School Counseling

Program Options

Loyola's CACREP-accredited School Counseling programs are designed to meet all stages of your professional life—whether you are entering the profession and learning the basics, or if you are an established counselor who wants to continue your education and advance your knowledge and skillset. Our students are prepared to effectively serve, lead, and be advocates for social justice and mental health in Pre-K through 12 settings.

Upon graduation, students will be eligible for two licensures in Maryland: Professional School Counseling (K12) and Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LCPC, entry-level clinical mental health licensure). Explore our M.A. or M.Ed. program, or one of three post-master's options.

M.A. or M.Ed. in School Counseling

Loyola's M.A. and M.Ed. degrees in School Counseling both lead to certification as a school counselor. Our M.A. program is focused on preparing the research practitioner with the completion of a thesis seminar, while our M.Ed. program includes additional electives to deepen candidates' knowledge and skills as a counselor.

Master's Plus in School Counseling

Current school counselors may take the specific courses required by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to become a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).

Certificate of Advanced Study in School Counseling

The Certificate in Advanced Study (CAS) program trains master's level school counselors who are interested in furthering their knowledge and skills in special areas of school counseling. One can specialize or generalize within the certificate program.

Continuing Education

1-credit, online, flexible option The Continuing Education option is for the working counselor who wants to sharpen their skills, earn credit hours to renew their certification, or receive clinical supervision to strengthen their skillset to meet the demands of the job. It's also for the licensed professional counselor who wants to receive supervision.

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Explore the following links or contact us at education@loyola.edu or 410-617-2990. For admission-related questions, contact Mechelle Palmer at mjpalmer@loyola.edu.