weekly classes with weekend and evening options and a dual track
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Class schedule: Traditional classroom courses once a week, with flexible weekend and evening schedules
Accreditation: CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2031
Xavier says you take traditional classroom courses once a week, with flexible weekend and evening schedules. Its page invites applicants whatever the subject of their bachelor’s degree, and it offers a School Counseling Dual Track. This private nonprofit program has been CACREP-accredited since 2004. Xavier’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited through March 31, 2031.
Good to know: Ask which courses offer weekend sections and which offer evening ones.
How to Choose a Program If You’re Still Teaching
Start with the state where you plan to practice. Certification is decided by your state, not by the program, so a program in another state may not line up with your state’s process. Check your state’s certification requirements before you narrow the list.
Then separate two questions that are easy to blur. Whether a program admits you is one. Whether your state asks for classroom experience before it certifies you is another. Check both.
This list doesn’t tell you anything about cost or how long a program takes. If cost is the deciding factor, our guide to paying for a school counseling master’s covers funding. If the GRE is the obstacle, our list of programs that don’t require the GRE is a separate filter. And if speed matters most, the fastest school counseling programs page compares timelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are evening and weekend programs the same as part-time programs?
No. Evening and weekend describes when classes meet. It says nothing about how many credits you take at once or how long the degree runs. Some programs on this list say both full-time and part-time study are available. Ask the program what a typical part-time schedule looks like.
Can I keep teaching full time during the internship?
School counseling internships generally require substantial hours in K-12 school settings while students and school personnel are present, which can conflict with a full-time teaching schedule. Exact scheduling and placement rules vary by program and state. That makes a full-time teaching job hard to combine with the 600 hours. Ask each program how students who work full time handle it, and whether a placement at your current school is possible.
Is a program on this list approved for certification in my state?
Not necessarily. CACREP accreditation is a national program standard, and it isn’t the same as state approval. Your state’s board or department of education decides who can be certified. Check its requirements before you enroll.
Why isn’t my program on this list?
We only include programs we have confirmed. A program that offers evening or weekend classes but wasn’t already tagged hasn’t been checked, so it can’t appear here. Absence from the list doesn’t mean a program lacks evening classes.
Do these programs hold every class in the evening?
Not always. Many say most courses meet in the evening, and several offer day sections too. Others meet on weekends or in occasional on-campus sessions. The schedule line in each profile shows the program’s own wording. A quick call will tell you what next fall’s schedule looks like.
- Scheduling only: Each of the 48 programs says on its own site that classes meet in the evening or at weekends. Nothing broader is claimed.
- Internship still needs a plan: School counseling internships generally need substantial time in K-12 schools while students are present, so ask each program how working students manage it.
- Not part-time, not online: Evening or weekend classes don’t tell you the pace of the degree or whether courses are online. Marshall is the one program where we confirmed digital delivery through accreditation-related records.
- Confirmed programs only: A program missing from this list may still offer evening classes. It just hasn’t been checked.
- State rules come first: CACREP accreditation isn’t state approval, so confirm your state’s certification requirements before you enroll.
If you’re still weighing whether a master’s in school counseling is the right move, start with the degree overview. It lays out what the degree involves, what it leads to, and what to look for in a program before you apply.
