M.A. School Counseling

Program Features
8-week Courses
100% Online
50-62 Credit Hours Required

When you join Concordia University, Nebraska’s School Counseling program, you’ll build on your talents and passion for guiding and counseling kids by developing the knowledge, abilities, skills and attitudes you need to implement and manage a successful school counseling program. 

With a master’s degree in School Counseling, you will: 

  • Become an expert in the design, implementation, delivery and assessment of school counseling programs. 
  • Provide academic, personal, social and emotional support to kids who need it most. 
  • Gain comprehensive school counseling experience through a supervised 100-hour practicum.  
  • Prepare for job market success by completing your digital portfolio as part of your capstone coursework. 

SCHOOL COUNSELING COURSES

$450 per credit hour
standard rate
$360 per credit hour
special rate*

*Special rate: Those who work in a Lutheran institution, members of Lutheran congregations, alumni of any Concordia University System (CUS) school or Nebraska residents1

Lowest price among CUS schools and in Nebraska

 

Give students the tools they need to overcome barriers and reach their full potential. 

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Program Highlights

WHY CHOOSE CONCORDIA FOR A DEGREE IN SCHOOL COUNSELING? 

With an M.A. degree in School Counseling from Concordia University, you will find a distinctive blend of faith-based instruction and real-world experience. You’ll also: 

  • Strengthen modern counseling by drawing on and emphasizing holistic, Scripture-based perspectives. 
  • Learn directly from professionals who bring decades of experience in school counseling at public, private and Christian schools, and at mental health and therapy clinics. 
  • Acquire in-depth, real-world experience through a 100-hour practicum, then apply what you’ve learned in a 450-hour supervised internship at the PK-6 grade level (225 hours) and the 7-12 grade level (225 hours).  

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Learn from counselors who bring faith, years of experience and specialized knowledge to the classroom. 

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MEET OUR STUDENTS 

“I felt that this program helped prepare me for my role as a professional school counselor. It provided instruction specifically related to being a school counselor and helped me feel confident in my professional role! ”

Anna B.

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Information Sessions

Learn more about our programs at one of our next information sessions.

You may register for an information session by clicking "RSVP" next to your desired date and time.

Information sessions run approximately 20 minutes. During these meetings, we will discuss the program formats, application process, financial aid, payment plans and questions that you may have.

Accreditation

Concordia’s School Counseling program aligns with the American School Counseling Association’s (ASCA) National Model and school counselor competencies. 

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Degree Goals

A graduate of Concordia University’s School Counseling master’s degree will be able to:   

  • Develop, implement, manage and evaluate comprehensive programs for PK–12 academic development, college and career readiness and social and emotional development. 
  • Collaborate with stakeholders one-on-one or in small groups to advocate and support students’ academic achievement; personal, social and emotional development; and career development. 
  • Apply knowledge of educational systems, philosophies and current trends in education to offer risk assessment and intervention strategies for a multitude of crises. 

Career Outcomes

SCHOOL COUNSELOR 

  • Assist students with any school-related issues they have, including selecting classes, dealing with academic difficulties and social problems. 
  • Help students develop academic goals and manage personal, social and behavioral issues.

FAQs

What does a school counselor do?

School counselors are educators trained to help develop students in three main areas: academic, personal/social and career development. As an advocate for all students, you will provide comprehensive programs that are preventative in nature, research-based, objective and data driven and developmentally appropriate. This is accomplished through classroom lessons, small groups, and 1:1 brief individual counseling. Additional responsibilities include consulting with parents, families, teachers, administrators and other community agencies to help remove barriers and promote student success. Become a leader in your school and advocate for the profession. Every day as a school counselor provides you a unique, challenging and rewarding career.

Click here for more information about the role of a school counselor.

Is there an internship requirement in the online master of arts in school counseling?

Our online Master of Arts in School Counseling program requires the completion of a 100-hour practicum, through which you gain valuable hands-on experience in the PK–12 school setting. It also requires a total of 450 hours of internships at the PK–6 and 7–12 grade levels. Support will be provided for students needing assistance in securing practicum and internship sites and supervisors.

Is school counseling the right career path for me?

School counseling can be a highly rewarding career path as you help students overcome barriers and reach their full potentials. If you enjoy children and adolescents, problem-solving, listening with empathy, and positively impacting others, then a career in school counseling could be right for you. We encourage you to shadow a school counselor and ask questions!

Does this program lead to certification or endorsement?

Students from states who are not members of the Interstate Mobility Compact will be enrolled in a “field of study” program that does not lead to certification or endorsement. The coursework and requirements of field of study programs are exactly the same as those that lead to certification/endorsement in Nebraska. Questions? Please contact your enrollment specialist.
 

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1Discounted rate does not apply to course-only options.