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M.S.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling
The M.S.Ed. program is a 45-hour program developed to prepare graduates to work as professional counselors in elementary and/or secondary schools. The Guidance & Counseling program trains graduate students in the developmental approach to school counseling and in one of its derivatives, the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program. Using a developmental approach, the program focuses on the three primary functions of the modern school counselor: consultation, coordination, and counseling.
Thre are 12 additional hours of coursework for candidates who do not hold a teaching degree.
Admission Requirements an Deadlines
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for admission:
- an undergraduate transcript from an accredited college which indicates:
- a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 or above
- a minimum GPA in the undergraduate declared major of 3.00
- submission of scores from the Graduate Record Examination
- a written statement of career plans and philosophy of education
- a written recommendation attesting to the applicant's potential as graduate student and as a school counselor from a certified school counselor, a school administrator, or a college professor
- a complete application filed in the Graduate Office by March 1
Program of Study
45 hours; all classes are 3 hours unless noted otherwise
Scientific Foundations Core
|
| 68-636 |
Methods in Counseling Research |
| 68-652 |
Group Appraisal
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Assessment Core
|
| 68-671 |
Student Appraisal |
| 68-660 |
Organization & Administration of Guidance Programs |
| 68-654 |
Occupation & Educational Information |
Counseling Methods Core
|
| 68-570 |
Principles & Practices of the K-12 Guidance Program |
| 68-610 |
Counseling Theory & Techniques |
| 68-640 |
Group Counseling Techniques |
| 68-628 |
Supervised Practice in Elementary/Secondary School Guidance |
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Field Practicum (6 hours)
|
| 68-629 |
Practicum in Elementary School Guidance OR |
| 68-630 |
Practicum in Secondary School Guidance |
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Research Component
|
| 68-639 |
Research Project OR |
| 68-630 |
Thesis |
M.S.Ed. Guidance and Counseling Program Core
|
| 08-603 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
| 08-623 |
Advanced Child Psychology and Adolescent Psychology |
| 08-605 |
Social & Cultural Foundations of Counseling |
| Four additional courses are required of Candidates that do not have a teaching degree. |
| 61-650 |
Improvements of Teaching |
| 61-651 |
Practicum in Teaching |
| 62-540 |
Behavior Management |
| 62-641 |
Educating Exceptional Children |
An additional 6 hours are required for K-12 certification. See program coordinator for proper course selection for certification. See advisor for proper course sequencing.
