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 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

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