Master of Arts in Education in K-12 School Counselor Online
Explore major counseling theories and intervention methods as you prepare for roles positively impacting the lives of students. Build the communication and collaborative skills to thrive as a certified counselor.
Program Overview
Support student development with the online school counselor master’s program
Advocate for students facing unique challenges with the online Master of Arts in Education in K-12 School Counselor program. Benefit from a flexible learning environment as you develop real-world experience with restorative practices, alternative discipline methods, and counseling techniques that empower you to transform the social and academic outlook of students.
Our program curriculum examines human development and behavior, ethical and legal standards for counselors, and innovative interventions. All courses are taught by industry practitioners who enhance your development by offering personalized feedback and support. Upon completion of this online school counselor master’s program, you will be prepared to seek professional licensure and certification in Missouri.
In this education online program, you will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of human development and behavior to help ensure the health and well-being of students
- Understand and utilize counseling theories and how to apply them for innovative and differentiated interventions
- Utilize helping relationships to promote the health and well-being of all students through individual, group, classroom, and whole school interactions and activities
- Recognize how to use assessments to measure the academic, career, and personal/social development of students
- Exhibit knowledge of career development and processes and assist students in their career exploration and planning
- Comprehend how cultural and social diversity affects learning and development
- Identify how to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program
- Discern how to collaborate with stakeholders to create a school counseling vision and mission
- Display the ability to lead and advocate effectively for a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes the success of all students
- Appreciate the ethical, professional, and legal standards within a school counseling program
- Demonstrate knowledge of human development and behavior to help ensure the health and well-being of students
- Understand and utilize counseling theories and how to apply them for innovative and differentiated interventions
- Utilize helping relationships to promote the health and well-being of all students through individual, group, classroom, and whole school interactions and activities
- Recognize how to use assessments to measure the academic, career, and personal/social development of students
- Exhibit knowledge of career development and processes and assist students in their career exploration and planning
- Comprehend how cultural and social diversity affects learning and development
- Identify how to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program
- Discern how to collaborate with stakeholders to create a school counseling vision and mission
- Display the ability to lead and advocate effectively for a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes the success of all students
- Appreciate the ethical, professional, and legal standards within a school counseling program
Career opportunities:
- Licensed K-12 School Counselor
- Career Counselor
- Guidance Counselor
- Licensed K-12 School Counselor
- Career Counselor
- Guidance Counselor
Also available:
Avila University offers a variety of online master’s degree programs in education. View all online education graduate programs.
Personalized learning experience
You will receive a personalized learning experience online. Faculty regularly engages in value-added comments and feedback providing the same level of instruction as if you were in person.
Tuition
Pay your affordable tuition one course at a time
The MAEd in K-12 School Counselor online program tuition is the same affordable, pay-as-you-go rate for all U.S. residents. Fees are included in the total tuition, and financial aid may be available.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
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MAEd K-12 School Counselor | $400 | $1,200 | $19,200 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Don’t forget these important dates and deadlines
Ideal for working professionals, the online Master of Arts in Education School Counselor program features 8-week courses and multiple start dates each year so you can begin at the time that works best for you. View the full calendar for all upcoming starts and corresponding deadlines.
Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
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Fall 2 2024 | 10/21/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/16/24 | 10/16/24 | 10/20/24 | 12/15/24 | 8 weeks |
Spring 1 2025 | 1/6/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 3/2/25 | 8 weeks |
Spring 2 2025 | 3/3/25 | 2/26/25 | 2/26/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/3/25 | 5/4/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Browse the requirements for the school counselor master’s online program
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to the Avila online MAEd in K-12 School Counselor program below.
Admission Requirements:
- 2.75 GPA
- No GRE required
- No teaching certification required
In order to be eligible to receive an MAEd in K-12 School Counselor from Avila University, you must have the following:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Students who do not possess a bachelor’s degree in education from a state-approved educator preparation program must complete three additional courses
- GPA requirements for unconditional admission: 3.00 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
- GPA requirements for provisional admission: 2.75 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
- Students admitted provisionally must achieve a 3.0 GPA on the first nine (9) credits in their program of study.
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended (Avila graduates do not need to obtain Avila transcripts.)
Submit all official transcripts to:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145
This program does not lead to teaching certification.
If you are not in the state of Missouri, please check requirements within your own state for certification.
Courses
Learn about the coursework for this online school counselor master’s program
In order to earn your school counselor master’s online, you will complete 18 courses for a total of 48 credit hours.
Individuals who do not possess a bachelor’s degree in education from a state-approved educator preparation program must complete the following additional coursework requirements:
Avila University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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