Degree Requirements
Rolling application review begins December 1.
The priority application deadline is February 1.
Our mission is to prepare the next generation of school counselors. Through data-driven practices and a lens of multicultural understanding, you'll change students' lives in the K-12 environment. The Online School Counseling program combines essential core counseling classes and specialized school counseling curriculum to ensure that you get the tools that you need to be successful in the field.
Masters of Arts in Education, School Counseling (90 Credits)
| Core Counseling Requirements | 50 Credits |
|---|---|
| Research for the Counseling Profession | 3 Credits |
| Counseling Across the Lifespan | 4 Credits |
| Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy | 3 Credits |
| Career Counseling | 3 Credits |
| Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling | 4 Credits |
| Addictions Counseling | 4 Credits |
| Counseling for Social Justice | 4 Credits |
| Counseling and Case Management | 4 Credits |
| Counseling Lab | 4 Credits |
| Crisis Counseling | 3 Credits |
| Psychopharmacology | 3 Credits |
| Group Counseling Theory and Practice (Summer Residency) | 4 Credits |
| Fundamental Counseling Skills (Summer Residency) | 4 Credits |
| School Counseling Requirements | 40 Credits |
|---|---|
| Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling | 4 Credits |
| Introduction to School Counseling | 3 Credits |
| Consultation, Leadership, and Advocacy | 4 Credits |
| Counseling Tests and Measurements | 3 Credits |
| Diagnosis and Assessment | 4 Credits |
| School Counseling Practicum | 4 Credits |
| School Counseling Internship I | 4 Credits |
| School Counseling Internship II | 4 Credits |
| School Counseling Internship II | 4 Credits |
| Family Systems | 4 Credits |
| Introduction to Special Education and Learning Disorders | 3 Credits |
There is a summer residency that takes place on the Seattle University campus.
- The summer residency occurs one weekend over the summer (usually late July) after the first and the second year in the program.
- The purpose of the summer residency is to develop clinical skills, connect with cohort members, and meet the staff and faculty.
- Attendance and participation in summer residency are required for graduation.
We anticipate students spending $250 for tuition per residency for a total of $500. The summer residency fee does not include costs for hotel and travel, so students are responsible for those fees.
Find the the program that's right for you
| Online School Counseling | School Counseling | |
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| Master's Degree | Master's Degree in Education (MAEd) | |
| Licensure Preparation |
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| Delivery |
Year 1 &2 - Asynchronous*** Year 3 - Synchronous |
In-Person; Classes after 4pm |
| CACREP Accreditation | In-Progress | Fully Accredited |
| Program Start | Fall | |
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| Cost Per Credit | $722 | $722 |
*Students who complete the Online School Counseling program will be well-positioned to be eligible for ESA certification, LMHC certification, and/or Substance Use Disorder certification within the state that they reside in. Questions about certification or licensure? Email MacPherson Worobec at mworobec@seattleu.edu.
**Hours for on-site internship may increase depending on the student's local state requirements.
*** Year Two of the Online School Counseling program will include an online synchronous practicu
*Students who complete the Online School Counseling program will be well-positioned to be eligible for ESA certification, LMHC certification, and/or Substance Use Disorder certification within the state that they reside in. Questions about certification or licensure? Email MacPherson Worobec at mworobec@seattleu.edu.
**Hours for on-site internship may increase depending on the student's local state requirements.
*** Year Two of the Online School Counseling program will include an online synchronous practicum during winter term.
| Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Clinical Mental Health Counseling | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Master's of Education (MAEd) | |
| Licensure Preparation |
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| Delivery |
Year 1 &2 - Asynchronous Year 3 - Synchronous |
In-Person; Classes after 4pm |
| CACREP Accreditation | In-Progress | Fully-Accredited |
| Program Start | Fall | |
| Practical Experience |
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| Cost Per Credit | $722 | $722 |