Program Overview

Education Specialist in Counseling

The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in counseling is designed to further develop and broaden students' knowledge and skills in counseling and to cultivate their capacity for leadership as professionals. The Ed.S. is suitable for master's degree level counselors who wish to earn an additional graduate degree in counseling, or for individuals with master's degrees in related fields who wish to satisfy the academic portion of the state requirements for licensure as a professional counselor and/or as a school counselor.

Educational Specialist in Advanced School Counseling

The Old Dominion University Counseling and Human Services Department is excited to offer an Educational Specialist degree (Ed.S.) in Advanced School Counseling. This program is designed for school counselors who wish to further their career, enhance their leadership skills, and strengthen their counseling expertise. Courses include:

• Advanced Counseling Theory and Practice
• Advanced Group Counseling
• Multicultural Perspectives in Counselor Education
• Supervision, and Research
• Educational Law and Ethics Learners in this program must possess a master's degree in school counseling. Program courses are offered online and can be applied to the ODU Ph.D. program in Counselor Education and Supervision.

Resources

• M.S.Ed Counseling Handbook
• Ed.S. Counseling Program Handbook

Admissions Requirements

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Degree & Course Requirements

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Internship Information

Handbook and Resources

• Join the COUN Fieldwork Hub
  • Due: Within the first semester of enrollment in the Counseling Program
• Review the Ed.S. Practicum and Internship Handbook
  • Due: Within the first year of enrollment in the Counseling Program
• Review the Fieldwork Orientation Information and Attend a Fieldwork Q&A Session
  • Due: Within the first year of enrollment in the Counseling Program
• Complete the Background Check Requirement(s) for Fieldwork Clearance
  • Due: Within the first year of enrollment in the Counseling Program
• Complete the Necessary Intent to Enroll Application(s) (Ed.S. | Advanced Ed.S.)
  • February 1: Due Date for Fall Semester Approval
  • August 1: Due Date for Spring and Summer Semester Approvals

Accreditation

In compliance with federal disclosure regulations, The Old Dominion University Counseling master's program provides all prospective students with information in the online handbook regarding licensure. As licensure can vary state-to-state, prospective and current students must check with the Boards of Counseling and Department of Education for specific educational requirements in the respective state(s) in which they desire to practice.