Overview
Through the program, you will gain an understanding of guidance curriculums, individual student planning, special population needs, ethics and policies in school counseling, and intervention techniques for counseling positions in elementary or secondary school settings.
Features
- The University of Nebraska Kearney School Counseling Master of Science in Education (Elementary PK-8; Secondary 7-12) Degree program prepares graduates to be an important part of the educational leadership team and to provide valuable assistance to students.
- The Nebraska Department of Education Rule 24 provides a non- teacher pathway allowing professionals with any undergraduate degree (no longer limited to teacher education majors) to become school counselors by taking 12 graduate credit hours of online, teacher educator field-based training in addition to completing a master’s degree in School Counseling.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Techniques of Counseling
- Multicultural Counseling
- Theories of Counseling
- School Counseling Organization and Practice
- Group Counseling
- Marriage and Family Counseling
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Education School Counselling View 552 other Masters in School Counselling in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- $45 non-refundable application fee.
- Academic history-official transcripts of all previous academic work. If your GPA falls below the UNK Graduate Studies minimum expectation of 2.75, please upload a Low GPA Statement with explanation for your past academic performance, how you be successful academically at the graduate level (minimum 3.0 GPA), and why you should be admitted as an exception to the GPA requirement.
- Resume with requested information.
- "Motivation for becoming a counselor, school psychologist or student affairs professional" essay.
- Three electronic professional references. Forms are automatically sent to recommenders when application is submitted.
Tuition Fee
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International
24467 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 569 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
24467 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 569 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
11137 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 259 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.