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MEd Professional Counseling - School Counseling at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

This is a full-time, nationally accredited degree program, and the required coursework leads to certification and licensure. The School Counseling Program prepares individuals who want to work as school counselors in public elementary, middle and secondary schools.

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education  |  Duration: 66 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

66 credit hours total. Required courses include ECHD 4020/6020 Interpersonal Relationships; ECHD 7010 Individual Appraisal; ECHD 7040 Counseling Theories and Skills; ECHD 7050 Career Development, Theory, and Practice; ECHD 7060 Cross-Cultural Counseling.

Career pathways

Most program graduates pursue certification and employment as a school counselor or have pursued higher education (e.g., Ph.D. programs) in counseling, psychology, or other related fields or positions in a variety of mental health settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to apply for both the M.Ed. in Professional Counseling (emphasis in School Counseling) and the Ed.S. in Professional School Counseling on the Athens campus. Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: Minimum 2.5 GPA (on the 4-point scale) 3 Letters of recommendation CV or resume Statement of Purpose (emphasizing goals, objectives, and salient personal experiences that influence decision to enter school counseling) Unofficial transcript (if admitted, official transcripts are required prior to enrollment) No background coursework required International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Application deadline is December 1 for the following summer.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 66 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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