Counseling (School Counseling), MC
Prepare to promote the health of individuals, families, groups and organizations in a diverse society, implement comprehensive school counseling programs, and deliver individual and group counseling within a variety of school systems. This program grounds you in multicultural counseling across the lifespan and makes you eligible for Arizona licensure after graduation.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation and professional licensure
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Counseling (School Counseling) degree description
The mission of the school counseling concentration within the Master of Counseling program is to prepare you to work with school-age youth in K-12 settings as a school counselor. The program emphasizes addressing academic and socioemotional concerns and prepares you to become a licensed professional counselor in Arizona and other states with comparable licensure requirements.
Upon completion of the program, you may apply for a School Counselor, PreK-12 Certificate issued by the Arizona Department of Education and you are also eligible to pursue a license in mental health counseling through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
You can expect the program completion time to be a minimum of three years, and you work with your faculty advisor on time frame and course scheduling.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
66 credit hours and a written comprehensive exam
Required Core (39 credit hours) Concentration (9 credit hours) Electives (3 credit hours) Other Requirements (15 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0 credit hours)
CED 501 Research Evaluation and Data Analysis (3)
CED 522 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy (3)
CED 523 Psychological Tests (3)
CED 529 Lifespan Human Development (3)
CED 534 Occupations and Careers (3)
CED 545 Assessment and Diagnosis (3)
CED 567 Group Dynamics and Counseling (3)
CED 576 Foundations of Counseling (Counseling Skills I) (3)
CED 577 Foundations of Counseling (Counseling Skills II) (3)
CED 645 Professional Issues and Ethics (3)
CED 671 Multicultural Counseling (3)
CED 672 Couple and Family Counseling (3)
CPY 673 Trauma in Counseling (3)
CED 510 Introduction to School Counseling (3)
CED 511 Career Development and Advanced Educational Planning (3)
CPY 691 Topic: Counseling Children and Adolescents (3)
CED 680 Practicum: Clinic (3)
CED 684 Internship: Counseling I (3)
CED 684 Internship: Counseling II (3)
CED 684 Internship: Internship in School Counseling (6)
written comprehensive exam (0)
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Apply reflective counseling skills in clinical mental health treatment practice through mock sessions and supervised site experience.
- Apply multicultural and diversity concepts to therapeutic client practice through case studies and supervised site experience.
- Implement school-based programming through an assessment project in culminating portfolio.
Apply reflective counseling skills in clinical mental health treatment practice through mock sessions and supervised site experience. Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: Additional Admission Information A video submission is required as part of the review process; applicants should see the program website for submission instructions. Nonacademic, professional or life experiences: Applicants are required to submit a two- to three-page personal statement (12 pt. Times New Roman font with 1-inch margin, double-spaced) that indicates their qualifications (e.g., professional experiences and personal attributes) and interest in the program. Specifically, applicants are asked to describe their education, training, and volunteer and professional experiences, and explain why they want to pursue the Master of Counseling degree. They also should outline how the program will help them meet their goals. Applicants are expected to discuss their ability to work with and be sensitive to the needs of a multicultural and diverse society, including members of diverse racial and ethnic groups and sexual minority individuals. If an applicant's cumulative GPA is lower than 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), the program recommends that the applicant explain in the personal statement how their prior academic difficulties would be overcome in graduate school.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 01/01 | Final* |
*A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Admission Services by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
Paying for college
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Careers this school counseling concentration prepares you for
Graduates work in a variety of school systems (public, private and charter schools) and can provide consultation and counseling services to school systems. This degree can also lead to school-based administrative positions. This concentration enables graduates to use their skill sets in both counseling and administration, preparing them for employment in a variety of settings --- schools, mental health agencies and practices, and consultant agencies --- and in varied professional roles.
Career examples include:
- mental health clinician
- mental health counselor
- school counselor
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology
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EDB 446
ccp@asu.edu
480-727-1526
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