In order to receive the M.Ed. in Counseling and Development with a specialization in School Counseling, students must complete the following program for a total of 43 semester hours. The following course listing reflects the proposed 51semester hour curriculum for the M.Ed. in Counseling and Development with a specialization in School Counseling. No effective date for admission to this curriculum has been established. After approval, current students may transfer to the revised curriculum. The M.Ed. in Substance Abuse Counseling prepares students for positions as substance abuse counselors in community, state, federal and private counseling agencies, employee assistance programs and private practices.
Graduates are prepared to work with a variety of ages and populations.
Post-masters supervised experience and an examination are needed to complete licensure requirements. In order to receive the M.Ed. in Substance Abuse Counseling, students must complete the following program for a total of 64 semester hours. After admission, non-degree students are assigned an advisor who designs an individualized program to meet student goals, including Virginia licensure as a school counselor or professional counselor. There is no minimum number of credit hours which must be completed to qualify for non-degree status. Applicants to the program should complete the Graduate School of Education Counseling and Development Program Admission Application.