Advanced Education | Master of Science: Counseling (School Counseling)
Program Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| COUN 803 | Research and Program Evaluation in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 827 | Counseling Skills Development - Residency Required | 3 |
| or COUN 828 | Counseling Skills Development - Online | |
| COUN 829 | Lifespan Human Development | 3 |
| COUN 831 | Foundations of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 832 | Lifestyle and Career Development | 3 |
| COUN 834 | Appraisal in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 835 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 840 | Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 847 | Professional & Ethical Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 848 | Psychopathology and Diagnosis | 3 |
| COUN 856 | Trauma and Crisis Intervention & Recovery | 3 |
| COUN 857 | Addictions Counseling - Online | 3 |
| or COUN 852 | Addictions Counseling - Residency Required | |
| COUN 858 | Childhood and Adolescent Counseling - Online | 3 |
| or COUN 853 | Childhood and Adolescent Counseling - Residency Required | |
| COUN 859 | Advanced Counseling Skills Development - Online | 3 |
| or COUN 854 | Advanced Counseling Skills Development - Residency Required | |
| COUN 860 | Group Counseling: Theories and Procedures - Online | 3 |
| or COUN 838 | Group Counseling: Theories and Procedures - Residency Required | |
| Concentration Core Courses | ||
| COUN 836 | Management of Counseling Programs | 3 |
| COUN 844 | The School Counseling Profession | 3 |
| Practicum and Internship 2 | ||
| Select one course from the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Practicum in Education: Elementary Counseling 4 | ||
| Practicum in Education: Secondary Counseling 4 | ||
| COUN 895 | Internship: School Counseling 5 | 3 |
| COUN 896 | Internship II: School Counseling | 3 |
| Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination | ||
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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COUN 827 Counseling Skills Development - Residency Required is a prerequisite.
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Allow three semesters to complete your 3 hours of practicum and 6 hours of internship. Comprehensive Exams must be taken before COUN 895 Internship: School Counseling & COUN 896 Internship II: School Counseling: https://www.fhsu.edu/academic/gradschl/comps/
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You will choose a different student population for Internship.
- 4
100 Hours of On-Site Experience (50 Direct & 50 Indirect).
- 5
600 Hours of On-Site Experience (300 Direct & 300 Indirect).
Licensure Information
Please visit our Licensure Information site to learn more about the State of Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) Licensure Requirements.
Parallel Pathways (for students who do not hold a teaching license or a Bachelors in Education and plan to practice in Kansas):
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following options: | ||
| Option A. | ||
| ALTC 804 | Understanding the Learner | 3 |
| ALTC 805 | Working with Diverse and Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| Option B. | ||
| AEP 873 | Problems in Education II (70 Hour Teaching Experience) | 2 |
| 62 or 66 Hours | ||
Graduate School Graduation Requirements
All Graduate degrees1 require:
- Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
- A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
- Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
- Degree completion within 8 years.
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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| COUN 803 | Research and Program Evaluation in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 829 | Lifespan Human Development | 3 |
| COUN 831 | Foundations of Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| COUN 827 or COUN 828 |
Counseling Skills Development - Residency Required or Counseling Skills Development - Online |
3 |
| COUN 835 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 840 | Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 848 | Psychopathology and Diagnosis | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COUN 834 | Appraisal in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 832 | Lifestyle and Career Development | 3 |
| COUN 838 or COUN 860 |
Group Counseling: Theories and Procedures - Residency Required or Group Counseling: Theories and Procedures - Online |
3 |
| COUN 847 | Professional & Ethical Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| COUN 852 or COUN 857 |
Addictions Counseling - Residency Required or Addictions Counseling - Online |
3 |
| COUN 853 or COUN 858 |
Childhood and Adolescent Counseling - Residency Required or Childhood and Adolescent Counseling - Online |
3 |
| COUN 854 or COUN 860 |
Advanced Counseling Skills Development - Residency Required or Group Counseling: Theories and Procedures - Online |
3 |
| COUN 844 | The School Counseling Profession | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COUN 836 | Management of Counseling Programs | 3 |
| COUN 878 or COUN 879 |
Practicum in Education: Elementary Counseling or Practicum in Education: Secondary Counseling |
3 |
| COUN 856 | Trauma and Crisis Intervention & Recovery | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| COUN 895 | Internship: School Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 896 | Internship II: School Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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