Welcome to the Counselor Education Program
“The Professional Educator as an effective performer, reflective decision maker and humanistic practitioner.”
The Counselor Education Program in Department of Human Services offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Counselor Education (with options in elementary and secondary school counseling). The fundamental purpose of the program is to produce individuals who are well-qualified personally and professionally to perform effectively as professional school counselors in educational settings in a multicultural society. Faculty members of the Department are, therefore, individually and collectively committed to helping students obtain the skills and competencies and the knowledge base required to achieve this purpose.
Help Others Thrive: Build a Rewarding Career in Counselor Education
Each year, nearly 120,000 school counselors help U.S. students in their academic, emotional, and psychosocial growth and potential.
At South Carolina State University, our Master of Education in counselor education degree gives you the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for effective practice as a professional school counselor here in South Carolina and beyond.
Our guidance counseling degree is known for small classes, experts who instill in you the knowledge to succeed, and ample hands-on experiences through internships and practicums. You’ll be equipped with the counselor education requirements to pass licensure exams and better support elementary and secondary students who are facing challenges in school and life.
Gain a counselor for education degree at a top program in the Palmetto State.
At SC State, graduates of our CACREP-accredited counselor education degree program are eligible for initial South Carolina State certification as professional school counselors.
Method of Instruction
- The counselor education program courses are offered in a face-to-face format.
- Classes meet one time per week, and students benefit with weekly live interaction with their instructor and peers.
- The courses are delivered in the evening for working students, usually from 6-9 p.m. with some courses meeting from 5:30-8 p.m.
- Some classes are weekend courses offered 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.
Contact Information
Dr. Antoinette C. Hollis Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator Turner Hall D-Wing 315 ahollis4@scsu.edu 803-536-8853 |
Miyah L. Perkins
Administrative Assistant
Turner Hall D-Wing 317
803-536-8576
|
Counselor Education Program Highlights
At SC State, our 60 to 63 credit-hour Master of Education in counselor education program provides you with the knowledge and support to become an effective school counselor in elementary or secondary schools. Our graduate degree will help you achieve counselor education requirements and licensure through:
Faculty who are experts in the field
SC State faculty members in counselor for education courses are licensed in the state and bring ample expertise to your studies. You’ll work closely with these experts as you unearth new knowledge and master critical skills, and they’ll be there to help you pursue internships, practicums, and rewarding professional careers.
Dr. Antoinette C. Hollis
Meet Dr. HollisDr. Tanesha L. Jones-Boyd
Meet Dr. Boyd-JonesDr. Glacia Ethridge
Meet Dr. EthridgeInternships that provide hands-on learning opportunities
SC State guidance counseling degree students take part in 600 hours of internships and 100 practicum hours with schools throughout the Palmetto State. You’ll have the relevant skills and experience to succeed in elementary and secondary schools, and many of our graduate students are hired by their internship or practicum sites.
Unique learning opportunities beyond your coursework
Get to know your classmates beyond the classroom through professional organizations such as the Palmetto State School Counselor Association, the American School Counselor Association, and Rho Lambda Mu, our counselor education honor society. These are great opportunities for you to network and connect with classmates, other aspiring school counselors, and experts in the field.