MS in School Counseling

Help today’s students become tomorrow’s happy, well-adjusted adults.
CACREP

Students in pre-kindergarten through high school (preK–12) face increasingly complex challenges, from self-esteem issues to bullying.

By earning your MS is School Counseling, you will learn how to effectively manage these issues to help students adapt and adjust to their surroundings.

This program features:

  • A high-quality curriculum
  • Hands-on learning experiences
  • Walden's exclusive Virtual School simulations
  • Face-to-face residencies

Fast Facts

Next Start Date: November 28, 2022

Transfer Credits: Up to 37 credits

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Specializations

Get the skills and insights to help students cope with the emotional challenges of watching a loved one struggle with dependence.
Learn how to help students cope with and recover from catastrophe.
Gain a fundamental understanding of the dynamics and functioning of couples and families.
Gain insights into military culture as well as the unique emotional needs of children of active military personnel and veterans.

Accelerated Track

The accelerated track in this program is designed for students who are interested in taking multiple courses per quarter to finish their program in a shorter time frame. This track has the same curriculum, residencies, and field experience requirements as the general track, but requires a strong time commitment and is best suited for students who can dedicate themselves full time to their studies.

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More about our MS in School Counseling program

Earning an MS in School Counseling from Walden can prepare you for a variety of rewarding career roles, including:*

  • School counselor
  • Academic counselor
  • Academic advisor
  • Counselor for college and career readiness

*Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Program Admission Considerations: All specializations require a bachelor's degree or higher.

General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. All graduate IT programs in the College of Management and Human Potential require the submission of a résumé. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.

Tuition costs will vary depending on your previous education. Get in touch with a Walden Enrollment Specialist today at 855-203-5779, to learn more about tuition costs for this program and financial aid options.

Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping identify and leverage opportunities for you to save money on your education.

Our Enrollment Specialists are ready to answer any questions you may have regarding this program. Fill out the form on this page to be contacted or call 855-203-5779.
CACREPWalden's MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and MS in School Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP accreditation attests that the content and quality of our programs have been evaluated and meet standards set by the profession. Graduates of CACREP-accredited programs are prepared with the skills and knowledge to maximize their impact on the field.

Why earn your MS in School Counseling at Walden?

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Relevant Curriculum

Coursework is based on the latest research and current best practices.

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Exceptional Student Services

Benefit from our 24/7 tech support, Writing Center, Career Services Center, and more.

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Accelerated Option

You can choose our accelerated track to save time and money.

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Relevant Curriculum

Coursework is based on the latest research and current best practices.

exceptional-student-services

Exceptional Student Services

Benefit from our 24/7 tech support, Writing Center, Career Services Center, and more.

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Accelerated Option

You can choose our accelerated track to save time and money.

"Walden provides working professionals with the necessary education to transform themselves."

Angela Corley | MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate

The MS in School Counseling program is offered by Walden University, an institution accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) which is a requirement to practice as a school counselor in some states. The MS in School Counseling program meets the standards for school counseling licensure or certification and is a state-approved program in Minnesota and Ohio. The MS in School Counseling program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) which may also be a requirement to become licensed or certified as a school counselor in some states. In addition, some states require school counselors to have an existing teaching license or certification, and teaching experience, in order to be eligible for a school counseling certification/license.

Further, many states require school counseling programs to be approved in at least one state, either their own or another state. The MS in School Counseling program is approved by the states of Minnesota and Ohio, and while this approval is accepted by the majority of states which require state approval, it may not be accepted by all states.

ONGOING MILITARY OFFER:

A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*

*A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/.