Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Educational Specialist in School Counseling in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
First-Professional Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,487
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The School Counseling program within the Department of Counseling, Higher Education Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations in the College of Education provides master's and educational specialist degrees. Additionally, a doctoral program in Counselor Education and Supervision is available. Master's graduates qualify for Mississippi school counselor licensure, while specialist and doctoral graduates also meet requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certification in Mississippi. The curriculum aligns with the College of Education's Conceptual Framework for General Advanced Program. Both NCATE and CACREP accredit the master's program, while CACREP also accredits the doctoral program.
A school counseling degree opens diverse career paths. Our alumni work as school counselors in pre-K through 12th grade settings, along with roles as child behavior therapists, military counselors, community college advisors, career specialists, and university positions including academic advising and career services.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a fully accredited four year educational institution, and earned a minimum GPA of 3.00 (based on a 4.00 system) on the past 60 hours of coursework on all baccalaureate and graduate work already completed. Additionally, applicants are required to provide official transcripts, a personal statement describing the applicant's interest in the program and his/her career plans, and three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's education, skills, abilities, and character.
A minimum TOEFL score of 79 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5 for admission
A student accepted into the Ed.S. degree program with a concentration in counseling must hold a master's degree in counseling or related field (as determined by program concentration), and a minimum GPA of 3.30 on all graduate work.
TOEFL score of 550 PBT
A minimum TOEFL score of 79 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5 for admission
A student accepted into the Ed.S. degree program with a concentration in counseling must hold a master's degree in counseling or related field (as determined by program concentration), and a minimum GPA of 3.30 on all graduate work.
TOEFL score of 550 PBT
Tuition
USD
27,487