School Counseling Specialization
If you want to work with students, the Master of Science in Counseling offers a specialization in school counseling. The degree leads to licensure as a school counselor in Iowa and will prepare you for jobs in both elementary and secondary education.
The Master of Science in Counseling school counseling specialization offers three options for completion based on your experience and needs:
- Teachers who are licensed in Iowa complete a 48-credit hour master's degree to receive both elementary and secondary licensure.
- A 45-credit hour option is available to licensed Iowa teachers who wish to receive only secondary or only elementary licensure.
- Non-certified students can receive the degree with six additional credit hours of coursework.
Mission Statement
The mission of the school counseling program is to prepare exceptional school counseling professionals who strive to improve the lives of people in the school community. To this end we will offer a degree program, provide university and community services, and conduct research on issues related to school counseling. Faculty, students, and staff will work collaboratively with children, adolescents, families, and schools to provide a comprehensive and diverse learning experience that is both educationally and personally challenging. We expect that our graduates, through direct intervention, collaboration, research, advocacy, and leadership, will be proficient and excel in identifying and removing the barriers that impede equal access to educational and career opportunities for all students.
Apply Now
- Applications for this program are accepted for fall and spring start terms, with the following deadlines. All materials must be postmarked by the identified dates:
- Spring start-term: September 1
- Fall start-term: March 1
- Upon the receipt of transcripts, an advisor will complete a transcript evaluation in order to determine any credit or course substitutions/transfers.
- In order to begin the application process, please click the “Apply Now” link above. This link will provide you application requirements. Questions regarding the application process can be forwarded to the Coordinator of Graduate Admission at soegradadmission@drake.edu or 515-271-2552.
Counseling Admission Requirements
This program has indicated specific essay requirements. This essay replaces the general admission essay required for other programs.
The paper should be a 5-page, double spaced statement of interest in the counseling profession. It should include the following information:
- Educational and professional background
- Career aspirations with a counseling degree
- Experience working with people who are different from you
- Personal characteristics that will allow you to be a successful graduate student
Questions?
To receive more information about the program, contact counselored@drake.edu.
Program Contact
Bengu Erguner-Tekinalp
Associate Professor of Education
bengu.tekinalp@drake.edu
515-271-2170
Learn more
Click here for school counseling coursework information. Complete requirements for a school counseling endorsement can be found on the State of Iowa website(scroll to section 172 for elementary or 173 for secondary).
