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A Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Counseling and Psychology with a concentration in School Counseling allows you, as a professional, to help students deal with personal issues, social and academic problems, and decision-making at the elementary through secondary levels. The counseling and consultation skills acquired through this program allow our graduates to assist diverse individuals and groups deal with a wide range of personal, social, and academic issues.
Licensure as a school counselor requires additional elements after earning your Master's, including the successful completion of the Praxis exam and other standards-based* requirements. Contact the Department of Counseling and Psychology for more information on gaining licensure! Nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
School counselor candidates who do not have teaching experience are required to participate in a semester-long orientation experience, in a school setting. A verification form indicates that a student meets the standards mandated by the Tennessee State Board of Education.
*The standards are mandated by the Tennessee State Board of Education. These requirements may be fulfilled in our program by taking the appropriate courses, transferring courses, or life experiences/ independent study.
Admissions Requirements
Students seeking admission to the Counseling and Psychology graduate program are required to have:
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- Undergraduate GPA: at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Undergraduate Coursework: Undergraduate coursework in psychology
- Letters of Recommendation: three letters of recommendation from faculty members or other persons who have adequate knowledge of the applicant's professional qualities or potential for success as a graduate student
- English Language Proficiency: International students are required to demonstrate competency in spoken and written English by taking appropriate standardized tests. See accepted standardized tests and minimum required scores »
Admission is not guaranteed. Students who do not meet the minimum requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis.
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Students may be admitted with provisional status if they do not meet all of the criteria above but do meet the minimum requirements of the graduate school and are approved for provisional status by the departmental admissions committee. Provisional status will limit students to a maximum of nine (9) hours before the departmental admissions committee makes a recommendation for full admission. To advance from provisional to full admission a student must earn a 3.0 GPA on the nine (9) semester hours of graduate study in the concentration and be approved by the departmental admissions committee.
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