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Outcomes & Careers
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95%
Successful Outcomes Rate
Students graduating with degrees from the Department of Psychology and Counseling report being employed or furthering their education six months after graduation.
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$44k
Mental Health Counselor
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a mental health counselor is $44,170.
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$89k
School Psychologist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a clinical, counseling, and school psychologist is $89,290.
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$58k
School and Career Counselors
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a school or career counselor is $58,120.
School Counseling Degree Map
Explore the courses you'll need to complete your degree
What You'll Study
With a master’s degree in school counseling, you’re prepared to serve as certified school counselors in K-12 Missouri schools. There will be one practicum (150 hours) and 9 credits of internship (600 hours). High-quality, experienced, full-time faculty provide support, supervision, and mentorship throughout the program. The program is CACREP-Accredited and DESE-Approved.
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0* on a 4.0 scale
- Three letters of recommendation (one is required to begin the process, an additional two are required before full admission to the program can be completed.)
Must possess either:
- A valid teaching certificate
- Evidence of competency or willingness to enroll in the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s required areas of teaching methods, teaching practices, classroom management and psychology of the exceptional child. (These classes may be taken at the graduate level while pursuing the school counseling degree. These courses are pre or co-requisite and do not count toward the master's degree program.)
The candidate must satisfactorily complete CP 610 Counseling Orientation and Ethics. Students must complete a personal statement essay as well. Students will have an interview with member(s) of the counseling faculty. Following the interview, faculty will offer provisional admission, probationary admission, or deny admission.
* With the approval of the admissions committee, students that have an undergraduate GPA of 2.75-2.99 or have achieved a GPA of 3.25 during the last 60 hours of undergraduate work may be admitted on a probationary basis. Students who hold a master’s degree with a 3.5 GPA will have satisfied the admissions GPA requirement. Students admitted on probation must attain a 3.5 GPA for the first 9 hours of graduate work.
- CP610 Counseling Orientation and Ethics (3)
- CP611 Developmental Theories (3)
- CP612 Counseling Theories (3)
- CP613 Social & Cultural Aspects of Counseling (3)
- CP614 Counseling Skills (3)
- CP615 Career Development (3)
- CP616 Group Counseling (3)
- CP617 Assessment in Counseling (3)
- CP630 Foundations of School Counseling (3)
- CP631 Crisis Intervention and Consultation (3)
- CP632 Applications of School Counseling (3)
- CP643 Psychodiagnostics and Treatment (3)
- CP652 Introduction to Therapy (3)
- CP658 Advanced Play Therapy (3)
- CP661 Addictions Counseling (3)
- CP680 Counseling Practicum (3)
- CP682 Internship Elementary (3)
- CP683 Internship Secondary (3)
- CP684 Internship School Counseling (3)
- GR691 Methods of Research and Program Evaluation in Counseling (3)
Prerequisites:
- Teaching Certificate
or if no teaching certificate:
- EX390 Psychology & Education of the Exceptional Child
- EX635 Psychology and Education of Students with Special Needs
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- EA658 Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management
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- SE635Theory of Learning and Instructional Strategies
First Year
Fall Semester (9 Hours)
- CP 610-Counseling Orientation and Ethics
- CP 612-Counseling Theories
- CP 661-Addictions Counseling
Spring Semester (12 Hours)
- CP 614-Counseling Skills
- CP 616-Group Counseling
- CP 631-Crisis Intervention and Consultation
- CP 691-Methods of Research
Summer Semester (9 Hours)
- CP 630-Foundations of School Counseling
- CP 652-Intro to Play Therapy
- CP 611-Developmental Theories
Second Year
Fall Semester (12 Hours)
- CP 680-Counseling Practicum (150 hours)
- CP 613-Social and Cultural Aspects of Counseling
- CP 615-Career Development
- CP 617-Assessment in Counseling
Spring Semester (9 Hours)
- CP 682-Internship: Elementary (200 hours)
- CP 683-Internship: Secondary (200 hours)
- CP 658-Advanced Play Therapy
Summer Semester (9 Hours)
- CP 684-Internship: School (200 hours)
- CP 632-Applications of School Counseling
- CP 643-Psychodiagnostics
Graduate Assistantships
The graduate assistantship (GA) is designed to provide support during full-time graduate study. It’s an opportunity for the graduate students to serve in a professional role while establishing a professional relationship with faculty and administrators. In addition to a per-year stipend, GAs gain valuable experience. There are two kinds of assistantships: teaching and administrative.
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