School Counseling - MEd

Successful completion of this program qualifies graduates for a professional educator license in K-12 school counseling in the state of Utah. Additionally, this program qualifies graduates for the College and Career Readiness Certificate, required of Licensed School Counselors in the state of Utah.  

The program is delivered through various tracks, outlined on the MEd in School Counseling web page. The program is a state-wide, web-based program delivered via Online and Virtual modalities. Virtual delivery is supported via Zoom; and courses offered Online are accessible as an asynchronous Canvas course. The delivery method is determined based on the best fit for course content and student learning.  

Coursework is designed to train students in a broad range of skills, including K-12 college and career readiness, individual and group counseling for K-12 populations, behavioral and educational assessment and intervention, research and methodological foundations, and ethical, legal, and professional standards.

Experiential learning in the form of practicum and internship is a critical component of the program during the second and third years of enrollment.  

The program is approved by the Utah State Board of Education and is fully accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).

For additional details about the program please visit: https://cehs.usu.edu/psychology/masters/

Disclosure of Educational Requirements for Licensure by State

USU’s MEd in School Counseling program adheres to the training standards of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Given the varied and changing requirements across jurisdictions, the department has not determined and cannot assure that graduates will meet all requirements for licensure in all states or territories. Students are encouraged to become familiar with relevant state licensing laws and discuss their curricular plan with the program director and advisors.

This program meets the requirements in Utah. Please see the following webpage for further information relating to licensing for School Counselors in other states: https://cehs.usu.edu/psychology/masters/Education_Licensure_Compliance_Table.pdf 

Students are expected to be admitted to the program as matriculated students before taking coursework leading to the degree. Students apply through USU School of Graduate Studies: https://gradschool.usu.edu/admissions/  

Additional information about the Master of Education in School Counseling Program may be obtained by visiting https://cehs.usu.edu/psychology/masters/ and/or contacting the Program Coordinator: https://cehs.usu.edu/psychology/people/campbell-meg.