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Program of Study
Students graduate with a Master of Education degree in Psychology with specialization in School Guidance Counseling. This degree makes them eligible for employment as school counselors, and also for other jobs that require master’s level training in Psychology.The Master’s degree may be earned by completion of 48 credit hours; 32 hours beyond a Master's are required for the Certificate of Advanced Study. The courses for the Master’s degree are listed below.
School Guidance Counseling Specialty Area Courses:
- Developmental School Guidance Counseling
- Prevention and Group Counseling in Schools
- Family Counseling in Schools
- Ethical School Counseling Practice Seminar
- Practicum in School Guidance Counseling
Other Required Courses:
- Psychological Testing
- Child Development and Counseling
- Learning Disabilities
- Counseling Diverse Populations
- Career Development and Counseling
- Principles of Counseling
- Counseling Practicum
- Psychopathology
- Group Dynamics or
- Behavior Management for School Aged Children or
- Counseling the College Bound Student
- Foundations and Methods of Research
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Page updated on: 03/03/2008
Page updated on: 03/03/2008