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Master of Arts in Counseling with a K-12 School Emphasis
Master's Degree
New students may begin January 2010
- 48-50 Credits
- 2.5+ Years to Complete
- Online
- Live Web Classes in Evenings with Brief On-Campus Summer Visits
- Deadlines for Lessons/Exams
- In-State Tuition Regardless of Residency
UND College of Education & Human Development’s Master of Art in Counseling with an Emphasis in School Counseling prepares you to promote the academic, career, personal, and social development of K-12 students. Completion of coursework leads to eligibility for state department of education licensure in North Dakota as a school counselor and is compatible with licensure requirements in other states.
Through online courses, practical experiences, and brief on-campus visits, you will be prepared to assist students in:
- elementary schools
- middle schools
- high schools
You will receive a broad, theoretical foundation in counseling plus hands-on experiences that will provide you with the skills and training needed to become a professional school counselor. A commitment to social justice and appreciation of diversity is also integrated throughout the curriculum.
As a graduate of the School Counseling distance degree program, you will be able to:
- work in K-12 settings as a professional school counselor, assisting students and parents with educational planning and the social and emotional development of the student.
- help students evaluate their abilities, talents, and personalities to develop realistic academic and career goals.
- use interviews, counseling sessions, interest and aptitude assessment tests, and other methods to evaluate and advise students in educational and personal development.
- develop, implement, and evaluate high quality, comprehensive school counseling programs.
- assist students who have academic and social development problems or other special needs.
- teach students the life skills they need to deal with problems.
