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School Counseling Director:
Sheri A. Bauman
Department Head:
Linda R. Shaw
Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies
The University of Arizona College of Education
P.O. Box 210069
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0069
Phone: 520-621-7822
Fax: 520-621-3821
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School Counseling
Master of Education in School Counseling, M.Ed.
The master's program in school counseling prepares graduates to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive school counseling programs that prepare all students for productive, successful lives and for academic success in school. Designed with the input of an advisory board of school counselors from the community, the program responds particularly to the needs of Arizona schools. It prepares graduates to be skillful in all components of school counseling, emphasizing collaboration with teachers, parents, and the larger educational community. The school counseling program is committed to the integration of teaching, research on school counseling and guidance, and active involvement with the schools and community agencies of southern Arizona. Successful completion of the program will lead to Arizona State Guidance Counselor Prekindergarten-12 certification. The M.Ed. in School Counseling requires a minimum of 49 units in educational psychology.Comprehensive Exams
To complete the M.Ed. in School Counseling successfully, students' understanding of the field is demonstrated by meeting two department requirements: 1) Prepare a literature review, and 2) Give a presentation based on the review.