School Counseling PK-12 (M.Ed.)

School Counseling PK-12 (M.S.)

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CU-Bloomsburg's M.S. in School Counseling provides a balance of academic and theoretical learning with a strong focus on practical application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions to prepare students to lead as 21st century school counselors. The program specifically prepares students to become leaders, advocates, and change agents as outlined by the American School Counselor Association National Model.

Degrees & Offerings
  • M.S.
  • Certificate
Format Option(s)
  • Hybrid (Online + In Person Field Experience)
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School Counseling (PK-12) M.S. Program Coordinator
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M.S. School Counseling Program Details

  • Courses delivered 100% online with an​ in-person practicum/internship in schools (in your preferred geographic location within Pennsylvania).

  • 48 credit hours, with full-time and part-time options. Full-time students generally finish in 2 years.

  • Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Approved​ ​PK-12 Certification (work at elementary, middle, and high school levels)​.

  • Great fit for students from ANY UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR! But most common undergraduate majors include psychology, sociology, education, social work, and communications.

  • The core faculty consists of experts in the field of school counseling, current school counseling professionals, and other university professors of education who provide optimal learning opportunities. Our program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and program completers are eligible to earn a Pennsylvania PK-12 Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Certificate.

Courses and Curriculum

Leadership Core (6 credits)

  • EDL501 Organizational Behavior & Program Development
  • EDL503 School Law, Ethics, and Finance

Research Core (6 credits)

  • EDL502 Data Driven Decisions
  • EDL590 Educational Research and Writing

PK-12 School Counseling Courses (36 credits)

  • COUN500 Counseling Skills and Helping Relationships
  • COUN502 Career Development and Post-Secondary Readiness
  • COUN508 Appraisal Techniques
  • COUN510 Group Counseling and Leadership Skills
  • COUN520 Human Growth and Development
  • COUN525 Multicultural Counseling Competency
  • COUN550 Orientation to Professional School Counseling
  • COUN555 Contemporary Issues in Professional School Counseling
  • COUN597 Practicum in School Counseling
  • COUN598 Internship in School Counseling
  • Counseling Elective (with program coordinator permission)

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  • Complete a graduate school application (Contact Dr. Cerrito for application fee waiver)
  • Submit an official undergraduate transcript (3.0 undergraduate GPA)
  • Submit a Statement of Goals that explains the applicant’s reasons for pursuing a graduate career as a school counselor
  • Submit a current resume
  • Submit three letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s academic suitability and professional demeanor
  • To earn the M. S. with certification, candidates must complete all requirements for the 48 credit degree and pass the School Counseling Praxis Exam.
  • Candidates interested in the Post Master's Certificate in School Counseling are reviewed on an individual basis to evaluate courses and credits required to earn PA school counseling certification. The Post Master's Certificate in School Counseling is reserved for those students who already have a master’s degree in counseling or a related field. Students pursuing the Post Master's Certificate in School Counseling must also pass the School Counseling Praxis exam in order to become certified.
  • Retention: Graduate students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students who do not take classes in either the Fall and/or Spring semester(s) will be considered inactive. Students are required to contact their Academic Advisor or Graduate Program Coordinator with their request to be reactivated. Their request is then forwarded to the Office of Graduate Admissions, who will process the reactivation. Students have six calendar years to complete their chosen degree or certification program.
  • Transfer Credits: Upon acceptance, students desiring to transfer credits may make this request upon application to their chosen program. Upon approval, degree students may transfer up to a maximum of nine semester hours or parallel courses (determined by BU) from accredited institutions. These courses will be applied towards completing the degree requirements of the program. However, no courses will be transferred in which a grade less than a B was earned. Pass/fail grades are not acceptable.

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Practicum and Internships completed in-person and in the student's preferred geographic location

Careers

In addition to a school setting, having a degree in School Counseling opens the door to many exciting and diverse opportunities.

Potential Job Opportunities

  • School Counselor
  • College Counselor
  • College Admissions Counselor
  • Health and Wellness Counselor
  • Academic Advisor

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School Counseling

I wanted to become a school counselor because I know how much students can benefit from meeting with one. Growing up is hard, but a school counselor can make it a little easier.

David Rieck '23
M.Ed. School Counseling
School Counseling Student

I became a school counselor because I believe that it only takes one person to make a difference in a student’s life. I hope to be that person.

Mallee Hornberger '23
M.Ed. School Counseling
School Counseling Graduate

As a corrections education school counselor, I am making a positive difference in the lives of students. I am grateful for the learning experiences I’ve had in the School Counseling program at Bloomsburg which ultimately led to my current position. I was confident going into every interview I had because I really knew my stuff!

Shelby Johnson
M.Ed. School Counseling
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School Counseling (PK-12) M.S. Program Coordinator