PK-12 School Counseling - College and Career Readiness, Master of Education
Department of Educational Psychology
College of Education
This 36-hour M.Ed. in PK-12 College and Career Counseling prepares educational professionals as College and Career Counselors for Arizona PK-12 schools.
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To receive a master’s degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject areas, consisting of at least 30 units of graduate-level courses. Many master’s degree programs require more than 30 units.
You must additionally complete:- All requirements for your specific academic plan(s). This may include a thesis.
- All graduate work with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.
- All work toward the master's degree must be completed within six consecutive years. The six years begins with the semester and year of admission to the program.
Read the full policy here.
In addition to University Requirements:
- Complete individual plan requirements.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 36 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Fieldwork Experience/Internship is required. |
| Research | Individualized research is required. |
| Additional Fees/Program Fees | Required |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
| Progression Plan Link | View Program of Study |
| Licensure | This program may lead to licensure. |
Additional Admission Requirements
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Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
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The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
Admission requirements include the following:- Transcripts.
- Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale ("A" = 4.0), or the equivalent.
Visit the NAU Graduate Admissions website for additional information about graduate school application deadlines, eligibility for study, and admissions policies.
Ready to apply? Begin your application now.International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.
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- GRE revised General Test for applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0
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- Three Letters of Recommendation
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- Responces to specific essay questions
- One year work experience in the field
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- IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Master's Requirements
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This Master’s degree requires 36 units distributed as follows:
- Educational Psychology Content Coursework: 36 units
Take the following 36 units:- EPS 520, EPS 594, EPS 601, EPS 617, EPS 622, EPS 634, EPS 660, EPS 661, EPS 669, EPS 670, EPS 690, EPS 694
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You may not pursue the Counseling-School Counseling; M.Ed. or the College and Career Readiness Certificate in conjunction with this degree.
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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.
- PROGRAM FEE INFORMATION
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Program fees are established by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). A program fee of $600 per year ($300 per semester) has been approved for this program.