Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree in School Counseling
Alabama State University The Harold Lloyd Murphy Graduate School
Key Information
Campus location
Montgomery, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 10,156 / per year *
Application deadline
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* Annual In-State Tuition; $17,572 Annual Out-of-State Tuition
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Introduction
The mission of the Counselor Education Program at Alabama State University is to prepare graduates who will perform as professional counselors in schools and community agencies. The program provides a strong framework in counseling theories and techniques, as well as “hands-on” practicum and internship experiences. Graduates are expected to exhibit high levels of self-awareness; ethical behavior; knowledge of adaptive and maladaptive thought processes and behaviors; skills to effect positive client behavior changes; and the personal characteristics of caring, empathic helpers. The Educational Specialist in School Counseling Program is a 33-36 semester hour program. The program includes one to two internships (300-600 clinical hours) at local elementary, middle, and high schools. Our graduates are trained in advocacy, accountability, evidence-based practices, supervision, and research.
33-36 Semester hours- minimum requirements
*Students whose master’s program included fewer than 700 hours practicum/internship must take two advanced internships(692,679) *Students must clear background check if Master’s was not granted from our program within 5 years.Graduate FeesBelow are estimated tuition and costs for full-time graduate students residing on-campus during the 2017-18 academic year. Actual costs and fees may vary depending on enrollment and lifestyle decisions. You also may wish to review estimated tuition and costs for part-time graduate enrollment on our complete budget worksheet. For a breakdown of fees by credit hour and by semester, download the 2017-18 Schedule of Student Tuition and Fees.
Instructional Support Area | (15 semester hours required) | |
Course | Hours | |
COU 636 Introduction to Play Therapy | 3 | |
COU 690 Supervision in Counseling | 3 | |
COU 680 Seminar in Counseling | 3 | |
COU 638 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling | 3 | |
COU 637 Advanced Play Therapy | 3 | |
*Internship | (3-6 semester hours) | |
Course | Hours | |
COU 692 Adv. Intern in Coun. I (300 hours) | 3 | |
COU 679 Adv. Internship in Coun. II (300 hours) | 3 | |
Research in Education, Problem Analysis Project | (9 semester hours required) | |
Course | Hours | |
COU 614 Topical Seminar in Counseling | 3 | |
COU 656 Research and Evaluation in Coun. Prog | 3 | |
COU 628 Res. in School and Agency Counseling | 3 | |
Elective Related Courses | (6 semester hours required) | |
Course | Hours | |
COU 539 Readings in Guidance and Counseling | 3 | |
COU 514 DSM | 3 | |
COU 632 Consultation and Collaboration | 3 | |
EDT 575/576 Instructional Technology | 3 | |
or other advisor approved elective | ||
In-State | Out-of-State | |
Billed Expenses | ||
Tuition/Fees | $10,156 | $17,572 |
Room/Board | $5,422 | $5,422 |
Subtotal | $15,578 | $22,994 |
Other Estimated Expenses | ||
Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Transportation | $1,552 | $1,552 |
Miscellaneous/Personal | $1,840 | $1,840 |
Subtotal | $4,392 | $4,392 |
Estimated Total | $19,970 | $27,386 |