Master of Science in School Counseling

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This program provides students with theoretical knowledge and training based on standards determined by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Graduates are prepared to be effective school counselors who serve student and families in public and private school communities. By completing extra electives, students may earn an additional certification as a School Psychological Examiner in Missouri. Completion of coursework satisfies specific requirements for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri.

Evangel University's Master of Science degree in School Counseling prepares graduates for certification within the State of Missouri. Requirements may differ from state to state. Consult professional requirements within a state of planned practice. The Evangel website also maintains a list of states whose licensing requirements are met by Evangel's Counseling program.

Degree Pathways

Students in this degree program will choose one of two certification pathways: the School Counseling Certification or the School Counseling Certification with additional School Psychological Examiner Certification.

School Counseling Certification Pathway

This pathway consists of 60 total credit hours and includes 9 credits of COU electives.

School Counseling Certification with Additional School Psychological Examiner Certification (SPEC) Pathway

The SPEC Pathway consists of 60 total credit hours and includes 9 credits of SPEC coursework which replaces the other electives. The three courses required for the SPEC pathway are: COU 611 Intelligence Testing, COU 613 Diagnostic Assessment, and COU 695 SPEC Practicum.

Upon completion of their SPEC certification requirements, graduates may work as psychological examiners or diagnosticians in school settings working with special education, gifted education, and other specialized programs requiring assessments.

Non-degree seeking students who have a teaching or student services certificate in addition to a master degree in Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, School Counseling, or Education, also may seek certification as a school psychological examiner pending transcript reviews.