Counseling Psychology Department

M.A. in School Counseling

Eastern University offers a Master of Arts in School Counseling Degree, training students to become successful school counselors in K-12 school settings. The Master of Arts in School Counseling Program is distinctive in many important ways:

courses are taught by Christian faculty who are actively engaged in the field.
evening and blended courses (a combination of on-line and on-ground delivery) accommodate the working student.
students gain a solid foundation in research-based counseling skills and theories to function as advocates for the successful academic, social, and emotional development of children and adolescents.
students select their own practicum and internship sites in surrounding community schools.
students choose to work toward certification in Elementary, Secondary or certification in both areas (Dual Certification).

The mission of the School Counseling program is to train masters level graduates who 1) function as advocates for their students, 2) promote the welfare of the entire learning community, and 3) are academically prepared to seek state certification as elementary and/or secondary school counselors.

This 48-credit degree program leads to Certification in School Counseling in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Graduate students receive training in the competency areas established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and those set by the American School Counseling Association (ASCA).

Resources:

School Counseling Dual-Cert Full-time Program of Study

School Counseling Dual-Cert Part-time Program of Study

School Counseling Course Descriptions (see CCGPS Catalog, pages 9-13)

School Counseling Degree Requirements

School Counseling Handbook