Guidance and Counseling - Lincoln University - Jefferson City

Guidance and Counseling from Lincoln University - Jefferson City is a Campus Master Counseling and Personnel Services degree that prepares you for a Education career. The M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling prepares candidates to serve as K-12 school guidance counselors or to work in student personnel services in higher education , mental health agencies, or other settings in the helping professions. A broad background of undergraduate and/or graduate study in psychology, sociology, and communication skills is required. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires students who plan to serve as K-12 school counselors to hold a certificate to teach and complete an approved program in School Counseling. Candidates who choose to become K-12 school counselors but do not hold a teaching certificate must complete a sequence of courses in which they demonstrate knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and evaluate classroom guidance lessons. Candidates should confer with program advisors to select appropriate courses. In addition, the State of Missouri requires all candidates for certification as a Professional School Counselor to earn a passing score on the Praxis II exam. Successful completion of a portfolio is also required to complete the Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling . Program Objectives Students completing the M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling will: 1. Possess knowledge and competencies that are outlined in the MoSTEP for Professional School Counselors or by the Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors. 2. Demonstrate above average counseling skills. 3. Show evidence of success in their work as professional counselors . View more details on Lincoln University - Jefferson City, MO . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling and Personnel Services courses.