Counseling and Development
Counseling and Development, MEd
Concentration in School Counseling PK-12 (SC)
This 45-credit School Counseling concentration prepares counselors for positions in public or private elementary, middle, or secondary schools. Graduates qualify for Virginia Department of Education licensure as a School Counselor for all grades, PreK-12. Degree must be completed within six years of enrollment.
Core Courses (28 credits)
- EDCD 525: Advanced Human Growth and Development (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 601: Introduction to Research in Counseling (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 602: Foundations in Counseling (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 603: Counseling Theories and Practice (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 604: Assessment and Appraisal in Counseling (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 608: Group Processes and Analyses (4 credit hours)
- EDCD 610: Career and Educational Counseling (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 628: Counseling and Social Justice (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 660: Multicultural Counseling (3 credit hours)
School Counseling Concentration Courses (11 credits)
- EDCD 606: Counseling Children and Adolescents (4 credit hours)
- EDCD 611: Introduction to Ethical and Legal Issues in School Counseling (2 credit hours)
- EDCD 626: Principles and Practices of School Counseling (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 797: Advanced Topics in Education (1-6 credit hours) (Must register for 2 credits)
Practicum and Internship Courses (6 credits)
- EDCD 755: Practicum in Counseling (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 791: Internship in Counseling (3 credit hours)
Practicum and Internship Application
Download and save the School Counseling Application Form. Print and complete the form. If you are applying for Practicum you must make an appointment with your advisor for a signature and approval. If you are applying for Internship you do not need to meet with your advisor for a signature or approval. Late applications are not accepted so if you are applying for Practicum and need to meet with your advisor, do not wait until the last minute. Contact your advisor early in the process so that you are able to meet the deadlines. To assist you in selecting a placement site for the School Counseling Practicum and Internship please refer to the Site Selection Process Procedures Handbook. This handbook is reviewed carefully in EDCD654. Check with your advisor if you have additional questions.
Practicum and Internship Application Deadlines
- Spring - September 15th
- Fall - February 15th
- Summer - Not available