Counseling Psychology
MA in School Counseling
Eastern University Eastern University offers a Master of Arts degree in School Counseling, training students to become successful school counselors in K-12 school settings. This 48-credit degree program trains the graduate student in the competency areas established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and those set by the American School Counseling Association (ASCA).
Eastern University's Master of Arts in School Counseling program is distinctive in many important ways:
→ courses taught by Christian faculty who are actively engaged in the field.
→ evening and on-line courses to 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).
MA in School Counseling
Dual Certification in School Counseling (Elementary and Secondary)
School Counseling Certification Only opportunities are available to those holding a Masters degree in a related field.
Deadlines for Certification-Only Students Unlike our full degree programs, certification-only students are allowed to enter our program at the start of any semester (Spring, Summer I and II, Fall). Generally speaking, certification-only students must have their conference with the Degree Coordinator and have submitted all Admissions materials at least 30 days before the start of the semester in which they are hoping to enroll.
- School Counseling Degree Requirements (Click here)
- PA Certification Requirements (Click here)
- NEW! School Counseling Handbook
Admissions
School Counseling Admission Requirements (Click here)
Admission Deadlines
Fall 2010
Early Admission - March 15, 2010Final Deadline - July 1, 2010
Graduate Assistantships Every fall, the Department awards a limited number of Graduate Assistantships. These are highly competitive grants that involve research. Prospective students who are applying for a Graduate Assistantship must have both their entire Application for Admission and Graduate Assistantship application submitted by March 14th. The Graduate Assistantships applications can be found here.
For further information please contact:
Christina Latella Graduate Admissions Advisor clatella@eastern.edu 484-654-2369 Dr. Susan Edgar-SmithCoordinator of School Psychology & Counseling
sedgarsm@eastern.edu
