Master of Arts in Education – School Counseling
Department of Clinical Therapeutic Programs
College of Education & Applied Human Sciences
Master of Arts in Education – School Counseling
Department of Clinical Therapeutic Programs
College of Education & Applied Human Sciences
On-Campus
Program
60 Credit Hours
to Graduate
Full-Time, In-State Tuition
$419-$541 Per Credit Hour
Free Books
for All Students
Empower Others to Accomplish Their Goals
Prepare to become a state-certified school counselor and help students reach their full potential. EKU’s Master of Arts in Education in School Counseling prepares professional counselors to work in PK-12 school settings and with diverse student populations and their families to support their academic, career, and social-emotional needs and wellbeing as well as to be leaders in their school buildings and districts.
*EKU is offering active Kentucky teachers a discounted tuition rate of $419 per credit hour in appreciation of their dedicated service to youth. To see eligibility criteria and limitations, visit the College of Education and Applies Human Sciences for details.
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Career Outlook
Employment of school and career counselors and advisors is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032.
– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Why EKU?
*Individuals typically meet these requirements in their last or second to last semester of their program. Option 6 cannot be extended before all of these requirements are met. Option 6 is not a pathway for those needing to reinstate a lapsed certification.
Curriculum & Enrollment
EKU’s school counseling curriculum prepares you for a rewarding career that will allow you to improve the lives of others and become a leader in your field.
School counseling courses are taught by instructors with real-world experience and designed to provide skill sets that can be applied to diverse individuals with unique needs. Courses include counseling theory and practice; process and basic techniques of counseling; principles, standards, and practices of contemporary school counseling; group counseling; child and adolescent counseling; counseling diverse populations; lifestyle and career counseling; crisis and grief counseling; diagnosis and treatment; research and program evaluation; and tests and measurements.
Enrolling & Advising Information
EKU’s College of Education and Applied Human Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.
Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment counselor today.
Additional Contact Info
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Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
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Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345
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Contact Information
Department of Clinical Therapeutic Programs
Wallace Building
Room 201
859-622-1125
cou.csdoffice@eku.edu