The University of West Alabama

Education Specialist
Counseling Non-Certification  

The EdS School Counseling program prepares students for leadership and service as a non-certified counseling professional. This degree does not qualify a student for any teaching certificate in the State of Alabama. Out-of-state students should check carefully the certification requirements of their respective state. To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and hold a valid masters degree with at least 18 hours in counseling coursework. For more information, please contact the Julia Tutwiler College of Education.

Program Requirements

This degree does not qualify a student for any teaching certificate in the State of Alabama. Out-of-state students should check carefully the certification requirements of their respective state. To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and hold a valid masters degree with at least 18 hours in counseling coursework.

ED 601, Curriculum Design (3)
ED 604, Advanced Educational Research (3)
IL 671, Advanced School Law (3)
IL 673, Models of Exemplary Leadership in Education (3)
SC 641, Advanced Elementary School Counseling (3)
SC 642, Counseling the Adolescent  (3)
SC 643, Substance Abuse Counseling (3)
SC 644, Family Counseling Systems and Theory  (3)
SC 645, Consultation and Supervision for the School Counselor (3)
SC 647, Research Seminar in School Counseling (3)
SC 648, Current Issues in School Counseling (3)

Total Hours = 33 hours

**This program is also offered online.