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Online School Counseling, MAEd
Online
Study online in an asynchronous environment for two years, and complete approved internships in your second and third years.
90 credits
Online School Counseling
This online program emphasizes data-driven practice, multicultural competence and an anti-racist lens to equip you as a future K-12 counselor. You'll also complete a yearlong practicum and internship in a K-12 setting near you. Alongside Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certification preparation, the curriculum supports optional preparation for licensure in mental health counseling and Washington State substance use disorder certification that will uniquely position you to provide integrated care.
Fully Accredited by CACREP
First program in Seattle accredited by the independent counseling agency CACREP.
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School Counseling
Join this program to become an ethical, reflective and multicultural leader in K-12 counseling contexts. Your training includes a full practicum and internship in K-12 schools. You’ll learn to design comprehensive school counseling programs that address academic, social/emotional, and career needs of students. You also have pathways to Washington LMHC licensure and substance misuse certification to help provide integrated care.
Two Additional Preparations
Only program in the nation that prepares grads for LMHC and WA Substance Use Disorder Certificate.
ESA Certification Preparation
Preparation for Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certification.
700 Hours of Practicums & Internships
Required practicums and internships emphasize hands-on learning.
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School Counseling, MAEd
In-Person
Study in-person with classes built for working professionals the first two years, and complete approved internships in your second and third years.
90 credits
School Counseling Graduate Degrees
Flexible online and on-campus degree pathways for future K-12 school counselors.
The community that was cultivated within both, my program peers and faculty helped guide me through and reminded me of my strength and gifts.
Alfreida McKinney, Class of 2017
School Counseling, MAEd
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