Master of Education in School Counseling

Our School Counseling M.Ed. program is an accelerated 14-month experience, including a year-long school-based internship, that leads to licensure and prepares you to become an effective advocate for students of diverse needs and aspirations.The M.Ed. in School Counseling program is an intensive, 14-month program in which students participate in a tightly knit cohort experience and a yearlong internship that provides deep preparation for success as a school counselor.Ours is an accredited program that leads you to licensure as a K-12 school counselor in North Carolina, with reciprocity options for other states. Additionally, graduates of the program are eligible to apply for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor after two years of post-master’s supervised counseling experience.Our 60-credit program integrates a strengths-based approach. We prepare school counselors to implement comprehensive school counseling programs, following the American School Counseling Association National Model.Our program follows a cohort model and features a year-long internship in a public school. This allows for applied, hands-on learning as part of a supportive, closely-knit cohort.