Overview

Based on licensure standards set by the Tennessee State Department of Education, the M.S. in School Counseling degree program at Lee University will provide the prospective candidate with the knowledge and skills to develop different skills.

Outcomes

An understanding of the nature and needs of students in grade levels PreK-12 as well as the ability to apply knowledge from the area of human growth and development and learning theories; to identify learning problems; and to assist teachers and parents in responding to counseling and guidance interventions with students.

An understanding of the process of social and cultural change with respect to various racial, gender and ethnic groups, knowledge of differing cultural and lifestyle patterns, and the ability to develop plans and programs to prevent person and substance abuse, discrimination, and dropping out of school.

An understanding of the philosophical basis underlying the helping process and the ability to facilitate student growth and development through both counseling and consulting activities, including contributing to the development and implementation of the individualized educational programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.

The ability to lead large and small group counseling and guidance activities related to personal and interpersonal growth, self-help and problem solving, and career development.

An understanding of changes in society and technology and the influence of changes on work and learning as well as the ability to develop and implement a comprehensive career development program.

The ability to assist in curriculum advisement and career counseling using a variety of materials, strategies, and technologies.

An understanding of appropriate tests and other assessments to assist students and their parents in making effective educational, social and career decisions as well as the ability to use group administered educational and psychological measurement and appraisal instruments.

An understanding of research and research design as well as the ability to conduct research and evaluation projects related to the outcomes of counseling and guidance services.

The ability to plan, manage and evaluate a comprehensive PreK-12 program of guidance and counseling services.

An understanding of the ethical and legal standards of guidance and school counseling professionals.

The ability to work with teachers, school social workers, school psychologists and family resource center staff in meeting student needs.

The ability to inform students, teachers, parents and the community about the purposes and activities of the school guidance and counseling program.

The ability to work with parents and conduct parent education activities.

The ability to use community resources and referral processes and develop effective partnership arrangements with community agencies.

Establish a professional identity as a School Counselor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Orientation to Public Schools: Field Experience
School Counseling Programs: Principles and Administration
Group Process and Practice
Addiction Counseling and Treatment
Law and Ethics for School Guidance Counselors

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cleveland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

60 semester hours
Preparation for a career in school counseling at an elementary, middle, or high school setting
Training based on the American School Counseling Association Model

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30150 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30150 USD / year

≈ 30150 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

30150 USD / year

≈ 30150 USD / year

Funding

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