May 03, 2026  
2026-27 Graduate Catalog 
    
2026-27 Graduate Catalog

M.S.Ed.: School Counseling Degree Plan/Progress Record


60 Semester-Hour Program

  • Admission to CACREP Accredited School Counseling Program without Teaching Certification
  • Admission to Alabama State Department of Education Approved School Counseling Program (Complete Certification Verification Below)

Certification Verification:


List all professional educator certificates held and attach a copy of each to this degree plan.

Certificate Type/Class Discipline Hrs Grade Level Valid Period Issuing Date
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Degree Requirements:


1.  Official transcript(s)   8.  Overall GPA of 3.0 or better. GPA of 3.25 effective July 1, 2017.
2.  Unconditional Admission   9.  Completion of research requirement with a “B” or better
3.  60 semester hours of credit 10.  Two years of professional experience (Certification requirement)
4.  No more than two grades below “B” 11.  Complete all counseling program requirements
5.  Meet synchronous residency requirement 12.  Successfully complete the Comprehensive Examination
6.  All credit earned within 8 years of graduation 13.  Graduation Application filed
7.  Two years of professional experience (Certification requirement)  

Items to be Discussed:


  1. One term limit to have transcript(s)
  2. Admission to Counseling Program
  3. Available faculty for academic advisement
  4. Petition for transfer credit
  5. Class Attendance
  6. Drop & Withdrawal procedure, deadline and consequences
  7. Petition for an incomplete grade
  8. Student participation in course and program evaluation
  9. Required examinations for certification
  10. Application for teacher certification
  11. Complete interview and other counseling requirements
  12. Degree Requirements
  13. Other

Admission Status:


Type Date Initials
Unconditional    
Synchronous    
Comps    
Praxis II