Overview
Students in this program will leave prepared to:
- Skillfully develop and deliver interventions for students and other individuals in K-12 schools.
- Address the mental health needs of students in a school context
- Develop strong individual and group counseling skills as applied in a K-12 school context
- Develop skills in delivering guidance lessons in a classroom setting
- Learn to effectively collaborate with school staff and community members.
What to Expect
The School Counseling program from Lewis and Clark College focuses on collaboration and dialogue in small-class settings. Courses have a specific school-counseling focus, emphasizing work with children and adolescents in a school setting, and they are taught by a team of faculty with real-world work experience. Course offerings focuses on developing strong individual and group counseling skills; learning advocacy, leadership, and collaboration skills; encourages understanding of culturally diverse populations and issues of social justice and equity; and emphasizes utilizing data as a means of identifying service needs and program effectiveness.
At the start of the program, we provide advising for each student to review the course requirements and plan for the sequence of classes that will work best for you. Faculty advisors are available to students throughout the program for planning, counsel, and academic advice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- School Counseling
- Counseling Skills and Techniques
- Theoretical Foundations in Counseling
- Counseling Practicum
- Career Development and Consultation
- Human Development Across the Lifespan
- Social Justice, Diversity, and Cultural Issues
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Education and School Counseling
- Family Dynamics, Community Resources, and Consultation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Educational Research School Counselling View 1318 other Masters in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The Master of Education in School Counseling and School Counseling License Program is for students with a completed bachelor’s degree and an interest in pursuing a career as a K-12 school counselor. We expect successful applicants to have knowledge of child development, experience working with youth, and a commitment to working with diverse communities. We do not require specific undergraduate majors, although we strongly encourage experience and knowledge gained through education or work or volunteer experiences.
Tuition Fee
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International
26357 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1025 USD per credit during 21 months. -
National
26357 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1025 USD per credit during 21 months.
Living costs for Oregon
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.