Master of School Counseling
NCU offers a Master of Arts degree in school counseling, training students on a faith-oriented campus to become successful school counselors in K-12 public or private schools. The program is accredited by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) in conjunction with the Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century.
Together with a Christian frame of reference and Christian faculty, this program will provide you with a solid foundation of counseling skills and theories to promote the academic, social and emotional development of children through a constructivist perspective. Building on current research, you’ll learn to develop a comprehensive school counseling program and a professional identity as a school counselor that reflects the National Model, the Oregon Framework and alignment with CACREP standards. Successful graduates promote the highest standards in academic performance, student welfare, as well as safe and violent-free environments.
The adult-friendly environment permits students to individualize their program through choices of topics on papers and presentations within required coursework and through choice of authorization level (early childhood/elementary or middle level/high school) and selected internship sites.
Course Offerings
Requirements for School Counseling Track I (44 credits) For students with two years of successful licensed teaching prior to admission into the school counseling program.
- Graduate Writing Seminar Child/Adolescent
- Development and Mental Health Introduction
- Counseling Profession Counseling Theories and Skills I
- Counseling Theories and Skills II Ethical and Legal
- Issues in Counseling Crisis Management Group
- Counseling Counseling Diverse Populations Substance
- Abuse and Violence Prevention Early
- Childhood/Elementary Counseling Middle School/High
- School Counseling Introduction to Family Systems
- Career Development and Counseling
- Academic/Behavioral Appraisal and Intervention
- Research and Assessment Internship/Group Supervision
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Requirements for School Counseling Track II (50 Credits)
- Graduate Writing Seminar
- Child/Adolescent Development and Mental Health
- Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development and Technology
- Student Teaching Practicum
- Introduction to the Counseling Profession
- Counseling Theories and Skills I
- Counseling Theories and Skills II
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling
- Crisis Management
- Group Counseling
- Counseling Diverse Populations
- Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention
- Early Childhood/Elementary Counseling
- Middle School/High School Counseling
- Introduction to Family Systems
- Career Development and Counseling
- Academic/Behavioral Appraisal and Intervention
- Research and Assessment
- Internship/Group Supervision
Tuition and Fees
- Books (Estimated): $1800
- Deposit: $200
An advanced tuition deposit of $200 is due upon acceptance into the graduate program. This deposit is held in the student's account and applied to his/her tuition expenses upon enrollment. An advanced tuition deposit is required in order to proceed with class registration.
Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. The Financial Aid Office can be reached at (541) 684-7201 or send e-mail.
Admission Requirements
The following items must be submitted to be considered for admission into the MSC Program:
- Online Application
- Paper Application
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework showing a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
- An official passing test score report from either the Praxis I : Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).
- A statement of purpose of two-three pages (double-spaced) articulating interest in school counseling as a profession.
- A resume documenting all education and teaching experience and/or other experience working with children.
- A recommendation using the supplied form and two letters from a professional reference, preferably a supervisor in an educational setting or another setting working with children.
- Documentation of teaching experience (Track I only) in the form of a copy of contracts or a letter from a principal or superintendent.
- Copy of teaching license (Track I only).
- A personal interview with the Admissions Committee.
- An official test score on the TOEFL (minimum score of 550 on paper test, minimum score of 213 on computer test) for applicants from non-English speaking countries.
- Required Prerequisite Course: PSY 320 Human Development or an equivalent course in human development and behavior.
Admission to Track I requires documentation of two years of successful licensed teaching experience. Persons who do not meet the Track I licensed teaching requirement may be admitted as students in Track II, requiring additional coursework, practicum, and internship credits.
Deadlines
Send all Application materials to:
Northwest Christian University
Office of Admissions
828 E. 11th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97401
Local Phone: 541-684-7201
Toll-Free: 877-463-6622
Fax Number: 541-684-7317
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