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School Counseling Master's Degree (MSE)

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About the School Counseling Master's Program

School counselors combine their desire to help others with an interest in an educational setting. Endorsement as a school counselor is accomplished through the Department of Education in the state where a school counselor is employed. The master's in school counseling program will prepare you well on the path to become a school counselor in Nebraska. If you are hoping to use your degree in a different state, we recommend reviewing the educational requirements for that state.

Program of Study

Fast Facts

Degrees offered: MSE (Master of Science in Education/School Counseling PK-12)

Credit hours: 60

Cost per credit (2024-25 Tuition):
On-campus courses: $245 - $490/credit hour*
Online courses: $400/credit hour

*Costs for on-campus courses are based on student residency

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Delivery Method: Course content is delivered in person, synchronous online, and/or asynchronous online. You will take your courses through the low-residency model. This means that associated residency courses meet two weekends per fall and spring semester alongside synchronous online and asynchronous online learning methods. These in-person intensive weekends typically have a schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays with an 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. session Sundays. Location of the residency is the WSC campus in Wayne, Neb.

School: Education and Behavioral Sciences

Department: Counseling

Accreditation: CACREP accreditation in progress