The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in counseling is designed to further develop and broaden students' knowledge and skills in counseling and to cultivate their capacity for leadership as professionals. The Ed.S. is suitable for master's degree level counselors who wish to earn an additional graduate degree in counseling, or for individuals with master's degrees in related fields who wish to satisfy the academic portion of the state requirements for licensure as a professional counselor and/or as a school counselor.
Educational Specialist in Advanced School Counseling
The ¹ÏÉñÍø Counseling and Human Services Department is excited to offer an Educational Specialist degree (Ed.S.) in Advanced School Counseling. This program is designed for school counselors who wish to further their career, enhance their leadership skills, and strengthen their counseling expertise. Courses include: Advanced Counseling Theory and Practice, Advanced Group Counseling, Multicultural Perspectives in Counselor Education, Supervision, and Research, and Educational Law and Ethics. Learners in this program must possess a master's degree in school counseling. Program courses are offered online and can be applied to the ¹ÏÉñÍø Ph.D. program in Counselor Education and Supervision.
Application portal for the Fall 2024 cohort closes on January 31, 2024. Interested in the Ed.S. in Advanced School Counseling Program?Ìý
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Internship Information
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- Due:ÌýWithin the first semester of enrollment in the Counseling Program
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- Due:ÌýWithin the first year of enrollment in the Counseling Program
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- Due:ÌýWithin the first year of enrollment in the Counseling Program
- Complete the Background Check Requirement(s) for Fieldwork Clearance
- Due:ÌýWithin the first year of enrollment in the Counseling Program
- Complete the Necessary Intent to Enroll Application(s) ( | )Ìý
- February 1:ÌýDue Date for Fall Semester Approval
- August 1:ÌýDue Date for Spring and Summer Semester Approvals
Accreditation
In compliance with federal disclosure regulations, The ¹ÏÉñÍø Counseling master's program provides all prospective students with information in the online handbook regarding licensure. As licensure can vary state-to-state, prospective and current students must check with the Boards of Counseling and Department of Education for specific educational requirements in the respective state(s) in which they desire to practice.
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