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| x remove Education, School Counseling, M.Ed. | |
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| Credits Required |
36-42
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| Format |
Face To Face
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| Location |
Classes for graduate students in this major meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus or online for those who live 60+ miles away. 
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| Coursework |
The school counseling program is guided by the American School Counselor Association National Model. It includes a minimum of 36 credits and is designed to be completed in two academic years for full-time students or a minimum of three academic years for part-time students. Subjects include:
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| Career Options |
The curriculum prepares students for work in PK-12 school settings. The degree leads to a school counselor endorsement on a current teaching certificate or a school counselor license in Michigan.
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| Application Deadline |
Deadline for fall semester is July 15; winter, November 15; spring/summer, March 15. Early application is strongly encouraged. Applications are semester specific, thus applications received after the deadline must be resubmitted for consideration. Late applicants should contact program director Star Zetocha, [email protected]. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if you have previously applied to GVSU.
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| Skills Employers Want |
School counseling graduates leave with the following skills:
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