Program Details
Help students deal with personal issues and plan for their futures with a Master of Arts in Education in School Counseling. Studies of lifespan development, trauma informed care, and life planning and career development will prepare counselors to effectively perform the diverse aspects of their job.
This online master’s in school counseling degree program utilizes a theory-to-application approach to relate class topics to real-world situations. Students will also participate in on-site experiences in schools in their local community. Classes cover topics including group counseling, school counseling in changing environments, social and cultural concerns in counseling, and professional and ethical issues of school counselors.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Ottawa University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent