Master of Arts in Counseling - School Counseling

University of Alabama Birmingham - INTO USA

The School Counseling (SC) concentration usually requires eight or nine semesters or about three years, including summers, to complete and consists of coursework, supervised field experiences, and counseling internships. This concentration prepares students to become Certified School Counselors who work in schools promoting and enhancing the learning environment and with students (and their families) on cognitive and emotional issues that adversely affect their academic performance and achievement. Since our program emphasizes diversity and equality for all people, our students are challenged to confront their beliefs and assumptions about sexism, ageism, racism, and homophobia. Through experiential learning and with a comprehensive understanding of how theory relates to practice, graduates of our program are prepared to engage with and empower their school communities.