Counselor Education, School Counseling (M.Ed.)
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counselor Education with a concentration in School Counseling prepares future school counselors to serve as compassionate advocates, ethical leaders and collaborative professionals in K–12 school communities. Grounded in national standards and best practices, this CACREP-accredited program equips graduates with the knowledge, skills and supervised field experience necessary to support students’ academic achievement, career readiness and social-emotional well-being.
Designed as a cohort-based hybrid program, students benefit from both in-person and online learning while building strong professional connections with peers and faculty. Graduates complete all educational requirements for Florida certification as school counselors and are prepared to make a meaningful impact within wide-ranging educational settings.

Program at a Glance
- Degree: Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Concentration: School Counseling
- Credit Hours: 60
- Location: Hybrid (Online and in-person classes)
- Accreditation: CACREP-accredited
- Application Deadline: Fall Term - July 28; Summer Term - April 15
Program Description
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counselor Education with a concentration in School Counseling prepares highly impactful professional school counselor leaders who advocate and promote the development and educational opportunities for all learners. The program is aligned with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) 2024 Standards, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to meet the evolving needs of today’s schools.
This comprehensive 60-credit-hour program emphasizes counseling theory, ethical and legal practice, crisis intervention, consultation and leadership within school systems. Students gain the skills needed to foster positive school climates, support student mental health, promote academic achievement and guide career development across K–12 settings. Through reflective practice and applied learning, candidates develop the confidence and competence to serve as advocates and leaders within school communities.
Students complete extensive supervised field experiences totaling 700 hours, including practicum and internship placements in school settings. These experiences allow students to apply counseling skills in real-world environments while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals. The cohort model promotes collaboration, peer support and professional networking throughout the program.
Graduates of the program meet the educational requirements for Florida certification as school counselors and are prepared to serve in public and private schools. The 成人AV视频 School Counseling program is fully accredited by CACREP, accredited by the State of Florida, and the university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees.

Program Details
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Course Catalog
Explore the graduate coursework that prepares future school counselors to support student development and implement comprehensive school counseling programs. Courses focus on counseling theories, assessment, ethical and legal practice, consultation, crisis and disaster response, and leadership within K-12 educational settings. The curriculum integrates research-based instruction with extensive supervised practicum and internship experiences to ensure graduates are well prepared for professional practice and Florida school counseling certification.
- Program Outcomes
- Annual Report and Vital Statistics
Program Curriculum
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Year One
Suggested Sequence of Courses
A full list of available courses can be found in the 成人AV视频 Course Catalog.
Year 1 Class Number Class MHS 5005 Introduction to School Counseling EDF 6607 Education in America MHS 6530 Group Work for School Counseling SDS 6940 Practicum in School Counseling SDS 6820 Supervised Field Experiences I MHS 6407 Theories of Counseling MHS 6780 Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in School Counseling SDS 6310 College and Career Readiness SDS 6832 Internship: College and Career Readiness SDS 6821 Supervised Field Experiences II TSL 6700 Issues in ESOL for School Counselors Modifications to the student’s curriculum sequence must be approved upon consultation with Program Advisor and Advisor.
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Year Two
Suggested Sequence of Courses
A full list of available courses can be found in the 成人AV视频 Course Catalog.
Year 2 Class Number Class SDS 6000 School/Family Managing Student Behavior MHS 6482 Personality and Lifespan Development SDS 6014 Organization and Administration in School Counseling SDS 6830 Internship: Counseling/Coordination of Guidance Services EDF 6495 Research & Assessment in School Counseling MHS 6600 Seminar: Consultation Skills MHS 6421 Counseling Children and Adolescents SDS 6831 Management of Resources SDS 6466 Crisis/Disaster Management SDS 6930 Advanced Seminar in School Counseling (starting 2022-2023) RED 6334 Reading Methods: Secondary Modifications to the student’s curriculum sequence must be approved upon consultation with Program Advisor and Advisor.
Career Outlook
School counselors play a vital role in promoting student success, well-being and access to postsecondary opportunities. Graduates of the M.Ed. in Counselor Education with a concentration in School Counseling are prepared for careers as certified school counselors in K–12 settings. Many alumni also pursue leadership roles within school systems, continue into doctoral study, or contribute to broader educational initiatives focused on student advocacy, mental health and equal opportunity.

Program Admission
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University Requirements
Application and Fee
Prospective students are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration may submit a new application and associated application fee. If you would like to cancel an open application, please contact us.
A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.
Current students who would like to add or change a major, concentration or certificate should submit the Change of Concentration or Major form.
College Transcripts
All applicants must provide transcripts from a U.S. institution accredited by an accepted institutional accreditor or its equivalent from a non-US institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, if applicable, and transcripts from institutions where any post-baccalaureate and/or graduate credits were earned.
All admits must provide official transcripts.
All international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency unless a graduate program has established an alternative credential evaluation procedure that is approved by the graduate school. To be accepted, the evaluation must be:
- Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
- Evaluated course-by-course
- Include the overall academic GPA
- Be from an . Recommended evaluation agencies:
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Important Notes
- The 成人AV视频 Graduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf.
- Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts.
- If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline.
- Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to 成人AV视频.
- Official transcripts must:
- Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
- Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means.
- When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment.
- Former or current 成人AV视频 students should not request 成人AV视频 transcripts. After application submission, the 成人AV视频 requirement will be updated to a "waived" status.
Where do I send transcripts?
Mail
成人AV视频 Graduate School
1 成人AV视频 Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224Email
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Program Requirements
To be considered for admission to the School Counseling program, applicants must (1) meet general graduate student admission criteria as determined by the 成人AV视频 Graduate School and, once referred to our program, (2) meet School Counseling program admissions criteria based on a review of all material submitted to the Graduate School and an interview with program faculty.
Deadlines
March 15 Early Application (Graduate School and School Counseling Program Application) Grant considerations deadline April 8 Early REACH Fellowship Application deadline April 15 Regular Application Deadline (Graduate School and School Counseling Program Application) May 1 Fall Application Materials Due June 10 Regular REACH Fellowship Application deadline July 28 Final Fall Application Deadline Specific Requirements
- Current professional resume or CV
- Letter of intent
- Three letters of recommendation
- Address applicants qualifications for success in graduate school
- Must be on official letter head (if applicable) and have an original signature (electronic signatures are not acceptable)
- Following completion of the Graduate School application (current professional resume or CV, Letter of Intent, three letters of recommendation, college transcripts, etc.), applicants will be contacted by a School Counseling program faculty member for an individual interview prior to admission decisions. Please visit the School Counseling program website for more information.
For more information, register for an or email the School Counseling Program Director, Dr. Chris Janson (c.janson@unf.edu).
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International Requirements
Deadlines and Documents
The program application deadlines below are for international students who are seeking F1/J1 visas. While these deadlines are not mandatory, we encourage students to complete their applications and submit all immigration documents at least two months prior to the regular program deadlines to ensure timely visa processing. For most programs, the international deadlines are:
- Fall: June 1
- Spring: October 1
For programs with fall deadlines earlier than June 1 and spring deadlines earlier than October 1, the international deadlines are the same as the program deadlines. Please direct questions to the International Center.
According to U.S. immigration regulations, immigration documents can only be issued for students who are fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program. F-1/J-1 students cannot pursue online degree programs, part-time enrollment, or certificate programs; please see the list of F-1 Non-Qualifying Degree Programs and contact the International Center for more information. This list is subject to change.
English Language Proficiency
All international applicants, except those from an English-speaking country, are required to demonstrate English Language Proficiency by meeting the indicators listed on the English Language Proficiency page.
Affidavit of Financial Support and Bank Certification
The Affidavit is a legal document which is signed by the sponsor (the person who will be providing the funds) stating the amount of funds that she/he will provide for the educational expenses of the student applicant and then certified by a bank official that the sponsor does have that amount of funds in their account. This form represents an obligation on the part of the sponsor to provide the required amount of funds as indicated on the form. Please review the Estimated Cost of Attendance for International Students to determine the amount of funds needed to be written on the Affidavit.
All documentation and immigration inquiries should be sent to the 成人AV视频 International Center.
Immunization Documentation Form and Health Insurance
All international students are required to submit proof of required vaccinations and health insurance. Please refer to the Office of Medical Compliance with any questions.
*International students must be fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the 成人AV视频. Please contact the International Center for more information.
Program Contacts

Dr. Chris Janson
Program Director and Associate Professor

Dr. Sophie Filibert
Associate Professor

Dr. Giovanni Häertel, NCC
Visiting Assistant Professor and Clinical Director

Dr. Rakesh Maurya
Assistant Professor
