Prepare yourself to be a skilled and knowledgeable helper in the school counseling setting with the Master of Education in School Counseling (M.Ed.) program at Freed-Hardeman University. Begin a new adventure that integrates elements of the counseling and education professions with principles of the Christian faith.
Graduate Studies:
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Department Chair Name:
Beverly Ivy
Program Director:
Dr. Andrea Watson
Pursuing your master’s degree in School Counseling at Freed-Hardeman University is a stepping stone to a fulfilling and edifying future in the field of counseling in a school setting. The program is led by experienced faculty dedicated to preparing students with integrated knowledge and skills from their combined backgrounds of education and counseling. And, at 37 credit hours, it is one of the shortest programs in Tennessee!
This program integrates elements of counseling and educational insight through the lens of Christian principles to produce graduates ready for the practice of professional counseling in schools. At FHU, graduate students gain access to faculty that are experts in their field that help them develop a framework for what it means to be a Christian leader in the school counseling world.
At Freed-Hardeman University, students enrolled in our School Counseling program will gain important knowledge and skills to become an impactful and empathetic leader in the counseling field specifically in the school setting. Students should anticipate a comprehensive journey encompassing counseling and training in the school setting. Successful completion of the program leads to Tennessee licensure as a school counselor for K-12 schools.
| EDU 000 | Introduction to Graduate Studies in School Counseling | 1 hour |
| EDU 519 | School Counseling Foundations | 3 |
| EDU 528 | Counseling Theories and Interventions in the School | 3 |
| COU 520 | Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| COU 550 | Career Counseling | 3 |
| COU 560 | Counseling Diverse Populations | 3 |
| COU 665 | Organization and Administration of School Counseling | 3 |
| EDU 501 | Research Methods | 3 |
| EDU 503 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 637 | Data Analysis for School Improvement | 3 |
| EDU 537 | School Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| Completion of Traditional School Counseling Internships | ||
| EDU 695B | School Counseling Internship: Elementary/Middle | 3 |
| EDU 695C | School Counseling Internship: Secondary | 3 |
| OR Completion of Alternative School Counseling Internship | ||
| COU 605D | School Counseling Internship: Alternative License | (6) |
| IF Warranted | ||
| EDU 698A | School Counseling Internship: Continuance A | 0 |
| EDU 698B | School Counseling Internship: Continuance B | 0 |
As one of Tennessee’s oldest universities, Freed-Hardeman University has maintained a tradition of offering quality education in ways that fit into the lives of students. The integrated residential and web-conferencing graduate program in School Counseling is designed to make learning accessible, applicable, and relevant to the classroom today and practice tomorrow. The program is designed to meet the needs of college graduates who desire training in school counseling and wish to provide such services to students in a school setting.
| Next Start Dates: | January 21
(Apply by January 7) |
Program of study for individuals who are seeking licensure in school counseling and not a full degree program.
| EDU 000 | Introduction to Graduate Studies in School Counseling | 1 |
| EDU 665 | Organization and Administration of School Counseling Services | 3 |
| EDU 528 | Counseling Theories & Interventions in the Schools | 3 |
| EDU 537 | School Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| EDU 501 | Research Methods | 3 |
| EDU 503 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 637 | Data Analysis for School Improvement | 3 |
| SPE 541 | Differentiated Instruction and Intervention | 3 |
| SPE 548 | Consultation with School, Family, and Community | 3 |
| Completion of Traditional School Counseling Internships | ||
| EDU 695B | School Counseling Internship: Elementary/Middle | 3 |
| EDU 695C | School Counseling Internship: Secondary | 3 |
| OR Completion of Alternative School Counseling Internship | ||
| EDU 695D` | School Counseling Internship: Alternative License | 6 |
| IF Warranted | ||
| EDU 698A | School Counseling Internship: Continuance A | 0 |
| EDU 698B | School Counseling Internship: Continuance B | 0 |
Attending FHU for your master’s degree in school counseling offers several benefits:
Our M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares students to practice in a clinical setting or to operate their own practice. Students completing the M.Ed. in School Counseling program will primarily work in a K-12 school system.
However, if you already have a master’s degree in counseling or social work, we do offer a 25 credit hour licensure-only program that will prepare you to receive your license to become a school counselor.
Freed-Hardeman University’s M.Ed. in School Counseling program integrates elements of the counseling and education professions with principles of the Christian faith to produce graduates ready for careers in professional school counseling
Most students in our Master’s in School Counseling program graduate in about 2 to 3 years. Students may be enrolled as a full-time student or part-time student, whichever fits their schedule best!
