The forty-eight credit hour Master's program in School Counseling exceeds the standards for school counselors in the State of Arkansas. Completion of a minimum of 290 direct client contact hours is required for this major as part of the practicum and internship experience.

Students are required to complete the Praxis II Professional School Counselor Exam prior to exiting the program.

Completion of this degree and passing the required state assessments leads to an initial Arkansas teaching license in the area of School Counseling.

School Counseling students are eligible to also add a Play Therapy Emphasis.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to apply the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors to reflect on personal biases in order to increase their understanding and practice of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Students will be able to apply their understanding of the critical concepts and principles of school counseling.

Students will be able to develop curriculum to demonstrate their ability to effectively work with diverse K-12 students.

Requirements for the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in School Counseling