Máster en Educación: Orientación Escolar

Prepare you to advance your career as a school counselor through the University of West Alabama’s online Master of Education in School Counseling. The program is best suited for those striving to serve students and improve their mental health. The flexible, fully online program is structured in a way to accommodate working professionals, meaning you’ll be able to adjust your schedule to balance your work and personal obligations.

In the rigorous coursework taught by experts in the field, you’ll cover topics including counseling techniques, strategies for crisis intervention, counseling multicultural populations, and more. As one of the most affordable institutions in the state, you’ll be able to build a solid foundation to help you advance in the field. In the core courses, you will focus on building your educational research profile while you concentrate on different forms of counseling. As a result, you’ll be better prepared to engage in different counseling methods to best serve students of diverse and rural backgrounds.

Importantly, the M.Ed. in School Counseling is a certification program, which means counselors graduating from the program will be better equipped to adopt innovative and appropriate counseling methods. At the same time, though, you may require additional certification or licensure based on your state’s individual counseling requirements. Request more information about the program today.

What You Can Expect

A Versatile Learning Environment

Study in a convenient setting that allows you to maintain your professional and personal schedule.

Expert Instruction

Learn from faculty who have real-world experience and hold the highest degrees in their field.

Affordability

Each program is competitively priced and 80 percent of students receive some type of financial aid. Scholarships are also available.

Affording Your Education

The University of West Alabama Online is dedicated to making your education as affordable as possible. Discover what it will cost — and how much you’ll save.