Our mission is to prepare the next generation of school counselors. Through data-driven practices and a lens of multicultural understanding, you'll change students' lives in the K-12 environment. The Online School Counseling program combines essential core counseling classes and specialized school counseling curriculum to ensure that you get the tools that you need to be successful in the field.
| Core Counseling Requirements | 50 Credits |
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| Research for the Counseling Profession | 3 Credits |
| Counseling Across the Lifespan | 4 Credits |
| Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy | 3 Credits |
| Career Counseling | 3 Credits |
| Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling | 4 Credits |
| Addictions Counseling | 4 Credits |
| Counseling for Social Justice | 4 Credits |
| Counseling and Case Management | 4 Credits |
| Counseling Lab | 4 Credits |
| Crisis Counseling | 3 Credits |
| Psychopharmacology | 3 Credits |
| Group Counseling Theory and Practice (Summer Residency) | 4 Credits |
| Fundamental Counseling Skills (Summer Residency) | 4 Credits |
| School Counseling Requirements | 40 Credits |
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| Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling | 4 Credits |
| Introduction to School Counseling | 3 Credits |
| Consultation, Leadership, and Advocacy | 4 Credits |
| Counseling Tests and Measurements | 3 Credits |
| Diagnosis and Assessment | 4 Credits |
| School Counseling Practicum | 4 Credits |
| School Counseling Internship I | 4 Credits |
| School Counseling Internship II | 4 Credits |
| School Counseling Internship II | 4 Credits |
| Family Systems | 4 Credits |
| Introduction to Special Education and Learning Disorders | 3 Credits |
There is a summer residency that takes place on the Seattle University campus.
We anticipate students spending $250 for tuition per residency for a total of $500. The summer residency fee does not include costs for hotel and travel, so students are responsible for those fees.
| Online School Counseling | School Counseling | |
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| Master's Degree | Master's Degree in Education (MAEd) | |
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| Delivery |
Year 1 &2 - Asynchronous*** Year 3 - Synchronous |
In-Person; Classes after 4pm |
| CACREP Accreditation | In-Progress | Fully Accredited |
| Program Start | Fall | |
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| Cost Per Credit | $735 | $735 |
*Students who complete the Online School Counseling program will be well-positioned to be eligible for ESA certification, LMHC certification, and/or Substance Use Disorder certification within the state that they reside in. Questions about certification or licensure? Email MacPherson Worobec at mworobec@seattleu.edu.
**Hours for on-site internship may increase depending on the student's local state requirements.
*** Year Two of the Online School Counseling program will include an online synchronous practicum during winter term.
| Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Clinical Mental Health Counseling | |
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| Master's Degree | Master's of Education (MAEd) | |
| Licensure Preparation |
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| Delivery |
Year 1 &2 - Asynchronous Year 3 - Synchronous |
In-Person; Classes after 4pm |
| CACREP Accreditation | In-Progress | Fully-Accredited |
| Program Start | Fall | |
| Practical Experience |
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| Cost Per Credit | $735 | $735 |
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"Through internships and practical experiences, I gained a deeper understanding of my field and developed skills that have served me well in my career."
"Seattle University prepared me to be an exceptional practitioner, leader and advocate for equitable school systems."