This program prepares students to practice as professional school counselors in K-12 educational settings and meets the school counseling licensing requirements in Virginia. The School Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Additionally, students can expect to receive training on the American School Counselor Association National Model through didactic and experiential instruction.
Program Highlights
Elect to take courses as a full-time or part-time student
Courses are offered in the late-afternoons and evenings to accommodate students with multiple responsibilities
Study abroad opportunities available internationally as part of your coursework
Graduates meet requirements for the Virginia Licensed School Counselor credential
Graduates who complete electives in diagnosis, addictions, and family dynamics can also meet requirements for both the Licensed Professional Counselor and the Licensed School Counselor credentials
Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP)
Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging.
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
$58,620
Median Salary
Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.
Alumni Careers
Ocean Lakes High School
Virginia Beach, VA
Norfolk Collegiate School
Norfolk, VA
Deep Creek Central Elementary
Chesapeake, VA
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for School Counseling at ODU?
Students entering the Master of Science in Education program in School Counseling should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.
Applicants may hold a bachelor’s degree in any field and must submit the following:
Online application at the Office of Graduate Admissions website
This course is part of the Day One Access program; you should not purchase any course materials denoted by the Day One…
COUN 676
Professional Issues in School Counseling K-12
This course is part of the Day One Access program; you should not purchase any course materials denoted by the Day One Access logo as they are part of your course registration. In the event you drop this course from your schedule on or prior to the last day of DROP/ADD period, your account will be fully refunded automatically if you received a digital textbook. If you received a physical textbook you will need to return the textbook to the store and your account will be refunded at that time.
This course will provide an overview of theories and techniques of counseling children and adolescents in school…
COUN 678
Counseling Children and Adolescents in School Settings
This course will provide an overview of theories and techniques of counseling children and adolescents in school settings. Emphasis will be placed upon the counselor's role as a facilitator of normal developmental processes to promote academic success. Prerequisites: Admission to the Counseling graduate program or graduate director approval; COUN 601, COUN 633, and COUN 650.
We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance.
Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit$620
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit$642
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit$1,486
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
Counseling master’s degree students are sometimes awarded assistantships in various ODU offices including Academic Skills, Financial Aid, Office of Intercultural Relations, Resident Life, Student Activities, Student Development, Student Health Services, Student Life, and Vice President of Student Services. Students interesting in obtaining an assistantship should apply directly to offices on campus that have assistantships.
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