M.S.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling

The M.S.Ed. program is a 42-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 11 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

42 hours; all classes are 3 hours unless noted otherwise

Scientific Foundations Core
68-636	Methods in Counseling Research
68-652	Group Appraisal
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 Technique
68-628	Supervised Practice in Elementary/Secondary School Guidance
Field Practicum (3-6 hours)
68-629	Practicum in Elementary School Guidance OR
68-630	Practicum in Secondary School Guidance
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
66-540	Behavior Management
66-641	Educating Exceptional Children

An additional 3-6 hours are required for K-12 certification. See program coordinator for proper course selection for certification. See advisor for proper course sequencing.

Northwest Missouri State University

M.S.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling

Admission Requirements an Deadlines

Program of Study

Scientific Foundations Core

Assessment Core

Counseling Methods Core

Field Practicum (3-6 hours)

Research Component

M.S.Ed. Guidance and Counseling Program Core