School Counseling MEd

Why this program?

The graduate program of study for the Master of Education in School Counseling is an advanced specialization that combines an innovative, accessible, quality curriculum with talented, experienced, and knowledgeable faculty to provide our students with superior training to meet the contemporary needs of school age children from grades K-12 with a high degree of skill, professionalism and expertise. Social Justice is at the heart of the work we do at Prescott College, and the rich variety of ethnic identity, languages, and cultural diversity in our country require clear, multiple and accessible pathways for children to experience success. This graduate program cultivates the knowledge and skills necessary for future school counselors, motivational leaders, and innovative thinkers. This graduate program challenges students to strengthen skills that foster parent-educator relationships, develop collective decision-making processes, and initiate other forms of democratic school community participation which have been historically inaccessible to many families and communities. The School Counseling M.Ed. program strives to offer cutting edge excellence so that educators may support communities, honor cultural differences, and help to ensure positive learning environments for students from all walks of life.

What can you do with this degree?

Our teacher education programs are designed to create competent and preferred practitioners. A balance of foundational theory, current best practices, and relevant field experiences ensures that our teacher candidates are highly qualified and prepared for their future careers. Prescott College graduates consistently find placement in a variety of Arizona schools and engage in a robust myriad of educational programming across the globe.

Students who successfully complete the Master of Education degree in School Counseling often pursue fulfilling careers as

What will this program look like?

The Master of Education in School Counseling degree program is designed to:

• Experientially cultivate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required for educators of exceptional school age children and adolescents from K-12
• Maximize opportunities for professional development in shorter time periods
• Students are invited and encouraged to explore education through the lenses of experiential education, social and environmental justice
• Lead to an Institutional Recommendation for Arizona Certification in School Counseling