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Counseling - School Counseling (MSEd)

Degree: Master of Science in Education Cost: $412 per credit hour *
Darden College of Education: Department of Counseling and Human Services Required: 60 credit hours
Course Delivery Modes: 2-way extended campusAttend class at a site for a live, broadcast course. Instructor & students can all see and talk to each other., 2-way onlineAttend a live course using 2-way software on a computer or mobile device. Instructor & students can see and talk to each other. Locations: 12
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Overview

Graduates of the school counseling specialization will be eligible to be licensed as school counselors (K-12) in Virginia. They also will have the necessary courses and field experiences to apply to become National Certified Counselors (NCC).

Requires a 100-hour practicum in an approved school setting and a 600-hour internship in schools.

This specialization has been designed to meet the standards of the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

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Admissions Requirements

A variety of factors in addition to the standard application materials are considered when reviewing applicants. Details are listed at the program's web site.

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Careers In This Field

  • School Counselor
  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • Mental Health Programs
  • Advocacy
  • Case Management
  • Adoption/Childcare Agencies
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Research
  • Corrections

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Graduate Distance Learning Tuition Rates

Tuition Classification Cost per credit hour
Virginia residents (with Virginia domicile) $412
Students living outside of Virginia $412
* In Virginia but without Virginia domicile $1048


Effective Summer 2013. Rates are subject to change. Please visit the Office of Finance web site for complete tuition details.

* For questions about domicile or “in-state” status as it applies to tuition rates, please visit the University Registrar web site.

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Curriculum

A list of required courses is on the program's webpage.

Although most of the classes are available in a 2-way format, students are required to take three classes (nine hours) in residence at the New College Institute in Martinsville, Virginia. They are COUN 633, 634, and 644.

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