School Counseling

The School Counseling curriculum is designed to prepare current teachers and other qualified applicants for licensure as counselors in a school setting working with students, teachers, and parents to help students in their academic, personal, and career development.

Program Overview

The School Counseling program empowers you to be a social change agent in schools. As you’re trained as an effective counselor, you’ll also be encouraged to build community partnerships, address opportunity gaps faced by students, and learn data-driven program evaluation.

Upon completion of this 48-credit-hour program, you’ll receive a master of education degree (M.Ed.) and be license-eligible as a school counselor in the State of Ohio. You can complete the program in as little as two years through a combination of face-to-face and hybrid/online courses. Both full- and part-time students are eligible, so you can progress through the program at your own pace.

We admit students to the School Counseling Program in the summer and fall semesters. Spring applications will be considered if space is available.

A completed application file includes:

Online Application
Transcript
Statement of Purpose
2 Letters of Recommendation
Interview
Resume
Photograph

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Federal student loans are available for students, for more information on the process visit Student Enrollment and Financial Services.
A limited number of graduate assistantships provide a tuition waiver for up to 15 credit hours per year plus a stipend. Students are expected to spend 20 hours per week working for the department.

Core Sequence – 36 hours

Orientation to Counseling CG 500
Orientation to School Counseling CG 501
Human Growth and Development CG 505
Research Methods for School Counselors CG 502
Addition Knowledge CG 514
Test & Measurements CG 530
Career Development and Vocational Appraisal CG 531
Group Dynamics, Processing, and Counseling CG 535
School Counseling Program Design & Consultation CG 538
Counseling Theory CG 561
Counseling Techniques CG 562
Diversity Issues in Counseling CG 563

Field Experience Sequence – 9 hours

Practicum in School Counseling CG 591
Internship in School Counseling, I CG 598A
Internship in School Counseling, II CG 598B

Electives – 3 hours
Electives should be selected in consultation with advisor.

Program Highlights

Accreditation

The Master of Education in School Counseling degree program is accredited by the following agencies:

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE): Initial and Advanced programs
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Ohio Department of Education

The JCU Experience

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks John Carroll among the top ten master’s-degree granting universities in the Midwest. When you wander the halls of the Counseling Department, you’ll find that our doors are open. Our faculty is committed to developing deep and meaningful teaching and mentoring relationships with our students. We bring a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and experience to our teaching and supervising. Our classes are small – none larger than 20 students, and many with as few at 15 or 8. Our courses involve discussion and practice, rather than solely lecture. Typically, in the second year of enrollment, students begin their practicum and internship Practicum and Internship) fieldwork. In a school setting of their choice, students begin to practice the science and art of counseling. During this time, students receive formal supervision on site and at John Carroll. At graduation, the outlook for our students is bright because of their strong reputation in the community. This, and the numerous connections our faculty has with local employers, positions our graduates as top candidates on the job market.

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Semesters of Field Placement Required

Internships

Students are required to complete three semesters of field placement. The department partners with a diverse set of school districts across Northeast Ohio to ensure that students receive the best field training available.

Counseling faculty photographed in front of the Administration Building in July 2019

Learn from licensed counselors & experts in the field

We intentionally keep class sizes small so we can focus on the extraordinary mentoring for which John Carroll is known. Our professors take the time to get to know students as individuals and to center their teaching on those connections. You'll have access to unique opportunities, including joining our vibrant student community, studying abroad with John Carroll counseling faculty in Vietnam, and conducting research with faculty.

In addition to our established relationships with various schools across northeast Ohio, our active network of alumni at 60 local schools provides a strong pathway to employment.

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