School Counseling, MS

The Master of Science in School Counseling is nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The program is experiential and emphasizes a theory-to-practice learning environment. In addition to the 60-credit hour course of study, the department also offers additional coursework aligned with the Indiana state requirements for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Please see our website for more information about current licensure restrictions. We encourage, promote, and respect diversity in the counselor education curriculum and in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes expected of our graduate students and alumni.

Most courses are asynchronous with no scheduled class meetings, although active engagement and approximately nine hours of outside work are expected each week for each three-credit course, and live class meetings are a requirement during Practicum and Internship.

School Counseling Student Learning Outcomes

All students will demonstrate knowledge, performance, and dispositions in the areas of:

Students will be able to collect, analyze, and use data to inform practice.
Students will have the knowledge, awareness, and skills necessary to work from an ethical and culturally responsive lens across the school community.
Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills in college/career, academic, and social-emotional counseling.
Students will be able to articulate the importance of leadership, advocacy, equity, and systemic change to create positive school climates for all learners.

MS in School Counseling Courses

ED 501 - Concentrated Learning Experience Min Units: 1
ED 503 - Concentrated Learning Experience Min Units: 3
ED 512 - Postsecondary Planning Min Units: 2
ED 547 - Appraisal: Theory & Technique Min Units: 3
ED 553 - Professional, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Counseling Min Units: 3
ED 571 - Career & Life Planning Min Units: 3
ED 572 - Fundamental Counseling Theory & Techniques Min Units: 3
ED 575 - Human Development Over The Lifespan Min Units: 3
ED 577 - Group Procedures Min Units: 3
ED 630 - Diversity & Similarity Min Units: 3
ED 671 - The Administration of Counseling and Guidance Services Min Units: 3
ED 672 - Advanced Counseling Theories and Techniques I Min Units: 3
ED 673 - Research for School Counselors Min Units: 3
ED 676 - Leadership, Advocacy, & Consultation in Counseling Min Units: 3
ED 685 - Trauma & Crisis: Prevention & Response Min Units: 3
ED 712 - Practicum - Counseling Min Units: 3
ED 722 - Internship: Counseling Min Units: 3

GPA & Grade Requirements

Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher AND a grade of C or higher in each required course to receive a degree or certificate. Courses in which a student earns a grade lower than C (e.g., C-, D, F) will not count toward degree or certificate requirements, but will be factored into a student’s cumulative GPA.

Students may retake courses to meet the requirements above, but in no case will a student be allowed to take more than 12 credit hours in excess of the degree or certificate requirements to do so. Any graduate student who fails to make satisfactory progress in coursework requirements may be declared academically ineligible for additional enrollment.