Online School Counseling Degree :: Accredited Universities

The online M.A. in School Counseling, offered through Seton Hall University's College of Education and Human Services, prepares competent, socially conscious and reflective counselors for work in ethnically, geographically and socially diverse K-12 educational settings. The program prepares school counselors to maximize the potential of all students through comprehensive developmental school counseling programs, and develops skills as competent school counselors and effective consultants, collaborators, advocates and leaders in an ever-changing global society.

The M.A. in School Counseling is a 48-credit program consisting of foundation, counseling and clinical courses culminating in a school counselor internship. Throughout the program students gain the knowledge and skills to:

- Advocate for the academic, career and personal-social success of every student.

- Implement a comprehensive school counseling program to promote systemic school reform.

- Consult with teachers, parents and school staff to promote a positive environment for learning.

- Provide counseling, prevention and early identification services to help children and adolescents achieve optimal development.

- Empower students and their families to overcome educational difficulties through a multidisciplinary team intervention approach; and

- Provide crisis intervention, disaster response and coping strategies to students and families in the school community.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have earned a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.0 from an accredited institution.

International applicants are required to submit an official educational credential evaluation report from World Education Services.

Other Fees

Notes

The program also requires two on-site residencies, which afford you the opportunity to meet face-to-face with professors and your peers in the program.

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Creighton University’s Master of Science in school counseling and preventive mental health program is designed to prepare you for a counseling career in school systems.

When you pursue an M.S. in school counseling, you’ll study a range of key issues and receive personalized attention from Creighton’s established education department and its faculty. Most of our faculty are full-time, tenured or tenure track faculty and are experts in the field. You may specialize in one of the following:

• Elementary
• Secondary
• PK-12 guidance counseling

Designed to fit easily into your busy schedule, this 2-year program includes 8-week online courses and a 9-month internship.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 3.0 GPA are required for admission to this program. Your application should include:

Completed application and non-refundable $50 application fee

Three letters of recommendation, to be completed and submitted by persons other than family members who are capable of assessing your performance in an academic or work setting

Writing Sample: a personal statement on why you would like to be a counselor

Official transcripts: from all colleges/universities attended

Resume

Personal Interview (may be conducted virtually)
Felony Conviction/Mental Health Capacity form: Completed and notarized

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

Background Check: All prospective students are expected to successfully pass a background check before being admitted to the department.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
International applicants from countries in which English is not the primary language must demonstrate proficiency in English language by submitting a minimum TOEFL score of 80 iBT (213 CBT/550 PBT). International applicants who received their baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution in the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Africa (English-speaking only) are NOT required to submit a TOEFL score report.

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Many prospective students seek out Crown’s online Christian-based programs because their calling is to help others from a faith perspective. For this reason, whether they’re recent high school graduates or adult learners, students choose one of Crown’s most popular programs: the Psychology/Counseling B.S. Crown’s is one of the few undergraduate psychology degrees in the U.S. that’s completely online and Christ-oriented.

Most psychology programs are more theoretical than skills based. Crown’s Psychology/Counseling B.S. includes a solid foundation in psychological theory. But the degree program is distinctive for offering a concentration in counseling from a faith perspective. The focused learning students acquire through the counseling concentration provides graduates with skills applicable to almost any career.

Coursework focuses on human behavior and development, listening and assessment techniques, counseling theory and skill building. Moreover, the curriculum encompasses principles and learning that students in other schools may not receive until the Master’s level.

Graduates of Crown’s online Psychology/Counseling B.S. are prepared to work in any field that requires an understanding of human thought and behavior with a Christian perspective, from business to ministry to social work. The program also prepares graduates for the rigors of a Master’s program, whether an M.A. or M.S.W.

Crown’s B.S. students are free to add the Psychology/Counseling B.S. or any other Bachelor’s offerings as a minor. In many cases, the minor does not add any additional courses to their B.S. program.

Faculty with credentials in academic excellence, and with significant ministry and mission experience, lead the courses in Crown’s dynamic online learning environment. The Psychology/Counseling B.S. reflects Crown’s academic integrity as one of the "Top 10 Online Christian Colleges of 2013."

Crown’s easy-to-use online learning environment allows you the freedom and flexibility to complete coursework at your convenience. Tuition is priced competitively lower than at similar accredited institutions.

Other Fees

Application Fees $20.00

Technology Fee $100 per semester

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The Master of Science in Education – Counseling online graduate program prepares and trains you in the counseling field so that you may help others cope with and understand their life situation. You will learn the basic skill areas of counseling, including assessment, consultation, individual and group counseling, ethics and research, evaluating counseling needs, and information on the resources available to church and community. Our online graduates work in schools, agencies, and communities at large, sharing their faith, skills, and trust in God.

Program Features and Benefits
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Instructors are practitioners in the field who bring that experience to the classroom.

School and professional tracks available with the possibility for dual licensure.

Graduates of the school counseling program will be eligible for licensing in Wisconsin.

Graduates of the professional program will be eligible for their professional counseling training license.

Flexible online options include self-paced and collaborative online learning.

Students have the flexibility to align their selection of practical sites to their interests and talents.

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The Master of Science in Counseling degree is designed with the needs for flexibility, convenience and educational quality that working professionals like you demand, the online Master’s of Counseling concentrates on the practical needs and challenges faced by today’s school and community counselors. Practicum Experience and Internship are both required.

Entry Requirements

- Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

-Show a minimum grade point average of 2.50 (C plus) on the last 60 hours of undergraduate credit. (Departments may have a higher minimum grade point requirement average, so an applicant must check departmental admission requirements.)

- Have adequate preparation in the area of specialization in the area of proposed study

International Applicants
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You as an international student must meet minimum English proficiency requirements before beginning coursework at Fort Hays State University.

TOEFL (paper-based version) - 550 +
TOEFL (computer-based version) - 213 +
TOEFL (internet-based version) - 79 +
IELTS - 6.5 +
iTEP - 5

Other Fees

Notes

This program requires three 4-day on-campus courses.

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