MEd School Counseling Concentration
Learn to support students of all ages in their educational, social-emotional, and college/career growth.
This concentration prepares students for school counseling positions in public or private elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Graduates qualify for Virginia Department of Education licensure in school counseling PK–12.
Core Requirements (40 Credits)
- EDCD 525: Advanced Human Growth and Development (3 credits)
- EDCD 601: Introduction to Research in Counseling (3 credits)
- EDCD 602: Foundations in Counseling (3 credits)
- EDCD 603: Counseling Theories and Practice (3 credits)
- EDCD 604: Assessment and Appraisal in Counseling (3 credits)
- EDCD 606: Counseling Children and Adolescents (3 credits)
- EDCD 608: Group Processes and Analyses (4 credits)
- EDCD 609: Counseling Skills and Strategies for Adults (3 credits)
- EDCD 610: Career and Educational Counseling (3 credits)
- EDCD 619: Trauma and Crisis Counseling (3 credits)
- EDCD 628: Counseling and Social Justice (3 credits)
- EDCD 656: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Mental Health Professionals (3 credits)
- EDCD 660: Multicultural Counseling (3 credits)
School Counseling Concentration Requirements (18 Credits)
- EDCD 611: Introduction to Ethical and Legal Issues in School Counseling (3 credits)
- EDCD 613: Introduction to School Counseling (3 credits)
- EDCD 626: Principles and Practices of School Counseling (3 credits)
- EDCD 751: Practicum in School Counseling (3 credits)
- EDCD 794: Internship in School Counseling I (3 credits)
- EDCD 795: Internship in School Counseling II (3 credits)
Electives (2 Credits)
- Selected from EDCD courses or with permission of advisor