Contact Information
Hannah Bowers Parker
Associate Professor
Department of Counselor Education
Mikaela Kursell
Coordinator, Academic Programs
Department of Counselor Education
School Counseling Program
CACREP accredited until March 31, 2032.
School Counseling (M.Ed.) - The Master of Education with a specialization in School Counseling is geared to prepare graduates to implement comprehensive school counseling programs based on research and national standards. Graduates will be eligible for certification as school counselors K-12.
The emphasis of this masters degree program is developmental in nature and focuses on prevention and early intervention, and the skills children and adolescents need in order to be successful.
FAU graduates receive coursework and supervised field experience in four direct counseling services which become the backbone of their program as school counselors. These four direct services are: Individual counseling, group counseling, classroom guidance and consulting with teachers and parents.
Some of the specific group and classroom guidance topics professional school counselors lead include: school success skills, social skills, career awareness, anger management, conflict resolution, violence prevention, and dealing with divorce and loss.
Preparing for Your New Career
This 60 credit hour masters degree program provides a solid foundation in counseling theory and techniques plus specialty courses in counseling children, counseling adolescents, foundations of school counseling and consulting with parents and teachers. A practicum and an internship in a school setting are the culminating experiences for this program.
Course work emphasizes experiential and active learning and practical application.
Graduates emerge as experienced providers of the essential counseling services included in a comprehensive school counseling program. FAU school counseling graduates are highly sought after and have an excellent track record after being hired, having a rehire rate of 100%.
Program Overview
Consult the FAU Course Catalog for course descriptions and other details.
Required Courses for Full Time Student
Core Courses: |
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| MHS 5005 Processes in Counseling |
| MHS 5428 Multicultural Counseling for Diverse Populations |
| MHS 6220 Appraisal and Evaluation in Counseling |
| MHS 6340 Career Development |
| MHS 6401 Counseling Theories and Techniques |
| MHS 6430 Family Counseling |
| MHS 6482 Lifespan Development |
| MHS 6510 Group Counseling |
| MHS 6700 Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Counseling |
| MHS 6710 Counseling Research and Evidence-based Practice |
| STA 6113 Statistics |
SCH Specialty Courses: |
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| MHS 6421 Counseling Children |
| MHS 6423 Counseling Adolescents |
| MHS 6600 Consultation and Behavior Management |
| SDS 5010 Fundamentals of School Counseling |
| MHS 6800 Practicum in School Counseling |
| SDS 6820 Internship - Counselor Education |
SCH Electives (2 of the following courses - 6 credits): |
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| MHS 5422 Play Techniques for Counseling Children and Adolescents |
| RED 6361 Teaching Reading in Secondary and Middle School |
| SDS 6316 Data Driven Practices in School Counseling |
| SDS 6344 Counseling Interventions for College Readiness and Student Success |
| SDS 6426 Guidance and Counseling Gifted Students |
| TSL 6345 Methods of TESOL and Bilingual Education |
** Internship may be taken over two semesters for 3 credits each semester (300 clock hours of field placement per semester) or in one semester (600 clock hours of field placement).
All courses are 3 credit hours (please see the note above regarding Internship).
Note: A maximum of eighteen credit hours of course work taken in the Department of Counselor Education at Florida Atlantic University prior to admission may be approved toward program requirements.
How to Apply
Application Static Deadlines for School Counseling track: Sept. 15 (domestic) or July 1st (international) for Spring admission; January 15 for Fall admission (domestic and international).