Master of Science in Education-
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 & 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
068-639 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..