Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Education and Education Specialist in School Counseling in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Double Major Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
This 72-credit dual master's and specialist degree program equips students with the specialized training needed to work as school counselors in elementary, middle, or high schools across both public and private sectors. The M.Ed./Ed.S. and MAE/Ed.S. in School Counseling prepares graduates with the foundational competencies necessary for Florida Department of Education certification in school counseling. The comprehensive 72-credit curriculum delivers targeted instruction to develop the professional skills required for school counseling positions at all grade levels.
Participants in this School Counseling program - which holds state approval along with accreditation from NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) and CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) - must successfully complete all sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE). This includes the General Knowledge test (covering mathematics, English language skills, reading comprehension, and essay writing), the Professional Education exam, and the Guidance and Counseling K-12 Subject Area Exam prior to program completion. For inquiries regarding certification requirements or other program-related questions, students may contact the College of Education Office of Student Services.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to graduate programs in the College of Education is based on a comprehensive review of all application materials. Programs give strong consideration to the statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, relevant work and/or life experiences, and performance in prior undergraduate and graduate coursework (GPA). Admissions decisions are based on selecting outstanding applicants who demonstrate great promise for not only completing their degree, but for becoming a competent professional as well.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is also given strong consideration for the Counselor Education doctoral program. The GRE score must be official (sent by ETS). Official ETS score reports can only be sent for tests completed in the past 5 years, therefore, applicants must have completed the GRE within the past 5 years.
A bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited United States college or university, or a degree deemed equivalent by the University of Florida Office of Admission
3.0 upper-division undergraduate grade point average (average upper division GPA of accepted candidates is 3.5)
3.5 overall graduate grade point average (average graduate GPA for accepted doctoral candidates is 3.9)
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is also given strong consideration for the Counselor Education doctoral program. The GRE score must be official (sent by ETS). Official ETS score reports can only be sent for tests completed in the past 5 years, therefore, applicants must have completed the GRE within the past 5 years.
A bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited United States college or university, or a degree deemed equivalent by the University of Florida Office of Admission
3.0 upper-division undergraduate grade point average (average upper division GPA of accepted candidates is 3.5)
3.5 overall graduate grade point average (average graduate GPA for accepted doctoral candidates is 3.9)
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
30,134