Upon receipt of degree, students are eligible to receive the Education Specialist I Certificate in elementary or secondary school counseling. Certain students who already possess a master's degree may desire certification only. In these cases, their previous study and experience will be reviewed and a program of study developed. Employment Opportunities Employment opportunities for counselors are projected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2005 according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook. Employment settings include schools, private practice, community and social service agencies, and rehabilitation agencies.
Application Deadlines Our admissions process is a competitive one that involves two stages.
In the first stage, credentials for all applicants to the program are reviewed. Applicants selected by the faculty to proceed to stage two will be invited to interview with faculty and students. The deadline for those wishing to begin their studies in the fall semester is March first. November first is the deadline for those wishing to begin their studies in the spring semester. Scheduling Students are accepted to begin coursework for the Fall and Spring semesters only and must be accepted by the Graduate School prior to starting courses.