School Counseling, Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Non-thesis only: 60 credits required
Professional entry-level program is offered: a Master of Education (M.Ed.) without thesis in School Counseling. Coursework includes one 100-hour practicum and two 300-hour internships in schools in Prince George’s County, District of Columbia, Baltimore City, and other urban public school systems. Students also take courses in counseling, school counseling, research methods, and special education. Students are typically full-time and complete the program in two years.
For more information, please contact Shannon Martin (shmartin@umd.edu), Graduate Assistant, School Counseling.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| EDCP610 | Professional Orientation | 3 |
| EDCP616 | Counseling II: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EDCP618 | 3 | |
| EDCP622 | Human Development in the Counseling Context | 3 |
| EDSP600 | Issues and Trends in Educating Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDCP665 | Family and Social Support Systems | 3 |
| EDCP612 | Multicultural Issues in Counseling and Personnel Services | 3 |
| EDCP621 | Practicum in School Counseling | 3 |
| EDCP651 | Group Counseling in Schools | 3 |
| EDCP879 | Internship in School Counseling | 9 |
| EDCP870 | Professional Issues Seminar | 3 |
| EDCP611 | Career Development Theory and Programs | 3 |
| EDCP635 | School Consultation I | 3 |
| EDCP615 | Counseling I: Appraisal | 3 |
| EDCP652 | Research in Counseling | 3 |
| EDCP625 | Counseling the Chemically Dependent | 3 |
| EDCP797 | Capstone Course: Program Planning | 3 |
| EDCP620 | Introduction to Mental Disorders | 3 |
| Students must also submit a scholarly paper | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |