Overview
About this Degree
Coming together from a variety of geographic areas, we share a common vision of achieving the vitally important mission of training students to become successful school counselors.
The School Counseling program James Madison University prepares students to be school counselors in elementary, middle or secondary school settings. Program graduates enter the field with the knowledge and competencies essential to provide quality developmental school counseling services.
Our alumni are dedicated to providing competent, caring and ethical services to diverse students in public and private schools. Putting our principles of school counseling into practice, we strive to create an academic community in which our students can thrive personally and grow professionally. While many of our graduates play vital roles in schools along Virginia's Shenandoah Valley or West Virginia, many have moved to serve in rural, suburban and urban schools throughout the mid-Atlantic region and across the nation. We invite our students to embark on a life-long journey of exploring new possibilities, refining their skills and staying fresh throughout their careers. We encourage them to support one another in the formidable task of making a difference in students' lives by meeting their emotional, social, educational and career development needs as licensed or certified school counselors. Finally, we challenge our graduates to advance the school counseling profession through service, research, innovation, advocacy and training.
The Master of Education degree in school counseling is in compliance with the Virginia State Board of Education licensure regulations for school counselors. The school counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, an affiliate of the American Counseling Association. A comprehensive examination including oral, written and applied components is required prior to internship.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Assessment Procedures in Counseling
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- School Counseling
- Prevention and Intervention in Schools
- Issues and Trends in K-12 Education
- Counseling Theories
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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International Students: Apply several months prior to the application deadline for your program, ideally 6-12 months in advance.
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Credits
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- GRE General Test
Tuition Fee
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International
34857 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1291 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
34857 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1291 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
15147 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 561 USD per credit during 24 months.
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Scholarships Information
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