The School Counseling program leads to licensure as a school counselor in Iowa and prepares students for jobs in both elementary and secondary education.
The Master of Science in Counseling School Counseling specialization offers three options for completion:
This program is accredidated by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Course | Credits |
Core Courses | |
COUN 200 - Introduction to the Counseling Profession | 3 |
COUN 201 - Counseling Research | 3 |
COUN 215 - Theoretical Foundations of Individual and Family Counseling | 3 |
COUN 220 - Career Development and Occupational Information | 3 |
COUN 221 - Methods and Procedures of Counseling | 3 |
COUN 224 - Assessment of Families and Individuals | 3 |
COUN 225 - Human Development and Life Issues | 3 |
COUN 228 - Psychopathology and Psychiatric Disorders | 3 |
COUN 236 - Group Procedures | 3 |
COUN 240 - Theoretical Foundations of Family Counseling | 3 |
COUN 245 - Counseling Diverse Populations | 3 |
COUN 260 - Counseling Practicum | 3 |
COUN 270 - Advanced Practicum | 3 |
School Counseling Specialization Courses | |
COUN 243 - Comprehensive School Counseling Program | 3 |
COUN 290 - School Counseling Internship |
1-6 |
*COUN 295 - Classroom Management & Teaching |
3 |
*SPED 220 - Introduction to Special Education |
3 |
*Required only for students who are not licensed teachers
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:
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