School Counseling (M.Ed.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
Upon completion of this program plan, initial license/experience, and passing the required assessments, you will be eligible for a Virginia license in this program's area of endorsement. Click here for the advising guide information.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Counseling Courses | ||
| COUC 502 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| COUC 504 | Multicultural Counseling | 3 |
| COUC 515 | Research and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| COUC 522 | Career Development and Counseling | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| School Counseling Courses | ||
| COSC 500 | Gate 2/Orientation to School Counseling | 0 |
| COSC 501 | Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues in School Counseling | 3 |
| COSC 505 | Counseling Techniques for School Counseling 1 | 3 |
| COSC 510 | Theories of School Counseling | 3 |
| COSC 512 | Structured Groups 2,3,4 | 3 |
| COSC 513 | Gate 2.5/Practicum Application | 0 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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COSC 505 must be taken as an intensive in the third semester if not taken in the second semester (week-long format only in summer)
- 2
COSC 512 must be taken as an intensive in the third semester (week-long format only in summer) after COSC 505 is completed
- 3
COSC 512 must be taken as an intensive in the fourth semester if not taken in the third semester (week-long and weekend format offered)
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A background check will be required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| School Counseling Advanced Courses | ||
| COSC 604 | Foundations of Education and School Counseling | 3 |
| COSC 611 | Counseling Children and Adolescents in Schools: Social Emotional Development and Exceptionalities | 3 |
| COSC 622 | Assessment and Evaluation in School Counseling | 3 |
| COSC 660 | Principles of School Counseling | 3 |
| COSC 661 | School Counseling Program Development and Evaluation | 3 |
| COSC 690 | Gate 3.0/Internship I Application | 0 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Courses | ||
| COSC 690 | Gate 3.0/Internship I Application | 0 |
| COSC 698 | School Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| COSC 699 | School Counseling Internship 1 | 3 |
| COSC 699 | School Counseling Internship 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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One semester of internship must be at the elementary level, and one semester of internship must be at the secondary level
Note:
Take Praxis II Exam: Professional School Counselor, or state equivalent National Counselor Exam (NCE) may be taken during the final semester of the program (NCE is optional. If passed, may lead to National Certified Counselor/NCC).
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 48 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-)
- No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
- Two courses required in Residence1,2,3
- Degree must be completed within 7 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
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COSC 505 must be taken as an intensive in the third semester if not taken in the second semester (week-long format only in summer)
- 2
COSC 512 must be taken as an intensive in the third semester (week-long format only in summer) after COSC 505 is completed
- 3
COSC 512 must be taken as an intensive in the fourth semester if not taken in the third semester (week-long and weekend format offered)