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Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Counseling Leadership (Online)

Prepare for a district-level leadership position. Become a school counseling leader who uses data, builds partnerships, and advocates for all students in K-12 settings.

University Leaders Participate in Counseling Workshop at the University of Mississippi.

About this Program

The online Education Specialist degree in School Counseling Leadership is a 30 credit-hour online program designed to provide advanced training for professional school counselors in elementary, middle, and high school settings.

  • Applicants should already hold a Master’s degree in school counseling.

This advanced degree program focuses on training school counseling district-level leaders who use data, build partnerships, and advocate for all students.

  • This programs helps students meet the requirements for a higher tiered educator licensure (ex: MS AAA).

The program entails 5 semesters of part-time graduate study preparing students:

  • In school leadership, student advocacy, and supervision
  • To meet requirements to obtain a higher tiered educator’s license
  • To further their knowledge and understanding of leadership and advanced school counseling models

Graduates of this programs will also receive further opportunities for advanced credentials such as National Certified Counselor (NCC).

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    Program Information

    Program Type

    Specialist Program

    Area of Study

    Education

    Duration

    2 years

    Degree

    Ed.S. in Counselor Education

    Program Location

    Online

    Required Credit Hours

    30

    Ed.S. in School Counseling Leadership

    The Ed.S. in School Counseling Leadership requires the following courses for a total of 30 credit hours.

    To complete the Education Specialist in School Counseling Leadership, students must complete:

    • 30 hours of Program of Study Courses

    Program of Study Courses (30)

    • EDLD 610 Mission, Vision & Core Values
    • COUN 637 Leadership, Advocacy & Accountability in SC
    • EDLD 616 Data Informed Leadership
    • COUN 716 Trauma-Informed Schools
    • COUN 713 Multicultural Considerations in Child & Adolescent Counseling
    • COUN 715 Collaborative Principal-School Counselor Preparation
    • EDLD 617 School Law Leadership
    • COUN 714 Supervision in School Counseling
    • COUN 718 Advanced School Counseling Internship
    • COUN 717 Working with Individuals with Disabilities

     

    Students applying to the Ed.S in Counselor Education with a School Counseling Leadership Emphasis must meet the following requirements. Students must have:

    • A Master's (or higher) School Counseling Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
    • At least 1 year of experience working as a Professional School Counselor
    • A current resume
    • A state certificate from the applicant's state Department of Education
    • 2 letters of reference, including one from a supervising K-12 administrator, with evidence of leadership potential
    Amanda Micheal Winburn

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    If you have any questions about the Ed.S. in School Counseling Leadership, don't hesitate to reach out!

    Amanda Micheal Winburn

    Professor of Counselor Education

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