M.A. in Counselor Education
The Master of Arts degree provides for the following professional specializations:
School Counseling- Career and Education Development
- Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution
- Student Advocacy
- Alternative School Counseling
- Community Education Development
- Action-Centered Counseling and Consultation
| Adult Counseling- College and University Counseling and Student Personnel
- Career Development and Vocational Counseling
- Human Resource Development Training
- Transitions Counseling for Adults
- Psychodrama Methods and Training
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The Master of Arts degree with the specialization in College and University Counseling and Student Personnel will qualify the candidate for the Community College Counseling requirements under SB 1725.
The process by which to obtain your MA in Counselor Education is detailed below:
Upon Admission
- Attain new student orientation
- Register for prerequisite classes at MySJSU.
- Add courses in classroom if you miss your enrollment appointments
Prerequisites
- Complete all prerequisite courses
- Select a faculty to be your advisor
Advanced Courses
- Take 30 units advanced classes (four required and six elective courses)
- Once you’ve completed nine letter-graded upper level units, meet with your advisor to complete M.A. candidacy form [pdf].
- Discuss internship with your advisor
Thesis
- Enroll in EDCO 221 to develop a project proposal
- Enroll in EDCO 298 to complete your project
Comprehensive Exam
- Take comprehensive exam [doc] at the end of the semester you plan to graduate
- Sign up at the department office for the exam.
Graduation
- Apply for Award of Master’s Degree [pdf] during the first month of the semester you plan to graduate
- Attend Department Graduation Reception and University Commencement in May
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