Overview

The School Counseling M.Ed. at Kent State University is designed to prepare dedicated professionals for impactful careers as licensed school counselors in K-12 educational settings. This programme provides a rigorous academic foundation combined with practical field-based training to ensure graduates can support the diverse needs of students in both public and private schools.

Why School Counseling at Kent State University?

Choosing this programme means joining a curriculum accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Students benefit from a mission-driven environment that emphasises research-informed practices, ethical soundness, and multicultural responsiveness. The university provides specialised facilities such as the Counseling Center and offers extensive support through the School of Lifespan Development & Educational Sciences, ensuring students are well-prepared to meet the requirements of the Ohio Department of Education.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 20332 per year
National fee: USD 20332 per year
Local fee: USD 10706 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires a minimum of 60 credit hours, including a 600 clock-hour internship and a practicum. Modules may include:

Research in Counseling
Counseling Theories
Counseling Skills and Techniques
Multicultural Counseling
Group Work: Theory and Techniques
Foundations of School Counseling
Counseling Adolescents
Counseling Children
College and Career Readiness

Careers with School Counseling

Graduates are primarily prepared for employment as professional school counselors within K-12 school systems. The programme is specifically structured to meet the educational requirements for state licensure in Ohio, enabling graduates to work in diverse school environments. Students gain the necessary skills to identify mental health issues, manage school counseling programmes, and work with at-risk students, including those facing crisis or trauma. The expertise gained also allows graduates to contribute to student success and growth through individual and group counseling interventions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research In Counseling

Counseling Theories

Counseling Skills And Techniques

Multicultural Counseling

Group Work: Theory And Techniques

Counseling Adolescents

Counseling Children

School Counseling Program Management And Leadership

Orientation And Ethics: School Counseling

College And Career Readiness

Assessment In Counseling

School Counseling Practicum

Life Span Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Official transcript(s)

Goal statement

Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form

Supplemental Interview form

Two letters of recommendation

Interview

English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20332 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20332 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10706 USD / year

≈ 10706 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

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