MS Master of Science in School Counseling General School Counseling specialization

Courses

Total program credits needed for graduation: 72

Core Courses

28 course quarter credits.

Specific Residential Colloquia or Clinical Experience Courses

20 course quarter credits. All academic courses listed below include specific residential colloquia, practice, or counseling skills experiences. Learners must complete prerequisites to be eligible to complete each course in the sequence.

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Specialization Courses

24 course quarter credits.

*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.

Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, or endorsement. State regulations vary regarding professional licensure and salary benefits. It is the learner's responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their states. Where applicable, teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether a program may qualify for salary advancement. For more information on licensure, visit our licensure page.(Washington state learners are advised to go to: http://pathway.pesb.wa.gov/outofstate for more information).

The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners requires graduates to first earn a Minnesota license and (if applicable) endorsement prior to applying for an Iowa license or endorsement. Capella assists learners seeking an Iowa license with understanding the Minnesota requirements and contacting state educator licensing offices. An Iowa resident seeking subsequent licensure from the Iowa Board of Education Examiners must contact that Board for licensure requirements in Iowa. See the education licensure page for contact information.

This specialization has not been reviewed or approved by Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania residents will have to apply and meet requirements for certification as out-of-state candidates.

Residency Requirement

To support your academic and professional success, residential colloquia provide learning and community-building experiences in a stimulating scholarly environment. For this specialization, you are required to complete two six-day residential colloquia (COUN-R5910, COUN-R5911).

To learn more, call 1.866.283.8039 or email an enrollment counselor.

Practicum / Internship Requirement

Toward the end of your academic program, you'll complete a clinical experience, often referred to as practicum or internship, in which you will have the opportunity to put into practice what you've learned in your coursework and residency experiences. For this specialization, you are required to complete a minimum of 100 total practicum hours and 600 internship hours.

General School Counseling

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Develop your counseling skills in real world environments with the support of your Capella Faculty and fieldwork Site Supervisor.

Learn more about the Practicum and Internship Fieldwork Experience.

Transfer Credits

There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 12 credits into this specialization.

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Take a Single Course

You can enroll in any of our online courses without committing to a degree program. Simply sign up for a single course today — whether you're interested in a specific topic or just want to see if online learning is right for you. We recommend speaking first with an enrollment counselor to discuss your goals and ensure the credits you earn now can be applied to a degree program later.

To learn more, call 1.866.283.8039 or email an enrollment counselor.