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School Counseling - M.Ed.

COLLEGE: College of Education, Health and Human Services
DEPARTMENT: School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences
405 White Hall
Tel: 330-672-2294
Web: www.kent.edu/ehhs/ldes/index.cfm

For more information contact:
Dr. Jason M. McGlothlin, Program Coordinator
310 White Hall
jmcgloth@kent.edu
Tel: 330-672-2662

Dr. John West, Program Coordinator
310 White Hall
jwest@kent.edu
Tel: 330-672-2662
 
DESCRIPTION: The Master of Education in School Counseling consists of two concentrations: Classroom Guidance for Teachers  and Professional School Counseling.

The mission, intent and purpose of the School Counseling program at Kent State University is to prepare students for employment as professional school counselors in K-12 institutions.
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS:
Official transcript(s), goal statement, two letters of recommendation, good moral character verification and interview.
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS:
The M.Ed. degree curriculum is a minimum of 49 semester hours, including a 600 clock-hour internship. A pre-practicum examination and comprehensive examination must be passed for matriculation and graduation. This program is designed to fulfill the educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed School Counselor in the state of Ohio. The program may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis, although some full-time study is urged.
CULMINATING REQUIREMENTS:
Internship is required.
THESIS:
None
PROGRAM FEE: None
ACCREDITATION: Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS:
Chi Sigma Iota