School Counseling - MEd
About This Degree
Utah State’s Department of Psychology has a nationally accredited master’s degree program for School Counseling.
This program is designed to prepare students for professional licensure in school counseling and job opportunities in K-12 school counseling positions.
What You Will Learn
Students are trained in subjects including behavior and education assessment and intervention, ethical and professional standards, individual and group counseling, career development and college and career readiness. Students receive hands-on experience through practicum and internship experiences in private and public K-12 schools.
ADVISING
At a Glance
College: Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services
Department: Psychology Department
USU Locations:
- Logan campus
- Statewide campuses
Program Requirements
Career And Outcomes
Career Opportunities
USU’s School Counselor Education Program prepares students to be licensed school counselors in K-12 school settings.
Coursework and experiential components of the program prepare students to work in elementary, middle/jr. high, and high school settings with diverse K-12 student populations.
Additionally, many K-12 teachers find that a master’s degree is School Counselor Education provides depth and breadth to their teaching career.
Although our program does not specifically provide training for positions in higher education, our graduates have found success in higher education roles such as career services/advising, academic advising and program coordinators.
Job Outlook
USU Locations
LOGAN CAMPUS
*This degree is available at various USU locations.
Admission
Admission Requirements
Application Requirements:
- Complete the online application
- Pay the $55 application fee
- Have a 3.2 or higher GPA on your last 60 credits hours
- Provide transcripts of all college/university credits
- Provide three contacts for letters of recommendation
- Submit a statement of professional intent/interest
- Pre-requisite of Statistics course, 2000 level or above completed with a B grade or higher
Deadlines
- March 1st
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