Master's of Education: Counseling
Mission & Overview
The primary mission of the Masters of Education in Counseling program at 歐聯積分榜 University is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become highly competent and ethical professional counselors who work effectively with diverse populations. The graduates of the program will be prepared to work within their area of specialization to improve the wellness of themselves and the individuals in the schools, colleges, and communities they serve.
歐聯積分榜's M.Ed. in Counseling is designed to prepare students to meet the requirements of the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) for Licensed School Counselors or Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) for Licensed Professional Counselors. The program coursework of the School Counseling track prepares a student for the PRAXIS licensure exams required by the State of Kansas for application for school counseling licensure. Completion of the PRAXIS licensure exams with a passing score is required by the State of Kansas for a candidate applying for school counseling licensure. The program coursework of the Clinical Mental Health and Sports Counseling tracks prepares a student for the National Counselor Exam (NCE) required by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Department for Licensed Professional Counselors. Completion of the NCE with a passing score is required by the BSRB.
Students who wish to pursue counseling licensure in a state other than Kansas are encouraged to visit the following websites (Clinical mental health counseling); (school counseling); and to contact the licensure board in the state in which they intend to practice to determine specific state requirements that may vary from Kansas requirements.
Course work in the program provides a strong background in human growth and development, as well as communication skills; counselors will learn to assist clients in developing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral strengths. Courses within the Counseling program are delivered in one of three instructional types: Traditional Classroom Instruction, Online, and Hybrid (a combination of traditional and online instruction), and are held in the evening, making students pursuing their education while working more manageable. Completion of the Counseling program requires in-person attendance for multiple courses; the program is not available for completion by taking only online courses. At minimum, 50% of courses in the program will require attending courses on campus.
Program Objectives
Students will develop knowledge and the ability to apply the knowledge in their work with clients in the areas of:
Degree Programs
歐聯積分榜's M.Ed. in Counseling includes two degree tracks.
Certificate Programs
The counseling program offers a number of postmaster's certificate programs. In addition, any student enrolled in a mental health related degree program may take the certificate courses. Current students should work with their advisor to incorporate certificate coursework into their current program of study.
The Play Therapy certificate program is designed to meet training standards for Registered Play Therapist and the School-Based Play Therapist credentials established by the Association of Play Therapy. Practice as a play therapist requires master's level mental health licensure.
In addition to Play Therapy, the department offers post-master's certificates (School Counselor to Clinical Mental Health Counselor & Clinical Mental Health Counselor to School Counselor) that enable students to obtain the courses needed to meet the academic requirements of the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and for those already holding the LPC license to meet the credit hours required for licensure by the Kansas State Department of Education licensing requirements for school counselors in Kansas. Licensure related to these certificates will require students to pass their respective licensure exams.
By the Numbers
Take a look at the number of graduates, pass rates on credentialing examinations, completion rates, and job placement rates for each of our counseling programs.
CACREP Vital Statistics Report
Admission Requirements
When applying for admission to the Master's in Counseling program, you must submit to the Graduate School:
- A completed graduate school application
- Official transcripts with 3.00 GPA for the last 60 hours
As part of the online application, the Department will request:
Upon receipt of this information, the departmental screening committee will make recommendations concerning admission decisions for the master's program in counseling.
Application Process
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Accreditation
The Counseling program is accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), and Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB).
Program Evaluation and Annual Report
The Graduate Counseling Program faculty use multiple measures to assess program effectiveness and outcomes in a continuing effort to monitor program efficacy in meeting not only the educational and training needs of our students but through their development, the needs of our diverse society as a whole. Please see our program annual report by clicking on the link below.