Master of Education (Certification) School Counseling

Program Admission Requirements

Phase I: Graduate School Admission

Meet the requirements to be admitted to the School of Graduate Studies.
Provide verification of background clearance/fingerprints.
Hold valid baccalaureate level certification in a teaching field or valid master's level professional educator certificate in another area of instructional support. Two years of satisfactory educational experience is required prior to admission.

Note: Educational experience is defined as: teaching experience and instructional support experience, including full-time educational work in: (1) any state or local public school, regionally accredited postsecondary school, educational agency, or educational association; (2) an accredited, state registered, state-approved, and/or church-related nonpublic school; and (3) rehabilitation facilities for P-12 students. Education experience as an intern, graduate assistant, student teacher or in positions such as substitute teacher, aide, or clerical worker, shall not be considered.

Phase II: Counseling Program Admissions Portfolio

Candidates must submit a portfolio to the Counselor Education Program for review. The portfolio affords a candidate to provide valuable information regarding:

Relevance of career goals
Aptitude for graduate-level study
Potential success in forming effective counseling relationships
Respect for cultural differences.

Resume including educational background, a record of employment, and volunteer activities.
Professional goals essay
Three completed Recommendation for Admissions Forms
Video Interview

I. Professional Courses: 9 hours

II. Certification Area: 39 hours

Total Required: 48 hours

Note(s):

This program is offered online with a residency requirement.

Program Completion Requirements

A grade-point average of not less than 3.25 on a four-point scale on all work attempted with no grade less than "C."
A satisfactory score on a comprehensive examination (Praxis II) covering all the content of the program.
Satisfactory performance in one practicum for 100 clock hours and 600 clock hours supervised jointly by a site supervisor and a UWA counseling program faculty member.