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The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Counseling is a 30 semester credit program of study approved by the State Department of Education (SDE) for persons who hold Master's level certification in school counseling.  Graduates typically are employed in schools.  Requirements include practicum, internship and a field project related to school counseling.  Students complete practica and internships in settings related to their career goals.  Program requirements include a written examination.

 

 

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      Degree Requirements

              Required Courses (15 Credits):

                      COUN 8510 Contemporary Issues in Counselor Education

                      COUN 8910 Advanced Practicum - School Counseling

                      COUN 8910 Advanced Practicum - Supervision

                      COUN 8920 Internship

                      COUN 8980 Field Project

                      RSED 7000 Advanced Exceptionalities (If not previously taken)

              Suggested Courses (15 Credits):

                      COUN 8620 Advanced Theories Cognitive/Behavioral

                            OR

                      FOUN 7400 Educational Psychology and the Practicing Professional

                      EDLD 7210 Multi-Professional Leadership

                      EDLD 7240 Leadership in Legal Issues

                      FOUN 8100 Program Evaluation

                      FOUN 7000 Cultural Foundations or Education

                            OR

                      FOUN 7020 Social and Cultural Diversity in American Education

 

The Counselor Education Master's Program Student Handbook contains information on:

      Course Sequence

      Portfolio Information

      Program Forms

The Counselor Education Professional Experiences Handbook

 

 

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      Program Overview

      Procedures and Guidelines for applying to the Program

      Complete AU Graduate School Application

              Submit application materials according to instructions.

              See www.grad.auburn.edu

      Complete GRE: http://www.gre.org/splash.html

      Complete CED Program:

              Supplemental Application  [HTML]

              Three (3) CED Program Personal Reference Forms

 

An applicant must submit an application supplement directly to the Department of Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology.  PLEASE NOTE: Application Supplements are tailored to the specific degree programs.  Therefore, make sure you are submitting the application that coordinates with the program to which you are applying.

      Application deadline: March 1st

      Admissions are considered during the Spring semester.

      Entry into the degree program begins Fall semester

      New students are not admitted for Spring or Summer semesters.

 

 

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Dr. Debra C. Cobia (cobiadc@auburn.edu)
Professor
334-844-5160

 

 

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AU Financial Aid Information: http://www.grad.auburn.edu/ps/aid.html