Master of Science in Secondary Education in School Counseling
Introduction
Master of Science in Secondary Education in School Counseling is a Masters program taught at Alcorn State University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Master of Science in Secondary Education (MSEd) at Alcorn State University has a concentration in School Counseling. The program offers endorsements in 14 areas and prepares students as counselors in the educational arena and the mental health field.
Students develop skills for self-direction in health life choices and build competencies in professional identity, social and cultural diversity, human growth and development, career development, helping relationships, group work, assessment, and research and program evaluation (CACREP). The curriculum includes 51 credit hours of coursework and passing required exit exams, with 9 hours of required core credits and 42 hours of required course credits. Exit requires passing the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination.
Modules
- ED 514 Methods of Educational Research
- ED 533 Curriculum Development
- PH 504 Educational and Psychological Statistics
- CM 502 Behavior Modification
- CM 508 Introduction to Counseling
- CM 510 Counseling and Psychological Theory
- CM 511 Counseling Techniques
- CM 512 Career Development
- CM 513 Group Procedures
- CM 515 Organization, Administration & Consultation Counseling
- CM 516 Psychological Assessment Techniques in Counseling
- CM 519A Counseling Practicum (Spring Only)
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Secondary Education in School Counseling at Alcorn State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Alcorn State University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Alcorn State University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Secondary Education in School Counseling.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Students applying for entrance to the Master of Science in Secondary Education in School Counseling are required to submit an application for admission, Apply Online (www.alcorn.edu/academics/graduate-studies).
- two letters of recommendation
- official transcript from an accredited school (if a student has attended more than one school, transcripts must be submitted from all schools attended). At least one transcript must document the student has a bachelor’s degree.
- Immunization record
Decisions are made only after receipt of all credentials by the Department of Education and Psychology admission committee. The department uses an admission formula to accept students. The entire application packet, including all supporting materials, must be submitted to the Graduate School.
The Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) is required for admission to the Master of Science in Secondary Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. WAIVED
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.alcorn.edu/academics/graduate-studies/program-descriptions/master-of-science-in-secondary-education-in-school-counseling
More Information
The Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) is required for admission to the Master of Science in Secondary Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. WAIVED
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.