Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in School Counseling for Certified Teachers Postgraduate Programme By Duquesne University |TopUniversities

Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in School Counseling for Certified Teachers

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in School Counseling for Certified Teachers is comprised of 36 graduate credits. School Counseling Certification: Graduates of the School Counseling Program for Certified Teachers receive the program's endorsement for certification as a school counselor (preK-12) in Pennsylvania (Graduates are not eligible for licensure as a professional counselor [LPC] which is important for the mental health field but not the field of education). Entrants to this Program must possess teacher certification in Pennsylvania or another state. Entrants who have not satisfied the Pennsylvania Department of Education's (PDE) Accommodations and Adaptations for Students with Disabilities in an Inclusive Setting and Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners Program Guidelines (also referred to as the Ch. 49 9-3 standards) must complete additional credit requirements. Types of Employment: Program graduates are prepared to obtain employment as school guidance counselors, or student assistance counselors, in various types of educational settings, including: public schools, private schools, charter schools, cyber schools, alternative schools, intermediate units, and university career, admissions, and advising offices. Employment Outlook: According to the Department of Labor (DOL) projections, there is expected to be an average (8%) increase in the number of School Counseling positions by the year 2024.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in School Counseling for Certified Teachers is comprised of 36 graduate credits. School Counseling Certification: Graduates of the School Counseling Program for Certified Teachers receive the program's endorsement for certification as a school counselor (preK-12) in Pennsylvania (Graduates are not eligible for licensure as a professional counselor [LPC] which is important for the mental health field but not the field of education). Entrants to this Program must possess teacher certification in Pennsylvania or another state. Entrants who have not satisfied the Pennsylvania Department of Education's (PDE) Accommodations and Adaptations for Students with Disabilities in an Inclusive Setting and Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners Program Guidelines (also referred to as the Ch. 49 9-3 standards) must complete additional credit requirements. Types of Employment: Program graduates are prepared to obtain employment as school guidance counselors, or student assistance counselors, in various types of educational settings, including: public schools, private schools, charter schools, cyber schools, alternative schools, intermediate units, and university career, admissions, and advising offices. Employment Outlook: According to the Department of Labor (DOL) projections, there is expected to be an average (8%) increase in the number of School Counseling positions by the year 2024.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Other English Language Requirements accepted: TOEFL with a minimum score of 575(paper-based)and a computer-based score of 233.

Jan-2000

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