Program of Study Requirements: School Counseling, M.Ed. - Lipscomb University

School Counseling (38/44 hours)

NOTE: PSG/COUN 5303 Lifespan Development or PS 3243 Human Development and Learning (or undergraduate equivalent) is a prerequisite for entry into this program.

The College of Education offers an M.Ed. in School Counseling with an emphasis in college access and success open to licensed teachers (Advanced) and to candidates who are not currently licensed to teach (Initial). Candidates will take courses in the major as well as practicum-internship courses. The program will meet state standards as a preparation for licensure in School Counseling. As well as content common to all school counseling programs, this unique school counseling program will focus on helping students prepare for, apply to, and succeed at postsecondary education.

Course Requirements

All M.Ed. candidates take the following two courses as non-credit, no-charge, and pass/fail, one during their first semester and one during the semester in which they complete their program/graduate:

MAJOR School Counseling

INITIAL (for candidates without a teaching license) (44 hours)

MAJOR School Counseling

ADVANCED (for candidates with a teaching license) (38 hours)