School Counseling Master’s Programs
Master Degree Programs in School Counseling
Most states require the completion of a Master’s degree program in School Counseling in order to become a certified school counselor.
As school counselors begin counseling teachers and administrators more and more regarding the most effective educational practices based on student psychology, school counselors will need additional skills in order to perform in this new, more directorial position. As a result, school counseling master’s degree programs are already providing career skills that are similar to those learned in business administration.
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Featured Universities with School Counseling Programs
#1
Capella University
MS in School Counseling, PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision Click here to contact Capella 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
University of West Alabama
M.Ed School Counseling, E.dS School Counseling, E.dD Rural Ed - Counseling programs Click here to contact University of West Alabama and request information about their programs.
#4
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.
#5
Campbellsville University
M.A. in Education in School Guidance Counseling (P-12) and a Certificate in Guidance Counseling Click here to contact Campbellsville University and request information about their programs.
#6
Our Lady of the Lake University
Offers a Master of Arts - School Counseling Click here to contact Our Lady of the Lake University and request information about their programs.
#7
Butler University
Master of Science in School Counseling Click here to contact Butler University and request information about their programs.
School counselors are being taught to understand the overall mission of their hiring schools and then they are taught to understand how student psychology and theory can be implemented to help schools and school districts meet their goals.
The following are a list of some of the concepts taught in School Counseling Master’s Programs as stated by the American School Counselors Association (ASCA):
- Human Growth and Development
- Theories
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Social and Cultural Foundations
- Testing/Appraisal
- Research and Program Evaluation (Assessments)
- Professional Orientation
- Career Development
- Supervised Practicum
- Supervised Internship
Learn more about the Master’s degree program in school counseling or guidance counseling by contacting the following schools:
School Counseling Programs in Your State
You can learn more about other schools offering the Master’s level school counseling program by searching your state’s Department of Education website or by contacting a certification representative. State school counseling certification requirements.