School Counseling, Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.)
Admission Requirements
Admissions to the Master of Arts in Education in School Counseling and the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The minimum program admissions requirements - based on those of the Graduate School - are a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If an applicant does not have an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, then one of the following must be met:
1. The individual's undergraduate GPA in the final 60 credits of their degree must be a 3.25 or higher, or
2. The individual must submit Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores.
If an applicant needs to submit GRE or MAT scores, then the program maintains the following minimum requirements of these scores and at least one of them must be met:
1. A score of 146 or higher on the verbal section of the GRE.
2. A score of 146 or higher on the quantitative section of the GRE.
3. A score of 365 or higher on the MAT.
The applicant must also submit additional application materials as described on the counseling program area website at https://coecounseling.eku.edu/school-counseling-program-description-master-arts-education-maed. Applicants who meet all of the above requirements must attend a virtual group admissions interview.
Additionally, the Counselor Education Program requires a state criminal history background check approved* by the College of Education and Applied Human Sciences as a condition of admission. Under certain circumstances, a national criminal background check may be required as a condition of admission. An additional state criminal background check approved* by the College of Education and Applied Human Sciences is required prior to beginning off campus internship courses (COU 880, COU 881) or may be required at additional points in the program. Under certain circumstances, a national criminal background check may be required. Students must purchase professional liability insurance prior to enrollment in any clinical practice class including COU 846, COU 820, COU 880, and COU 881. Further, that insurance coverage must be maintained throughout enrollment in the graduate program in any class that includes clinical applications.
*“Approved” is a formal review process of the criminal records report. Any misrepresentation of facts, by omission or addition, may result in the denial of admission to the Counselor Education Program or enrollment in off campus externship courses.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 13.1101
The 36-Credit M.A.Ed. in School Counseling Degree
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| COU 813 | Prof Orient & Ethics in Counse 1 | 3 |
| COU 814 | Admin & Cnslttn in Cnslng Srvc | 3 |
| COU 820 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| COU 825 | Dvlpmntl COU w/ Schl Age Child | 3 |
| COU 840 | Counseling Theory and Practice 1 | 3 |
| COU 846 | Process and Basic Tech Counsel 1 | 3 |
| COU 863 | Crisis and Grief Counseling | 3 |
| COU 880 | Counseling Practicum:_________ | 3 |
| COU 881 | Internship in Counseling:_____ 2 | 6 |
| EPY 839 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| EPY 869 | Research & Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Exit Requirements | ||
| GRD 877L | MAED Schl Cnsling Written Comp | 0 |
| or GRD 878U | MAED Schl Cnsling Oral Comp | |
The 60-Credit M.A.Ed. in School Counseling Degree
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| COU 804 | Counseling Diverse Populations | 3 |
| COU 813 | Prof Orient & Ethics in Counse 1 | 3 |
| COU 814 | Admin & Cnslttn in Cnslng Srvc | 3 |
| COU 820 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| COU 822 | Lifestyle & Career Counseling | 3 |
| COU 825 | Dvlpmntl COU w/ Schl Age Child | 3 |
| COU 840 | Counseling Theory and Practice 1 | 3 |
| COU 846 | Process and Basic Tech Counsel 1 | 3 |
| COU 848 | Child & Adolescent Counseling | 3 |
| COU 850 | Family Counseling | 3 |
| COU 855 | Diagnosis & Treatment Counsel | 3 |
| COU 863 | Crisis and Grief Counseling | 3 |
| COU 880 | Counseling Practicum:_________ | 3 |
| COU 881 | Internship in Counseling:_____ 2 | 6-9 |
| EPY 816 | Tests and Measurements | 3 |
| EPY 839 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| EPY 869 | Research & Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Choose from 6 hours of the following approved electives: | 6 | |
| COU 803 | Prin & Prac of Mental Hlth Cou | 3 |
| COU 807 | Counseling: __________________ | 1-3 |
| COU 826 | Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| COU 827 | Indiv Assess. of Intelligence | 3 |
| COU 849 | Addiction Disorders Counseling | 3 |
| COU 853 | Cou Process/Clinical Sexuality | 3 |
| COU 856 | Pract in Intellect Assessment | 3 |
| COU 865 | Mindfulnes Pract Couns & Clien | 3 |
| COU 870 | Intro to Play Therapy | 3 |
| COU 871 | Advanced Play Therapy | 3 |
| COU 872 | Practicum in Play Therapy | 3 |
| COU 885 | Clinical Supervision of COU | 3 |
| COU 891 | Advanced Counseling Theories | 3 |
| COU 892 | Leadrship & Social Justice Adv | 3 |
| COU 893 | Scholarship and Pub in COU Ed | 3 |
| COU 894 | Teaching in Counselor Ed | 3 |
| COU 895 | Advanced Clinical Supervision | 3 |
| Exit Requirements | ||
| GRD 877L | MAED Schl Cnsling Written Comp | 0 |
| or GRD 878U | MAED Schl Cnsling Oral Comp | |
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Course Sequence: COU 813 Prof Orient & Ethics in Counse, COU 840 Counseling Theory and Practice, and COU 846 Process and Basic Tech Counsel must be taken in semester sequence or as corequisites.
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6-9 hours of internship is taken over 2 or 3 semesters
A grade of B or higher is required in every course for degree completion for M.A.Ed. in School Counseling.
Provisional counseling certification is available with master's degree in School Counseling.
The Provisional Certificate for school counselors is issued for a period of five years or will be replaced with standard certification with the completion of six (6) credits beyond required degree courses.