The M.A. program in school counseling requires 48 semester hours of specific content area course work in order to qualify for licensure as a school counselor.  Substitution of six credit hours for thesis will not lead to licensure. Additional information may be obtained from department faculty who advise in school counseling.

Degree Requirements

1. Plan A: Course requirements for the M.A., including six credits for thesis.
   (Credit hours = minimum of 54-60 semester hours for licensure and thesis)
2. Plan B: Course requirements for the M.A., with a research essay.
3. Completion of ED 502 by candidates in the first 15 hours of their program.
4. Required courses (see page School Counseling M.Ed. Program).