Ed.S. in Counselor Education
Description
The Ed.S. in counselor education is designed specifically for school counselors. Completion of this degree will partially fulfill requirements in the state of Mississippi for AAA school counselor licensure.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 25
Course Requirements
The Ed.S. in counselor education requires a master’s degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 GPA. One year of school counseling experience prior to start of the program is also required along with proof of a school counseling license from a State Department of Education.
Emphasis - Play Therapy
Description
The Ed.S. in counselor education/play therapy option is designed for mental health clinicians specializing in play therapy. Completion of this degree will partially fulfill requirements for certification as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) with the Association for Play Therapy. The program will be delivered completely online with distance supervision for the practica in play therapy.
Goals/Mission Statement
Completion of this degree will partially fulfill requirements for certification as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) with the Association for Play Therapy.
Course Requirements
Preliminary Requirements: The 25-hour play therapy Ed.S. degree requires completion of a master’s degree in either professional counseling, school counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy and psychology from an accredited college.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COUN 7010 | Introduction to Play Therapy | 3 |
| COUN 7020 | Expressive Arts w/ Children & Adolescent | 2 |
| COUN 7030 | Current Theories in Play Therapy | 3 |
| COUN 7060 | Psychopharmacology in Play Therapy | 2 |
| COUN 7070 | Play Therapy Supervision | 2 |
| COUN 7080 | Play Therapy in the Courtroom | 2 |
| COUN 7100 | Child-parent Relationship Therapy | 2 |
| COUN 7120 | Play Diagnosis and Assessment | 2 |
| Practicum | ||
| COUN 7110 | Play Therapy Practicum | 2 |
| COUN 7110 | Play Therapy Practicum | 2 |
| COUN 7110 | Play Therapy Practicum | 2 |
| COUN 7110 | Play Therapy Practicum | 1 |
| Total Hours | 25 | |
Emphasis - School Counseling Leadership
Description
The Educational Specialist degree in counseling is a 30-credit-hour, online curriculum designed to provide advanced training for professional school counselors in elementary, middle, and high school settings. This advanced degree program will focus on training school counseling district-level leaders who use data, build partnerships, and advocate for all students. Additionally, this program will assist students to meet the requirements for a higher-tiered educator licensure (e.g., MS AAA). Opportunities for counselors in school settings to seek other advanced credentials, such as National Certified Counselor (NCC) status will also be available.
Course Requirements
The Ed.S. program is available for students who already hold a master's degree in school counseling. The program entails five semesters of part-time graduate study and has four primary foci:
- Provide training in school leadership, student advocacy, and supervision,
- Prepare students to meet requirements to obtain a higher-tiered educator's license,
- Prepare students to further their knowledge and understanding of leadership and advanced school counseling models,
- Provide students with further opportunities for advanced credentials such as National Certified Counselor (NCC).
Leadership Cognate (18 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 6370 | Ldrshp, Advocacy, & Acctbility in SC | 3 |
| COUN 7140 | School Counseling Supervision | 3 |
| EDLD 6100 | Mission, Vision, and Core Values | 3 |
| EDLD 6160 | Data-informed Leadership | 3 |
| EDLD 6170 | School Law and Leadership | 3 |
| COUN 7150 | Collaborative Principal-School Coun Prep | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Student Advocacy Cognate (9 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 7160 | Trauma Informed Schools | 3 |
| COUN 7130 | Mult & Soc Justice in Child/Adol Coun | 3 |
| COUN 7170 | Working w/ Individuals w/ Disabilities | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Internship Cognate (3 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 7180 | Advanced School Counseling Internship | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Admissions Requirements
License/Certification: Must hold current and active individual state license (or certification). Licensed school counselors must submit their state certificates from their State Department of Education.
Educational Degrees: Must have earned a master's or higher in school counseling from an accredited institution of higher education.
School Counseling Experience: Must have completed at least one year of professional school counseling experience in a K-12 setting. Proof of current professional liability insurance Criminal Background Check Deadline April 01 Apply at gradschool.olemiss.edu