School Counseling Concentration

60 credit hours (on-ground)

Applicants pursuing a concentration in counseling have two choices: School Counseling (below) or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The prerequisite for pursuing this degree is 12 hours of psychology or psychology related courses that can include courses like: introduction to psychology, human development, and psychopathology. If seeking a master's degree in counseling in either of these concentrations, students must request admission to candidacy before completing nine hours of graduate course work.

The school counseling concentration is designed to prepare graduates for school counseling positions at elementary, middle/junior high and high school levels. Students completing this concentration will meet the current licensing requirements for the Tennessee Board of Education. 

The curriculum requirements include coursework, a 120-hour practicum experience, 600-hour internship, and a comprehensive examination. Students will be required to complete a background check prior to beginning fieldwork.

Possible changes in Tennessee certification requirements or accreditation may significantly alter this program of study. Please consult with the Coordinator of the Counseling Program (Dr. Eva Gibson) for current information.

To learn about the course requirements for the School Counseling concentration, please see the Graduate Bulletin.

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If you already hold a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or a closely related field and are wanting to complete additional coursework for school counselor licensure eligibility, see more information about our Post-Master's School Counselor Licensure Eligibility Certificate program.