Gain the tools to empower students. Guide them through emotional, behavioral and academic challenges and unlock their potential.
Locations
- Statesboro Campus (In Person)
Why Earn an M.Ed. in School Counseling at Georgia Southern?
- Meet the requirements for school counseling certification in Georgia.
- Nationally accredited by CACREP since 2009.
- 100% graduate placement rate.
- Learn from faculty scholars with deep clinical experience.
- 60 credit hours to completion.
- Earn LPC licensure with our dual-concentration option.
Help students overcome obstacles and thrive both inside and outside the classroom. In Georgia Southern University’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counselor Education program with a concentration in School Counseling, you’ll gain a broad foundation in counseling theories and clinical strategies for individual and group-based settings that allows you to holistically assess and address student behavior. From there, specialized courses covering the dynamics of school counseling, leadership and program creation prepare you to design an environment where all students receive the support they need to excel.
With a practical orientation, the master’s in counselor education, school counseling concentration emphasizes real-world applications of theory. You’ll take advantage of extensive clinical experience in a school context guided by experienced practitioners dedicated to your professional success. With a 100% placement rate for recent graduates, you’ll finish the program with confidence, ready to make an impact.
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What Can You Do With a Master’s in School Counseling?
Use your training to support students’ academic and social development and help them overcome behavioral challenges. Collaborating with other staff and parents, you’ll conduct assessments, coordinate access to other support services and provide individual and group counseling in public or private school settings.
Where our graduates work:
- Atlanta Public Schools
- Bryan County
- Bulloch County
- Georgia Cyber Academy
- Georgia Virtual School
- Gwinnett County
- Liberty County
- Savannah-Chatham County
What our graduates do:
- Academic advisor
- Assessment coordinator
- Career counselor
- Guidance counselor
- Professional school counselor
- School counselor
What You’ll Learn
Prepare to offer effective student support by exploring counseling theories, clinical practices, assessment techniques, and the process of learning and development through the stages of childhood.
Building on this foundation, you’ll study the profession in school settings, including short-term counseling strategies, program development, interventional models for learning disabilities and behavioral disorders, and crisis intervention and prevention.
You’ll solidify your theoretical knowledge through hands-on practice with the support of experienced mentors during a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour clinical internship in a school setting.
See the CurriculumBuild Your Experience
To hone your skills in the field and establish yourself as a thought leader, take advantage of Georgia Southern’s internship and research opportunities to forge career connections and explore the latest trends.
Clinical Internship
Develop your clinical skills in educational settings that align with your career goals. Through close supervision and constructive feedback, you’ll apply theory to support students as you gain confidence in your abilities.
Professional Organizations
Expand your perspective and your network by participating in active professional organizations on campus, including Chi Sigma Iota and Licensed Professional Counselors of Georgia.
Conferences
Find opportunities to enhance your learning, discover the latest research and engage in important discussions affecting the practice of counseling and related disciplines.
“Patience. You have to have patience and understanding that students are not going to come out to you immediately, no matter if you look like them or different from them. With trauma, it takes a long time to unpack those stressors and build trust.”
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Explore essential information about our M.Ed. in School Counseling program, including application details, accreditation status, and licensing disclosures. Gain insight into the program’s credibility and requirements to help you start your journey toward success with the knowledge you need.
TThe M.Ed. in Counselor Education program, School Counseling concentration is open to those with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous undergraduate and graduate coursework.
To apply, please submit:
- An online application. (There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.)
- A statement of purpose, no more than 1,000 words, indicating your reasons for pursuing graduate study and how admission to this program relates to your professional goals.
- A current résumé.
- Two letters of recommendation. Have letter writers send them directly to gasc@georgiasouthern.edu.
- A completed “Disclosure and Affirmation Form” that addresses misconduct disclosure, the Code of Ethics for Educators and tort liability insurance.
- Transcripts for all prior college- and graduate-level work. Copies can be uploaded with your application; official copies sent directly to the College of Education will be required for admitted students.
Submit your personal statement and résumé to gasc@georgiasouthern.edu.
International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-accredited evaluation service. The evaluation must be course by course and include a GPA.
Application Deadlines
Students are admitted to begin in both the fall and summer terms. The application deadline for both is February 1. The application process occurs only once each year.
Your application and all required documents must be received by the deadline.
Program Contact Information
Graduate Academic Services Center
gasc@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-1447
At Georgia Southern, enjoy the flexibility of fully online courses that fit within your busy schedule as an educator. Online instructors weave interactive experiences into each course, ensuring you engage at a deeper level.
About Our Online ProgramsFor All Online Programs
Federal law requires colleges and universities to make certain disclosures to prospective students of these programs. These disclosures include information on the University’s authority to operate outside of Georgia, complaint processes, adverse actions and refunds.
For required disclosures in general with regard to online programs offered by the University, visit the Office of Legal Affairs website.
The M.Ed. Counselor Education program, School Counseling concentration at Georgia Southern is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The M.Ed. in Counselor Education program has two concentrations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. Both concentrations are accredited by CACREP (the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs).
The Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development anticipates that graduates of the M.Ed. in Counselor Education, School Counseling concentration will be eligible to seek professional certification by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission as a certified School Counselor (P-12).
The Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development has determined the required classes and educational activities of this academic program qualify a graduate to take the GACE exam for School Counselor (P-12) certification in Georgia. The Department has not determined whether this program satisfies the requirements of all states and territories for School Counseling certification.
The Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development has determined the required classes and educational activities of this academic program qualify a graduate to become a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) upon finishing additional requirements for NCC and LPC distinctions.
Professional Certification Disclosure
The College of Education anticipates that graduates of the Counselor Education Certification program will seek state licenses or certifications.
The program listed above leads to a Georgia Certificate Upgrade. Visit the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for more information. The College of Education has not determined where its programs will qualify a graduate to take the required exams in other states or territories. Check the requirements of your state or territory.
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Arm your compassion with tools for impact. Learn to support students emotionally, socially and academically with an M.Ed. in School Counseling from Georgia Southern.
Contact Us
Counselor Education Program – School Counseling Concentration
Dr. Richard Cleveland
rcleveland@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-8022