Welcome to the Master of Arts School Counseling

The school counseling program trains you to make a difference. Students seeking guidance on navigating school, peer pressure, bullies. Students determining their futures and what academic paths they should take. These are the lives and decisions you can support as a school counselor. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

The program focuses on preparing you for counseling certification as an elementary or secondary counselor.  You’ll be prepared by: Gain knowledge in the nine core counseling areas. Gain hands-on experience with interviewing and counseling skills through a supervised practicum. Become competent in your selected theory category to specific student client cases through a supervised internship.

Career Path

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 11% growth for school counselors through 2030. With student enrollments rising, school counselors will be in demand. As a school counselor, you can work in K-12 public or private school, Vocational schools, Some professional school settings. There are also opportunities to serve as counselor at the college level, but further education or licensure may be required.