Master of Education in School Counseling Online
Build on your classroom teaching experience and learn the theories and strategies needed to serve students as a school counselor or career advisor. Study child development and assessment, diversity and psychopathology. A teaching certificate is required to enroll in this program.
Program Overview
A snapshot of the online Master of Education in School Counseling program
With your M.Ed. in School Counseling degree, you can expand your impact on the lives of students. This accredited master's program builds on your classroom teaching experience. You will learn the theories and strategies needed to serve as a guidance counselor, career advisor and more. At Southeastern Oklahoma State University, this 100% online degree examines child development and assessment, as well as diversity and psychopathology. Courses are accelerated and flexible, so you can complete your master's online while continuing to work full time. A teaching certificate is required to enroll in this program.
Currently, the School Counseling program at Southeastern Oklahoma State University only accepts students pursuing the 42-hour degree program.
In this school counseling program, you will gain:
- The confidence to work with and counsel children/adolescents as well as parents and teachers
- The ability to plan a comprehensive school counseling program—assessment, guidance, development and counseling clinical skills
- An understanding of contemporary and alternative counseling theories and models to conceptualize client presentation to appropriate counseling interventions
- A thorough understanding of the nature and needs of persons at all developmental levels and in diverse cultural contexts with an emphasis on facilitating optimal development and wellness over a lifespan
- Excellent clinical training skills and an understanding of research methods
- The confidence to work with and counsel children/adolescents as well as parents and teachers
- The ability to plan a comprehensive school counseling program—assessment, guidance, development and counseling clinical skills
- An understanding of contemporary and alternative counseling theories and models to conceptualize client presentation to appropriate counseling interventions
- A thorough understanding of the nature and needs of persons at all developmental levels and in diverse cultural contexts with an emphasis on facilitating optimal development and wellness over a lifespan
- Excellent clinical training skills and an understanding of research methods
Potential M.Ed. in School Counseling Careers
- Academic Advisor
- School Counselor
- Guidance Counselor
- Academic Counselor
- Career Services Director
- Academic Advisor
- School Counselor
- Guidance Counselor
- Academic Counselor
- Career Services Director
Other online education programs also available:
SE offers a variety of other programs in addition to the M.Ed. in School Counseling online. Check out all our master of education online degree programs.
Accreditation
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Southeastern’s educational leadership and school counseling programs are accredited by the Commission of the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA). For more information, contact Dr. Stewart Mayers, Director of Teacher Education, 580-745-2640 or [email protected].
SE is ranked No. 2 for "Most Affordable Online Colleges for Master's in School Counseling Degree" by Best-Universities.net.
SE is ranked No. 2 for "Most Affordable Online Colleges for Master's in School Counseling Degree" by Best-Universities.net.
Tuition
Southeastern Oklahoma State University's affordable tuition
Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers its students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. in School Counseling | $318 | $954 | $13,356 |
*University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). SOSU's Federal School Code is 003179.
Contact Us
Student Financial Aid Office425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Phone: 580-745-2186
Fax: 580-745-7469
Email: [email protected]
Tuition breakdown:
“The coursework is structured in a way that is manageable throughout your week. You know what to expect for the whole seven weeks. Everything is laid out for you, so you know about your big assignments. It helps you plan out your semester.”
Luke Boyd, M.Ed. in School Counseling
Calendar
These are the milestones to guide your student journey
At SE, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/1/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/3/25 | 8/10/25 |
| Fall I | 8/18/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 10/5/25 |
| Fall II | 10/13/25 | 9/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/10/25 | 11/1/25 | 12/7/25 |
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Admissions
Requirements for our online Master of Education in School Counseling
Southeastern Oklahoma State University's online M.Ed. programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
- Online Application
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Teaching Certificate
If you have any special circumstances that need further clarification, please contact us at 844-515-9100.
Before applying, check to see if the program is offered to residents in your state.
To meet the admission requirements for the M.Ed. in School Counseling online program, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of courses AND a valid teaching certificate, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA AND a valid teaching certificate AND a packet consisting of a current resume demonstrating two years of teaching experience, one professional letter of recommendation from a current administrator, and a letter of application that outlines the applicant's career goals and objectives (including how an M.Ed. in School Counseling will enhance their career) that must be reviewed and approved by program faculty, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and at least 6 hours in a graduate program from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and must be in good standing at previous university AND a valid teaching certificate
- No GRE is required for Southeastern Oklahoma State University online M.Ed. programs.
- There is a non-refundable $30 application fee for both domestic and international students.
International Application and Admissions Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.
- Complete the application.
- Academic Records:
- Original final post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended within the United States.
- Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be course-by-course analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE.
- English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS Academic score of 6.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
- For TOEFL, have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
- For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
- You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
- English is your first language from a country whose official language is English
- You have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university
- You have a bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country
Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Read about our M.Ed. in School Counseling online classes
For the M.Ed. in School Counseling online, you are required to take 15 courses equaling 42 credit hours. Students will complete a practicum course with a minimum of 100 hours of counseling-related services, 40 of which must include direct client contact activities, as well as a three-hour elective course selected in consultation with an advisor.