School Counseling (M.S.)
- Degree Levels:
- Master
- Post-Master
School Counseling will prepare you to help all students reach their maximum level of development. You'll learn in a program that embraces a multicultural and developmental philosophy in preparing students to provide counseling and related services in a democratic and pluralistic society. Completing this program will give you the education needed to seek K-12 licensure as a school counselor in Minnesota and give you the foundation needed to pursue licensure in other states.
Program Highlights
- Emphasizes the importance of using a developmental approach, multicultural competence and interpersonal skills
- Tradition of students working with practicing school counselors
- Professors are counselor educators, former school counselors and other helping-profession counselors
- State-of-the-art clinical counseling rooms and engaging, small classes
- Evening and summer courses available
- A post-master graduate certificate in school counseling is also offered
Program Distinctions
- Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- 96 percent graduation rate
- 93 percent of graduates find work as school counselors, with others pursuing related occupations
- Clinical space includes cutting edge recording and observing technology
- Students participate in area, state and national conferences and professional committee work
Graduate Director
Dr. William LepkowskiPopular Careers
- Primary school counselor
- Middle school counselor
- High school counselor
- Private school counselor
Application Deadlines
U.S. Citizens | International Outside U.S. |
International Inside U.S. |
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Fall | Feb. 1 (Priority) Aug. 1 (Final) | Feb. 1 (Priority) May 1 (Final) | Feb. 1 (Priority) Aug. 1 (Final) |
Spring | Ask Us! | Ask Us! | Ask Us! |
Summer | Feb. 1 (Priority) May 1 (Final) | Feb. 1 (Priority) May 1 (Final) | Feb. 1 (Priority) May 1 (Final) |