Master of School Counseling

The School Counseling degree is designed primarily to provide students the theoretical knowledge and training to be certified as K-8, 7-12 or K-12 school counselors and to prepare graduates with skills, knowledge, experience and personal growth, which empower them to pursue careers as school counselors.

Masters Program	Daytime Courses	Evening Courses	Online Courses	Starting Semester
MS in School Counseling (pdf)	Summer Only	Yes	No	Any

Initial Application for Teacher Certification

Provisional Application for Teacher Certification

Objectives for Master of Science in School Counseling

"I've received calls recently from people that have our practicum and internship students, and they are very pleased. In fact, we are now getting calls from school districts asking if they could have a practicum or internship student."
— Debbie Bicket, coordinator for the Master of Science in School Counseling

Candidates for the MS in School Counseling degree will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

Psychological theories related to human growth and development and personality
The affects of human diversity on learning and development within the context of a global society and a diverse community of families
The principles of measurement and assessment, for both individual and group approaches
Career Development and personal planning processes across the lifespan and methods of assisting learners in career exploration, goal setting, decision-making and planning
Classroom guidance methods and techniques
Development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive guidance program that provides responsive counseling services to all learners in the school community
A personal philosophy of Judeo-Christian ethics that reflects an integration of Biblical principles with psychology, counseling, and a personal faith
A commitment to lifelong improvement as professionals through reading, research, reflection, development of professional relationships and continued adherence to the ethical, legal and professional principles of the school counseling profession

School Counseling Certificate Program

Evangel also offers a “Certification Only” option for those who already have a Master’s degree in education, psychology, or an approved related field, and are not seeking a degree in school counseling. This program option completes all course requirements needed for school counseling certification in Missouri. The number of required courses for certification will depend on what a student is allowed to transfer.

Financial aid is not available for those seeking certification only. Once a student has enrolled and/or a plan has been filed with the state, students will be expected to complete remaining coursework at Evangel.

Licensed Professional Counselor Certification

If a student intends to pursue LPC certification in addition to the Master of Science in School Counseling, the following courses are required:

Assessment Course
Psychopathology Course
Diverse Populations Course

To be certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), the following class will be needed beyond the requirements for the School Counseling certification:

Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychopathology – PSY 506
(spring course offering)

LPC certification also requires 3000 supervised hours of clinical or school counseling experience, and the LPC examination.

Faculty

Professor Debbie Bicket, program coordinator
Dr. Joan Cargnel
Dr. Huba Ray
Brenda Grass
Neva Hilton
Chris Grauf

Typically, graduate faculty members are full-time faculty of Evangel. However, adjunct faculty may be approved to provide instructional services because of their unique competencies, professional roles or achievements.