Counseling (Counselor Education)
Qualified students may apply for admission to graduate programs in the School of Education leading to Master of Education (M.Ed.), or Master of Science (M.S.) degrees. In addition to the Graduate School’s required application materials, the M.Ed. and the M.S. programs require an essay discussing professional philosophy and professional goals, as well as an entrance interview.
Admission is considered only after all required application materials have been received and reviewed. Where appropriate, all international student requirements must be met. If a program has a cohort group with enrollment limitations, an entrance interview will be required. The School of Education reserves the right to obtain additional information about the student's professional competence from qualified professionals. Admission decisions are based upon the predicted success of the applicant as a student and professional in the chosen field and are made only after considering all available data.
A student must meet all requirements for full admission. A cumulative baccalaureate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale is the minimum GPA for full acceptance. Very limited conditional admission applications will be considered for those students who do not meet the minimum GPA. After being accepted for graduate study in the School of Education, the student should contact an adviser assigned to her/him for assistance in filing a plan of study for consideration by the School of Education.
Financial Assistance
Graduate assistantships are available in the School of Education. Applications are considered on the basis of scholarship, potential to undertake advanced study and research, and financial need. Students must be accepted into the Graduate School before they are eligible for an assistantship.
All enrollments in Education courses before the student files a graduate plan of study must be approved by the adviser. The School of Education will evaluate graduate courses taken prior to filing the graduate plan of study when the student's plan of study is being considered. Only those courses approved by the School of Education may be included on the final plan of study leading to the degree.
Master's programs within the School of Education require a minimum of 30 semester credits (minimums vary by academic program). The school counseling program requires 48 credit hours, clinical mental health program requires 60 credits. The Master of Science (M.S.) degree requires a disquisition. The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree is a non-disquisition, practitioner-oriented degree. Programs vary on requiring a written comprehensive exam or a portfolio/oral.
NOTE: Earning an academic/professional degree does not necessarily lead to state credential or licensure. People seeking licensure must provide evidence of the required number of years of teaching or counseling, and, in the case of school administration, administrative experience. Potential and current students should consult with the appropriate academic program coordinator for advice about licensure, certification, or credentialing after communicating with the appropriate state official.
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDUC 703 | Research, Measurement and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| CNED 710 | Counseling Techniques | 3 |
| CNED 711 | Counseling Theory | 3 |
| CNED 712 | Counseling Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| CNED 713 | Assessment Techniques | 3 |
| CNED 714 | Career Counseling and Testing | 3 |
| CNED 715 | Professional Orientation and Ethics | 3 |
| CNED 716 | Social and Cultural Foundtions of Counseling | 3 |
| CNED 720 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| CNED 730 | Crisis and Trauma in Counseling Practice | 3 |
| CNED 732 | Family Counseling | 3 |
| CNED 734 | Dynamics of Addiction | 3 |
| CNED 794 | Practicum/Internship (Practicum) | 3 |
| CNED 794 | Practicum/Internship (Internship) | 4-6 |
| Specialization Courses | ||
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling | ||
| CNED 723 | Psychopathology and Diagnosis for Counselors | 3 |
| CNED 735 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| CNED 863 | Advanced Clinical Assessment, Report Writing, & Treatment Planning | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling Total Credits | 60 | |
| School Counseling | ||
| CNED 728 | Guidance Administration and Consulting | 3 |
| CNED 729 | Professional K-12 School Counseling | 3 |
| School Counseling Total Credits | 48 | |
Master of Science
School Counseling Specialization
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I. Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethics | ||
| CNED 715 | Professional Orientation and Ethics | 3 |
| II. Social and Cultural Diversity | ||
| CNED 716 | Social and Cultural Foundtions of Counseling | 3 |
| III. Helping Growth and Development | ||
| CNED 712 | Counseling Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| CNED 731 | Counseling Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| IV. Career and Lifestyle Development | ||
| CNED 714 | Career Counseling and Testing | 3 |
| V. Counseling and Helping Relationships | ||
| CNED 710 | Counseling Techniques | 3 |
| CNED 711 | Counseling Theory | 3 |
| CNED 732 | Family Counseling | 3 |
| VI. Group Counseling and Group Work | ||
| CNED 720 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| VII. Assessment and Testing | ||
| CNED 713 | Assessment Techniques | 3 |
| VIII. Research & Program Evaluation | ||
| EDUC 703 | Research, Measurement and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| IX. School Counseling Practice | 15 | |
| Guidance Administration and Consulting | ||
| Professional K-12 School Counseling | ||
| Dynamics of Addiction | ||
| Teacher Education Course or Elective (two courses) | ||
| X. Practicum | ||
| CNED 794 | Practicum/Internship | 3 |
| XI. Internship | ||
| CNED 794 | Practicum/Internship | 3 |
| XII. Research | ||
| CNED 798 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CNED 712 | Counseling Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| CNED 734 | Dynamics of Addiction | 3 |
| CNED 716 | Social and Cultural Foundtions of Counseling | 3 |
| CNED 710 | Counseling Techniques | 3 |
| CNED 711 | Counseling Theory | 3 |
| CNED 732 | Family Counseling | 3 |
| CNED 720 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| CNED 714 | Career Counseling and Testing | 3 |
| CNED 713 | Assessment Techniques | 3 |
| EDUC 703 | Research, Measurement and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| CNED 731 | Counseling Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| CNED 715 | Professional Orientation and Ethics | 3 |
| CNED 794 | Practicum/Internship | 3 |
| CNED 794 | Practicum/Internship | 6 |
| CNED 798 | Master's Thesis | 3 |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program | ||
| CNED 730 | Crisis and Trauma in Counseling Practice | 3 |
| CNED 723 | Psychopathology and Diagnosis for Counselors | 3 |
| CNED 863 | Advanced Clinical Assessment, Report Writing, & Treatment Planning | 3 |
| CNED 890 | Graduate Seminar | 3 |
| School Counseling Program | ||
| CNED 728 | Guidance Administration and Consulting | 3 |
| CNED 729 | Professional K-12 School Counseling | 3 |
| Electives/Teacher Education Courses | 6 | |
| Total Required Credits | 60 | |
Carol E. Buchholz Holland, Ph.D.
Kansas State University, 2005
Research Interests: School Counseling; Solution Focused Counseling Approaches
Brenda Hall, Ed.D., NCC
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1993
Research Interests: Relational Cultural Theory, Counselor Education Pedagogy, Intimate Partner Violence and Trauma
James Korcuska, Ph.D.
Kent State University, 2000
Research Interests: Counseling Research Methodology, Counselor Education, Men’s and Gender Studies & Substance Abuse Counseling
Todd F. Lewis, Ph.D., LPC, NCC
Kent State University, 2002
Research interests: Risk Factors for Drinking during Emerging Adulthood, Theoretical Explanations for College Drinking and Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Interventions, Motivational Interviewing, Process Addictions, and Quantitative Methods for Investigating these issues.
Jill Nelson, Ph.D.
Kent State University, 2005
Research Interests: Shame and Shame Resilience, Mentoring and Leadership, Community Wellness initiatives, and women's issues.
Jodi L. Tangen, Ph.D., NCC
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2015
Research Interests: Clinical Supervision, Counselor Education, Relational Depth, Spirituality