Help students succeed as a school counselor. Eastern Kentucky University’s nationally accredited Master of Arts in Education in School Counseling will equip you to make a difference in the lives of children of all ages. Earn your master’s, Rank I or certificate. Explore your options.
Degree Concentrations
| Rank I | Master of Arts in Education | Standard Certificate |
| School Counseling (60 hours) | School Counseling (48 hours) | School Counseling |
Admissions Requirements
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (or 3.25 in the last 60 hours completed) OR
- GRE Scores of 146 Verbal, 140 Quantitative and 4.0 Analytical Writing OR
- MAT score of 365
- Resume
- Writing sample
- Email addresses of three recommenders
- Participation in a group interview
Career Outlook
Employment for school counselors is projected to grow 11% by 2030, which is faster than the average growth rate for all occupations. Please refer to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics webpage for school counseling for additional job-related information, such as median pay.
Ready to apply?
Visit the EKU Graduate School website to get started.
Contact:
Counselor Education Program
james.mcginn@eku.edu
john.hepner@eku.edu