Master of Science in Counseling: School Counseling
Program Overview
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:
- Teachers who are licensed in Iowa complete a 48-credit hour master's degree to receive both elementary and secondary licensure.
- A 48-credit hour option is available to licensed Iowa teachers who wish to receive only secondary or only elementary licensure.
- Students who do not hold a teaching license can receive the degree with six additional credit hours of coursework.
This program is accredidated by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Program Requirements
| 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
Admission
- 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: February 15
- Upon the receipt of transcripts, an advisor will complete a transcript evaluation in order to determine any credit or course substitutions/transfers.
- 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
2016-2017 Drake University Graduate and Professional Programs Catalog
