About the Program
The M.Ed. in School Counseling program consists of 60 hours of coursework that can be completed in as little as two and a half years. It features a core sequence of courses that cover human growth and development, tests & measurement, counseling theory, and diversity issues in counseling. The program also includes 9 hours of field experience that encompass both a practicum and internship.
Develop Relevant Skills
Through the program counseling students develop important skills including paraphrasing, reflecting, and summarizing, and apply evidence-based techniques from multiple counseling theories.
Engage in Convenient Class Schedules
Classes meet late afternoon and evenings and feature small class sizes, to accommodate counseling student schedules and provide an optimal classroom learning experience. As students progress through the program and spend more time in their practicum and internship placements, classes move to either hybrid or online formats.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Program courses are offered during the fall, spring, and summer terms to facilitate quickly moving through the program. Students may also enroll part-time and take up to five years to complete the program.
Gain Experience in the Field
Through three semesters of field placement—practicum (one semester) and internship (two semesters)— students gain firsthand experience working in and navigating a school environment and learn valuable classroom management skills.
Admission Requirements & Deadlines
Admission Requirements
- Successful completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
- This program has no set submission deadline. Applications are considered on a rolling basis upon completion. Admission decisions will be made based on space in the program.
- No GRE Required
Application Materials
- Free Application
- Official Transcript(s)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Interview
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Photograph
- No GRE Required
Accreditation
John Carroll’s M.Ed. in School Counseling degree program is accredited by the following agencies:
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
- National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE): Initial and Advanced programs
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Ohio Department of Education
Cost & Aid
- The M.Ed. in School Counseling is offered by the Department of Counseling in the College of Arts and Sciences. Tuition is charged at the College of Arts and Sciences rate
- Degree-seeking students eligible for federal student loans. For information about the loan process, contact Student Enrollment and Financial Services at (216) 397-4248.
- A limited number of graduate assistantships provide a tuition waiver for up to 15 credit hours per year plus a stipend. Students are expected to spend 20 hours per week working for the department.
Post-Graduate Option
The Department of Counseling offers a post-master's option to allow individuals to seek their school counseling license. Individuals who are eligible for this licensure-seeking program must already hold a degree in a related field (e.g., counseling or education). The number of credits required to complete this post-master's option varies depending on the courses completed by an applicant in their previous graduate program. To find more information about this, please review our JCU Graduate Bulletin page for this program here.