Master of Education: School Counseling
University of West Alabama Online
Key Information
Campus location
Livingston, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
1 - 2 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 20,592 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* there is a $60 technology fee each semester
Introduction
Prepare you to advance your career as a school counselor through the University of West Alabama’s online Master of Education in School Counseling. The program is best suited for those striving to serve students and improve their mental health. The flexible, fully online program is structured in a way to accommodate working professionals, meaning you’ll be able to adjust your schedule to balance your work and personal obligations.
In the rigorous coursework taught by experts in the field, you’ll cover topics including counseling techniques, strategies for crisis intervention, counseling multicultural populations, and more. As one of the most affordable institutions in the state, you’ll be able to build a solid foundation to help you advance in the field. In the core courses, you will focus on building your educational research profile while you concentrate on different forms of counseling. As a result, you’ll be better prepared to engage in different counseling methods to best serve students of diverse and rural backgrounds.
Importantly, the M.Ed. in School Counseling is a certification program, which means counselors graduating from the program will be better equipped to adopt innovative and appropriate counseling methods. At the same time, though, you may require additional certification or licensure based on your state’s individual counseling requirements. Request more information about the program today.
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