Professional School Counseling
Master of Education (MEd)
Credits
42, 48, 60
Avg. Completion Time
2-3 years (full-time)
Delivery Method
Online
Why Earn an MEd in School Counseling through LBC?
LBC’s Professional School Counseling degree program provides individuals with theological distinctiveness, contemporary scholarship and professional counseling skills to serve competently within both the public and private school context. The program utilizes scripture as the foundation on which skills and knowledge are developed. In addition, the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model is utilized in the development, implementation and delivery of comprehensive professional school counseling services. This program provides a unique opportunity to integrate both faith and practice into the field of professional school counseling K-12.
Our MEd program offers three tracks that allow the students the options to earn eligibility for certification and licensure.
- MEd no certification = 42 credits, no certification or licensure
- MEd eligible for certification = 48 credits, eligible for PA Educational Specialist I Elementary & Secondary School Counselor (PK-12), no licensure
- MEd eligible for certification & licensure = 60 credits, eligible for PA Educational Specialist I Elementary & Secondary School Counselor (PK-12), eligible for PA licensed Professional Counselor
Course Length
16 weeks
Residency Requirement
Each course has monthly residencies on campus in Lancaster
Capstone Requirement
Practicum and internship – 700 hours
Program Cost & Financial Aid
Transfer Agreement
May transfer in up to 18 graduate credits (6 courses) into this degree program
License, Certification, Credential Information
MEd tracks are available for eligibility for certification and licensure.
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Professional School Counseling Program Plan
Master of Education (MEd) (48 Credits)
Intro to Professional Counseling Courses 15 Credits
Professional Core Courses 18 Credits
Advanced School Counseling Courses 9 Credits
Professional School Counseling Practice Courses 6 Credits
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and complete program details.
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Program Distinctive - What makes LBC's program unique?
LBC’s program is delivered in a blended format, combining the convenience of online learning, without sacrificing important face-to-face interactions gained from classroom instruction. But that’s not all that makes us unique. Through our program, you can:
- Earn your MEd in professional school counseling in as little as two years.
- Graduate equipped for Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) PK-12 School Counseling Certification, which enables you to practice in public schools, Christian schools or other privatized institutions of primary and secondary education.
- Maintain your busy work and family schedules with convenient evening, weekend and online classes.
- Learn under the tutelage of experienced licensed professional counselors.
- Choose from three curriculum paths that afford you different choices for certification and/or licensure.
*In the past, school counselors were called guidance counselors.
Career Paths
The MEd in School Counseling will prepare you for a wide range of service and/or ministry contexts. Here is a sampling of careers our MEd alumni serve in:
- Elementary School Counselor
- Middle School Counselor
- High School Counselor
- Family Based Counselor
- Career Counselor
Program Goals – In this program, students will be equip to…
- Recognize the history, development, legislation, government policy, ethics, and professional identity development of school counselors within the field of education.
- Evaluate theories, models, techniques, and interventions related to a comprehensive school counseling program and from a biblical perspective.
- Comprehend the administration, interpretation, and application of assessments specific to P-12 education.
- Develop techniques to foster collaboration and consultation when working with families, personnel, agencies, and all stakeholders within the educational system.
- Demonstrate an understanding of advocacy required to address institutional and social barriers that impede access, equity, and success for students.
- Exhibit comprehension of multicultural counseling competencies.
- Display knowledge of skills related to assessing abilities, interests, values, and personality factors related to college and career readiness.
- Adherence to ethical standards of professional counseling organizations and a knowledge of credentialing bodies.
- Identify risk factors and warning signs of students at risk for mental health and behavioral disorders including substance abuse.
- Utilize data to inform decision making.
Course Plan
The following is the proposed schedule for this degree program.
| Course Title | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPS 501 Orient. to Prof CNS Identity, Function & Ethic | One | 3 |
| CPS 515 Counseling Theory & Techniques | One | 3 |
| SPE 504 Teaching Students with Low Incidences | One | 3 |
| CPS 508 CNS Skills in Helping Relationships | One | 3 |
| CPS 541 Group Counseling Leadership | One | 3 |
| CPS 505 Research and Program Evaluation/td> | Two | 3 |
| CPS 525 Assessment Techniques in Counseling I | Two | 3 |
| CPS 583 Multicultural Foundations of Counseling | Two | 3 |
| CPS 510 Human Growth & Dev. Across Lifespan | Two | 3 |
| CPS 531 Psychopathology and Counseling | Two | 3 |
| CPS 588 Career and Lifestyle Development | Two | 3 |
| CPS 514 Psychopharmacology | Three | 3 |
| CPS 572 Addictions Counseling | Three | 3 |
| CPS 573 Advanced Addictions Treatment | Three | 4 |
| CPS 575 Counseling Children & Adolescents | Three | 3 |
| CPS Elective | Three | 3 |
| CPS Elective | Three | 3 |
| CPS Elective | Three | 3 |
| CPS 601 ADD CNS Practicum | Three | 3 |
| CPS 602 ADD Internship I | Three | 3 |
| CPS 603 ADD Internship II | Three | 3 |
Meet the Faculty
Melissa Lee, EdD
Assistant Professor; Director for Professional School Counseling & BS Psychology Programs
Kevin Gushiken, PhD
Dean, School of Bible & Ministry and Director, PhD in Leadership and DMin programs
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