School Counseling
Master of Education
Why you should study School Counseling at JBU.
Students need help navigating through their academic, emotional, and social concerns. School counselors advocate for students and help them process their experiences with college planning, home life, and school challenges. They also guide them in making goals and an action plan as it relates to their future.
From college planning to personal development, school counselors help students reach their full potential in all areas of their lives. With a Master's degree in School Counseling, you can make an impact in the lives of students and help guide them through a pivotal time.
At JBU, you'll receive one-on-one support and feedback from professors and will gain practical experience through an internship with JBU's local school connections.
Schedule a call with an admissions counselor or call us directly at 800-528-4723.
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Who is the M.Ed. in School Counseling for?
The M.Ed. in School Counseling is for people who want to help students prepare for college and help guide them in their personal development so that they can reach their full potential. This program is great for teachers who want to become school counselors, counselors who want to make the transition into school counseling, or people in other industries who want to work within the school system as a school counselor.
Enroll in Classes
Schedule a call with an admissions counselor to learn more about the school counseling program.
Next, start your application to JBU's graduate school.
Study School Counseling
This program prepares you for school counseling and guidance counselor positions in elementary and secondary schools. Graduates with a passing score on the PRAXIS exam will be licensed by the Arkansas Department of Education.
Graduate
87% of JBU graduate students landed within 6 months of graduation, according to a survey conducted by the JBU Career Development Department for 2019-2020 graduates.*
*landed: employed, grad school, volunteer, or military
Program Length
The M.Ed. in School Counseling is 48 credit hours. The time to completion depends on whether a student pursues this degree part-time or full-time.
Course Format
While there are some synchronous online course options, the majority of this program's courses will need to be attended in person. JBU offers evening classes at its campuses in Little Rock, Rogers, and Siloam Springs.
Play Therapy Emphasis
Students in this program can choose to emphasize Play Therapy, which uses a variety of play and creative arts techniques to better assist children to communicate their thoughts and feelings.
Casey Krisell '19
"I was so worried that Graduate School was going to be so hard but when you are doing something that you are passionate about and love, there is nothing hard about it because you are gaining knowledge and becoming a professional in what you desire to be- and more importantly what God called you to be. . . The professors and my classmates made such a huge impact on my life and I am forever thankful for my experience at JBU."
Angie Brown '19
“The things that I've learned both through school and clinical counseling have helped me every day to be able to help the kids learn about their emotions and get through hard days with the things that are going on in their lives." Not only has this program helped Angie in her schooling counseling job, but it has also transformed her as a person. “Going through this program, I've become a better listener and I'm calmer. I can think more logically about emotions and how others are feeling, and I don't get so emotional myself.”
Andrea Reyes '19
“During my time at JBU, I got to experience what it is like to actually sit in front of the client or student as well as faculty meetings...Being able to apply what I learned with actual students and actual people was probably the coolest thing I've done.”
