School Counseling M.Ed.

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Our program prepares you for a career as a professional school counselor in public or private elementary, middle/junior high, and high schools. Our program involves practica and internships related to your career goals. We accept both full-time and part-time students.

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Degree Overview

Coursework–60 hours minimum

Offers courses in all eight CACREP common core areas
Offers specialized courses to prepare school counselors
Students complete practica and internships in settings related to their career goals
Degree leads to recommendation for Class A Alabama professional educator certification

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Admissions

Application Deadline

February 1

Application Requirements

For the admission process, you will need to provide the following:

All official transcripts
3 reference forms
TOEFL report (for international students)
Statement of intent
Interviews are required
Clear Background Check
- Alabama residents select “Registration” procedures
- Out-of-state residents select “Fingerprint Cards – Out of State only”

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Accreditation

The School Counseling master’s program is accredited by:

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

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Program Highlights

2016-17

9/9 students graduated.
Of this group, 8 out of 9 students passed the National Counselor Exam (NCE) and obtained the National Counselor Credential (NCC).
100% of students successfully passed the comprehensive program evaluation.
10 students admitted into the program.
100% of our graduates successfully transitioned to their professional goals. Of the most recent graduates, all but one pursued counseling employment opportunities.

2017-18

10 students admitted into the program.
91% of counseling students successfully passed the comprehensive program evaluation.

Faculty

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Cost & Financial Support

At a Glance

DEGREE TYPE: Master of Education (M.Ed.)
FORMAT: Online or On Campus
CREDITS REQUIRED: 60 Hours Minimum
ON CAMPUS COST: Starts at $546/credit hr + fees
ONLINE COST: Starts at $630/credit hr

Contact Us

Malti Tuttle, Ph.D.
2058 Haley Center
Auburn, AL 36849
(334) 844-3724

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