School Counseling - Columbus State University

School Counseling from Columbus State University is a Campus Master Counseling and Personnel Services degree that prepares you for a Education career. The MEd Program in School Counseling has received national accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The program leading to the MEd in School Counseling is designed to prepare students for state certification in school counseling. Due to national accreditation, degree requirements will exceed the minimum number of hours for professional certification. Whether or not persons desiring certification as a school counselor hold prior teaching certification, they may satisfy state certification requirements in school counseling by completing the program of study that includes a 700-hour field experience in the school setting. Students holding a master's degree in community counseling who are interested in school counseling should inquire about the post-graduate certification program in school counseling. Interested students should contact the Coordinator, School Counseling Program. Expected Outcomes Graduates will demonstrate: Knowledge of the role and function of the professional school counselor. An ability to be innovative in their approach to the school counseling profession. Skills in the competency areas of planning and evaluation, individual counseling , small group facilitation, appraisal, consultation, and referral. Knowledge in the areas of social foundations, cultural issues, life span issues, and variables in the individual context which affect the counseling process. View more details on Columbus State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling and Personnel Services courses.