About Counseling & Human Development Services
Professional Counseling
Specialization in School Counseling: Masters (M.Ed.)
The School Counseling M.Ed. Program at The University of Georgia prepares and re-trains counselors who work in Elementary, Middle and Secondary schools. Graduates of this program qualify for the Department's endorsement for initial certification by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission as a school counselor (S-5). Students also complete the academic requirements for state licensure as a Professional Counselor. Note that extended supervised counseling experiences and successful completion of an examination are additional requirements for licensure, beyond degree completion.
Professional School Counseling: Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)
The Ed.S. program in Professional School Counseling is designed for students who have a master’s degree in counseling or a closely related field. This is an advanced graduate program within which students can enhance and extend the knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to the new vision for school counselor role and school counseling program development. Successful completion of this program results in recommendation for certification as a school counselor at the advanced level.
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