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School Counseling (M.Ed.) - The Master of Education with a concentration in School Counseling is geared to prepare graduates to implement comprehensive school counseling programs based on research and national standards. Graduates will be eligible for certification as school counselors K-12.

The emphasis of this masters degree program is developmental in nature and focuses on prevention and early intervention, and the skills children and adolescents need in order to be successful.

Â鶹ŮÀÉ graduates receive coursework and supervised field experience in four direct counseling services which become the backbone of their program as school counselors. These four direct services are: Individual counseling, group counseling, classroom guidance and consulting with teachers and parents.

Some of the specific group and classroom guidance topics professional school counselors lead include: school success skills, social skills, career awareness, anger management, conflict resolution, violence prevention, and dealing with divorce and loss.

Preparing for Your New Career

This 60 credit hour masters degree program provides a solid foundation in counseling theory and techniques plus specialty courses in counseling children, counseling adolescents, foundations of school counseling and consulting with parents and teachers. A practicum and an internship in a school setting are the culminating experiences for this program.

Course work emphasizes experiential and active learning and practical application.

Graduates emerge as experienced providers of the essential counseling services included in a comprehensive school counseling program. Â鶹ŮÀÉ school counseling graduates are highly sought after and have an excellent track record after being hired, having a rehire rate of 100%.

Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic

Graduate

  • Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling

How to Apply

Application Static Deadlines for the School Counseling program: Sept. 15 (domestic) or July 1st (international) for Spring admission; January 15 for Fall admission (domestic and international).

Contact Information

Call us at 561-297-3602

Hannah Bowers Parker

Associate Professor Department of Counselor Education

Mikaela Kursell

Coordinator, Academic Programs Department of Counselor Education

Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes

1. Prepare graduates to implement comprehensive, research-based school counseling programs.
2. Equip students with the skills to provide individual, group, and classroom counseling.
3. Develop expertise in consulting with teachers and parents to support student success.
4. Foster the ability to address diverse student needs through prevention and early intervention.

1. Demonstrate effective counseling techniques with children and adolescents.
2. Deliver classroom guidance on topics like school success, social skills, and conflict resolution.
3. Consult and collaborate with educators and families.
4. Apply ethical and legal standards in school counseling practice.
5. Complete practicum and internship experiences in real school settings.

College of Education

Since 1964, The College of Education has been educating tomorrow’s teachers, researchers, school leaders and clinicians.

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