Education Specialist in School Counseling
University of West Alabama

Program Details

Discover your path to positively impacting students’ lives with online school counseling programs. The Education Specialist in School Counseling is an online degree program that prepares aspiring school counselors for their critical role in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential topics such as counseling theories, assessment techniques, crisis intervention, and multicultural counseling.

With online school counseling programs, students benefit from the flexibility and convenience of online learning while gaining the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in school counseling. Graduates of this program are equipped to work as skilled advocates for diverse student populations and their families, providing guidance, counseling, and support throughout their educational journeys. The program emphasizes the development of effective counseling techniques and ethical practices, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of West Alabama is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Must have a valid master’s level school counseling certificate with at least two years of acceptable experience

Restricted States

Georgia