Master of Education Specialist - Counseling

Masters Degree 2 Years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

The Education Specialist degree in counseling helps you focus on developing skills such as supervision to work in a variety of mental health settings as well as schools. Students are trained to be multi-culturally competent, practice ethically, and advocate for their clients and the profession. You’ll gain knowledge and skills in counselor supervision, teaching and pedagogy in counselor education, and counselor education lectures and interventions.

The Education Specialist in Counseling Program is designed for experienced counselors who desire to further their education and counseling competency or add another area to their professional expertise. The program helps students acquire the advanced competencies, as well as specialized knowledge and skill, necessary to perform effectively as professional counselors, counselor supervisors, and counseling program directors.

Career Path

Earning your master’s degree in general counseling can open new career options for you within agencies, colleges and schools. Also, you may become certified as a school counselor if you complete your practicum hours in a school setting and take the proper required courses, which you can choose as your electives. Our general counseling master’s program is designed to provide students with knowledge of theory and application of counseling skills particularly as it relates to providing general counseling.

Eligibility Requirements
Admission Requirement
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Southeast Missouri State University below
  1. Bachelor Certificate (Computer Science)
  2. Bachelor Transcript
  3. Passport
  4. Recommendation Letter
  5. English Proficiency Letter
  6. Statement of Purpose
  7. CV
  8. Wassce /A level Certificate
English Language Requirement
Southeast Missouri State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
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Admission Requirement
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Southeast Missouri State University below
  1. Bachelor Certificate (Computer Science)
  2. Bachelor Transcript
  3. Passport
  4. Recommendation Letter
  5. English Proficiency Letter
  6. Statement of Purpose
  7. CV
  8. Wassce /A level Certificate
English Language Requirement
Southeast Missouri State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
Post Study Work Visa
Post Study Work Visa availability - YES
Programme Details
Masters Degree Level
2 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2026
May, 2025 → November, 2025
Closed
September, 2026
May, 2025 → July, 2026
Open
January, 2027
May, 2026 → November, 2026
Likely Open