The University of West Alabama

Master of Science in Continuing Education
Guidance and Counseling  

The MSCE Guidance and Counseling degree is designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in pursuing a career in mental health counseling. 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 states. To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies. 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 states. To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies. 

EP 500, Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
    or
SC 506, Life-Span Development and Learning
ED 504, Techniques of Educational Research (3) 
ED 506, Educational Statistics  (3)
SC 540, Guidance Function in Education  (3)
SC 541, Techniques of Counseling  (3)
SC 542, Career Development and Counseling (3) 
SC 543, Guidance in the Elementary School  (3)
SC 545, Diagnostic Techniques for School Counselors (3)
SC 546, Group Counseling  (3)
SC 547, Counseling Multicultural Populations (3)
SC 559, Internship in School Counseling Elementary Level  (3)
SC 569, Internship II in School Counseling Secondary Level  (3)

Total Hours = 36

This program is also offered online.