{"id":7069,"date":"2024-02-02T16:01:41","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T22:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/catalog\/2019-2020\/html\/graduate-studies\/graduate-programs-in-education\/master-of-education-school-counseling\/"},"modified":"2025-05-12T09:09:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T14:09:23","slug":"master-of-education-school-counseling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/catalog-2025-2026\/graduate_studies\/education\/master-of-education-school-counseling\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Education &#8211; School Counseling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"top\" name=\"top\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Undergraduate Preparation<\/h4>\n<p>Completion of prerequisite courses: A valid teacher&#8217;s certificate or nine hours of approved hours in undergraduate education, psychology or other coursework deemed acceptable by the program coordinator. (Six of the nine hours must be completed prior to enrollment in MCED graduate courses and all prerequisites must be completed within the first semester of enrollment in graduate classes. A grade of C or better must be earned in all prerequisite courses).<\/p>\n<p>Admission to the M.Ed. program requires applicants to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Satisfy Graduate Studies admission requirements (see preceding section).<\/li>\n<li>An applicant with significant and meaningful experience and a strong academic background may request that the GRE be waived as a requirement for admission. The request for the waivers shall be submitted in writing to the Graduate Coordinator and the Dean of the College and clearly state the basis for the waiver. A current resume shall accompany the request. A final decision will be made by the Graduate Program Committee. Applicants who are unable to meet this requirement should submit acceptable score on the GRE. A minimum score of 335 is required on the formula: GPA on last 60 undergraduate hours times 20, plus the GRE General Test score. Acceptable scores must be submitted within the first semester of entering a Master\u2019s program.<\/li>\n<li>Submit proof of teaching license or complete prerequisite coursework as specified.<\/li>\n<li>Submit completed program application.<\/li>\n<li>Complete a satisfactory interview with program emphasis area faculty.<\/li>\n<li>Undergo a criminal background check; specific programs may require additional criminal background checks after matriculation. All background check(s) will be performed by the College\u2019s designated provider and paid for by the student.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Graduate Course Work<\/h4>\n<p>Sixty-hour emphasis for those who seek employment as a certified School Counselor (K-12) and\/or licensure (as Licensed Professional Counselor).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Foundations Core Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>COUN 501 (3)-\u00a0Introduction to School Counseling<\/li>\n<li>COUN\u00a0511 (3)- Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy<\/li>\n<li>COUN\u00a0519 (3)- Advanced Lifespan Developmental Psychology<\/li>\n<li>COUN\u00a0549 (3)- Professional Issues and Ethics in Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Advanced Concentration Coursework <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>COUN 500 (3)- Basic Facilitative Skills<\/li>\n<li>COUN 504 (3)- Adult &amp; Child Psychopathology &amp; Diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>COUN\u00a0505 (3)- Analysis of the Individual<\/li>\n<li>COUN\u00a0510 (3)- Theory and Procedures in Group Counseling<\/li>\n<li>COUN 520 (3)- Introduction to Counseling Practicum<\/li>\n<li>COUN 522 (3)- Interventions for Diverse Needs<\/li>\n<li>COUN 523 (3)- School Counseling Practicum I<\/li>\n<li>COUN 526 (3)- Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<li>COUN\u00a0527 (3)- Career and Lifestyle Development<\/li>\n<li>COUN\u00a0530 (3)- Counseling Strategies with Children and Adolescents<\/li>\n<li>COUN\u00a0534 (3)- School Counseling Internship I<\/li>\n<li>COUN\u00a0535 (3)- School Counseling Internship II<\/li>\n<li>COUN 551 (3)- Applied Theories<\/li>\n<li>PSYC 507 (3)- Statistical Analysis and Research Methods<\/li>\n<li>PSYC 523 (3)- Crisis Prevention and Intervention<\/li>\n<li>COUN 595 (0)- Master&#8217;s Comprehensive Portfolio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Electives: Candidates must complete\u00a0three semester hours\u00a0of the following courses.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>COUN 502 (3)- Introduction to Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<li>COUN 509 (3)- Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals<\/li>\n<li>COUN 512 (3)- Cognitive Behavior Theory &amp; Applications<\/li>\n<li>COUN 520 (3)- Introduction to Counseling Practicum<\/li>\n<li>EDLE 535 (3)- Using Inquiry and Data to Lead Change<\/li>\n<li>EDAS 535 (3)- Program Evaluation<\/li>\n<li>COUN 537 (3)- Substance Abuse Counseling<\/li>\n<li>COUN\u00a0550 (3)- Special Topics in Counseling. May be taken multiple times if topics differ.<\/li>\n<li>EDCI 512 (3)- Exceptional Children<\/li>\n<li>EDCI 557 (3)- Behavioral Intervention<\/li>\n<li>EDCI 558 (3)- Social &amp; Emotional Needs of the Gifted<\/li>\n<li>EDCI 513 (3)- Advanced Methods in Classroom Management<\/li>\n<li>EDLE 536\u00a0(3)- Program Eval &amp; Implementation for School Improvement<\/li>\n<li>EDLE 508 (3)- Practice of School Leadership and School Improvement<\/li>\n<li>EDUC *421 (3)- Current Practices and Strategies in Teaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><span style=\"color: #cc3333\">Back<\/span><\/a>] [<a href=\"#top\"><span style=\"color: #cc3333\">Top<\/span><\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Undergraduate Preparation Completion of prerequisite courses: A valid teacher&#8217;s certificate or nine hours of approved hours in undergraduate education, psychology or other coursework deemed acceptable by the program coordinator. 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