Program Overview

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School Counseling Leadership, Ed.S. (Online)

The online Education Specialist degree in School Counseling Leadership is a 30 credit-hour online program designed to provide advanced training for professional school counselors in elementary, middle, and high school settings.

• Applicants should already hold a Masters degree in school counseling.
• This advanced degree program focuses on training school counseling district-level leaders who use data, build partnerships, and advocate for all students.
• The program helps students meet the requirements for a higher tiered educator licensure.
• The program entails 5 semesters of part-time graduate study preparing students in school leadership, student advocacy, and supervision.

About the Education Specialist in School Counseling Leadership

The Education Specialist degree in School Counseling Leadership is an advanced specialist program designed for professionals who aspire to lead and enhance counseling programs in K-12 schools.

• Graduates of this program will also receive further opportunities for advanced credentials such as National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Program Information

Degree

• Ed.S. in Counselor Education

Emphases

• School Counseling Leadership

Required Credit Hours

• 30

Program Type

• Specialist Program

Program Location

• Online

School

• School of Education

Duration

• 2 years

Admission Requirements

Students applying to the Ed.S in Counselor Education with a School Counseling Leadership Emphasis must meet the following requirements:

• A Master's (or higher) School Counseling Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least 1 year of experience working as a Professional School Counselor
• A current resume
• A state certificate from the applicant's state Department of Education
• 2 letters of reference, including one from a supervising K-12 administrator, with evidence of leadership potential

Courses in School Counseling Leadership

Some of the key classes include:

• Edld 610: Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Edld 616: Data-informed Leadership
• Coun 715: Collaborative Principal-School Coun Prep

Course Descriptions

Edld 610: Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Understand and demonstrate the leadership capability to promote the success and well-being of school stakeholders by applying the knowledge, skills, and commitments necessary for shared mission and vision, core values, and support systems, and the school improvement process.

Edld 616: Data-informed Leadership

The leadership knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to improve teaching and learning by leading data-based decision making.

Coun 715: Collaborative Principal-School Coun Prep

This course will focus on fostering and developing effective relationships between principals and school counselors, which are imperative as we develop high-quality educational opportunity for all children, their families, and communities.