M.S.Ed. in Counseling and Counselor Education – School Track

Counseling

M.S.Ed. in Counseling and Counselor Education

School Track (Hybrid)

Help students and their families succeed.

This 48-credit hour degree prepares you for a career as a school counselor in Pre-K through post secondary school settings. 

School counselors engage in a number of activities aimed at promoting student development and well-being. Such activities include assessment and intervention as it relates to academic and career development as well as supporting social and emotional learning.

Through coursework and field experiences you'll develop the knowledge and skills to work with a diverse student body and learn how to communicate effectively with a variety of other educational and mental health professionals to foster the academic, personal, and career development of your students.

  • Explore preventative, developmental, and remedial intervention strategies
  • Gain experience in group and individual counseling
  • Develop a deep understanding of the issues needed to succeed in a diverse and multicultural school environment
  • Application Deadlines
    Starting SemesterDeadline
    Fall Jan 15
    Spring Oct 1
    Summer Jan 15
    International students are encouraged to apply early to allow extra time for their materials to arrive.
  • Admissions Requirements

    In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.

    Note: If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you should qualify for an application fee waiver. Click here for criteria and how to obtain the waiver.

    1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
    2. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00
    3. Completed online application that includes:
      • Transcripts
      • Personal statement
      • Resume
      • Three letters of recommendation
      • The GRE is NOT required for students who have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.3 from a U.S. institution. All other students will be required to submit GRE Scores.
      • Minimum 79 TOEFL score or minimum 6.5 IELTS score (international students only)

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  • Program Requirements
  • Tuition and Fees

    Per credit hour

    ResidencyTuition*
    IN Resident$444.27
    Non-resident$1515.17

    *Does not include fees, which will vary depending on the number of credits enrolled. Find more information and calculate your expected costs at Student Central.

  • Funding
    • Learn about the variety of fellowships and assistantships that are available to graduate students.
    • Visit Student Central for information about financial assistance.
    • Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs.
    • Active duty military, veterans, and military families should visit the Center for Veteran and Military Students to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.
  • Accreditation

    The M.S.Ed in Counseling and Counselor Education – School Track is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) for the period of August, 2018 through August, 2028.

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No GRE Required for applicants with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or cumulative graduate GPA of 3.3 from an accredited U.S. institution

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Ellen Vaughan
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(812) 856-8243
elvaugha@indiana.edu

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Clinical Associate Professor; Director, Center for Human Growth

Email:
lygilman@indiana.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8348
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Clinical Assistant Professor

Email:
anghorn@indiana.edu
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Associate Professor

Research Areas:
Sport and performance psychology, multicultural psychology, psychology of men and masculinities
Email:
jesstein@indiana.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8331
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Associate Professor

Research Areas:
Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders, Latinx Mental Health
Email:
elvaugha@indiana.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8243
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Professor, Counseling and Educational Psychology Department Chair

Research Areas:
Gratitude, encouragement, psychology of men and masculinities, Asian American suicide
Email:
joelwong@indiana.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8293

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