Master of Education [M.Ed] School Counseling (Classroom Guidance for Teachers)
Building on a long tradition of academic excellence, the mission of the School Counseling program at Kent State University is to prepare research-informed and ethically sound students for lifelong learning and employment as licensed professional school counselors in K-12 institutions who are responsible for implementing comprehensive school counseling programming, and delivering individual and group counseling within a diverse school system.
The objectives of the School Counseling program at Kent State University are:
- to deliver the high quality education required by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP);
- to prepare students to meet the requirements of the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) to become Licensed School Counselors in K-12 settings;
- to provide students with more than one-third of their graduate program’s curriculum focusing specifically on school counseling;
- to prepare students in current school counseling models that aid them in becoming leaders, advocates, collaborators, and change agents in the schools; and
- to provide students with an abundance of supervised experiences designed to aid them in working effectively with students from a multicultural and pluralistic society.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $21952 | $21952 |
| Total Fees | $21952 | $21952 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 50 | 90 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 71 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 100 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
- Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
- Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.