Email: cmhscprogram@bgsu.edu
The Master of Education in School Counseling curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to pursue school counselor positions in elementary, middle, or secondary schools. Students who complete this coursework will satisfy academic requirements for K-12 school counselor licensure (Pupil Services) in the state of Ohio. Students seeking state licensure must also successfully complete the required Ohio Assessment for Educators exam.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Masters degree, students in the School Counseling program are expected to be able to:
- Distinguish between counseling theories
- Integrate theory and practice for individual and group counseling settings
- Examine practices surrounding multiculturalism, diversity, inclusion, and equity
- Develop a professional counselor identity with a foundation in the integration of evidenced based practice and applicable ethical codes
- Evaluate their self-awareness and self-development through reflective practice of counseling skills
Admission Requirements
The Fall priority deadline is December 1. Applications will be accepted until February 15th.
All applications will be reviewed for the following criteria:
- your aptitude for graduate study
- your potential success in forming effective counseling relationships
- your aptitude for working with diverse populations
- the relevance of your career goals to the counseling profession
Three Letters of Recommendation: Your letters of recommendation should be from persons familiar with your work and/or academic habits (e.g., supervisors, professors, employers) and address the above criteria.
Writing Sample: Respond to the following questions.
The combined length of all answers should not exceed five (5) typed, double-spaced, APA style pages.
- Why are you seeking a graduate degree in clinical mental health or school counseling?
- What experiences have you had that you believe will prepare you for a career in counseling?
- Besides a graduate degree and a job, what do you hope to gain from your experience as a graduate student?
- What factors do you believe constitute a culturally competent and sensitive counseling professional and how does that pertain to you? Also, comment on any experience you may have had working with diverse populations.
- What type of population do you believe you would feel most comfortable counseling?
- Who, if anyone, influenced your decision to pursue graduate work in counseling?
International applicants are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA). Successful completion of ELS 112 will also be accepted for this requirement.
Additionally, Duolingo test scores will be accepted for applications through Summer 2025. Applicants of the Graduate College who have completed a previous degree (associate, bachelor’s master’s or doctorate) from a U.S. college/university or are from a country (click here for a complete list) in which instruction was delivered in English (and attended the university for at least two years) are exempt from providing these test scores.
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Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements
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