School Counseling FAQs

Candidates can obtain a full listing of our admission requirements on the School Counseling Admission Requirements/Apply website.

If enrolling in the M.A. program, you would be required to complete a master’s thesis during your last year. If you were enrolled in our M.Ed program, you would take six credits of electives (or two elective classes) instead of the thesis.  Both degrees allow you to be certified in the State of Maryland as a school counselor.

Students who choose the M.A. program do so because they plan to continue study in a doctoral program in Counselor Education or a related field.

Yes, the state of Maryland has reciprocity with 48 other states. Students interested in practicing in another state can visit www.schoolcounselor.org for information related to certification requirements around the country. It is also advisable for students to contact the state board of education from the state in which they seek employment early in the program.

CACREP stands for Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. This accrediting agency ensures that highest professional standards for institutions preparing school counselors. As a CACREP approved program, we adhere to the training standards established by this accrediting body. Those who attend a program that has the CACREP approval can be assured that the training they receive adheres to high standards that will prepare them for role of a school counselor. It also assures your potential employer that you have been highly trained. To learn more about CACREP, visit www.cacrep.org.

The internship experience is a capstone course which provides candidates with the supervision and mentorship to learn the art of school counseling.  Internship is completed in comprehensive P-12 schools.  Candidates may complete internship over two semesters [2.5 days per week] or in one semester [5 days per week].  Internship is not completed over the summer.  We strongly encourage candidates to meet with the Coordinator of Clinical Experience early in the program for further advisement.